2025 Catholic League Hall of Fame Honorees

Four Accomplished Alumnae To Be Inducted into CHSL Hall of Fame

The Catholic High School League (CHSL) has long been a foundation of excellence in athletics, and leadership. This year, four remarkable alumnae will be inducted into the CHSL Hall of Fame, celebrating their outstanding contributions to the CHSL and to Mercy High School. This year's inductees from Mercy High School are Charlie Atiemo (2021), Julia Bishop (2021), Jess Mruzik (2020), Jillian Smith (2021). The CHSL Hall of Fame day will take place on June 9th at Fern Hill Country Club. The induction ceremony will begin at 5:30 pm.

Charlie Atiemo '21
2019 MHSAA Volleyball State Champion
2020 Miss Volleyball Finalist
2x MHSAA Volleyball State Semifinalist
3x CHSL Volleyball Champion
309 Career Kills
157 Career Digs

Charli continued her volleyball career at Northern Illinois University, becoming the 23rd player in program history to surpass 1,000 kills.

Julia Bishop '21
2019 MHSAA Volleyball State Champion

2020 Miss Volleyball Winner

2020 Under Armour First Team All-American

2x MHSAA Volleyball State Semifinalist

3x CHSL Volleyball Champion

2x CHSL Basketball Champion

4-Year Starter in Basketball & Volleyball

5,575 Assists

600 Kills

233 Aces

157 Career Digs

Julia continued her volleyball career at Michigan State University, leading the Spartans in assists in 2023 and 2024. She is the fourth player in MSU volleyball program history to serve as captain for three seasons.

Jess Mruzik '20
2019 MHSAA Volleyball State Champion

2019 Gatorade National Volleyball Player of the Year

2018 & 2019 Gatorade Michigan Volleyball Player of the Year

2019 Miss Volleyball Winner

2019 Under Armour First Team All-American

2x MHSAA Volleyball State Semifinalist

3x CHSL Volleyball Champion

1,901 Kills

224 Aces

Jess played three seasons of volleyball at the University of Michigan before graduating and transferring to Penn State, where she helped lead the Nittany Lions to the 2024 NCAA Volleyball Championship and earned the title of Most Outstanding Player

Jillian Smith '21
2021 National Lacrosse Player of the Year

2019 & 2021 All American

2x MHSAA State Semi-Finalist

2x MHSAA Regional Champion

Set 37 MHSAA Lacrosse Records

Holds MHSAA Single Game Points Record (21)

Holds Mercy Lacrosse Goal Records for Season (119) and Career (340)

Mercy Career Lacrosse Points Leader (423)

4-Year Basketball Starter

Jill continued her lacrosse career at the University of Michigan, earning First Team All-Big Ten honors in 2023 and 2024. She also holds the title of Michigan's all-time points leader.