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
The Mercy HS commencement is available on our YouTube Channel here. Each graduate will receive an email with link to Vimeo to download and save the recording.
Graduation Portraits from Lifetouch
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.
- Scan the QR Code here
- Text the Gallery Access Code: 34454GY25 to 90738
- Visit the website at: galleries.photoday.io and enter the Gallery Access Code: 34454GY25.
When scanning the QR Code or texting the Gallery Access Code to 90738, you are opting in to receive a text notification when the photos are ready to view. This notification will include a link to the photo gallery where you can view photos and make a purchase. Order tracking notifications are also sent for families who sign up to receive them via PhotoDay.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Notability: The easiest way to save all of your files from Notability is outlined below:
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Open Notability
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Press the gear icon in the lower left corner
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Press auto-backup
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Choose a service to backup to and sign in with a personal account(Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive or Box)
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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.
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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.
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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 the Advancement Office.
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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.
We will be sending final transcripts to colleges the first week of June. Transcripts will be sent automatically by your Counselor. If you have already updated your SCOIR account indicating where you will be attending in the Fall - you are all set and no further action is needed on your part. If you have not updated SCOIR.
Future Plans
Congratulations Class of 2025! Follow @mercy25_decision on Instagram to see where some Seniors are headed next year. Thanks to the Senior Class Officers for managing this account. Seniors: If you haven't already done so, please DM or notify Senior Class Officers with your future plans to be featured. Check out this college reveal Tik Tok here by Jenna Matigian!
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
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.
June 1: Graduation Ceremony
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Detroit Opera House (1526 Broadway St, Detroit 48226)
Graduate Arrival: 1:00pm (Stage Doors off Madison)
Guests with Accommodation Arrival: 1:00pm (Doors on either side of Opera House)
Guest Arrival: 1:15pm
Ceremony: 2:00pm
- 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 $20 parking fee per vehicle payable by credit card only.
- A ticket is required for entry and all graduates should have their respective tickets.
- Graduates must be at the venue by 1:00pm and will enter through the stage/security doors off Madison.
- Entry for those individuals with an early access pass due to accessibility accommodations begins at 1:00pm. If you are in need of one of these passes and have not yet reached out, please contact mvallone@mhsmi.org. Doors on either side of the Detroit Opera House will be open at 1:15pm for family and guests to enter the building. Seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- 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.
- View graduate seating chart here.
- Please plan to meet your graduate after the ceremony. Guests will not be able to re-enter the Opera House after exiting.
- The ceremony will be livestreamed and recorded. The livestream link is available here and posted on mhsmi.org. 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
All graduating Seniors need to complete, sign and submit the following medical and consent forms to the Mercy Reception Area by May 16, 2025 in order to attend the SANP.
We need many hands to make this evening enjoyable and safe for our girls! Shifts begin with decorating, setup, and food pickup on Saturday, May 31. Parents of underclassmen are especially needed on the day of the event so that Senior parents can enjoy graduation. Many volunteers are needed at each station throughout the night and to help cleanup.
SANP CONTACT
Reach out to mercysanp2025@gmail.com with any SANP questions.
PREVIOUS
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 5: Senior Survey Deadline
May 15: Senior Prom
- How do I buy tickets? Click this link and follow the instructions carefully.
- When do online ticket sales end? April 30 at 11:59 p.m.
- What if I miss the online ticket sale deadline? Bring $105 per ticket, CASH ONLY, to Ms. Richter to purchase tickets in person on Thursday, May 1st or Friday, May 2nd.
- What if I will have the money but I don't right now? Please reach out to the Senior Moderators as soon as possible to discuss what options may be available to you.
- What if I'm bringing a guest? Be sure to read the directions for purchasing tickets carefully. Also, be sure to complete this form and have it returned by May 8th.
- What if I'm arriving and/or leaving on a party bus? Complete this form and return it by May 8th.
- When and how will I get the table form? The table forms will be emailed on Monday, April 28th and need to be returned by 8 a.m. on Friday, May 1st. There are 10 people per table - only one form per table needs to be completed.
- What if I tried to buy tickets online and it won't let me? Reach out to the Senior Moderators to see what is causing the hold to be placed on your ticket(s). Holds have been placed for: not having your End of the Year Promise in, detentions, Business Office, not having your service paper in and/or not having your 40 service hours in.
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The Roostertail tables accommodate 10 people per table. It is imperative that there is ONE form submitted per table with 10 people listed. Please email this completed document to seniormoderator@mhsmi.org no later than 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 2nd as we need to submit our information to The Roostertail.
May 19-21: Senior Final Exams & End of Semester Policies
Friday, May 16
Senior English papers are due by 11:59 PM. ALL senior work must be submitted and graded by midnight (Friday, May 16) except for final exams/projects/presentations. There will not be a “no testing period” for seniors, but once a final experience is completed, classwork can be given and graded, but further homework (work to complete, additional reading, preparation for a quiz or test) should not be extensive. This will allow students time to work on other presentations, projects, and prepare for final exams.
Monday, May 19 - Wednesday, May 21
Senior Final Exam Days: A final exam experience for Seniors needs to occur on one of these days. Seniors are required to be present in class on May 19, 20, and 21 for final presentations, review days, or final exams/papers. This will be determined by the classroom teacher. Seniors will be able to come and go as they please, but must enter and exit the lobby doors after school begins at 8:00 am. Some sample scenarios: 1) A senior could have a review day on Monday, and the exam on Tuesday and therefore would be expected in class on both days, 2) A final paper could be turned in on May 16 and the Senior would not need to attend class since the final experience is complete, 3) Final presentations are held May 19-21 and all students are expected to be in class all days to present or critique other student presentations, 4) A final exam is given May 20 and students do not attend on May 21.
Wednesday, May 28
Final Grades Due: Senior Final Grades are due by Wednesday, May 28, at 9am. Transcripts will be sent to the college designated on the Senior Survey on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
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.
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See schedule here.
RESOURCES & FORMS
Extra Graduation Ticket Request Form
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