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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump artwork by Elizabeth Gormley
From Trump Triumph to Harris Heartbreak: Mounties Politically Divided Over Election Results
Sofia Glantz, Paige Carson and Mrs. Schools smiling ear-to-ear eagerly waiting for voters.
Student Poll Workers to Action
Katie Lamb ‘25, Caroline Squillaro ‘27, Kaitlyn Camuso ‘27 all helped one another add mulch to a growing tree. 
Weeding and raking unites sophomore class at retreat
Sisterhood Celebrated in Founders' Day 2024
Sisterhood Celebrated in Founders’ Day 2024
The three new Student Eucharistic Ministers (from L to R: Isabella Mellos ‘25, Olivia Duffy ‘25, Molly McGinley ‘25) spend time in the Sisters’ Chapel.
Journey of Faith: Three Seniors Embrace Role as Eucharistic Ministers
Come with me to HOCR 2024!
Come with me to HOCR 2024!
D&D on the Street: Episode 2 -- Founders' Day Part 2
D&D on the Street: Episode 2 — Founders’ Day Part 2
D&D on the Street: Episode 2 -- Founders' Day Part 1
D&D on the Street: Episode 2 — Founders’ Day Part 1
“Flip a Coin” A Conversation With Episode 1
“Flip a Coin” A Conversation With Episode 1
Founder’s Day Photo College
A Love Letter to Founders’ Day
D&D on the Street: Episode 2 -- Founders' Day Part 2
D&D on the Street: Episode 2 — Founders’ Day Part 2
D&D on the Street: Episode 2 -- Founders' Day Part 1
D&D on the Street: Episode 2 — Founders’ Day Part 1
Founder’s Day Photo College
A Love Letter to Founders’ Day
Saanai on the Street: Founders' Day 2023
Saanai on the Street: Founders’ Day 2023
Take Journalism!!!
Take Journalism!!!
Saanai on the Street: Founders' Day 2023
Saanai on the Street: Founders’ Day 2023
Nora Feliciani and Sarah Klunk laugh with Saanai Jones.
Saanai on the Street: Club Fair Edition
Saanai Jones waits to hear how Vivian Moore feels about the no Starbucks rule.
Saanai on the Street: 1st day of School Edition
Saanai on Another Street: Spirit Week Edition
Saanai on Another Street: Spirit Week Edition
Mounties and teachers open up to Saanai about who they adore the most.
Saanai on Another Street: Who do you adore?
Zen's Corner: *Self-Care Edition*
Zen’s Corner: *Self-Care Edition*
Zen's Corner: *Dupes Edition*
Zen’s Corner: *Dupes Edition*
Sam on the Street x Trivia
Sam on the Street x Trivia
Sam on the Street x Celebrity Crush
Sam on the Street x Celebrity Crush
Sam on the Street x Doors or Wheels
Sam on the Street x Doors or Wheels
Sam on the Street X The Reveal
Sam on the Street X The Reveal
Sam Ammons new series "Sam on the Street" has generated much-needed joy and laughter.
Sam on the Street X Who Is Who?
Lincoln Financial Field filled with fans ready to support their football team.
Eagles Flying High Despite Coaching Questions: Mid-Season Review
Come with me to HOCR 2024!
Come with me to HOCR 2024!
The Mount Junior Varsity Team cheers on the Varsity squad at the Max Field Hockey National Invitational.
Sideline spirit of Mount Field Hockey fuels varsity success
Artwork by Kelly McDonald
Phillies Fans Left Crushed Post NLDS Loss
Mount Field Hockey and Avery Lasky ´26 defeated Merion Mercy to earn their spot in the top 20 Pennsylvania Field Hockey High School Teams.
Mount athletics surge to new heights 
Come with me to HOCR 2024!
Come with me to HOCR 2024!
Ms. Cilio visiting Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Homeward Bound: Ms. Cilio’s fun-filled journey to new beginnings.
Mr. Nevadomski: The Man On the Motorcycle
Mr. Nevadomski: The Man On the Motorcycle
Francesa Welty, Justina Price, Kylie Chapman, and Gabi Balaratna form a pyramid.
Mounties bring “Matilda” to life
Brendan Destefano LSCHS ‘26, Colin O’Curran LSCHS ‘27, Gabriel Kuzowsky LSCHS ‘27, Elijah Diaz LSCHS ‘27, Dillion Blagman LSCHS ‘25, Isaias Santana LSCHS ‘28, Evan Klein LSCHS ‘25, Luke Hober LSCHS ‘26, Evan Rivera LSCHS ‘27, Andrew Luckey LSCHS ‘25, Jameson Bonner LSCHS ‘26, Liam McCaffery LSCHS ‘26, William Gambel LSCHS ‘25, Daniel Cogan LSCHS ‘27, Sofia Romano ‘25, Sam Springer ‘25, Sofia Glantz ‘25, Molly Dunphy-Culp ‘25, Ewan Bitto LSCHS ‘27, and William Buckleman LSCHS ‘25 take their final bow of the One Acts festival.
Behind the scenes: Mounties and LaSallian gentlemen come together for a theater festival to be remembered.
The Beauty Industry Exploits Mental Health
The Beauty Industry Exploits Mental Health
The Neurological Hunger Games:
The Neurological Hunger Games:
Self-care can take many forms.
Self-care for students
Two Mounties stroll to class during Pink Week. Over the course of the week students get to wear increasing numbers of pink accessories culminating in a pink themed dress down day.
Breast cancer: beyond the ribbon
Studying can lead students to stressing until late at night.
Breaks benefit more than we know
Come with me to HOCR 2024!
Come with me to HOCR 2024!
Francesa Welty, Justina Price, Kylie Chapman, and Gabi Balaratna form a pyramid.
Mounties bring “Matilda” to life
Brendan Destefano LSCHS ‘26, Colin O’Curran LSCHS ‘27, Gabriel Kuzowsky LSCHS ‘27, Elijah Diaz LSCHS ‘27, Dillion Blagman LSCHS ‘25, Isaias Santana LSCHS ‘28, Evan Klein LSCHS ‘25, Luke Hober LSCHS ‘26, Evan Rivera LSCHS ‘27, Andrew Luckey LSCHS ‘25, Jameson Bonner LSCHS ‘26, Liam McCaffery LSCHS ‘26, William Gambel LSCHS ‘25, Daniel Cogan LSCHS ‘27, Sofia Romano ‘25, Sam Springer ‘25, Sofia Glantz ‘25, Molly Dunphy-Culp ‘25, Ewan Bitto LSCHS ‘27, and William Buckleman LSCHS ‘25 take their final bow of the One Acts festival.
Behind the scenes: Mounties and LaSallian gentlemen come together for a theater festival to be remembered.
Fear Beyond Fiction
Fear Beyond Fiction
“Flip a Coin” A Conversation With Episode 1
“Flip a Coin” A Conversation With Episode 1
Kylie Chapman ‘28 models a popular hairstyle among Mounties. It was done by Everly Metzger ‘28 right before they left for their exciting day.
First-timers at Founders’ Day: a day of traditions, memories, and sisterhood
Alexa Durand ‘26 enjoys the can Starbucks nitro black coffee for a midday caffeine kick paired with the Lesser Evil, tik tok viral popcorn.
Flavorful favorites: Mounties share their preferred snack & drink combos from the Ma-Wa
Artwork by Kelly McDonald
The Mount Faces “The Politics Problem” with Courage and Compassion
Fear Beyond Fiction
Fear Beyond Fiction
Munch with Mounties: Chili's Review
Munch with Mounties: Chili’s Review
A parking lot in Blue Bell at sunset on Tuesday, January 16 2024.
Five things I learned in high school
Mount freshmen (Maggie Boyle and Anna Oberdoester) smile big as they walk down the halls to their first Founders' Day assembly.
Sister to Sister: Parting advice from your big sister
Crayons and Hospital Beds
Crayons and Hospital Beds
Photo depicting stress.
Sister to Sister: work hard, don’t break down
Sister to sister: Take risks
Sister to sister: Take risks
Love is in the air
Love is in the air
A very Mount Thanksgiving
A very Mount Thanksgiving
The Bugs
The Bugs
The Mount monster strikes again
The Mount monster strikes again
Lee's POV: College Board turned Icarus
Lee’s POV: College Board turned Icarus
Our book cover this month is designed by our very own Elodie Breslin!
Bookmarked!: March MYTHOLOGY 2024
Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell details the lives and love of a pair of outsiders.
Bookmarked!: February ROMANCE 2024
“The Long Walk” by Richard Bachman (Stephen King) details the journey of Ray Garraty and his 99 competitors on the walk of a lifetime.
Bookmarked!: WINTER DYSTOPIAN 2023-24
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys is a young adult historical fiction novel set in WWII.
Bookmarked!: November HISTORICAL FICTION 2023
House of Salt and Sorrows is a horror mystery novel by Erin A. Craig.
Bookmarked!: October HORROR 2023
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The Campanile
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The Campanile
Violet Binczewski

Violet Binczewski, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Violet Binczewski is a junior at the Mount and is so excited to be a part of The Campanile for a third year. Her work has been published by Pegasus Publishers, Moonstone Press, the Hampton Review, as well as the Philadelphia Stories Junior 2024 issue. She is also the Co-President of Mount Poets Society and Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Muse. If she could have lunch with any fictional character, she would go to brunch with Meredith Grey. 

All content by Violet Binczewski
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump artwork by Elizabeth Gormley

From Trump Triumph to Harris Heartbreak: Mounties Politically Divided Over Election Results

Violet Binczewski and Elizabeth Gormley
November 18, 2024
Mr. Nevadomski: The Man On the Motorcycle

Mr. Nevadomski: The Man On the Motorcycle

Violet Binczewski, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2024
Artwork by Kelly McDonald

The Mount Faces “The Politics Problem” with Courage and Compassion

Violet Binczewski, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2024
Artwork by Kelly McDonald

Phillies Fans Left Crushed Post NLDS Loss

Violet Binczewski, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2024
Artwork by Kelly McDonald

The Politics Problem: American Values Erode Amidst Political Chaos

Violet Binczewski, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2024
Potential club members swarm the club tables to determine which co-curriculars they want to join.

Freshmen Experience Both Excitement and Frenzy at Club Fair

Violet Binczewski, Lynn Remy, and Emilia Dezzi
October 10, 2024
Artwork by Halo Hall

The Politics Problem: The Media Amplifies Political Hatred

Violet Binczewski, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2024
Artwork by Kelly McDonald ‘26

The Politics Problem: How Human Psychology Influences Tribalism in American Politics

Violet Binczewski, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2024
Handling the fried food section of the cafeteria, Rob Barlow places the chicken fingers and fries into the display right before the rush of second lunch. Students have regardless of the pricing backlash.

Students Tackle New School Year, Policies, and Classes Head-On

Violet Binczewski, Zoe Whiting, Elizabeth Organsky, Katie Tropiano, Lily Friel, Kennedy Cross, Michaela Ianieri, and Maddie Dudley
September 16, 2024
Convenience of Magic Shoppe Embraced Amid Cafeteria Changes

Convenience of Magic Shoppe Embraced Amid Cafeteria Changes

Violet Binczewski, Zoe Whiting, Maddie Dudley, Michaela Ianieri, Kennedy Cross, Lily Friel, Katie Tropiano, Sophia Benamar, and Elizabeth Organsky
September 12, 2024
Image by serhii_bobyk on Freepik

CGI is Destroying Hollywood

Violet Binczewski, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2024
Jason Kelce dons a mummer's costume at the Super Bowl Parade.

Jason Kelce Retires in Crushing Blow to Philadelphians Who Love Him

Violet Binczewski, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2024
The Campanile, which is a symbol of Mount’s unity stands tall as the afternoon sunlight glistens on the snow. Multiple students were seen passing under The Campanile because the paths were free of ice.

Snow day saves students’ spirits.

Violet Binczewski, Annie Gleba, Sofia Glantz, Gianna Piroso, Lily Carlino, Maddie Norton, Ramsey Tabor, Mia Moss, Beth Fitzpatrick, Mia Dezzi, Nadja Eyring, and Julia Burdick
January 17, 2024
Comedian Jo Koy

Jo Koy Bombs at 81st Golden Globes

Violet Binczewski, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2024
Kelly McDonald Self Portrait

Rising Artist: Kelly McDonald

Violet Binczewski, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2023
The Beauty Industry Exploits Mental Health

The Beauty Industry Exploits Mental Health

Violet Binczewski, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2023
Mounties discuss Outer Banks

Mounties discuss Outer Banks

Grace Balkowski, Violet Binczewski, Julia Burdick, and Emma Meng
May 2, 2023
Niamh Regan ‘26, Kelly McDonald ‘26, Michaela Ianieri’26 proudly wear their Mount tights

Which Tight Brand is the Best?

Violet Binczewski, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2023
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