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The New Monarch Wing is Making Progress!
Since breaking ground in November, the Gwynedd Mercy community has been abuzz about the amazing progress made so far on the new construction. Students and colleagues are able to see new phases of the project each day. Demolition and renovation of the kitchen and cafeteria will begin in May. The Campaign progresses with less than a million dollars to go, and we still need the help of the alumnae community to help us reach our goal. Make your mark on the new wing before June 1 by supporting A Place to Soar: -
Mercy Legacy Walk: Honor the profound contributions of the Sisters of Mercy by making a gift or pledge (to be fulfilled over 1-5 years) of $25,000 or more to be a Mercy Legacy Walk sponsor. As a sponsor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the building project overall and the Mercy Legacy Walk, where each Sister of Mercy who has served or graduated from our esteemed institution will be celebrated with an engraved brick. You also will be recognized for your support on a plaque to be installed by the walk.
- Personalized Engraved Bricks: Secure your place in the heart of the new Community Commons Courtyard by purchasing or pledging to reserve one or more personalized engraved bricks. For $1,000, reserve a 4”x8” brick with three lines of text, each containing up to 20 characters. Alternatively, for $2,500, reserve an 8”x8” brick with up to five lines of text.
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Monarch Mosaic Photo Mural: Be a part of the dynamic 5’x7’ Monarch Butterfly Mosaic, featuring community photos, to be installed in the new wing. Viewers will interact with the mural via a wall-mounted digital tablet, exploring, zooming, and discovering each submission. Secure one spot with a $250 donation or opt for three spots for $500.
Together, let's elevate our alma mater to new heights and ensure the enduring strength of our Mercy heritage for Gwynedd girls today and for generations to come. |
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March 23, 2024
Annual Character Breakfast—SOLD OUT!
Mercy Effect Club hosts a magical morning for kiddos of all ages! All your favorite characters will be in attendance including Princess Anna and Princess Elsa, Buzz, Woody, Cinderella, Moana, Captain America, Captain Marvel, and many more.
April 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2024, 6:30-8:30PM Young Alumnae Prayer Group
Attention Young Alumnae: come grow in faith together! Meet with friends Monday evenings in April in the Gwynedd chapel to grow closer to God while also growing in community!
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MINISTRY & SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES |
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| Help Support Heart Health
Sophia DeSantis '24 and Mia Hudak '24 created an outstanding Lead4Change project, "Just Beat It," which focuses on raising awareness about cardiac arrest and has earned them a $1,000 grant, part of which will be donated to Simon's Heart, a charity devoted to preventing sudden cardiac arrest in kids. Sophia and Mia were even invited to attend the Simon's Heart Soiree at Lincoln Financial Field!
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Sophia, Mia, and Simon's Heart will be teaming up to host a Heart Screening event on April 20 for current students. They are in need of volunteers to support the event. If you are available to help, please sign up today! |
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Sign Up to Mentor a Student! The Gwynedd Force Mentorship Program is seeking 96 dedicated Alumnae Mentors to guide and support the Class of 2025. Sponsored by the Alumnae Association in collaboration with Gwynedd's Leadership Department, this program is a unique opportunity to give back and make a meaningful impact on our students' lives. As an Alumnae Mentor, you'll have the chance to connect with your student mentee throughout the school year, providing guidance and support as they navigate the college application process and prepare for their future careers. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, your wisdom and experience are invaluable to our students' success.
Your commitment involves just four meetings, either virtually or in person. Please consider signing up to become a mentor by May 26th.
For inquiries, please contact Associate Director of Leadership Initiatives Caitlin Fitzgerald Straub '01 at cstraub@syria-events.com. |
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| Shop the School Store
There is always something new to check out in the GMAHS School Store! Order online or shop in person to get the latest march from your alma mater! |
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College Students Stop By
College freshmen Abigail Wolbach '23 and Gracelyn Parenti '23 came back to visit Gwynedd during spring break! They revisited the red and gold corridors, caught up with former teachers, and reminisced about days as students. It was wonderful to have them back at their alma mater! |
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Submit Your Class Notes!
Did you have a baby? Celebrate a personal or professional milestone? Receive a degree or award? Get married? Fill out the form linked below to notify us!
And if you are preparing to get married or have a baby—let us know! We'd love to send you a GMA flag for your reception or a GMA bib for your little one. And be sure to snap photos, tag @gmahighschool on Instagram, and submit them with the Class Notes form. |
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| Alumnae Celebrate Love
Steph Brady Wallace '15 married Matthew Wallace on August 19, 2023. They are now expecting a baby this upcoming June! Congratulations to the Wallaces!
Group photo (left to right): Joely Esposito, Psy.D. '88, Reiley Walsh '23, Steph Brady Wallace '15, Alex Brady Matcham '90, Mary Brady '79 |
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Grads Celebrate Classmate on Stage
Members of the Class of 2010 gathered at The Forrest Theater to cheer on their classmate Chiara Trentalange '10 during her final Philadelphia performance of Girl from the North Country. Chiara was in the broadway cast of the show and is now touring the country playing the role of Kate Draper. |
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Visiting the House of Mercy
Grace Cheeseman '22, a sophomore at The Catholic University of America, is studying abroad this semester in Rome, Italy. During her spring break, she took a trip to London, England and Dublin, Ireland and stopped by for a visit to Mercy International Centre to see where the Sisters of Mercy were founded. |
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Monarch Makes Moves for March Madness Hannah Griffin '23, a freshman basketball player at College of the Holy Cross, will face the University of Tennessee at Martin Skyhawks in tomorrow's "First Four" round. If Hannah and her team win, they will head to the first round of March Madness against #1 seed University of Iowa. Good luck, Hannah! |
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| Submit Your Photos Do you have photos from your days as a student? Or pictures of you and your classmates spending time together as alumnae? Share your photos using the Class Notes form to be archived, used for reunion promotion, and more! |
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| Sign Up for Summer Camp
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School is offering the following camps during the summer of 2024: - Athletics: Basketball, Tennis, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Lacrosse, Soccer
- Arts: Music Lessons, Triple Threat Theater Camp
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Camp Inspire: a four-day "confidence camp" designed to expose girls to a STEAM field while also teaching them to develop their sense of purpose and self-worth from within. Applications are now open.
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Students Engage in Scientific Exploration Pictured left to right: -
The Environmental Science class had an amazing educational adventure at Adventure Aquarium in Camden! They took tours of feeding and veterinary care centers, and a water quality lab. From hippos and sharks to stingrays and penguins, the students were captivated by observing a diverse array of marine life!
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In Honors Sociology students learn about various topics including culture, social institutions, collective behavior, social deviation, gender roles, and social stratification, among others. Students delved into the sociology of gender by exploring children's toys and discussing how they may reinforce gender stereotypes.
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Students in AP Human Geography took advantage of the beautiful weather and hosted their "Global Farmer's Job Fair" in the courtyard. Students researched different methods of agricultural production and created presentations persuading their classmates to join them in commercial gardening, ranching, pastoral nomadism, and more. They enjoyed making their pitches, sharing their knowledge, and learning about agriculture from each other!
- Engineering students are busy crafting their compact, eco-friendly dwellings. Ranging from 400 to 600 square feet, each design is carefully planned and crafted while addressing one of the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth.
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The Monarchs are Heading to Nationals
Members of the Speech and Debate team competed in the Valley Forge District Tournament. This competition determined the students that would represent the district in the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament held in Des Moines, Iowa. |
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- Madeline White '26 placed second in United States Extemporaneous Speaking and was named the District Champion in International Extemporaneous Speaking
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Matilda French '25 was named the District Champion in Original Oratory
- Olivia Ormsby '24 placed second in Original Oratory
- Melanie McDougal '24 placed fourth in Original Oratory and was named the alternate
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Gwynedd Mercy placed 3rd in the overall Speech Sweepstakes
We look forward to watching these Monarchs fly to Nationals this June! |
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Making Sustainability Strides
Technology Department Intern Bayleigh Finn '24 unveiled her student-led and designed Plastic2Print program. This initiative aims to repurpose recycled single-use plastics from Gwynedd and turn them into 3D print filament, fostering sustainability while fueling STEM and Innovation projects. |
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GMA Readers Win Big
The Reading Olympics Club and their moderators participated in the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit's annual high school Reading Olympics Competition. Teams from local schools read an assigned list of books and answered questions about their contents. The club, in its first year, achieved the highest accolade – a blue ribbon – and won each of the three rounds they competed in! |
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Community Members Saving Lives
Thank you to everyone who participated in our spring Blood Drive with the American Red Cross! Together, we collected 61 units of blood, potentially saving 183 lives. Your support is greatly appreciated! |
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Please send any personal or professional updates, questions about how to get involved with GMA, or other inquiries to the Director of Alumnae Engagement Erin Reimel Clements '12 at eclements@syria-events.com.
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