Fairburn
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Papal nuncio encourages African clergy, sisters at Fairburn convention
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published September 5, 2019Each year, members of the African Conference of Catholic Clergy and Religious in the United States (ACCCRUS) gather to support and learn from another. From July 24-27, ACCCRUS held its 20th annual convention in Fairburn, with a keynote address by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.
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Mercy Track Ready For State After Region Meet
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published May 13, 2010Our Lady of Mercy High School track and field athletes competed in the Region 5-A meet at Landmark Christian School. The girls meet was held April 26-27, and the boys took place May 3-4. As a result of the region meet, the following athletes competed in various events at the state level. Girls: Megan Malasarte […] Full Story
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Maybe One Day He’ll Be An Environmentalist
By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
Published May 14, 2009Our Lady of Mercy High School senior Tosin Ajayi cannot wait to begin college next year at Georgia State University. It’s not that Tosin is excited about leaving OLM, as it is evident that he holds a special place in his heart for the Fairburn school. Rather, the 18-year-old, who was born in Georgia to […] Full Story
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OLM Wrestler Captures Gold At Bowdon Tournament
Published February 5, 2009
Our Lady of Mercy High School wrestler Clint Ford won first place in the 119-pound weight class at the Bowdon High School tournament Saturday, Jan. 31. Ford was the only Mercy wrestler to place. He’s one of four seniors on the team, which includes 10 wrestlers and four managers. “Clint has placed in every tournament […] Full Story
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Mercy Boys Fall Short In Comeback
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published January 22, 2009The Our Lady of Mercy High School varsity boys team came to the Jan. 17 home game against Kennesaw’s North Cobb Christian School with a 10-game winning streak and an overall record of 12-2. Mercy was also undefeated in its gymnasium, but one of its two road losses was a 10-point defeat at the hands […] Full Story
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Catholic Schools Sweep At State Cross Country Finals
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published November 20, 2008The boys and girls cross country teams of Our Lady of Mercy High School won the Class A state championship at Carrollton High School, Nov. 8. For the boys it was their third consecutive state title. The girls won their first title after finishing in the top three for the last four years. Mercy’s boys […] Full Story
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Lourdes Dominates Catholic Men’s Basketball League
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published November 13, 2008In its second season of existence, the Catholic Men’s Basketball League at Our Lady of Mercy High School is thriving. Just over 100 men from Atlanta-area parishes are running the 84-foot court in a competitive and friendly environment. The excitement of the previous season is back. Teams from Our Lady of Lourdes and Holy Trinity […] Full Story
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Mercy Students Dramatize Human Cost Of Abortion
Published October 23, 2008
For the second year, Our Lady of Mercy High School brought the issue of life to the forefront in October, holding a pro-life week with a series of events, including a silent witness by one-quarter of the student body to visually dramatize the abortion rate in the United States in a human way. On Oct. […] Full Story
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Our Lady Of Mercy Suffers First Shutout Of Season
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published October 2, 2008An undermanned Our Lady of Mercy High School football team played with a lot of determination and heart despite a 28-0 loss to Eagles Landing Christian Academy (ELCA) of McDonough Sept. 26. Mercy managed to hold ELCA scoreless until the last two minutes of the second quarter when ELCA running back Van Jakes took it […] Full Story
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‘First And 13’ With Mercy’s New Head Football Coach
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published September 11, 2008Chad Flatt is the new head football coach at Our Lady of Mercy High School, after serving at the Fairburn school as an assistant coach for the team. He inherited a Mercy football program that went 4-6 during the 2007 season, and the team hopes for improvement this year. OLM athletic director Bill Schmitz believes […] Full Story
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Catholic High Schools Hold May Graduations
By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
Published May 15, 2008Blessed Trinity High School ROSWELL—The Baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Brigid Church, Alpharetta. The graduation of nearly 200 seniors is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, at 3 p.m. at the school. The valedictorian for the 2008 class is Trent McMullen, son of Todd and Linda McMullen, […] Full Story
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Mercy Girls Get Soccer Playoff Berth
By Mercy Girls Get Soccer Playoff Berth
Published May 1, 2008It was more than a good year for the girls soccer team at Our Lady of Mercy High School. It was a record-setting year that put the rest of the Class AA/A teams on notice that Mercy soccer is up and coming. For starters this year’s team pulled together a school best 11 wins and […] Full Story
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Pinecrest Academy Loses Region Final In Triple OT
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published February 21, 2008Pinecrest Academy boys were defeated in the GISA-AA region final 83-77 by Christian Heritage School Feb. 15. Pinecrest led by 8 at halftime after a fast start by team captain Mike Metz, who had 19 first half points. Metz finished the game with 38 points, followed by John Neiner and Brian Guhde with 13 and […] Full Story
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Second-Year Principal Passionate For Catholic Education
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
Published February 7, 2008Our Lady of Mercy High School Principal Danny Dorsel appreciates the difference between receiving an education and receiving a Catholic education. “I don’t love education,” he said, “I love Catholic education. If I weren’t in a Catholic school it wouldn’t be the same.” Dorsel and Father Jimmy Adams, who was named OLM chaplain in June […] Full Story
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Our Lady of Mercy Splits Games With Greenforest
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published February 7, 2008The Lady Bobcats of Our Lady of Mercy High School gave their five seniors a victorious sendoff on senior night, Friday, Feb. 1, as they defeated Greenforest Christian High School of Decatur 44-25. Our Lady of Mercy’s trapping defense led to a number of first half turnovers by Greenforest. Mercy took a 17-point lead into […] Full Story
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Our Lady of Mercy Girls Split Weekend Hoops Games
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published January 10, 2008The Lady Bobcats of Our Lady of Mercy lost on the road to Fayetteville’s Starr’s Mill High School 46-29, Jan 4. Mercy’s senior center Alexandria Miles led the team with 11 points in the loss. The following game the team rebounded from defeat and beat Eagles Landing Christian Academy at home 40-34. Senior forward Kelly […] Full Story
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New Catholic Men’s Basketball League Starts Strong
By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
Published December 6, 2007This fall, men from around the archdiocese showcased their best sneakers and quickest moves as they took part in the inaugural season of the Catholic Men’s Basketball League at Our Lady of Mercy High School, Fairburn. Founded by Jim Winkler of St. Gabriel Church, Fayetteville, the Catholic Men’s Basketball League is a pilot program that […] Full Story
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Mercy Wrestlers Win Twice
Published December 6, 2007
The Our Lady of Mercy Bobcats began the season racking up victories over Pace Academy during the Dunwoody Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 24, and at home on Nov. 27 against Banneker High School. The team’s veteran wrestlers provided the skill and leadership in these two very close matches. In the Dunwoody tournament senior heavyweight […] Full Story
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Our Lady Of Mercy Win Streak Ends At Three
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published October 18, 2007Our Lady of Mercy High School lost its first football game in nearly a month to what head coach Bryan Pinabell described as “the best team we have played thus far,” Eagles Landing Christian Academy of McDonough, 45-22. ELCA’s quarterback, Wes Carter, scored on a five-yard run during the team’s initial drive; however, they failed […] Full Story
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Lady Bobcats Play Through Tough Season
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published October 11, 2007Any athlete will tell you it is no fun to lose, and a team never gets used to losing. In a season where wins are hard to come by, players have to approach each game with enthusiasm and a commitment to prevail. Another opportunity for this kind of victory presented itself to Our Lady of […] Full Story