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MERCY HIGH SCHOOL
BURLINGAME

About Us
Talented teachers, high academic standards, faith formation and building confident leaders are the hallmarks of a Mercy Education. A Mercy High School graduate is a woman of faith, a woman in pursuit of academic excellence, a woman of influence, a woman of compassionate service, a proactive global citizen.
Academics
Our girls benefit from challenging courses, in a small classroom environment lead by passionate and talented teachers. Our students are enriched by the holistic educational environment created by the cross-curricula efforts of their faculty & staff.
Admissions
You will find all the information about applying to Mercy here, including Admissions Events, HSPT Testing information and all deadlines for the process.
Faith & Service
Mercy is committed to creating an environment where students can explore their faith. Spirituality and Justice are fundamental to a Mercy Education and are experienced through personal prayer, communal liturgies and service and immersion trips.
Campus Life
1/3 of all students participate in some form of leadership. 90% of Mercy Girls are involved in at least one extra-curricular activity. Through student government, one of our 22 clubs or an educational travel opportunities, Mercy produces leaders in action.
Athletics
70% of all students participate in at least one of our 24 teams from 14 sports. Mercy Athletics is committed to creating a student-centered environment where the student athletes are focused pride, commitment, leadership, sportsmanship and respect.
Giving
Every gift really does matter. When you make a gift to Mercy, you join thousands of alumnae, parents, friends, students, faculty, and staff who support Mercy High School Burlingame each year.

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Board of Directors

Penny Stack Alexander '78
Chair, Board of Directors
Chief Human Resources Officer Franklin Templeton Investments

Kelli Benz, P '11, '12
Our Lady of Angels Parish Council
Making A Difference Steering Committee

Greg Dannis

Greg Dannis, P '09
Shareholder
Dannis Woliver Kelley
Attorneys at Law

Bob Grassilli
Vice-Chair, Board of Directors
Former Mayor of San Carlos

Una Kinsella '83

Una Kinsella '83
UMK Architecture

Mary Schaffer Kircher '78

Mary Schaffer Kircher '78
St. Bartholomew Parish Council
Hillsborough Beautification Foundation, Board of Trustees

Jaime Jweinat Lechleitner '02

Jamie Jweinat Lechleitner '02

Human Resources
Welsh Carson Anderson & Stow (WCAS)

Joe Nezwek

Joe Nezwek, MBA, P '14
Treasurer, Board of Directors
Visiting Lecturer, SF State, Graduate School of Business

Joan Marie O'Donnell, RSM
Mercy SF '59
Educator

Caroline M. Romeo, P '14
Romeo Packing Company
Making A Difference Steering Committee and Honorary Board Member

Our Lady of Angels Church Honorary Board Member

Patrick Ruff

Patrick Ruff
Head of School, Woodside Priory

Former Principal, St. Ignatius College Prep

Vashti R. Sinigayan '99, MPA
University of California, San Francisco
Staff HR Manager

Michele O'Connor Tyler '68,
P '97, '00
Secretary, Board of Directors

Randolph W.Y. Wong, M.D., P'12
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Medical Group Surgeon