CLASS OF 2025
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
Seniors must have their yearbook photo taken at Prestige Portraits by October 25, 2024 to be pictured in the yearbook and the class composite. Pose must be picked by November 15, 2024. TTo schedule your Senior portrait session, visit http://www.prestigeportraits.com/studio or if you need further assistance, please call (248) 427-1002. Please schedule your appointment early to ensure you are photographed in time for the yearbook deadline. The dress code is modest neckline, no strapless or low cut tops. Those who do not comply with the dress code or deadlines will not be included in the yearbook and class composite.
For tips and ideas on how to best prepare for your session, or if you just want more information, please visit prestigeportraits.com.
Yearbook Ads
The Lore Yearbook staff is very excited to capture memories of the year for our students, especially this year’s Senior Class.
Within Lore every year, the families of the graduating class have the opportunity to purchase ads to celebrate their students with a personalized message and photo. This opportunity is available again this year. Ads must be purchased by December 8, 2024 to appear in the yearbook, so don't delay!
There are various sizes and price options for these ads, ranging from a full-page ad ($325) to a sixteenth-page color ($25). To design and purchase an ad for your graduating senior, please visit the order website (job number: 13826) and follow these instructions:
- Choose the size ad you would like to create.
- Select student when prompted for whom to buy the ad.
- Enter your student’s name. Please use her full name as it appears on PowerSchool, not a nickname.
- Choose whether you would like to create the ad online or send the message and photos to the Lore staff to make the ad.
- Follow all of the prompts and instructions to complete the ad.
Please feel free to contact the Lore Yearbook staff with any questions at mercylore@mhsmi.org.
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.
IMPORTANT DATES & EVENT INFO
August 21: Senior Blessing Mass
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Wear cap, gown and medallion
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8:40am Mercy Auditorium
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Parents/Guardians welcome to attend
October 4: Senior Tailgate 7:00am-7:45am
October 25: Senior Photo Yearbook Deadline for Prestige Portrait
November : Diploma Names Due
December 1: Yearbook Congratulatory Ads Due
January 31: Senior Class Alumnae Breakfast
March 1: Service Hours and Reflection Paper
April: End of Year Promise Due: An agreement that you will represent Mercy well in all of the end of year activities, including but not limited to, prom, Moving Up & graduation. If you do not submit the promise, you cannot participate in end of the year activities.
May 1: Graduation Gown Approval Deadline
May 1: Senior Survey Deadline
May 15: Senior Prom
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Advanced ticket purchase required for entry. If you have not met school obligations, the Business Office may hold your tickets until fulfillment.
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Student transportation needs to be planned accordingly.
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When students enter, they will be greeted by members of Administration, so please be prepared for formal introductions.
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A completed End of the Year Promise is required to attend.
May 18-20: Senior Final Exams
May 20: Baccalaureate Mass & Reception
Mercy HS Auditorium
Arrival: 5:30pm
Mass: 6:00pm
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Family members are invited and welcome to attend.
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Graduates are to wear their cap and gown along with proper dress-up attire.
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Following Mass, the Senior Class will process to the courtyard and place a rose on the altar of Our Lady of Mercy. This procession, which began at the original high school campus in Detroit, is a long standing, solemn, and beautiful tradition in Mercy's history.
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Closing remarks will be shared by Senior Class Officers, Sr. Emily George Award winner, and Heart of Mercy recipient.
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Reception for families in the Gym to follow the celebration with light appetizers.
May 22: Mercy Celebration Day - Honors Convocation & Moving Up
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All Seniors are expected to be in attendance for the full day for Adviser Parties, Honors Convocation and Moving Up. Students will wear their caps and gowns and should sign-in with their Adviser by 8:00am. If your daughter is absent from the Honors Convocation, she will not be allowed to participate in the Moving Up Ceremony. We would like to invite Senior Parents/Guardians to join us for the Honors Convocation at 8:45am.
TENTATIVE May 29 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.
TENTATIVE June 1 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. 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.
- 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 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. 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!
Senior All Night Party
RESOURCES & FORMS
End of Year Promise
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
2025 Class Officer Board: Owynn Evans; Bradleigh Hill; Jenna Matigian; Sydney Meyer; Reese Sinawi
Senior Moderators Gretchen Faunce and Brandi Lavely: seniormoderator@mhsmi.org
Dean of Student Affairs Eleasha Tarplin: edtarplin@mhsmi.org
Associate Principal Colleen McMaster: cmcmaster@mhsmi.org