2007-2008

Mercy students raise funds, build awareness
March 10, 2008
Omaha World Herald
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WOWT 4:00 News
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The Catholic Voice, March 21, 2008

Mercy Meets World became the theme for the year after 5 Mercy students went to a leadership conference with 13 other Mercy High Schools from across the country. During this conference they learned about the dire need for school in Cambodia. The 14 schools pledged to raise the $20,000 needed to build a school with running water. This week students will have the opportunity to fast, dance and dress down in order to raise the funds.

Mercy High receives largest donation in school's history
January 25, 2008
Catholic Voice
The donation of Eileen Krebs Ryan, a 1945 graduate of St. Mary high school, will be used to pay for the renovation to the front of our building.

Gift to school sure to make grand entrance
January 3, 2008
Omaha World Herald
Mercy High School announces its largest one-time donation from an individual. Eileen Krebs Ryan, a 1945 graduate of St. Mary High School made the donation which will be used to create an entrance plaza on 48th Street. Ryan made the gift because of all the Mercy Sisters did for her as she was growing up.

Diaper Derby to Help Refugees
Mercy High School was the subject of a story in the December 9, 2007 Omaha World Herald. Students, Faculty and Staff are competing to see which group can bring in the most diapers to help the Sudanese refugees in the Omaha area. The school hopes to collect 6,000 diapers. Donations are being accepted at the school.

Warm Hearts on a Cold Night
Mercy High School senior, Heather McLain, was included in a story in the Omaha World Herald on December 4, 2007, about the Salvation Army's Night Watch program. Heather and her family volunteer to help distribute food and clothing to the homeless.

MercyHigh School Senior Featured in Clinton's New Book
Mercy High School Senior, Symone Sanders, was included in former President Clinton's book on the importance of volunteering. Symone met Clinton when he spoke at the Qwest Center last November. She is also featured in Michael Kelly's column on October 2, 2007 for her service work.

MercyHigh School Honors Sisters of Mercy
The Catholic Voice October 5, 2007
Action 3 News September 23, 2007
The Omaha World Herald September 24, 2007


Seniors Shelve Pranks for Good
The Omaha World Herald August 23, 2007

Mercy Students Travel to Argentina
The Catholic Voice August 10, 2007

2006-2007

Day of Discovery
The Catholic Voice May 18, 2007

Omaha.com May 2, 2007

Day of Discovery Press Release

Prayer and Loss
The Omaha World Herald - April 14, 2007

Sportsmetrics Training Program
The Omaha World Herald - March 5, 2007

Sportsmetrics Press Release

Robotics Team Heads to World Tournament
Omaha World Herald - February 25, 2007

Robotics Press Release

Fiesta Raises Over $275,000
Omaha World Herald - February 25, 2007

Self Defense Club
KETV Channel 7 Julie's Diary - February 23, 2007

Canned Food Drive
The Catholic Voice - December 4, 2006

Canned Food Drive Press Release