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ADVANCING MERCY<br />
A Strategic Path Forward<br />
<strong>Mercy</strong>’s Board of Trustees and Administration have created a comprehensive plan to ensure a preferred future for our students. The<br />
long view includes skillful financial planning and stewarding of resources to care for and strengthen our physical facilities and enhance<br />
student programs.<br />
“As we move forward it is important to have a vision that anchors all our efforts and assures that <strong>Mercy</strong> students will continue to thrive and<br />
learn in the years to come. We must know our roots as well as look with a keen eye to the needs of the future.”<br />
Dr. Cheryl Delaney Kreger ’66, President<br />
Careful financial planning allows <strong>Mercy</strong> to recruit and hire highly qualified staff, expand programs such as counseling and technology,<br />
and develop and maintain our facility.<br />
We are proud of the recent and upcoming grounds and facilities improvements made possible through the generosity of our donors:<br />
• 8 new science labs, preparation areas and teacher office space<br />
• A new soccer field<br />
• Resurfaced south parking lot and lights<br />
• Renewal of the Our Lady of <strong>Mercy</strong> Courtyard<br />
• A large capacity electrical substation to be installed this summer<br />
• Cafeteria courtyard construction to be completed before fall<br />
• Partial window replacement<br />
This summer’s major project reflects our focus on the future.<br />
“I never thought I would be this excited about the installation of a new electric substation at <strong>Mercy</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>. The reality is that this project<br />
is one of the keys to fulfilling our vision for the future of this nearly 50-year-old building.” Tom Sklut, Executive Director of Advancement<br />
Our next-phase plans include:<br />
• Air conditioning for the auditorium, counseling area, and gym, summer 2014<br />
• Renovation of one courtyard per year until all six are transformed<br />
• Total replacement of windows and treatments<br />
• Major redesign of student commons areas including entry, cafeteria, and lockers<br />
• Addition of athletic parking lot, concession stand, restrooms, and ticket booth<br />
<strong>Mercy</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> has been in the process of raising gifts and pledges through a Major Gifts Initiative, designed to raise $1.3 million<br />
for these projects. To donate or for more information about the Major Gifts Initiative, contact Tom Sklut, Executive Director of<br />
Advancement, at 248-893-3538.<br />
Athletics Rendering<br />
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Cafeteria Courtyard Rendering
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