Spring 2012 - Mercy High School

Kairos Retreat
Benefited Students
In early March, 30 juniors and seniors
made a four-day retreat known as
Kairos. They were led on the retreat
by a group of six senior peer-leaders
and nine faculty adult-leaders. The retreat
covered themes including “Who
am I?,” “Who is Jesus in my life?,”
“What is Jesus’ message for me?,”
and “How do I choose to respond to
this message?”
PA Tradition Continues
The junior class performed their version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
for P.A. (Prom Announcement) on January 18. During the performance, they
revealed the theme Pure Imagination and that prom would be on April 28 at
the Field Club.
Lenten Prayer Service
Students join in prayer service offered
Wednesday mornings before school
during Lent. Each meeting has a
different topic, such as praying with
the Saints and Station Meditations.
Artists Recognized
for Their Work
Mercy artists were recognized in
the Nebraska State Scholastic Art
Competition. Abby Berg received an
Honorable Mention for her fused
glass earrings and pendant. Gabbie
Sylvester received an Honorable
Mention for her fused glass slumped
bowl and Sam White earned a Silver
Key for her charcoal self portrait.
By Gabbie Sylvester
Back row, L to R: Allie Hennes, Ashleigh Broughton, Shannon Moore, Haley Kalskett, Shelby Siderewicz
Front row, L to R: Sharon Tighe-Dolan, Sarah Locati, and Sam Cox
Catholic Schools Week Celebrates Faith,
Academics, and Service
During Catholic Schools
Week, celebrated the week
of January 31-Febraury
3, the girls were involved
in many activities which
included a faculty-led
prayer service, studentled
educator of impact,
where the students wrote
personal letters to teachers
who have influenced
them through the years,
faculty-led pancake feed
to the student body, and
morning at the movies.
The events brought about
a celebration of a Catholic
education at Mercy High
School.
Treasure Pascal ’13 enjoying pancakes that the teachers made during
Catholic Schools Week.
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