Presenting the New Assistant Athletic Director!
Kelley Scott, Author
October 10, 2019
...and the new field hockey coach, environmental science teacher, and Physical Education II teacher for the 2019-2020 school year! Ms. Sarah Dennison came to Mercy High School from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland, after being the Assistant Coach at McDaniel for their lacrosse team for three...
“What the Mercy Ring Means to Us” by the Class of 2020
Heather Shanty, Editor
October 9, 2019
Happy belated Ring Day from the Shield! In this installment of “Between the Bells,” we asked some of our seniors to share their ring speech ideas and describe what the Mercy ring means to them. Read the winning Ring Day speech here.
“What the Mercy Ring Means to Me” by Dasha Robinson
October 9, 2019
“At the ripe age of 5, during my kindergarten graduation, I said something bold and daring. As I stood there in my pint sized cap and gown, I waited patiently, with enough nerves to fill the entire room, while every other student told the audience what they wanted to be when they grew up. I was so...
Saying Goodbye to Ms. Gerwin
Heather Shanty, Author
May 28, 2019
From introducing mindfulness and brain breaks to being the coordinator of the Peer Educators program to being a reliable listening ear to all, Ms. Gerwin has become a friendly face in our Mercy community. After four years as our school guidance counselor, Ms. Gerwin is leaving to pursue her dream of...
Sensory Sensitivity
Grace La Count, Author
May 13, 2019
Mercy High School's first ever sophomore personal project assignment provided a unique insight into the interests and ideas of the class of 2021. One sophomore's project that really stood out was Natalie Vancura's analysis on Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Natalie spent time working at White Oak Elementary School to help better unde...
The Sophs Get Personal: Personal Projects!
Heather Shanty, Author
May 8, 2019
This past March, as part of the IB curriculum, the Sophomores had their Personal Project fair. After a year of brainstorming and research about a topic of their choosing, they were finally ready to unveil a final product that showcased their skills and achieved a clear purpose. “The purpose of the...
Class of 2019: Where to Next?
Cassidy Roberts, Staff
April 29, 2019
Jaylin Ackerman- Florida A&M University Kristin Addison- Salisbury University Bria Bailey- Delaware State Julianna Baker- University of Delaware Jordan Banks- Hood College Broghan Barton- Liberty University Stephanie Berger- McDaniel College Tamrah Blanchard- McDaniel College Abigail...
Beehive!
Grace La Count, Author
March 25, 2019
Mercy High School's production of Beehive: the Musical was an outrageous success that had the entire audience on its feet. Featuring music by Lesley Gore, Tina Turner, Mama Cass Elliot, and countless others, Beehive will easily take you back in time to the 1960's. Each song was introduced by dialog...
Interfaith Institute: Evangelical Christianity, American Politics, and the State of Israel
Maya Kempf-Harris, Editor
March 25, 2019
On March 11, Ms. Rebecca Hogg brought eleven seniors to the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation to attend the 59th Annual Interfaith Institute. Each year, the event has a new topic relating to an interfaith issue, and this year’s topic was “Evangelical Christianity, American Politics, and the State of Isr...
Let’s Get Ethical!- Mercy Students Participate in the Regional Ethics Bowl
Heather Shanty, Author
February 19, 2019
On Saturday, February 2, the University of Baltimore held the Maryland High School Ethics Bowl. Contrary to a debate competiton, the High School Ethics Bowl is a unique opportunity for high schoolers to think deeply about pressing social issues and to work collaboratively and cordially to identify the...
Welcoming Mr. Frank!
Grace La Count, Author
February 4, 2019
This year, Mercy High School welcomed math teacher, Mr. Jonathan Frank. So far, he loves the "school spirit at Mercy and the sense of school unity." Mr. Frank graduated with a B.A. in mathematics from Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan. He previously taught at the Washington English School, an...
Club Happenings for the Month of December!
Savannah Collins, Managing Editor
December 19, 2018
Environmental Club "In Environmental Club we meet once a month to discuss environmental issues. We talk about oceans, pollution and so much more involving the environment. Members of the club bring up these issues and create power points and Kahoots to explain their environmental topic so others ...