Our Lady of Mercy High School (New York)
| Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women | |
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| Address | |
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1437 Blossom Road Rochester, New York, (Monroe County) 14610 United States |
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| Coordinates | 43°8′54″N 77°32′16″W / 43.14833°N 77.53778°WCoordinates: 43°8′54″N 77°32′16″W / 43.14833°N 77.53778°W |
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| Type | Private, All-Female |
| Motto |
Via, Veritas et Vita ("The Way, The Truth and The Life") |
| Religious affiliation(s) |
Roman Catholic Sisters of Mercy |
| Established | 1928 |
| President | Suzanne Johnston |
| Director | Nancy Wunder (middle school) |
| Principal | Terence Quinn |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue and White |
| Slogan | For women who make a difference. |
| Mascot | Monarch |
| Accreditation | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Publication | Mercedes (literary magazine) |
| Newspaper | The Quill |
| Yearbook | Veritas |
| Tuition | $6,750 for Grade 6; $8,600 for Grades 7 and 8; $9,200 for Grades 9-12 (2014-2015) |
| Alumni | Over 12,000 |
| Admissions Director | Mary Cannon |
| Athletic Director | Dr. Nicholas Schlierf |
| Website | http://www.mercyhs.com |
Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women is a private all-girls Catholic school teaching grades 6-12, located in Brighton, Monroe County, New York near Rochester. It is located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester.
The American Sisters of Mercy founded Our Lady of Mercy High School in Rochester in 1928, based in the tradition of the Roman Catholic sisterhood begun by Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy. The building was built in 1928, and designed by noted Rochester architect J. Foster Warner (1859-1937). It educated young women in grades 9-12 for the first six decades of its operation, branching out to include grades 7 and 8 in 1990. In September 2012, Our Lady of Mercy expanded to include grade 6. To reflect this change, it will change its name to Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women. The school's mission is to educate young women intellectually, personally, and spiritually, teaching them independence and allowing them to realize their full potential. Mercy is committed to helping students develop their talents to meet 21st century challenges. Mercy's slogan is "For women who make a difference."
Throughout the year, students participate in many traditions, some dating to the earliest days of the school. The classes compete during Spirit Week and the competition culminates on Field Day. The school hosts an annual fundraiser, the Spirit Gala, in the fall. Homerooms adopt a family and provide Christmas Baskets during December. The gifts are blessed at Golden Mass, usually celebrated by the Bishop. March is Mission Month, in which students raise money for local, national and international charities through a Mission Mania event with McQuaid Jesuit High School, crafts sold by seniors, and other school-wide fundraisers. Arts Fest provides students a chance to show off their talents; this day-long event includes indoor and outdoor performance assemblies, a concert from a local professional group, and hour-long workshops in various areas taught by teachers and other professionals. In May, many girls take their fathers to the Father Daughter Dinner Dance.
During May, the juniors receive their class rings. Mercy is known for its unique school ring. While most high school rings incorporate gems, the center of the Mercy ring is dominated by the school crest (a cross encircled by the Latin motto <Via, Veritas et Vita>, meaning <the Way, the Truth, and the Life>). The shank on both sides of the ring feature a rising sun with the open Bible among the rays. After their ring ceremony the Juniors attend Junior Prom in the evening. Towards the end of May, May Day is held. A senior is elected May Queen and has a court of peer elected juniors and seniors that help her organize the ceremony. After Mary is crowned in the Grotto, the seniors prepare for Senior Ball. The year ends in June with the Moving Up Ceremony where the classes provide advice to the classes below them. At the end, the student body moves up seats in the auditorium and the seniors join hands and walk to the stage.
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