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Hannah Schaefer ‘23 works on The Campanile. It is one of her favorite co-curricular activities.
Students see benefits to private schools
The junior class gathers for a group picture at ring mass in the gym.
A look back on junior ring mass
As graduation approaches, the class of 2022 has to consider the effects the ongoing pandemic will have on their freshman year.
Worst Admissions Year Ever? The 2021-22 College Admission Cycle
West Philadelphia native, Will Smiths recent biography shown in vibrant color.
Mounties react to Will Smith’s outburst
Mounties peruse the racks in search of their new favorite clothing item.
Mounties build a new closet: fast fashion free
Ida leaves crew team in a bind
Ida leaves crew team in a bind
AD Janet Columbro pictured at her desk in the Fitness Center
“Knocking on wood”
Rowers share a laugh in-between pieces at a fall practice
Rowing with the punches
Nancy Mabrey 21 prepares to receive a serve during a match
Order on the court
Two members of the Mount cross country team competing in a race.
Keep your head up
The shamrock shake, created in 1967, sold only in Connecticut until its national debut in 1970.
A taste of magic
Meredith Taylor ‘22 lies horizontally on her black Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Beep, beep, what’s with all the Jeeps?
Natalie Fiorella 22 and Samantha Ammons 22 interview Lynette Medley via zoom during their Journalism I course.
The nation’s first menstrual hub heightens awareness of period poverty
Georgia Bartolo 25 studies using her ipad in the hallway outside Sylvester wing. Students will be choosing their classes for next year in the coming weeks. Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshman will take part in a presentation given by, Dean of Studies, Mr. Donald Holdren.
Variety of electives await underclassmen
Small group 1 gathers for a photo with Mrs. Paula Soley and their number, made by small group leader and Mount alumna, Kasey McMahon 20 (bottom right).
Junior retreat leaders train as seniors
Ramsey Tabor ‘25 Freshman photo for guidance- Multiple photos were taken by her parents rapidly due to tic flare up
Tic disorders: a disability, not a trend
Sister to sister: Take risks
Sister to sister: Take risks
Sydney Okeke 22 and Sam Ammons 22 take a picture break during their lunch to cheerfully pose for a picture.
My name is Sydney, not Sam 
Studying can lead students to stressing until late at night.
Breaks benefit more than we know
Volunteers rescued endangered turtles affected by winter storm Uri.
Endangered turtles rescued by volunteers
Not able to find your usual disinfectant? Try one of these instead.
Finding disinfectants that work
A beautiful summer sunset in the mountains overlooking a dock
The ecological impact of COVID-19
West Philadelphia native, Will Smiths recent biography shown in vibrant color.
Mounties react to Will Smith’s outburst
Monday, September 13th—This image shows only a portion of Saint Basil’s crowded parking lot.
Adam Sandler films in the Philadelphia area
That’s right! A Spotify playlist made by students is played on the loud speaker.
Which “Red” song are you?
The new reading craze has caused a surge of check-outs at the library.
A Page-Turning Addiction
On a gold Mount soft space chair, an iPad sits ready to play drivers license on Spotify.
Love triangle drives song to the top of the charts
Mounties peruse the racks in search of their new favorite clothing item.
Mounties build a new closet: fast fashion free
Olivia Forti, Cece Funchion, Elizabeth Dolich, Kate Kelly and Campbell Donovan went on a beautiful sunny morning during winter break to collect trash around the trails near Forbidden Drive and in the park grounds near the surrounding roads.
Looking to volunteer? Here is your solution.
Volunteers rescued endangered turtles affected by winter storm Uri.
Endangered turtles rescued by volunteers
Image of a medical syringe representing the forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine updates
A beautiful summer sunset in the mountains overlooking a dock
The ecological impact of COVID-19
Sam on the Street
Sam on the Street
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Freshly dyed, staff writer Beth Fitzpatrick petitioned the administration for permission to split-dye her hair.

Hair dye: the ticket to individuality

Beth Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer • May 24, 2022
If we didn’t have self expression, the world would be a very boring and underwhelming place.
Mounties peruse the racks in search of their new favorite clothing item.

Mounties build a new closet: fast fashion free

Katie Bakely '23, Staff Writer • May 3, 2022
“I also got a little green dress that I have already worn twice so far!” Katie McGovern ‘22 said.
The shamrock shake, created in 1967, sold only in Connecticut until its national debut in 1970.

A taste of magic

Gianna Piroso, Staff Writer • March 17, 2022
“....this year, I’m having a competition with myself to see how many Shamrock Shakes I can eat in a month,” Gray Fullmer ‘24 said.
Meredith Taylor ‘22 lies horizontally on her black Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Beep, beep, what’s with all the Jeeps?

Bella Feliciano, Staff Writer • March 15, 2022
“I saw it in one of the car lots in my local dealership and it was front and center and I was like, ‘mother look at this’ and she was actually in awe too, so she got it for me,” Kat Zampirri ‘23 said. 
Sydney Okeke 22 and Sam Ammons 22 take a picture break during their lunch to cheerfully pose for a picture.

My name is Sydney, not Sam 

Sydney Okeke, Senior Associative Editor • March 8, 2022
"This has been a part of my high school experience since freshman year, and I have decided that it is time for me to speak up about it."

Sam on the Street

Sam Ammons '22, Staff Writer • March 7, 2022

Natalie Fiorella 22 and Samantha Ammons 22 interview Lynette Medley via zoom during their Journalism I course.

The nation’s first menstrual hub heightens awareness of period poverty

Sam Ammons '22 and Natalie Fiorella '22 • February 23, 2022
“I was just excited, I was excited it was this young activist, who was really interested in making an impact in menstrual equity and health in our communities.” Medley said.
Baking contests have become a staple event at Mount because they help to fund student council events like dances. These sweet treats will temp you for sure.

Valentines baking contest

Sam Ammons '22, Natalie Fiorella '22, Sophia Brigidi '22, Mary Kate Duffy '22, Veronica Cherico '23, and Bella Feliciano '23 • February 14, 2022

 

Georgia Bartolo 25 studies using her ipad in the hallway outside Sylvester wing. Students will be choosing their classes for next year in the coming weeks. Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshman will take part in a presentation given by, Dean of Studies, Mr. Donald Holdren.

Variety of electives await underclassmen

Sophia Brigidi '22, Staff Writer • February 8, 2022
With all of the various options for electives that are available for junior and senior year, choosing the perfect fit can be overwhelming.
Ida leaves crew team in a bind

Ida leaves crew team in a bind

Taylor Conklin, Staff Writer • September 17, 2021
“It’s gonna take a long time until things are back in their place again,” said rower Kate Kelly ‘22.
Pandemic pets provide emotional support

Pandemic pets provide emotional support

Tracey Murray, Staff Writer • May 21, 2021
“...I was really stressed out right before we got them, but now that I have them it has let me focus on something else other than school,” said Ali Ianieri ‘22, the owner of two kittens.
On a gold Mount soft space chair, an iPad sits ready to play drivers license on Spotify.

Love triangle drives song to the top of the charts

Ella Valencia, Features Section Editor • April 22, 2021
“As soon as I first heard the chorus I knew that ‘driver’s license’ was going to be such a popular song, and it turned out to be just that,” said Claire Hanycz ‘21. One may wonder: Why are so many people, Mounties included, obsessed with it? 
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