CLASS OF 2024
Senior Class families are asked to stay connected to email. Please note this webpage will be continually updated with important dates, details and information.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Graduation Livestream
Watch recording of the LIVESTREAM HERE.
View photos by Kristina Sikora HERE.
Mission & Ministry Reminders & Requests
- Donate Spirit/Mercy Wear - As you sort through your closets and dressers, consider bringing spirit wear you will no longer be keeping to Mission and Ministry. We will place these in our Catherine’s Closet inventory.
- Donate Graduation Gown - If you aren’t planning on keeping your graduation gown, consider bringing it to Mercy so future Marlins can “shop” our inventory. You can drop these off at reception or in Mission and Ministry.
- Mobile Serve Resume - We recommend you log into Mobile Serve and save your resume. This may be useful as you enter the next chapter of your life. You will lose access to your account when your Mercy Google account is closed.
Graduation Portraits from Lifetouch
You may pre-order your Graduate professional photos. Lifetouch partners with PhotoDay to make ordering Commencement photos easier and more convenient. PhotoDay provides a 100% digital ordering experience so there are no forms to fill out and submit. Portrait ordering flyer here.
Ways to Order:
- Scan the QR Code provided
- Text the Gallery Access Code: 34454GY24 to 90738
- Visit the website at: galleries.photoday.io and enter the Gallery Access Code: 34454GY24.
Ways to View Photos in the Gallery:
- FaceFind – simply upload a photo of the graduate and the facial recognition tool automatically finds their photos in the collection.
- Tags – search photos by category (portraits, handshake, or candids for example).
- All photos – view all photos in the gallery. Once you place your order, you should receive your picture package within about a week.
Mercy Google Account & iPad Info
Please be aware that on August 1, 2024 your Mercy Google account and your Mercy managed iCloud/Apple ID will be deactivated. This means all email and any files you have uploaded to your Mercy Google drive or to your school iCloud account will no longer be accessible. Here is what you need to do to save your data from each account:
Google Workspace
If you wish to transfer any of your content saved to your Mercy Google Workspace account here is a link to Google Takeout which will allow you to download a copy of most of your content and upload it to a personal Google account. This process can take some time. I would recommend starting this prior to August 1st.
Apple iCloud
You can download a copy of your Files and Photos that are associated with your school managed Apple ID by going to privacy.apple.com and downloading a copy of your data. Or you can use the GooglePhotos app or Google Drive app signed into personal accounts to also save your iCloud data.
Notability
The easiest way to save all of your files from Notability is outlined below:
- Open Notability
- Press the gear icon in the lower left corner
- Press auto-backup
- Choose a service to backup to and sign in with a personal account(Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive or Box)
- If auto-backup is already turned on and you have been backing up to your school Google account already then you will have your Notability data already saved if you are using Google takeout.
- You will have to purchase the full non-school version of notability to continue using Notability with all of its features. You will still be able to access your Notability notes as PDFs even if you do not take this step.
Also, please be aware that if you have created any accounts on other sites or cloud based services (Dropbox, Box, Instagram, etc.) using your Mercy email address you will have to change those accounts to use a personal email address instead before August 1st. Once you graduate, you own your school assigned iPad. If you want to remove all Mercy settings and configuration profiles off of your iPad we would recommend erasing your iPad and setting it up as a new iPad following the steps outlined here. Please note, you will have to wait until after August 1st to do this. Contact Tom James at tfjames@mhsmi.org with any questions.
College Campus Ministry
IMPORTANT DATES & EVENT INFO
May 30: Mandatory Graduation Practice
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Graduation practice is mandatory. If a student is not present, they will not be allowed to participate in the Graduation ceremony.
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Parking is located at the Detroit Opera House Parking Center at 1426 Broadway Street and Graduates should enter the garage at the John R Gate. Mercy will pay for the parking and Graduates must take a ticket and leave it in their car when they enter to receive validation.
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When you arrive, enter through the Cadillac Cafe where your moderators will meet you and guide you backstage. It is located on the Madison side of the building.
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Graduates are asked to please dress appropriately and bring the dress shoes to be worn at Graduation.
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To avoid conflicts, please do not make appointments until after 1pm. We may run over the scheduled time, and all Graduates must stay until practice is completed.
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All Graduation gowns must be approved by rehearsal in order to participate in the Graduation ceremony. If you haven't already done so, you will be contacted to please bring the dress to the Advancement Office or send a picture of the front and back of the dress, or a picture of you wearing the dress to cdkreger@mhsmi.org or mmwojcik@mhsmi.org.
June 2: Graduation Ceremony
- Graduates are asked to please check their Mercy email for last minute updates and instructions.
- We kindly ask you allow extra time for travel, traffic and arrival downtown as the Grand Prix is also taking place. This shouldn’t affect parking. They have the Detroit Opera House Parking Center (1426 Broadway Street) designated for Mercy and guests should use the John R Gate Entrance. Please note there is a parking fee per vehicle and payable by credit card only.
- A ticket is required for entry at the Graduation Ceremony and each graduate receives eight tickets. If you haven't already picked up your tickets, graduates are required to get them from Ms. McMaster at Graduation practice on May 20.
- Graduates must be at the venue by 1:00pm and will enter through the stage/security doors off Madison. Doors on either side of the Detroit Opera House will be open at 1:30pm for family and guests to enter the building. Seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- You will find the graduate seating chart here in order for you to best plan your seating choice and meeting location following the ceremony.
- To preserve the dignity of the event and due to the lack of security backstage, Graduates should please leave their cell phones and personal belongings with a family member.
- The ceremony will be recorded and live-streamed. Watch and share via LIVESTREAM HERE. Each Graduate will receive an individual Vimeo link to download and save the ceremony recording.
Special Reminder
Please note we respectfully request your assistance to ensure the dignity of our ceremony. Each Graduate will have a final reflection read aloud upon receiving her diploma. In order to give every outstanding Graduate the respect deserved, we kindly request all applause be held until the end of the ceremony and guests refrain from cheering or making other noise while Graduates cross the stage. Thank you for your part in making this celebration special and beautiful for our Graduates!
Graduation Portraits from Lifetouch
You may pre-order your Graduate professional photos. Lifetouch partners with PhotoDay to make ordering Commencement photos easier and more convenient. PhotoDay provides a 100% digital ordering experience so there are no forms to fill out and submit. Portrait ordering flyer here.
Ways to Order:
- Scan the QR Code provided
- Text the Gallery Access Code: 34454GY24 to 90738
- Visit the website at: galleries.photoday.io and enter the Gallery Access Code: 34454GY24.
Ways to View Photos in the Gallery:
- FaceFind – simply upload a photo of the graduate and the facial recognition tool automatically finds their photos in the collection.
- Tags – search photos by category (portraits, handshake, or candids for example).
- All photos – view all photos in the gallery. Once you place your order, you should receive your picture package within about a week.
June 2: Senior All Night Party
RESOURCES & FORMS
Graduation Gown Approval
In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, every student must have her white graduation gown approved by Dr. Kreger or her assistant, Mrs. Wojcik. Graduation gown requirement letter found here. Please bring the dress to the Advancement Office or send a picture of the front and back of the dress, or a picture of you wearing the dress to cdkreger@mhsmi.org or mmwojcik@mhsmi.org.
Adopt a Seat
Leave a legacy for your graduate! For a minimum contribution of $200, you can Adopt a Seat in your graduate’s honor in Mercy's Auditorium. For further info or to Adopt a Seat, click here or contact the Advancement Office at advancement@mhsmi.org.
Two marvelous Mercy Cafe Staff are available for your graduation party needs.
CONTACT INFO
2024 Class Officer Board: Katelyn Cronan, Carly Dalloo, Bridie Hart, Miranda Mulligan, Elise Wilkins
Senior Moderators Angela Harris and Brandi Lavely: seniormoderator@mhsmi.org
Dean of Student Affairs Eleasha Tarplin: edtarplin@mhsmi.org
Associate Principal Colleen McMaster: cmcmaster@mhsmi.org