Scholarships
Mount Mercy Academy’s Scholarship Program
90% of our Mount Mercy Academy students depend on scholarship assistance to attend Mercy. Your support of the scholarship program allows Mount Mercy to educate as many young women as possible.
Because of the generosity of our loyal supporters, we are able to offer several funded scholarships.. The criteria for these scholarships is determined by the respective benefactors. Many are need-based and these students are selected by Mount Mercy Academy’s Scholarship Committee.
For information about starting a scholarship in Honor or in Memory of a loved one at Mount Mercy Academy please contact erenowden@joe-yan.net
Catherine A. Luhr
Scholarship
In 2017, Sara Mehltretter Drury ‘01 started the Catherine A. Luhr Scholarship at Mount Mercy Academy in honor of Catherine. She created this award in recognition for all that Miss Luhr had done for her and so many other students.
Over the years, this scholarship has provided a life changing experience for many young women at Mount Mercy. If you would like to help us continue to honor Catherine’s legacy and provide assistance to students in need, who are involved in Oratory and Debate. Thank you to all of our generous donors!
Mount Mercy Academy was devastated upon receiving the news of the passing of Catherine Adair Luhr. Catherine was a beloved administrator, teacher, friend and confidant to countless members of the Mount Mercy Academy community. We are heartbroken over this unfathomable loss as she has touched the lives of so many through her decades of service to students, faculty and staff, parents and community members. Her legacy will forever live on in our hearts and at Mount Mercy.
Sharing Memories of Catherine Luhr
“Miss Luhr was a source of Mercy spirit, female strength and had the best sense of humor. She will be greatly missed.”
“Her classroom always felt like home. She was so welcoming and joyful.”
“Miss Luhr was an amazing teacher that impacted not only my 2 girls' education but their personal lives as well. She was much more than a teacher to them. She felt like a part of our family and made so many memories on amazing school trips with the girls. She shared their successes and disappointments and encouraged them to believe in themselves. She loved my kids like her own and I truly wish every child to have at least one teacher like her in their life. She was an angel on earth.”
“One of my favorites at Mount Mercy. I loved her, she always would start out her class by giving us some insight to what was going to happen on General Hospital (her sister was a writer). She was strict, sarcastic and would always listen. I hope I make her proud as a teacher myself.”
“I remember my time at Mercy fondly, predominantly because of Ms. Luhr. I loved getting kicked out of Spanish class and sent to her office- those conversations full of wisdom and laughter, are memories I will always cherish. She was a force to be reckoned with and a role model for so many Mercy girls.”
“Miss Luhr was a source of Mercy spirit, female strength and had the best sense of humor. She will be greatly missed.”
"Forever grateful to Miss Luhr for helping me find my voice!"
The outpouring of memories and stories, former students recalling the impact Catherine made on their lives, and the reminiscing about her quick wit, one liners and amazing story telling, have all been unbelievable. She was truly one of a kind! Catherine Luhr was an amazing educator, coach, colleague, sister and friend. And wherever a beautiful soul has been, there has been a trail of memories.
“The Mercy community is devastated by the recent passing of Miss Catherine Luhr. This loss is felt by all those who she has touched over the last 4 decades. Her legacy will forever live on in our hearts and she will undoubtedly be remembered for her years of dedication to Mount Mercy Academy”. - Michele Sixt Melligan ‘92, Mount Mercy Academy Head of School
“We will miss you, thank you for showing me that I had a voice especially during Speech and Debate. She was so funny and always had the best quotes.”
“The Best Coach that EVER lived- The woman would pick me up at 5 am almost every weekend in high-school for Speech & Debate because I didn't have a way there. She took me under her wing and put me in front of so many opportunities. Every door that she could open for me, she kicked open. Oh, I miss that woman.”
“My very favorite teacher. We were lucky to have her as our Global teacher in 9th grade and then again senior year. I loved her humor, knowledge, love of the Brady Bunch and the way she treated me like I had something important to say. Whenever I had the pleasure of visiting the Mount I made it a point to find her and say hello.”
Alicia Campbell '90 Scholarship
Beverly A. Leek Scholarship
Bigelow Family Scholarship
Catherine A. Luhr Scholarship
Catherine Murphy Family Scholarship
Class of '70 Scholarship in Memory of All Deceased Classmates
Collins Sisters Scholarship
Cosgrove Women of Mercy Scholarship
David and Dorothy Borchard Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Julia M. Cullen Scholarship Award
Eileen Crotty Connors Memorial Award
Elaine Ridder Bonacci and Deacon Anthony C. Bonacci Scholarship
Ellen Plunkett Memorial Award
Erin’s Smile Fund (Erin Murphy Scholarship)
Estate of Anna G. O'Brien Award
Hauser Rauber Scholarship
Heather Ann Schwabl Memorial Scholarship
Helen Hammond Award
Hempling Award for Values and Service
Irene Recktenwalt Award
Jack Donohue Memorial Award
Jeanne & Mary Belle Pettys Memorial Award
Karen Ann Talty and Maureen Talty Franz Memorial Scholarship
Karen Kwiatkowski Memorial Award
Kathleen A. Castle Ring Scholarship Fund
Kathleen G. Kearns Award
Kathleen McCarthy White Memorial Scholarship
Kathleen Michaels Gronborg Award
Kathleen Ottos Barone Memorial Scholarship
Kathleen Romance Memorial Award
Madonna and Gerald Gawronski Scholarship Fund
Margaret Hunt Lyons Scholarship
Mary C. Paladino Scholarship
Matthew Colpoys, Sr. Scholarship
Miss Evelyn Kruse Award
Molly Finucane DeZastro Memorial Scholarship
Msgr. Dino Lorenzetti Award
Paul and Ann Moran Scholarship
Rola Sieckmann Family Scholarship
Rosemary O'Connor Lawley Memorial Scholarship
Rosemary Twist Scholarship
Sherry Family Scholarship
Sister Assunta & Nancy Ann Thorne Award
Sister Clare Powers Award
Sister Mary Alvaretta Memorial Award
Sister Mary Eloise & Paracleta Award
Sister Mercedes Fox Scholarship
Sister Sally A. Walz, RSM Scholarship
St. Barbara Scholarship Fund
The Legacy Scholarship
The Mary Ellen Burke Whelan Scholarship
The Schwartzott Family Scholarship
The Vincent and Harriet Palisano Foundation Scholarship
Walz Family Scholarship Fund