Mercy High School is a private all-girls high school in Burlingame, California, United States.[2] The school is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco, and is run by the Sisters of Mercy, founded by Catherine McAuley. It is housed in Kohl Mansion.
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2750 Adeline Drive , , 94010 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°34′57″N 122°22′59″W / 37.58250°N 122.38306°W |
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| Type | Private, all-female, Private |
| Motto | Be known, be challenged, be transformed |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic; Sisters of Mercy; Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco |
| Established | 1931 |
| Founder | Sisters of Mercy |
| Status | Open |
| Head of school | Natalie Cirigliano Brosnan |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 400 (2014) |
| Average class size | 18 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13:1 |
| Campus size | 40 acres |
| Color(s) | Blue White Gray Black |
| Song | Alma Mater |
| Athletics | Mercy Athletics |
| Sports | Volleyball, Tennis, Basketball, Dance, Soccer, Gymnastics, Swimming, Water Polo, Diving, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, Track and Field, Cheerleading |
| Mascot | Bears |
| Nickname | Mercy B |
| Team name | Bears |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges[1] |
| Publication | Mercy Oaks and Mercy OutLit (art/literary magazine) |
| Tuition | $24,155.00 (2020-2021 school year) |
| Affiliation | Sisters of Mercy, Roman Catholic Church, Archdiocese of San Francisco |
| Website | www |
About
editMercy High School is a private school, serving girls age 14 to 18 years old in grades 9 to 12.[3] The school was opened in 1931.[4] The prior mascot was the Crusader Rabbit.[citation needed] During the 2023–2024 school year, the school underwent a mascot change, and are now called the Mercy Bears.[citation needed]
The site of the school is also the Mercy Convent, a preschool, retirement center for the nuns, as well as a conference room and retreat at the Mercy Center.[4]
Kohl Mansion
editThe English Tudor revival mansion was built for Charles Frederick Kohl and his second wife Mary Elisabeth "Bessie" (née Godey), as their country house.[5][6] It was completed in 1914, however two years later the house was unused after the couple separated.[5] In 1924, the mansion was sold to the Sisters of Mercy for $230,000.[6] The main building was exclusively a convent from 1924 to 1931, and it has been the home of Mercy High School since 1931.[6]
Hollywood used the estate when Disney filmed the movie Flubber in 1996, starring Robin Williams.[6]
Notable alumni
edit- Jackie Speier, former California State Senator, Democratic Representative for California's 12th congressional district[7]
- Suzanne Somers, actress[8]
- Marilyn Lacey, founder and executive director of Mercy Beyond Borders, Sister of Mercy since 1966
- Toni Breidinger, American professional stock car racing driver
- Jenise Spiteri, Maltese American snowboarder
- Catriona Fallon, American rower
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ WASC-ACS. "WASC-Accrediting Commission for Schools". Retrieved 2009-06-05.
- ^ Swartz, Angela (February 6, 2014). "Kohl Mansion celebrates 100 years: Mercy High School Burlingame has activities planned throughout year". San Mateo Daily Journal. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
- ^ The Handbook of Private Schools. P. Sargent. 1983. p. 1392. ISBN 978-0-87558-106-4.
- ^ a b Walsh, Austin (August 10, 2020). "Sisters of Mercy imagine next chapter for Burlingame campus". San Mateo Daily Journal. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
- ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places Inventory—Nomination Form". National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. February 3, 1982. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
- ^ a b c d Richter, Judy (1999-10-15). "Kohl Mansion has its roots in The Oaks". SFGATE. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
- ^ Oremus, Will (2008-01-29). "Speier to announce Congress bid". Palo Alto Daily News. Archived from the original on 2007-06-13. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
She is a graduate of Burlingame's Mercy High School and served on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors before jumping to the Assembly.
- ^ Buchanan, Paul D. (January 16, 2001). "Kohl Mansion contains history -- and mystery". San Mateo Daily Journal. Retrieved 2020-10-26.