Mercyhurst Preparatory School
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Mercyhurst Preparatory School, commonly called Mercyhurst Prep or MPS, is a Catholic, coeducational secondary school
located in Erie, Pennsylvania
. In the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie
, the school is located behind Mercyhurst College
on East Grandview Boulevard. It is a member of the International Baccalaureate program.
in 1926 as a college
, high school
, and grade school for women. The grade school was eventually done away with, leaving the high school and college. In 1963, Mercyhurst Seminary opened a new building on East Grandview Boulevard, which became Mercyhurst Preparatory School. The college remained and became Mercyhurst College
. Mercyhurst Prep started admitting men in 1974. The boys' and girls' basketball teams won PIAA Championships in the same year, 1991. In 1993, the building was renovated
and a new gym
nasium and auditorium
were built. Most recently in 2010, both the boys' and girls' soccer teams went to the PIAA Championship Game. The girl's soccer team was Region 5 Champions, District 10 Champions, and also PIAA 'AA' Champs. At the end of the season, the girls were ranked 1st in the state and 7th overall in the nation according to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's poll. Becca Costello set the state record with 44 assists in a single season. The boy's soccer team was runner-up in Region 3, District 10 champions, and PIAA 'A' State Runners-Up.
Secondary education
Secondary education is the stage of education following primary education. Secondary education includes the final stage of compulsory education and in many countries it is entirely compulsory. The next stage of education is usually college or university...
located in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...
. In the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie
Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie is a Roman Catholic diocese in western Pennsylvania. It was founded on July 29, 1853. It is one of seven suffragan sees in Pennsylvania that make up the Ecclesiastical Province of Philadelphia, which is headed by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia.-...
, the school is located behind Mercyhurst College
Mercyhurst College
Mercyhurst College is a Catholic liberal arts college in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.-History:On September 20, 1926, Mercyhurst College opened its doors just a few blocks away from the city's southern boundary. It was founded by the Sisters of Mercy of the Erie Diocese, who were led by Mother M. Borgia...
on East Grandview Boulevard. It is a member of the International Baccalaureate program.
History
Mercyhurst was founded by the Sisters of MercySisters of Mercy
The Religious Order of the Sisters of Mercy is an order of Catholic women founded by Catherine McAuley in Dublin, Ireland, in 1831. , the order has about 10,000 members worldwide, organized into a number of independent congregations....
in 1926 as a college
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
, high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
, and grade school for women. The grade school was eventually done away with, leaving the high school and college. In 1963, Mercyhurst Seminary opened a new building on East Grandview Boulevard, which became Mercyhurst Preparatory School. The college remained and became Mercyhurst College
Mercyhurst College
Mercyhurst College is a Catholic liberal arts college in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.-History:On September 20, 1926, Mercyhurst College opened its doors just a few blocks away from the city's southern boundary. It was founded by the Sisters of Mercy of the Erie Diocese, who were led by Mother M. Borgia...
. Mercyhurst Prep started admitting men in 1974. The boys' and girls' basketball teams won PIAA Championships in the same year, 1991. In 1993, the building was renovated
Renovation
Renovation is the process of improving a structure. Two prominent types of renovations are commercial and residential.-Process:The process of a renovation, however complex, can usually be broken down into several processes...
and a new gym
Gym
The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, that mean a locality for both physical and intellectual education of young men...
nasium and auditorium
Auditorium
An auditorium is a room built to enable an audience to hear and watch performances at venues such as theatres. For movie theaters, the number of auditoriums is expressed as the number of screens.- Etymology :...
were built. Most recently in 2010, both the boys' and girls' soccer teams went to the PIAA Championship Game. The girl's soccer team was Region 5 Champions, District 10 Champions, and also PIAA 'AA' Champs. At the end of the season, the girls were ranked 1st in the state and 7th overall in the nation according to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's poll. Becca Costello set the state record with 44 assists in a single season. The boy's soccer team was runner-up in Region 3, District 10 champions, and PIAA 'A' State Runners-Up.
Notable alumni
- Eric HicksEric Hicks (football player)Eric David Hicks is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 1998...
--professional football player, New York JetsNew York JetsThe New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... - Jovon JohnsonJovon JohnsonJovon Johnson is an Canadian football defensive back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League....
--professional football player, Canadian Football LeagueCanadian Football LeagueThe Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
, Saskatchewan RoughridersSaskatchewan RoughridersThe Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor... - Natasha Khan--editor of Sapna magazineSapna magazineSapna is a magazine for South Asian women in the United States.- History and Background :In 2003, South Asian American culture was reaching critical mass in the United States. Sapna Magazine's objective was to create a platform for expression and development of issues and lifestyle for the South...
- Eric Sciotto--Broadway Performer, Appeared in the Original Broadway Casts of Annie Get Your Gun, Aida, Sweet Smell of Success, Cry-Baby and Pal Joey. Also on Broadway: 42nd Street, Sweet Charity, and A Chorus Line.
Senior Class Winners
| President | Vice President | Secretary | Treasurer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-2003 | Hank Barbour | Jeremy Quezada | Joe Placidi | Steve Fabian |