A GRAND 80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION | | |
On October 18th, our Mercy community came together to celebrate 80 incredible years of faith, learning, and sisterhood! With Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger and the Sisters of Mercy joining us, the day was filled with joy, reflection, and gratitude.
The Archbishop led us in a beautiful liturgy that united generations of the Mercy family and warmly greeted guests throughout the celebration. Visitors enjoyed campus tours guided by engaging current students, whose enthusiasm and insight made the experience especially meaningful. Following Mass, Dr. Cheryl Kreger ’66 delivered a moving Legacy of Mercy address, reflecting on the enduring power of Mercy and the values that continue to shape generations.
Guests were treated to a moving performance of Ave Maria by current and former Mercyaires, followed by a festive dinner, music and dancing, and plenty of photos, laughter, and hugs shared among alumnae, students, faculty (past and present), parents, donors, and friends.
B.A.S.E. gathered for the 2nd Annual Black Alumnae & Friends Reunion on October 17th — an evening filled with laughter, fellowship, and Mercy sisterhood. Guests enjoyed dinner, conversation, and joyful connection as they celebrated the bonds that make our Mercy community so special.
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The reunion weekend was a meaningful reminder of what makes Mercy so special: our faith-filled connection, compassionate community, and 80 years of excellence. Thank you to everyone who helped make this milestone celebration truly unforgettable!
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We will commemorate the lives of Mercy's deceased alumnae, staff, family, friends and benefactors at our all-school Memorial Mass on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 10:15am in the Mercy HS Auditorium. Kindly RSVP here by November 4 or call 248-893-3535.
Please use the RSVP form to include any names of family and friends you would like included in our prayers and book of remembrance.
| | NOMINATE AN AMAZING ALUMNA | 2025 Awardees Joi Plain Harris '88 & Emily Wilkins '09 | |
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Distinguished and Trailblazer Alumna Awards!
The Distinguished Alumna Award honors a woman who makes a difference in her walk of life and exemplifies and supports the Mercy Core Values of Compelled by Mercy, Educational Courage, Inspired by Faith, Principled Leadership and A Voice For Dignity and Respect.
Please submit nominations here.
The Trailblazer Alumna Award is designed to honor an alumna who graduated within the years 2005 - 2020 and is commended for her incredible efforts to make a difference early in her career as well as upholding the Mercy Core Values of Compelled by Mercy, Educational Courage, Inspired by Faith, Principled Leadership and A Voice For Dignity and Respect.
Please submit nominations here.
| | SISTERHOOD SUMMIT - A WOMEN'S WELLNESS MORNING | Join us for Mercy’s First Sisterhood Summit on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Mercy High School. This energizing morning of movement, mindfulness, and Mercy sisterhood will feature Pure Barre, stretching, guided moving meditation, and an inspiring keynote, plus a coffee bar, yogurt parfaits, and swag bags for all attendees! All Mercy moms, alumnae, daughters, sisters, and Mercy friends are invited and we hope to see you there. Register here. | | SENIOR CLASS OF 2026 & ALUMNAE BREAKFAST | |
As the Class of 2026 heads into their final semester at Mercy, we are preparing to welcome them into the Alumnae Association. Alumnae are invited to host a table at the upcoming Senior Alumnae Breakfast.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Mercy High School
7:30am Arrival
8:00am Breakfast & Networking
10:00am Event Concludes
10:15am Mass & Campus Tours (Optional: You are welcome to attend our Catholic Schools Week & Heart of Mercy Mass and take a school tour if your schedule permits.)
This special sisterhood event provides an opportunity for Mercy alumnae to interact with Seniors to share experiences, insight, advice about life after high school, college, careers and more! Mercy Seniors in the graduating Class of 2026 will be seated with an alumna in a field that they have an interest in pursuing and/or college(s) they are interested in attending.
If you would like to make a donation, we welcome you to Sponsor a Senior(s) here or provide your contact information to be included on the connection list distributed to the Class of 2026 by emailing alumnaeoffice@mhsmi.org. Sharing your contact information would allow any current Mercy Senior interested in your education experience or profession to reach out to you.
| | ALUMNAE SPOTLIGHT - 80 Years of Women Who Make A Difference | | We’d love to hear from you! We’re inviting our incredible alumnae to share their stories and memories to inspire and honor the legacy of Mercy. If you’re interested in being featured, please fill out the form here. Feel free to answer one, any or all of the prompts. Thank you for sharing your journey with us—we’re excited to honor our alumnae and celebrate 80 years of Mercy together! | | 22nd ANNUAL TEA FOR TUITION | The Tea is a tradition at the heart of our Mercy Mission. Please save the date for our 22nd Annual Tea for Tuition, Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2pm where we will host a Derby-inspired Race for the Roses celebration while supporting Tuition Assistance. Registration and sponsorship opportunities coming soon! | | MERCY PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS | |
Fall Play "The Giver"
Friday, November 7 & Saturday, November 8 at 7:30pm
Sunday, November 9 at 2:00pm
Mercy HS Auditorium
Tickets: Students/Senior Citizens $10; Adults $15
Get your tickets today here! We hope to see you at the show!
| Adapted by Eric Coble from the Newbery Award-winning book by Lois Lowry. Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois. | | ACCENT ON ALUMNAE PODCAST - MERCY VOICES THROUGH THE YEARS | | |
Take a nostalgic stroll down Mercy memory lane with Accent on Mercy Alumnae, a special podcast series originally recorded between 2017 and 2019 and re-released in celebration of Mercy’s 80th anniversary.
Hosted by retired Associate Principal Larry Baker, the series features inspiring conversations with Mercy women from the graduating years 1950s through the 2010s, each living out the school’s mission in extraordinary ways. Every episode highlights alumnae who lead with faith, courage, and compassion, sharing stories of career paths, service, leadership, and the unmistakable Mercy Difference.
Learn more and explore the list of 100+ featured alumnae at mhsmi.org/alumnae/podcast.
Listen on Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud and be inspired by the alumnae who continue to shape our Mercy legacy.
| | 80TH ANNIVERSARY GALA & ANNUAL AUCTION | Join us as we celebrate Mercy High School’s 80th Anniversary Gala & Auction — our biggest fundraiser and most unforgettable night of the year! Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Saint John’s Resort. Together, we’ll honor 80 years of Mercy while supporting the future of young women who will lead with courage, compassion, and faith. Stay tuned for more details — you won’t want to miss this milestone celebration! | | |
MARLINS MAKING HEADLINES
Check out recent news from Mercy High School!
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2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR EVENTS
We welcome Alumnae to come home to Mercy for upcoming school year events. Cheer on our Marlins athletic teams at mercymarlins.com. Stay connected to social media, visit mhsmi.org/calendar and email alumnaeoffice@mhsmi.org for additional information.
Fall 2025
- Now-11/7 Maroon & Gold Raffle Fundraiser
- 11/1 Class of 2026 Powderpuff Flag Football Game at the Hawk
- 11/7-11/9 Fall Play "The Giver"
- 11/15 Sisterhood Wellness Morning
Spring 2026
- 1/23 Athletic Hall of Fame
- 1/28 Senior Class of 2026 & Alumnae Breakfast
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2/28 Annual Auction - Celebrating 80 Years of Mercy Gala
- 3/13-3/15 Spring Musical "Once Upon a Mattress"
- 3/26 Wayne State Coffee & Conversation
- 4/26 Tea for Tuition
| | Compelled by our Catholic faith and the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy High School is a premier college preparatory school that educates and nurtures young women of diverse backgrounds to excel academically, serve compassionately, and lead courageously. | | | | |
