Alumnae

Alumnae Association

Once a Mercy Girl, Always a Mercy Girl!

The purpose of the Mercy High School Alumnae Association is to develop, plan, implement, and/or support programs and activities that:
  • promote the mission of Mercy High School
  • foster interaction among alumnae members
  • contribute to the development funds of Mercy High School

Any graduate of Mercy High School is eligible for membership in this Alumnae Association. In addition, any former student who has completed academic credit may request membership in the Association.
Welcome new members of the Alumnae Association Executive Board! Mary Ella Franz Marion ’76, P’09, Lisa Turnbaugh ’87, Shelby Ruby Jones ’09, and Julia Tobin ’13 join Merrie Goodlander ’08, president, and Ruthie Stalter LeCompte ’87, treasurer, on the 2024-25 Alumnae Association Executive Board. We appreciate your leadership and service to our alumnae!

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  • President: Merrie Goodlander ’08

    Merrie, a graduate of the Class of 2008, has fond memories of her time as a Mercy student. She explored various opportunities at Mercy by participating in activities such as acting in a school play, joining clubs like SADD and International Club, and playing field hockey. She managed the JV basketball team, hosted students as a PR intern, and led her freshman and sophomore classes as a Field Day captain. Her passion for student government led her to take on numerous roles throughout high school. These experiences prepared her for her undergraduate years at Saint Joseph’s University, where she earned a B.S. in marketing with a minor in art history.

    Now living in Delaware with her husband Bill, Merrie works as the director of marketing for a professional trade organization focusing on corporate events and digital marketing. She continues to embody the spirit of Catherine McAuley by utilizing her leadership and hospitality skills in her work on Mercy’s Alumnae Association Executive Board and The Junior League of Wilmington. She particularly enjoys participating the Alumnae Memorial Liturgy and Garnet Gala. 

    “Mercy shaped me into the women I am today and blessed me with cherished memories and friendships. I hope to contribute the formation of Future Mercy Girls and give back to all generations of my Mercy sisters.”
  • Vice-President: Mary Ella Franz Marion ’76, P’09

    Since her retirement in 2022, Mary Ella Franz Marion ’76, P’09 has been a frequent presence on the Mercy campus! After a distinguished career at Mercy as a teacher, coach, department chair, and dean of students, Mary Ella has continued to serve Mercy as a substitute teacher when needed, and looks forward to lending her expertise as vice-president of the Alumnae Association. In that role, Mary Ella will assist Merrie Goodlander ’08, president, with coordinating committees to create and support events and other alumnae initiatives. Mary Ella looks forward to continuing to connect with her Mercy sisters and former students!
  • Associate Vice-President: Lisa Turnbaugh ’87

    As a former vice-president of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for college students, Lisa Turnbaugh ’87 is no stranger to planning events and activities. With professional experience in sales, marketing, and public relations, Lisa looks forward to expanding Mercy’s capability and commitment to keeping alumnae involved in our community. Lisa noted, “The Mercy community has grown so much over the years and I am indebted for the education Mercy has provided me and for the lasting friendships I have made. I cannot think of a better way to show my gratitude than by serving on the Alumnae Association Executive Board.”
  • Treasurer: Ruthie Stalter LeCompte ’87

    After graduating from Mercy High School, Ruthie attended Mount St. Mary’s University where she earned her B.A. in sociology and criminal justice. Since that time, she has served in a variety of roles at T. Rowe Price including senior client operations manager, software engineering senior manager, and principal software engineer.  Throughout her career, Ruthie has led teams responsible for workflow development in ServiceNow, DocuSign, and AWD applications. With her knowledge of systems analysis, management, resource management, customer service, mutual funds, and more, we look forward to benefiting from her expertise! 
  • Secretary: Shelby Ruby Jones ’09

    Known for her positive energy and attention to detail, Shelby Ruby Jones ’09 is grateful to serve as the Alumnae Association Executive Board’s secretary because she hopes to “give back to a place that gave me so much. It is clear the impact Mercy has had on my life and the lives of so many other women.” Shelby looks forward to assisting with her favorite Mercy events such as Field Day and the Alumnae Memorial Liturgy, and feels that her professional experience and skillsets will be helpful to the Alumnae Association.
  • Historian: Julia Tobin ’13

    With the goal of wanting to learn more about Mercy’s extraordinary alumnae, Julia Tobin ’13 looks forward to serving as the Alumnae Association Executive Board’s historian. She loves meeting new people, and hopes to connect more with Mercy alumnae to learn about their individual experiences during high school Julia is also excited to hear how each alumnae has been influenced by a Mercy education, and looks forward to contributing to Mercy’s historical records in preparation for our 65th anniversary!
We are delighted to partner with Publishing Concepts (PCI) to produce a new alumnae directory for the first time in more than a decade! Based on Dallas, PCI has more than 100 years of experience publishing school and college directories. 

PCI will contact all Mercy alumnae within the next six months, either by postcard or email, to update your information so we can better serve you. Details about how to get your directory are coming soon, 

Please contact Maeve Burke ’10, alumnae engagement manager, if you have any questions. We appreciate your help in keeping our alumnae records updated!
Be sure to join the closed Mercy High School, Baltimore Alumnae Facebook Group to catch up with your sisters and learn more about upcoming events! 
Mercy High School Baltimore is a sponsored ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and is a member of Mercy Education.

Mercy High School proudly partners with eCampus for textbooks and other materials for our Mercy Girls.

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