 The school's principal since 2007 is Sister Barbara Buckley, who is also an alumna.Recently, Merion-Mercy won the 92.5 WXTU radio station contest in each of two consecutive years.On December 19, 2007, country artist Kellie Pickler performed for the student body, and on December 2, 2008, Dancing with the Stars' winner Julianna Hough performed on the school's stage.