Traditions/Events

Mercy Day, the Feast of Our Lady of Mercy, and Patroness of the school, occurs on September 24. This Feast Day celebrates our rich history and tradition; it is a special time for rejoicing and festivities.

Freshman Day occurs in early Fall when the Senior Class officially welcomes the freshmen and installs them as "Mercy girls."

School dances sponsored by the different classes fill the social calendar. The Harvest Dance, Father-Daughter Dance, Winter Dance, and Junior/Senior Prom, as well as "Mixers" provide many evenings of enjoyment.

Ring Day generally occurs in December. On this day,the Juniors are celebrated by the sophomores and receive their class rings at a special liturgy.

The Candlelight Procession is Mercy's formal celebration of the Christmas feast. The public is invited. The Music Department performs a selection of Christmas music and members of the senior class present a Christmas Tableau.

The May Procession is a spring function in honor of Our Lady, in which all students participate. A May Queen is chosen from the Senior Class and crowns the Blessed Mother during the celebration.

In May, the seniors are celebrated by the underclassmen through a special Senior Appreciation Day.

A Senior Mother-Daughter Brunch follows a special liturgy and is sponsored by the parents.

Class Day is held on the last day of school. At the Closing Exercises, held in the morning, students are recognized for outstanding achievement in academic subjects.

Graduation culminates the school year. A Baccalaureate Liturgy is celebrated on an evening before Commencement. Wearing long white gowns and carrying red roses for the Commencement Ceremony remains a tradition. Eligible seniors are invited to represent their class for the honors of Salutatorian and Valedictorian. Each senior individually receives a gold Mercy medal, as well as her diploma. Graduation culminates with the crowning of the Blessed Mother.