Dear Mooney Family, 

As we enter the final month of the school year, we reflect with pride on all that has been accomplished at Cardinal Mooney High School. This season is always filled with excitement, activity, and anticipation—but especially so for our seniors as they prepare to close this chapter and look ahead to the future. To help all students and families navigate this busy time, we are providing an overview of the important upcoming events to assist with planning and preparation.

Senior Dates

Scholarship deadline: May 2

If you would like your students' college scholarships to be announced and included in the awards and graduation ceremonies, all scholarship information needs to be submitted to our School Counseling Office by 3 p.m. on May 2. 

Promenade and prom: May 2, 5-10:30 p.m. 

Tomorrow, seniors and juniors will enjoy an early 11:40 a.m. dismissal. Promenade will take place from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. in the CMHS gymnasium. During the event, students will be announced in groups and couples, followed by the announcement of the Prom Court and crowning of the Junior Prince and Princess and Senior King and Queen. Prom will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Drakes Landing Banquet Center. Students must arrive by 8:30 p.m.. 

Senior Retreat: May 8

The Senior Class of 2025 Retreat will be held on Thursday, May 8 from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at Holy Family in Poland. Attendance is mandatory as part of the class retreat graduation requirement. Students are welcome to dress spirit wear attire. 

Cap and gown distribution: May 14, 2:30 p.m.

Caps and gowns are distributed at 2:30 p.m. in the main hallway. Students have already been measured for their caps and gowns. 

Senior exams and locker cleanout: May 19-21

Senior exams will occur during regularly scheduled class times. Students who have earned an “A” in a particular course may be exempt from that specific exam.

Senior last day: May 21

Seniors will enjoy a final lunch (provided) in our Courtyard at noon, followed by a 1 p.m. Awards Day practice in the gymnasium. Practice is mandatory.

Baccalaureate Mass: May 22, 6:20-8 p.m.

Held at the St. Columba Cathedral. Tickets are not required for this event as there is no limit to the number of guests who may attend. Students must arrive at 6 p.m. wearing their graduation caps and gowns. Gentlemen are to wear dark dress pants, shirt and tie and dress shoes, and ladies are to wear light-colored dresses or skirts and blouses with dress shoes beneath their gowns.

Senior Appreciation Dinner: May 22, 8:30-10 p.m.

Held at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center. Senior students and faculty only. Dinner is provided and will be followed by dancing. 

Graduation practice: May 23, 1 p.m.

Held at Stambaugh Auditorium, mandatory graduation practice. Students will practice lineup order, conferral of diplomas, and alma mater. Practice is mandatory.

Graduation ceremony: May 25, 1 p.m. 

Cardinal Mooney’s Graduation Ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 25 at 1 p.m. at Stambaugh Auditorium. Graduates are to be in the ballroom by 12:30 p.m. Tickets are not required. Gentlemen are to wear dark dress pants, shirt and tie and dress shoes, and ladies are to wear light-colored dresses or skirts and blouses with dress shoes beneath their gowns.

Robert Senn Studio will take individual pictures of each graduate as they receive their diploma during the ceremony. Parents can purchase photos via link that will be sent to emails following the event. 

All-School Events

Awards assembly: May 22, 9-11 a.m.

All-school assembly, seniors are to arrive in dress attire with caps and gowns at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. Gentlemen are to wear dark dress pants, shirt and tie and dress shoes, and Pladies are to wear light-colored dresses or skirts and blouses with dress shoes beneath their gowns. Following awards, seniors, senior parents and siblings, are invited to gather in the cafeteria for a light breakfast, followed by a 1 p.m. Baccalaureate practice at St. Columba Cathedral in dress attire. Practice is mandatory.

Semester exam schedule: June 2, 3, 4

End of Semester 2 exams will take place on June 2, 3, & 4. Every class will have either a comprehensive exam or a final project. All students are to be present on each exam. day for the scheduled exam. While there is a slot for makeup exams on June 4, only extraordinary circumstances approved by the administration in advance will be reasons for a makeup exam.

Final exams will count for 10% of the final grade for Semester 1 in each class. Please remember that 45% of the final grade will be the third quarter grade, and 45% will be the fourth quarter.

Nick Beyer

President/Principal

IMPORTANT DATES

Week of May 4:

Men's tennis senior night: Monday, May 5, 3:30 p.m., CMHS tennis courts

LAX And Laughs — Class of 2029 Meet And Greet: Tuesday, May 6, 4:30 p.m., concessions deck at Don Bucci Field

Senior retreat: Thursday, May 8, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Holy Family

Men's lacrosse senior day: Saturday, May 10, 1:30 p.m., Don Bucci Field

Week of May 11

Track and field senior night: Tuesday, May 13, 4 p.m., CMHS track

Baseball senior night: Friday, May 16, 4:30 p.m., Bob Cene Park Field 1

Students honored with Eagle Of The Cross

YOUNGSTOWN — Cardinal Mooney High School students Rocco Gentile and Aidan Hryb were among 20 teens honored Monday night with the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown’s highest recognition for youth — the 2025 Eagle of the Cross Award.

The 27th annual ceremony took place at St. Columba Cathedral, where Bishop David Bonnar presented the awards to students from across the diocese who exhibit outstanding leadership, dedication and faith.

Gentile and Hryb, both seniors, were recognized for their service to their parishes, commitment to their faith, and leadership in the school and greater community. Their nominations came from parish leaders who cited their examples of Christ-centered living and positive influence among their peers.

“It’s an honor that goes beyond academics or activities,” said Cardinal Mooney campus minister, Lori Radinsky. “Rocco and Aidan are the kind of young men who live out their values every day, and we’re incredibly proud of them.”

Of the 20 teens honored, thirteen came from Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana counties. Recipients must be high school juniors or seniors and are nominated by an adult — typically a pastor, youth minister or parish leader — who has witnessed their commitment to the Church.



The Eagle of the Cross Award was created in 1998 and continues to recognize the spiritual and service-oriented contributions of young people across the Diocese of Youngstown.

Sponsorships, spots available for Cardinal Classic

YOUNGSTOWN – There is still time to get in the game — and make a difference. Cardinal Mooney High School is now finalizing registration and sponsorships for the 2025 Cardinal Classic Golf Outing, set for Monday, May 19, at Tippecanoe Country Club.

This signature event supports the Cardinal Mooney Athletic Department and features a four-person scramble, with lunch, beverages, dinner, and prizes for top teams.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available, offering great visibility for local businesses and alumni supporters. Individual golfer registration is $250. The field is limited to 30 teams, and space is filling quickly — early registration is highly encouraged.

For more information and to register, visit our website.

Seniors, AP testing, and tutoring highlight Spring updates

Cardinal Mooney High School continues to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2025. Scholarship awards will be announced at the Awards Assembly on May 22 and featured in the graduation program. Seniors are encouraged to submit all scholarship offers—whether or not they plan to attend the awarding institution—by Friday, May 2.

Advanced Placement testing begins in May and will be held at Cardinal Mooney. Students enrolled in AP courses must bring their charged Chromebook to each test session. Exams will run from May 5–16, with subjects including Biology, U.S. History, English Literature, Calculus, and more.

Academic support remains available through NHS tutoring. Any student in need of extra help should contact Mrs. O’Neill or Mrs. Hughes to be matched with a tutor.

For full details, visit our website.

Here are all of the details.

ORDER YEARBOOKS NOW

Yearbooks for freshmen, sophomores and juniors can be ordered from Jostens. Seniors do not have to order a yearbook, they are part of the senior fee. Be sure to save your confirmation of your order from jostens. 

SENIOR ADS DUE MAY 15

Senior ads are due on May 15 at 3 p.m. Turn ads into main office or to Jennifer Policy in room 208 or Maureen Kandray in room 133. No late ads will be accepted because we have deadlines to meet. Make checks payable to Cardinal Mooney High School. Please email questions to Jennifer Policy.

Download the order form now.