This Thanksgiving, the Mount welcomed dozens of young, college-age alumnae for the holiday mass and social. Mounties from the classes of 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022 returned home to see old faces. After mass, the alums were able to roam the halls once again to visit teachers, hug friends, and see the spots they used to occupy everyday.

From left: Sophia Romano ’25, Molly Dunphy-Culp ‘25, Raegan Fleaming ’25, and Erin McAfferty ‘25 pause to pose for a picture. Sophia shared how happy she was to see her friends. This was the first time her entire friend group have been together since leaving for college.

“Honestly, I don’t know when else we would see each other with the holiday weekend being so busy. It’s impossible to make time for family, appointments, and friends in the short time we have. Being able to come back to the Mount is really special” Romano said.

Maggie Mullaney ‘25 stops to squeeze Mary Kate Martin ‘25. They were ecstatic to see each other. “My heart feels so full!” Mullaney said.

From left: Gianna Ricchetti ‘25, Gracie O’Brien ‘25, and Izzy Mellos ‘25 pause their conversation with Mr. Nardini to be interviewed. Mellos wailed when she was asked about coming back to Mount. “I’m so happy to finally be home! It was so hard being away.” Tears were shed.

From left: Lila Forti ‘25, Jaidyn Mitchell ‘25, Elisabeth ‘25, and Jill Marcolina ‘25 stop on their way to Sylvester Wing. Marcolina was asked how she felt about returning to the Mount and who she was most excited to see. “Not gonna lie, I’m feeling pretty chopped and unc… I am definitely most excited to see Mr. Nardini!”

From Left: Fiona Donnelly ‘25 Kate Brannigan ‘25, Izzy Mellos ‘25, Summer Delli-Carpini ‘25, Mr. Nardini, Abby Leckrone ‘25, Katie Lamb ‘25, Molly Cupchak ‘25, Gracie O’Brien ‘25, and Gianna Ricchetti ‘25. Ricchetti said something very similar to Jill. “I’m really excited to be back but I’m also feeling very washed and unc.”