“My greatest joy was to watch students grow and develop into successful actors.” Mo Merhson.
When Mo came to BBHS in 2000 she wanted every student who walked through the doors of the theatre classroom to be successful and have confidence in their talents. She believes deeply in the virtues of courage and truthfulness in drama and in life. Mo Mershon spent 17 years as the Drama Director at BBHS. Blanchet has been known for its arts program for the duration of its existence and Mo took the program to new heights during her tenure.
Upon her retirement as the Drama Director at Bishop Blanchet made possible by the Wiljanen Family the Mo Mershon Truth & Courage Enduring Drama Endowment was created.
In addition to Mo’s work, the foundation of BBHS Drama was laid by Dr. Maury Sheridan. Maury worked with students for many years at Blanchet as a teacher, coach, director and motivator of young people. The Truth & Courage Enduring Drama Endowment is a continuation of Maury’s legacy and represents Mo’s commitment to foster a love of education and of all things theatre and to provide for the future of Drama at Blanchet.
Gifts to this endowment are restricted to drama related needs like production costs, stipends, theatre enhancement or equipment purchases. Thank you for your support!
