“What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?” By Mercy’s STEM Teachers (Pt. 1!)
Heather Shanty, Editor
March 23, 2020
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” is among the most popular questions asked by relatives, strangers, and relatives who may as well have been strangers, alike. Having had a rehearsed answer since I was able to talk, I could still never meet this question without an inkling of apprehension....
On This Day in History…
Heather Shanty, Editor
March 23, 2020
Check out what Mercy’s students were up on March 23, 1964— 56 years ago on this day! For more throwbacks from The Shield, click here.
Mercy’s Generous Donation to the Hoffberger Breast Center!
Heather Shanty, Editor
December 16, 2019
“On Tuesday, December 10, the Sophomore Women in Medicine students delivered a check for $650.00 to the Hoffberger Breast Center. The money was collected throughout the month of October and included earnings from bake sales, out of uniform days, and pink out games. The staff at Hoffberger Breast Center...
November Club Happenings!
Heather Shanty, Editor
November 13, 2019
Ensemble Players- “We’re playing Christmas music at Savage Mill Mall on December 1 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Feel free to come on down to support us! We’re also continuing to prepare for the Christmas concert on December 19 and 20.” - Sara Matvey ‘20, president of the Ensemble Players. Madrigals- “We’re getting ...
2019 Halloween Bonanza!
Kelley Scott, Author
November 6, 2019
Here are some of the best costumes from the Halloween dress down day 2019! Visit Mercy high school's Facebook account (@mercyhighschoolbaltimore) or Instagram account (@mercybaltimore) to see more pictures from the day!...
Before the Curtain Opens: Behind the Scenes of Steel Magnolias
Heather Shanty, Editor
November 4, 2019
On the weekend of October 25, Mercy’s Footlighters put on a modern take on the 1987 classic Steel Magnolias, a play that follows a group of six women— Truvy, M’Lynn, Shelby, Annelle, Ouiser, and Clairee— as they deal with the tribulations of relationships, growing older, health scares, and the ...
Introducing Dr. Sullivan!
Heather Shanty, Editor
November 4, 2019
Meet one of the many new additions to this year’s teaching staff, Dr. John Sullivan! Dr. Sullivan comes to Mercy with teaching experience from Georgia Southern University, Georgia State, and Spellman college. Equipped with a PhD in Religion and a Masters in Religious Studies, Dr. Sullivan teaches American...
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...