Recently in the halls of Mercy, girls have been sporting a similar trend of custom made AP t-shirts. ” It’s a tradition that’s been passed down,” said junior Elyse Adolf. “We looked forward to having them.” Both Mr. Steve Morgan’s and Ms. Lisa Robinet’s AP U.S. History students, along with Ms. Kitzman’s AP Chemistry class, share their AP [...]
After the chaos of Spirit Week 2012, Mercy’s Student Council will join together with staff to plan a revamped Spirit Week for this coming fall. Many of the changes are expected to be made to Field Day and Homecoming.The goal of these changes is to foster a more cooperative Field Day, and reduce tension between the classes while maintaining [...]
Mrs. Amy Malaney, music teacher and Tri-M Music Honor Society club moderator, announced her decision to leave Mercy earlier this year. Newsprint takes a closer look at her five years at Mercy, why she is leaving, and her plans for the future. NP: How did you come to work at Mercy? AM: Five years ago, the very first week of [...]
Pausing the movie he was showing his 9th grade English students, Steve Morgan could barely hear the irregular 2nd hour announcement crackling over his classroom’s loudspeaker. He walked into the hallway hoping for some clarification and instead was met by President Cheryl Kreger, Principal Carolyn Witte, and Vice Principals Larry Baker and Colleen Rozman poised with their cameras, flowers, and [...]
The Marlins won handily on May 2 against the River Rats in what may be the senior players’ last home game of the season. Check out the slideshow for some game highlights!
It’s very difficult to make a sequel to a successful and highly acclaimed film, let alone a trilogy. But that is just what Marvel has done with Iron Man 3. A blockbuster sequel to Iron Man and Iron Man 2 that follows the events shown in The Avengers, Iron Man 3 is a rare success that shatters the expectations held [...]
The annual Cinco de Mayo parade was held Sunday in southwestern Detroit. The parade is more than 40 years old. Thousands of spectators watched as over 60 floats, marching bands, dance teams, and Latino bands traveled up Vernor Avenue in the Vernor and Springwells Business Improvement District. Southwestern Detroit is home to a large Hispanic population and about 6.8% of [...]
My parents generally don’t concern themselves too much with my study habits, instead preferring to let me muddle along on my own. Lately, however, whenever I settle in for another long night of homework, I have heard the same lines over and over. “Don’t be a meerkat.” “Are you meerkating again? Well, stop.” Anyone listening to my mom would probably [...]
Phoenix’s fifth studio album, Bankrupt!, was released last month, to the excitement of many fans. The French band’s last album, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, was released in 2009. The album’s lead single, “Entertainment”, was released in February, giving fans a sneak peak of what to expect on the new album, and they were not disappointed. Many were impressed by the new [...]
Newsprint takes a closer look at sophomore Margaret Terhune, who has been traveling to the Caymans every year with her family to scuba dive. NP: How long have you been going to the Cayman Islands? MT: It started when I was 5 and we go every year for about two weeks around spring break. NP: Where are the Caymans located? [...]
The Science Olympiad team had a strong 2012-2013 season. They only had one competition, Regionals, in which they placed 11th overall. “I would say our season went well,” said moderator and science teacher Mrs. Lisa Schrimscher. “It was a young team so we’re looking forward to next year.” Science Olympiad competes in 25 different events, which they placed in the [...]
Known for its signature cow situated at the front of this ice cream shop, Silver Dairy is popular ice cream store in Downtown Farmington. It sells ice cream with a variety of toppings and flavors. Within walking distance from the heart of downtown Farmington, Silver Dairy is an ideal spot to enjoy a leisurely ice cream cone. It provides an [...]
As we prepare for the close of another school year and say goodbye to the slogan “there’s no girl like a Mercy girl,” current freshwomen, sophomores, and juniors voted for next year’s student officers. Here are the results of April 23rd’s Student Council Officer Elections: President: Bridget Carlson Vice President: Sarah Hoffman Secretary: Allie Gorcyca Treasurer: Lauren Jackson
A warm drink like coffee or tea to sooth and relax in the morning or before bed has been a staple in many households. Coffee seems to be very popular with Americans, as seen through the Starbucks craze, but tea is also a popular drink, and both have different benefits. “I drink coffee for the caffeine, but I drink tea [...]
Mercy’s annual Father Daughter Golf Outing was held on May 9 at Bay Pointe Golf Club in West Bloomfield. “My dad and I decided to do the golf outing because we did it last year,” said sophomore Jenny O’Brien, “and it was a great chance to hang out with friends and their dads.” The event started at 12:30 and students [...]
My parents generally don’t concern themselves too much with my study habits, instead preferring to let me muddle along on my own. Lately, however, whenever I settle in for another long night of homework, I have heard the same lines over and over. “Don’t be a meerkat.” “Are you meerkating again? Well, stop.” Anyone listening to my mom would probably [...]
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