On, Monday December 11th a mysterious Christmas tree was placed in the downstairs main hallway bathroom. With no clue how it got there, Mount students started to cherish this small tree. In no time, the tree became adorned with fun little decorations, each representing a piece of Mount life. Students were quite taken with the tree on that magical morning, and when it was taken away, they had a lot to say.

Annie Gleba ‘24 says “I don’t know why they took it away because it was actually so cute and funny … it wasn’t harming anyone.”

Items on the tree included: a bottle of Midol, icebreaker mints, printed memes, tampons, and an inhaler.

During a rough week at school leading up to final exams, the tree was Mount’s Northern Star, guiding us through stressful times and eventually leading us to Christmas. Just as the Who’s in Whoville came together after their presents were stolen, the Mount banded together in support of their shining tree.

Gianna Scotto ‘24 said, “It brought us together. It was a sense of unity.” Many students agreed stating that the tree brought a sense of sisterhood to the week.

Our Grinch, Dean of Student Life, Ms. Beren, justified her actions asserting that a few ornaments were not in line with the Mount mission. However, she is open to the idea of the tree returning as long as it follows a few guidelines.

“I saw girls that otherwise might not talk to each other come together over decorating the tiny tree” Lee Quinn ’24 said.