CELEBRATING 80 YEARS OF MERCY
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Mercy High School! Since opening its doors in 1945, Mercy has been committed to inspiring, educating, and empowering young women. Over the years, we’ve built a Catholic legacy of academic excellence, personal growth and leadership, with generations of Mercy women who have gone on to make a difference in the world. This 80th anniversary is a celebration of our past, present, and future - a time to reflect on the journey we’ve taken and look ahead to the many possibilities to come. It’s a moment to honor our faith, our tradition, our community, and our values that continue to guide us. We’re excited to celebrate this momentous occasion with all of you.
MERCY 80TH ANNIVERSARY GRAND REUNION CELEBRATION
Saturday, October 18. 2025 at Mercy High School
Honors Milestone Classes 0s & 5s: 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020. Share with your Mercy sisters and start planning your reunion!
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3:30pm Open House Mix & Mingle, Student Tours (RSVP Requested)
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5:00pm Mass Celebrated by Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger (RSVP Requested)
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6:00pm Legacy of Mercy Address by President Dr. Cheryl Delaney Kreger ‘66
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6:30pm Dinner, Drinks & DJ Ticketed Event ($80/person; $150/couple)S
ALUMNAE SPOTLIGHT - 80 YEARS OF WOMEN WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
We’d love to hear from you! We’re inviting our incredible alumnae to share their stories and memories to inspire and honor the legacy of Mercy. If you’re interested in being featured, please fill out the form here. Feel free to answer one, any or all of the prompts. Thank you for sharing your journey with us—we’re excited to honor our alumnae and celebrate 80 years of Mercy together!
BE A CLASS REP
Are you interested in taking charge of the reunion planning committee for your milestone class? Please email alumnaeoffice@mhsmi.org.
2ND ANNUAL B.A.S.E. BLACK ALUMNAE & FRIENDS REUNION
Mercy B.A.S.E. (Black Awareness Society for Education) wants to celebrate our Black Alumnae at the 2nd Annual Alumnae & Friends special reunion event. Join us for food, fellowship and fun at Mercy. All Alumnae and families are welcome!
Friday, October 17 at Mercy High School
6:00pm - 9:00pm
$45/person | $25/young alumna (Grad Years 2022-2025)
Event Contacts
Eleasha Mercer Tarplin '94, edtarplin@mhsmi.org, 248-893-3568; Arpna Dhake Hessler '90, abhessler@mhsmi.org, 248-893-3517
80 FOR 80 PLANNED GIVING CHALLENGE
In celebration of Mercy’s 80th anniversary, we aim to secure 80 new planned gifts for the Catherine and William Callaghan Legacy Society this year. Thanks to an exciting $80,000 matching challenge, each new planned gift will unlock $1,000 to be immediately designated to an area of Mercy that matters most to you. Please contact the Mercy Advancement Office at 248-893-3538 or advancement@mhsmi.org to learn more.
GET YOUR MERCY MERCH
Limited edition 80 years of Mercy spirit wear and more Marlin gear available now here.
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