With the goal to raise funds for future Mounties, Sister Charlene soared above the Mount campus in a helicopter, dropping hundreds of golf balls onto the turf field in Mount’s first-ever Golf Ball Drop event on Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Each golf ball was sold for $25, and all proceeds will go toward scholarships for Mount students. The class that purchased the most golf balls won a breakfast with Sister Charlene — and the freshman class of ’29 came out on top. Their breakfast will be held on the morning of Nov. 3 before school.

Two additional prizes were awarded based on where the golf balls landed. The ball that landed closest to the target won $1,000, while the one that landed furthest earned $100. Golf ball No. 252 landed closest, and No. 153 landed furthest.

The drop was scheduled after classes on Mount’s new Tuesday schedule, so the entire student body could attend without missing instruction. Volunteers handled the golf ball clean-up.

This exciting event followed the Mount Golf Classic held the previous day, linking it to the earlier fundraiser so no equipment went to waste.

The idea was brought to life by Chief Advancement Officer Shannon Thompson Connolly ’86, who has organized similar fundraisers before. She collaborated with Director of Engagement Mrs. Theresa Moyer to make this event both engaging and memorable for students and for Sister Charlene.

“We’d love to see as many girls as possible participate,” Mrs. Connolly said. “Not only are you supporting the school, but it’s also a worthy cause.”

Students were excited in the days leading up to the event.

“It is going to be an amazing school experience for the community, and I’m so excited to see Sister in a helicopter!” Amelia Fedoruk ‘27 said.

On the day of the drop, the energy on campus was high. Students cheered as Sister Charlene flew overhead.

After the historic flight, Abbie Mendel ’27 said,  “I thought the helicopter golf drop was super fun and a really creative idea. Sister Charlene did an amazing job — she looked so cool up there!”

This event allows Mount’s community to grow closer as one as well as showing the students new and engaging ways to raise money for the school.