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Source: The Observer/Eccentric
Author: Dan O'Meara
If Farmington Hills Mercy continues on its current pace, the Marlins can anticipate 2014 being another outstanding year in the game of volleyball.
They already have established themselves as one of the top teams in the state and have the potential to do great things this season.
Source: The Detroit Free Press
Author: Patricia Montemurri
Oprah Winfrey has invited 222 seniors from Farmington Hills Mercy High School to attend her two-day “The Life You Want” extravaganza for free this weekend at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
Source: CBS Detroit
Author: Edward Cardenas
DETROIT (CBS Detroit) – Lisa Ludwinski has been baking since she was a child, making unique creations in professional kitchens and her own home.
Now, after winning the 2014 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest presented by the Detroit Lions Wednesday, she will be able to bring her hand-made, seasonal pies and cookies to a larger audience through her bakery Sister Pie.
Source: Observer/Eccentric
Author: Dan O'Meara
Defending state champion Mercy High School got an early jump on the competition and the 2014 girls swim season Wednesday morning.
When the clock struck midnight, the Marlins hit the water at the earliest possible moment on the first official day of practice.
The event was meant to build team unity and an esprit de corps among the 60 athletes--more than a third of whom are freshmen.
Source: Observer/Eccentric
Author: Joanne Maliszewski
Mercy High School junior Emma Feeheley was crowned Miss Farmington 2014 during the annual pageant ceremony Wednesday night at the Civic Theater.
Sponsored by Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, Feeheley, 16, had little time to enjoy the honor as she is expected to be visible and working during the Farmington Founders Festival, during which she will be seen in the Saturday morning festival parade.
Source: MI Prep Zone
Author: Matthew B. Mowery
One coach gambled, and it resulted in a league title. One coach gambled, and it backfired.
Placed on the inbounder by her coach because of her long arms, Taylor Jones stole the ball with 4.2 seconds left in Sunday’s Catholic League A-B championship game, and swiped a CHSL title for the Farmington Hills Mercy Marlins.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Author: Joe Guillen / Eric Seals
While more and more schools throughout metro Detroit are using iPads in the classroom, Mercy High School in Farmington Hills has been recognized for its innovative adoption of the portable tablet.
The school’s pairing of two courses — speech and a digital art class — shows how the iPad is enhancing both of the traditional subjects at Mercy and giving students technology skills, said associate principal Laurence Baker.
Source: Mercy High School Press Release
Author: Mercy High School
Farmington Hills, MI - Mercy High School is pleased to announce that we have been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2013 to 2015 for our integration of technology across the curriculum and school life. The Apple Distinguished School designation is reserved for programs that meet criteria for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence, and demonstrate a clear and consistent vision of exemplary learning environments.
Source: Observer/Eccentric
Author: Dan O'Meara / John Stormzand
If all goes well for the hometown teams, Farmington and Mercy high schools will meet for the fourth straight year in the final round of a district volleyball tournament next week.
Mercy has won the previous three meetings and will try to win its 11th consecutive district championship in the Class A tournament at Southfield High School.
Source: Observer & Eccentric
Author: Dan O'Meara / John Stormzand
Jenna Reinhold’s 17th birthday was made extra special by what she and her Farmington Hills Mercy teammates accomplished Thursday on the volleyball court.
The senior rightside hitter was one of the team’s top performers as the Marlins staged an impressive come-from-behind victory over rival Birmingham Marian.