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Volume LVII, Number 1 may 2016 Inside: Grey and Lacek represent class of 2016 What’s Inside Mount As- Tripsemblies To Le puy Page 2

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art awards age-old question.” liver the valedictory. “There is no RetiringPage 3 By Ava Self ’17 Grey’s other teachers from her By Eliza Ewing ‘16 and Ava Self one else I could see representing time at Mount also remarked on ‘17 our school and what it means to Teachers her excellence in their classes. be a Mount student,” said senior Taylor Grey has never found a “In Honors British Literature, For Kristine Lacek, being Maddy McLaughlin. MountiesPage 3 Give math problem she could not solve Taylor enhanced the class with named this year’s valedictorian “Kris is a dedicated and gen- Back or a Michael Scott quote she did her mature insight into, her in- held a special family connection. erous individual. She is very de- not find hilarious. She has pon- depth analysis of, and her astute “My mom was Valedictorian serving of the position of vale- Pages 4-5 dered life’s deepest questions and commentary on the human con- when she graduated high school, dictorian and will do a wonderful First Amend- impressed everyone she meets dition presented in the literary and I was super excited to tell her job,” said senior Nicole Kochan- with her intellect, but like any works we studied. Most impres- that I also received that honor.” asz. Presidentialment and human she shed a few tears when sive, I believe, is Taylor’s ability Between multiple AP courses, “Kris is so deserving of ev- she met Villanova Basketball star to excel in every aspect of her two college classes at Chestnut erything she has accomplished, JournalistsCandidates’ Ryan Arcidiacono. Incredibly in- Mount life with her leadership by Hill College, participation in the including being named valedicto- telligent, witty, outgoing and per- quiet example, her grace and her school musical, obligations of a rian of her class. She inspires oth- StancesPages 4on sonable, Taylor Grey is this year’s humility,” noted Mrs. DeStefano. CSC officer and multiple commu- ers to be better in all of life, and Pressing Issues Best in Class. On top of her outstanding nity activities, Lacek is also a per- as a friend I am so happy for her!” Given every year to the senior scholastic achievements, Grey former, demonstrating her talents said senior Katie Reisberg. ElectionPage 6 with the highest GPA in her class, was also involved in a myriad at Charity Day 2016 when she Valedictorian is the pinnacle the Best in Class Award recog- of school activities. Grey was a famously whipped up a medley of Lacek’s successful academic Page 4 nizes four years of hard work and member of Academic Bowl, an of Fetty Wap songs and put it to career at Mount. Lacek has found 2016 Disney determination put forth by its re- active participant in PAML, a piano, showing the student body success in the classroom and is cipient. Embracing the challeng- member of the Mini-THON com- that it is possible to add charm to a member of the National Honor Preview ing course work of multiple AP mittee her junior year and a four any tune. Society and maintains a better- Marvel Com- and honors classes, Grey is more year varsity starter on the field Lacek could not possibly fit than-4.0 GPA. Page 8 than deserving of this year’s hon- hockey team. any more activities into her hec- AP Biology teacher Ms. Davis ics Compete or. Grey’s leadership skills en- tic schedule. Yet this year’s Vale- said, “She is enthusiastic about From her early years at Sim- abled her to captain the field dictorian found time to write a learning and is always curious SummerPage 6 mons Elementary and Keith hockey team her senior year and speech not only to reflect on her and quick to investigate some- Valley Middle School, Grey ex- to anchor the varsity defense own time at Mount, but also to thing that interests her.” Clothes for emplified academic excellence. starting her freshman year. Ju- encompass the experiences of ev- “She is the energizer bunny. She was a John Hopkins CTY nior Margaret Lynch, Grey’s eryone in the Class of 2016. Kris continually strives for per- TonyLess Awards scholar, a member of the gifted teammate, said, “Taylor’s atti- AP Literature teacher Dr. Bal- fection and understanding, and Page 10 program and receiver of distin- tude, work ethic and friendliness cer said, “Kris is remarkable for what she is learning is never PReview guished honors every year. In made her an excellent teammate her sincere questions about liter- enough. Kris possesses the type eighth grade, Grey was award- and captain. She could be relied ary work, her willingness to help of mind that’s going to really con- Page 6 ed an academic scholarship to on to guide our team through a others and her delightful sense tribute to whatever area she de- Youthful Sum- Mount and she decided to enter tough practice and to be a friend of humor. Her valedictory stood cides to do,” said Ms. Soley. mer Activities private school. for everyone to laugh with.” out because it is inclusive, recog- “Kris’s greatest talents are her Mountie Ins- When Grey made the transition Admired for her intellect and nizing all of the students’ values deep commitment to living out Page 11 to the Mount, her scholastic suc- humility, Grey is a positive force and expressing gratitude toward her mission of serving others. tagrams cess transfered as well. Grey was in her friends’ lives. Senior Mad- all who helped the students suc- She is a natural leader, intuitive a member of National Honor So- die Ferrero said, “Taylor is not ceed.” and driven, with a passion to fight ScottPage Kelly’s 7 ciety, lauded as a National Merit only best in class, she is my very Lacek tried to inject her vale- for what is right and just. She Commended Student, awarded best friend. These last four years dictory address with a strong love encompasses a positive attitude Year in Space the Buccafurni- Lawrence Schol- have been amazing with Taylor for the Mount. “When I look at toward life, toward challenges arship and earned first honors ev- by my side; she keeps me smiling my friends and classmates, I don’t and toward hard work. She lives SummerPage 12 ery semester of high school. She and laughing and she provides see seeds,” she said, punning on each day committed not only to also won the AP Calculus AB/ homework help too!” the Mount’s unbiquitous motto her friends and family, but to the Must-Haves BC Award and the Bausch and Grey will continue her aca- “Spes messis in Semine.” “I see community at large,” said Mrs. Nancy Reagan’s Lomb Honorary Science Award. demic and athletic career next stars. These girls are so smart, D’A neglo. Page 7 As Grey’s multiple accolades school year at Massachusetts In- so kind, so driven, so selfless, so Not surprising to her science Legacy indicate, she found much success stitute of Technology. Grey said, talented and so incredible. I think teachers, Lacek plans to study Page 13 in the classroom at Mount. Grey’s “I am looking forward to leaving of my speech as my final way to biochemistry at Georgia Institute favorite course was AP Calculus my comfort zone. I chose MIT thank these ladies for every ounce of Technology in the fall, and Crew wins AB/BC, which she took in her because it is hard and different of awe they inspire within me.” she will continue to motivate her Pages 8 junior year. “I’ve always loved and I hope that the vibrant and Lacek noted that even with the classmates with her high energy Olympic math, but calculus really solidi- passionate community there is inspiration from her classmates, and intrigue her teachers with Preview fied this for me,” said Grey. able to help me mature and ac- the speech did not come easily. thoughtful questions. S. Mary Butler acknowledged complish more than I could’ve “I’d love to say that the speech SpringPage Sports 14 Grey’s unparalleled success in ever dreamed.” wrote itself, but it didn’t,” said this challenging course, saying, At MIT, Grey will hone her Lacek. “It was rough to figure out wrap up “When I taught Taylor Grey AP talents in math and science by how to say what I mean for my Mount Spring Calculus, I witnessed an inquisi- pursuing a degree in either Aero- class to know.” Page 8 tive mind in action. Taylor pos- space Engineering or Electrical Miss G. said, “I think that Kris Sports sesses quick insight, good study Engineering and Computer Sci- can really help each graduating skills and self-discipline. She ence. As everyone who knows senior focus in on those main Pages 15-16 enjoys solving problems, the Taylor Grey can confirm, she will events of her time here and ul- more challenging the better. You certainly excel there and soon be timately seal the bond of sister- won’t hear her say, ‘when are we using her brilliance to change the hood.” ever going to use this,’ rather she world. Lacek’s friends and classmates could be the one to answer that agree that she is well suited to de- Mount News page 2 the campanile May 2016 Ciammetti shares the “Don’t Stall Just Call” message By Monica Fredericksdorf ’16 When Ciammetti and Miller whoever calls for help will not be ed because Christian was from ed about this issue. Miss G. said, and Grace Little ’16 addressed the Mount commu- charged for underage drinking. our community. He seemed like “This is a conversation that I feel nity, they shared their personal The harsh reality of this pre- the typical LaSalle guy; we could must be continued. It needs to be On Tuesday, April 27, Alum- stories of Christian as well as sentation left a lasting impact on all see our brothers, cousins and spoken about and made a reality nae Mary Ciammetti ’80 and the ultimate goal of “Don’t Stall, the students. Sophomore Mary boyfriends in him. Many of us because this can happen to any- Julia Miller ’12 returned to the Just Call.” They hope to get their Mancini said, “Most presenta- act like we are mature and would one and there are lots of things Mount to share their powerful “Don’t Stall, Just Call” bulletin tions seem dramatized or over- know what to do in a situation we can do to prevent it.” and personal mes- Señora Eakins said, sage through their “I was so impressed by “Don’t Stall, Just the fact that although Call” presentation. this woman just lost her “Don’t Stall, baby a year ago, she is Just Call” is a pro- trying to save other lives gram founded by by sharing her tragedy Ciammetti to raise with others.” awareness of alco- “My hope is that the hol poisoning to students are forever prevent the sense- changed by seeing and less, alcohol relat- hearing the speakers ad- ed deaths of high vocate calling for help school and college immediately when they age students. see a friend overcome Ciammetti was by alcohol consump- moved to initiate tion,” said Dr. Balcer. this campaign af- President S. Kathleen ter the death of her Brabson summarized own son, Christian, the overall atmosphere from alcohol poi- and relevance of the as- Julia Fox ’16 tests out a pair of drunk goggles to see soning. Christian, Mrs. Mary Ciammetti ’80 conveys the “Don’t Stall, Just sembly, saying, “There a LaSalle graduate how difficult it can be to function while intoxicated. Call” message in her moving speech. was a profound differ- and Temple University student, posted in college student hous- exaggerated because they are like that, but in actuality more ence in the students at this as- had been drinking heavily one ing across the country. The bul- given with no real personal con- than half of us would probably sembly. I could feel how real it night and his friends, unaware of letin lists the signs and symptoms nections. This presentation was fail to follow the correct steps,” was, the silence, the respect and the symptoms of alcohol poison- of alcohol poisoning, as well as different and gave the story of said senior Jules Kardish. reverence paid to Mrs. Ciammetti ing and hesitant to call for help, a phone number to call for help. a person who was known in our Mount faculty and administra- and Julia more than conveyed the did not get him the medical at- The bulletin also mentions the community and died from a rel- tion shared the students’ views on importance of this message.” tention he needed until it was too school’s medical amnesty policy, evant social issue.” this presentation, and also noted late. which means ill students and “I think this assembly resonat- the significance of being educat- Assembly teaches the dangers of dating violence By Hanna Iatesta ’16 and Brigid step to combatting sexual vio- son was one of the most impor- the most important roles as a by- imaginable happened to Kristin Murphy ’16 lence.” tant ones to take away from the stander or friend are to remain Mitchell, a St. Joseph’s student, Dr. Bergen shared some over- presentation. “People need to be calm and believe the victim com- after an attempt to break up with Dr. Raquel Kennedy Bergen, whelming data regarding sexual educated and know that it is never pletely. Valencia explained how her long-term boyfriend escalated Professor of Sociology at St. Jo- assault against both men and their fault. If something happens it is much harder for victims to into violence and Mitchell was seph’s University, spoke to the women. According to studies to someone, he/she should imme- open up when someone is ques- killed. Bergen stressed the impor- Mount community on April 19, conducted by the Department of diately get help.” tioning him/her and is skeptical tance of safe and public break ups at an assembly on the dangers Justice, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 Lawler elaborated that her of his/her story. After learning with which there is a plan for all of dating violence and sexual as- men will be a victim of sexual as- group’s main motivation for or- this information, freshman Kait- scenarios. She also talked about sault. the signs of an abusive relation- The assembly was the culmi- ship, of which students must be nation of the Women as Founders aware. project of seniors Audrey Ezzo, For Mount students, this as- Julia Fox and Marta Lawler. sembly brought to light a subject “Seminar taught us that women that is too often kept in the dark. have been dedicated for over one After the talk was presented, hundred years on making positive Lawler, Ezzo and Fox sent out a changes for women in society,” survey to the student body. The said Fox. The trio, motivated by results indicated that the 98% of what they learned in class, hopes students who responded found to make our society more open the presentation informative and and proactive in raising aware- 78% found it uncomfortable. ness and educating young women As one student said, “The pre- on the realities of rape. sentation was uncomfortable- but Dr. Bergen, along with two of in a good way. Rape is a topic no her students – Esteban Valencia, a one wants to talk about, but it senior with a double major in so- NEEDS to be talked about. As ciology and psychology, and Em- young girls, we need to be edu- ily Seeburger, a junior with a ma- cated and informed in order to jor in sociology — spoke about protect ourselves. The sad reality how sexual violence is a major is rape does happen, and yes the problem in society, especially for Seniors Marta Lawler, Audrey Ezzo and Julia Fox pose with speakers Dr. Raquel Kennedy topic is disturbing, but in order young girls and on college cam- for the issue to end, we must talk Bergen, Emily Seeburger and Esteban Valencia. puses. Over 40% of rapes happen about it regardless of if we feel to victims under the age of 18 and sault, rape or attempted rape. A ganizing this presentation was lin Pryzdzail said, “You have to uncomfortable or not.” most women are at risk before the sexual assault occurs every 107 because they, “wanted the girls remember that you are there to This talk was an effort to bring age of 24. seconds in the United States and to know that if anything ever listen. If you know that someone awareness and better prepare Ezzo said, “The issue of sexual ¾ of rapes are not reported to the happens to them, it is never their needs help, make sure you hear students for the danger of rape, violence is a recurring problem police. 98% of rapists will not faults.” what they have to say but don’t which can often be overlooked. that society can’t seem to fix and spend a day in jail. Valencia and Seeburger spoke overstep your bounds.” Fox said, “If we can talk openly neglects to address. While it is The presentation stressed that about the roles of bystanders Dr. Bergen also spoke out about about crimes like shootings/stab- relevant to girls of all ages, it is victims must always remember and friends in a situation such an organization called Kristin’s bings, then we should be able to especially relevant to high school that rape is never their fault. Se- as rape. Dr. Bergen and her stu- Krusade, with which she is ac- speak honestly and openly about girls and awareness is the first nior Joanie Gannon felt this les- dents constantly reiterated that tively involved. In 2005, the un- rape, because rape is a crime!” Mount News MAY 2016 the campanile Page 3 Broadway Wishes cast and crew perform for charity By Katherine Schaefer ’17 by the Make-A-Wish-Foundation “The first production was put Wish Foundation helped the fam- continue doing it and make a dif- and traveled to Disney World to on in order to raise money for one ily “learn the gifts of empathy, ference in so many lives?” says Broadway Wishes is a tradi- be treated like a princess in Cin- specific wish, but when it was re- compassion, and kindess.” Mele. tion at the Mount that combines derella’s Castle for a day. Later vived it was made to raise money Kaitlyn herself raises money The performance was held on singing, dancing and performing Buben began volunteering to for the charity because it is such for the Make-A-Wish Founda- Friday, May 20th at LaSalle Col- for the sake of children’s wishes. give back to the organization, an amazing cause,” says Coulter. tion, and came to the perfor- lege High School. The revenue Each year the students assemble a and met a child with cancer who This year the Broadway Wish- mance with a table of bracelets from the event is currently be- production team and musical col- wanted to take part in a Broad- es cast and crew had the oppor- and jewelry to sell to the audi- ing counted, but Coulter says the lage from an array of popular mu- total amount is larger than last sicals, ranging from the upbeat year’s earnings of over $11,000. “Summer Nights” from Grease to All proceeds made from ticket the thoughtful “Seasons of Love” sales and donations will be given from Rent. to the Make-A-Wish-Foundation This year’s production team to help make other children’s includes Mount seniors Marta wishes come true. Lawler and Madeline Coulter, “It has really been a team ef- Lasalle senior Joe Mele, Gwyn- fort in pulling all the numbers edd senior Caitlin Aloia, and together, and wouldn’t have been Mount junior Katherine Hunter. possible without the inspiration The cast and crew of Broadway that past performances, Lauren Wishes are the 2016 recipients of Buben, and the Make-A-Wish the Natalie Stabile Award from kids give us,” says Lawler. the Make-A-Wish-Foundation. Mount senior Natanya Renard “This award is given each says, “I thinks it is amazing that year to one of our wonderful stu- a bunch of high school students dent organizations/schools who with relatively busy lives can have demonstrated an immense come together for such a great amount of dedication to the mis- cause . It takes a lot of hard work sion of Make-A-Wish and have and discipline to not only run gone above and beyond in their Broadway Wishes but also to be fundraising efforts,” says Lorrie- apart of it and accomplish such a Beth Kryzanowski, the Events feat without adult supervision.” Planner of the Make-A-Wish The cast of Broadway Wishes performs their closing number, “Steal Your Rock ‘N’ Roll” Rising seniors at the Mount, Philadelphia location. Last year from the musical Memphis. Broadway Wishes was performed at LaSalle College High Gwynedd, and LaSalle plan to the students raised over $11,000 School on May 20. continue the tradition of Broad- for the charity, and in total have way Wishes next year to help raised over $50,000. way production. Buben founded tunity to learn the story of a little ence members. children like Kaitlyn and make Broadway Wishes was found- Broadway Wishes to raise money girl named Kaitlyn and her battle “We [the production team] an impact in their lives through ed in 2012 by then Mount junior, to send the child to Broadway, with epilepsy and tumors on her have just tried to instill in the cast the performance. Lauren Buben, who was diag- and the annual performance has major organs. Kaitlyn’s mother the difference we are making. We nosed with Leukemia as a young since become a tradition of the Christine spoke at the perfor- raised so much money and it was child. Buben was granted a wish Mount. mance, saying that the Make-A- such a success last year, why not Mount says goodbye to beloved faculty and staff members English to Vietnamese allies, and people in my life.” By Mary Mancini ’18 and serving as a volunteer lead Chief Chief is currently working on Riley Stack ’18 to join the Air Force. her first novel. “It is about my ex- “I joined the Air Force in 1975 perience in Vietnam, the amazing Fran Brett Chief Bobbie Trotter, a beloved because, like so many who served young women I served with and history and English teacher, is in that war, the military was about hopefully what we, as women, “Fran Brett has been retiring after eighteen years of the only place where we felt wel- learned from it.” working here since teaching at the Mount. As a farewell to the Mount 1993, and in that time “When I was in high school, community, Chief would like to she has made friends there weren’t that many options say: “Community is our salvation with everyone. She is for a girl from the lower middle as we journey through this life truly loved by all and class as far as careers were con- and equal to the profound support will be dearly missed.” cerned. I could have become a of military communities is the - Mrs. Doyle secretary, but my mother insisted Mount community. The Mount that somehow, someway, I was has challenged us, as the military going to get to go to college just says to, ‘Be all that you can be.’ S. Regina like my brothers,” said Mrs. Bob- The Mount has gently asked me Delores bie Trotter. on a daily basis to be compas- Chief is an alumna of State sionate to my brothers and sisters. It was a pleasure to get to University College at Oswego, And in my hour of need, I can’t know S. Regina over my now known as State University imagine a more supportive, com- two years at the Mount. of New York. She has taught all passionate community. She always put a smile ages from preschool to college “When my mother was dy- on my face and she wil be since 1966. ing and passed, the Mount was missed.” - Corinne Filo- Chief said, “I didn’t have the there. When my beautiful daugh- grana ’18 stomach for nursing… so teach- ter, Megan, passed and I was being it was!” yond crazy with grief and shock, Ironically, Chief ended up vol- the Mount community held me S. William unteering for the Vietnam War. Chief smiles on picture day at up; prayers, meals, talks, gifts, Teresa “To answer why I volunteered Mount Saint Joseph Academy. cards…it was the living gospel. for Vietnam is complicated,” said “These past eighteen years the “When I was struggling Chief. “I could simply say, ‘Be- comed and comfortable.” Mount has given such strength to with Algebra II, Mrs. cause I was nuts!’ There are so Chief’s involvement in the my spiritual life. As I move on Steiber recommended many reasons: patriotism, adven- military translated to a passion to the next adventure, and as our S. Bill. Sister sat with ture, desire to serve, escape, op- for writing. She is a contributing dear girls move on, let us treasure me through many lunch portunity, searching for self, but poet to Dreams of War: Visions what the Mount has given us. periods, and prayed for in the end, it was insane.” of Peace. In addition, she also “We must move on, whether we me at the chapel be- In Vietnam, Chief aided has a book published, My Blessed are 17 or 70, but we can do that fore my tests.” - Jules wounded soldiers as a Red Cross Bridges, which she says is “a col- because we are well taught, and Kardish ’16 volunteer during the years of lection of autobiographical sto- we are loved. We know we can 1970 and 1971. She helped teach ries about some of the wonderful always come home to the Mount.” Commentary Page 4 the campanile MAY 2016 Journalists invoke First Amendment rights By Ava Self ’17 progress, be documented when media opinions. Tai was harassed in the student newspaper The ment that declared Patkin had not the voices of society are silenced? and shoved forward by protestors Justice about the school’s “Take violated any rules because her The first amendment to the In early November 2015, pro- who claimed it was their right to Back the Night” event, an annual phone, which she used to record United States Constitution states: tests erupted at the University of walk forward. anti-rape march. Her report came at the rally, had been in plain sight “Congress shall make no law Missouri. Students were dem- Even an assistant professor of under fire for including anony- and was not being used in secret. respecting an establishment of onstrating to achieve racial and communication at the school told mous quotes from sexual assault Brandeis only then determined religion, or prohibiting the free inclusion awareness, and they Tai to stop his photographing be- victims who had shared their sto- their investigation to be conclud- exercise thereof; or abridging called for the resignation of the fore she said, “Who wants to help ries at the rally. Students claimed ed. the freedom of speech, or of the university’s president, Tim Wolfe. me get this reporter out of here? I the piece violated the rights of the These stories are just two express; or the right of the people Tim Tai, a photojournalism major need some muscle over here.” victims, even though the stories amples of what is becoming a peaceably to assemble and to pe- at the university, received an as- When the New York Times had been shared at a public event. recurring problem for journal- tition the Government for the re- signment from ESPN.com to doc- asked Tai about the incident, his The Justice was threatened with ists. The press, under the First dress of grievances.” ument the protests. On November reply highlighted the importance legal action by two of the stu- Amendment, has every right to For journalists, this amend- 10, Tai was photographing pro- of media coverage of significant dents at the event, who demand- produce authentic works that edu- ment guarantees them the oppor- testors celebrating the announce- events. “We’re documenting his- ed the story be taken down and cate readers from all walks of life. tunity to voice freely their opin- ment that Wolfe had resigned toric events with our photographs, the newspaper issue an apology. Yet journalists have begun to ex- ions, without subjecting the ideas when he was confronted. and when people are crying and Claims were filed that the pa- perience unprecedented backlash to censorship. This privilege of Protestors told Tai he had no hugging when Wolfe resigns, it per had violated the university’s to their pieces, which completely the press has for hundreds of right to take their picture. Tai becomes a personal issue that “Electronic Devices and Privacy belittles the quality and integrity years allowed breaking news and informed the protestors that the people all over the country can Policy,” since Patkin had record- of their work. creative concepts to be shared, First Amendment gave him ev- connect with. It’s my job to help ed the testimonies at the event. If the media is not able to share opening up a forum for debate ery right to take pictures of the connect those people to what’s The dispute surrounding The stories that accurately reflect and intellectual, groundbreak- event, but he was ignored. Protes- going on.” Justice was finally settled this what is happening, then how will ing discussion. Yet what happens tors claimed he was infringing on At Brandeis University, student March, nearly a year after the society be informed on events when the freedom of journalists their rally and that his documen- journalists also faced criticism article was published. The Foun- and exposed to new ideas? is challenged? How can history tation of the event would subject for their honest work. dation for Individual Rights in in the making, and by extension everyone present to unfavorable Abby Patkin published a story Education (FIRE) issued a state- Vote Vermin Supreme Election focuses on personalities By Caitlyn Bell ’17 politicians or supporters of other candidates in public, boasting It frightens me to say that per- this toothbrush and bombarded of candidates above ideologies haps our most grounded, rational these people with questions on By Emma Veon ’17 and Meredith his personal commentary on so- but only to fuel the deprecating candidate in the 2016 race for the pressing issues of this elec- Mayes ’17 cial media is more detrimental reports by repeatedly throwing “President of America” is a man tion. to his character than any nega- absurd statistics and underdevel- who wears a boot on his head. “Mr. Cruz, why do you hate Politicians inspired by es- tive assessment from a political oped plans at audiences with fa- “I’m a friendly fascist. I’m a America? Sir, WHY DO YOU teemed literature such as Plato’s analyst. He verbally assaults any natic hand gestures. tyrant that you should trust, and HATE AMERICA?” Supreme “The Republic” or Machiavelli’s detractors and nuisances, openly Perpetually mocked for be- you should let me run your life.” demanded former 2016 repub- “The Prince” have become ob- attacking his running mates, ing as stiff as her freshly pressed These are wise the words of Ver- lican candidate Ted Cruz’s re- solete in the upcoming presiden- prominent politicians, news sta- blazers, Hillary Clinton is skew- min Supreme, a Baltimore na- sponse when confronting Cruz tial election. Instead, the candi- tions, actresses, department ered as much, if not more than tive and the subject of the 2014 as Cruz made his way to his dates have been studying modern stores and, even, the Republican her competition. With almost documentary “Who Is Vermin campaign bus. Cruz neglected to works, like Doctor Seuss’s “One Party. If mudslinging were an every late night program making Supreme? An Outsider Odyssey.” comment. Fish, Two Fish” and Eric Carle’s art, Donald Trump would be the fun of her robotic personality, it is Supreme has run in every When speaking to Donald “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” next Jackson Pollock. On Cinco safe to say that Clinton’s attempts presidential election since 2004. Trump, Jr., he asked, “Is [Don- developing their professional de Mayo, Trump went as far as at appearing hip and connected Each election, his political party ald Trump] going to come back personalities with the same level tweeting a picture of himself with with the youth of society are fail- affiliation has changed, but his in time with me and kill Hitler?” of sophistication exhibited by a two orange thumbs up and a taco ing. If Clinton accepted her age platform has remained the same. Donald Trump, Jr. chose to de- common kindergartener. bowl with the caption, “I love his- and lack of “coolness,” maybe the The childish behavior of the 2016 presidential hope- fuls has shifted the focus of the presidential race from politics to personalities. Now, even the most politi- cally disinclined American is able to contribute to con- versations concerning the Election Day elite, com- menting on conduct rather than code. Despite the blatant dis- regard for policy, the public continues to find both humor and pleasure in the incessant quips. The superficial panics!” millennials would respect her as Supreme currently affiliates him- lay his response until the proper banter may be expected from Political reporters find that she is. Rest assured Clinton’s use self with the Libertarian Party, technology becomes available. “Saturday Night Live” and other more odious than the racist ty- of snapchat and wearing of col- but really he is a self-described Clearly, he does not possess the satiric programs, but the informa- rant is the active socialist. Bernie orful blazers are not raising her anarchist. same imagination as Supreme. tive news outlets are struggling to Sanders, deemed a raging pro- appeal, but only making her the Supreme hopes to eradicate Supreme has not only run in promote real information. ponent of socialism by himself, awkward nae-naeing grandmoth- all social programs currently four elections as himself but also Even though the need to un- is the object of more ridicule er of this election. in place and replace them with in the 2004 and 2008 elections as derstand policies is evident, most than reproof. The aging Vermont The problem with this election free ponies and affordable dental Ken Stevenson, Supreme’s fun- of society, would be lying if we senator is taunted for his hair, his may be that society is focusing care. Free ponies for everyone?!? damentalist alter ego. These cam- claimed not to enjoy the repartee. age and, more often than not, his on conduct and personality rather I’m in! Who needs welfare, social paigns are recounted in the 2009 How is the public expected to lis- accent. Sanders is widely rec- than code and politics, but how security or health care when you documentary, “Vote Jesus: The ten to an arrogant oompa loompa, ognized as a joke. Maybe if his can they be expected to do any can have a pony? Chronicles of Ken Stevenson.” an aging socialist and a blazer- natural stance at any podium did differently when all three candi- The concept of government Supreme himself described the wearing man-eater and not focus not look like that of a tired child dates are practically making fun issued toothpaste is just the ic- campaigns as, “Vermin Supreme on the poor conduct and unfortu- waiting in line for yet another of themselves? ing on the cake. Clean teeth for through the right wing looking nate personalities? ride in Disney World with most America! As a matter of fact, Su- glass.” Many a reporter has assailed of his weight being put on the preme, recently, has been carry- It is safe to say that Supreme is Donald Trump for his comical podium, Sanders would garner ing around a human-sized tooth- a candidate to watch for in 2016 appearance, namely his signature more respect. Sometimes Sand- brush. He has approached many and the coming years. orange glow and fuzzy mane, but ers physically supports himself, Commentary MAY 2016 the campanile Page 5 One rescued, one escaped Plane crashes over Mediterranean from Boko Haram By Callie Shinkle ’17 ror than a mechanical error, but In the days following the mys- later corrected himself, warning terious disappearance, families By Caitlyn Bell ’17 her life,” said the President. On May 19, EgyptAir Flight reporters to be cautious and not and friends of victims are mourn- and Callie Shinkle ’17 One of Nkeki’s classmates, ab- 804 disappeared over the Medi- speculate as to what caused the ing the loss of the passengers’ ducted at a separate time from the terranean Sea. crash. He told CNN, “We can- lives and hope to get a better Two years after the #Bring- #BringBackOurGirls group, has Following the still unexplained not at this stage come up with sense of what happened to their BackOurGirls campaign reached also been rescued. disappearance of Malaysia Air- any conclusion.” So far, no terror loved ones. French relatives of international recognition, Amina Taken from her hometown, lines Flight 370 in May 2014, the group has claimed responsibility passengers say they do not trust Ali Nkeki has escaped from the Madagali, Serah Lukam was flight was heading from Paris to for the attack. Egyptian government to carry out radical terrorist group. among 97 other women and girls Cairo and had 66 passengers on In addition, there has been a proper search, pointing to the Nkeki was a member of a group rescued by the Nigerian army. board. While searchers have re- much confusion regarding what poorly handled investigation of of over 200 girls who were kid- However, her return has been covered some wreckage from happened in the moments leading a 2004 passenger plane crash in napped from marked by con- the crash, including passengers’ up to the aircraft’s crash. It was Sharm el-Sheikh that killed many their school troversy, be- personal belongings, life vests, initially believed that the plane French tourists. in 2014 by cause the army aircraft chairs and body parts, swerved 90 degrees left and then As the search for evidence con- the Boko initially used the flight data recorder and the 360 degrees right before its rapid tinues, the world is watching to Haram ter- an incorrect cockpit voice recorder are yet to plummet, but these claims were see how the French and Egyptian rorist group. name when be found. challenged by Egypt’s National authorities work together to solve Up until this identifying her, On May 22, President of Egypt Air Navigation Services Com- yet another mysterious plane dis- point, all ef- causing her Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announced pany, which released a statement appearance. forts to res- family to raise that the country would deploy a saying that the plane “did not cue these doubts about submarine to hunt for these key swerve or lose altitude before it girls have the rescue. pieces of evidence. A French sub- disappeared off the radar.” been unsuc- Although mersible has joined the Egyptian It has been confirmed that cessful, but the liberation submarine in hopes of finding there was smoke near the cockpit hope has been restored since of these girls is a grain of hope, what went wrong on the flight. of the aircraft shortly before the Nkeki’s miraculous escape. two is just a small fraction of the Originally, Egyptian Civil Avi- crash and on May 24, an Egyp- Immediately following her re- young girls still in the hands of ation Minister Sharif Fathi told tian forensic official said human turn, Nkeki was taken to meet Boko Haram. Needless to say, the media that the disappearance remains retrieved from the crash President Muhammadu Buhari of there is still much work to be was more likely an act of ter- indicate an explosion on board. Nigeria. done. “…My feelings are tinged with the deep sadness at the hor- With Libby Burgoyne ’16 Obama visits Hiroshima to reflect rors the young girl has had to go and Brigid Murphy ’16 through as such an early stage in By Caitlyn Bell ’17 shima on the dangers of nuclear panic. warfare, calling the historical The White House made it clear President Obama visited Hiro- site “a reminder of the depth of that Obama had no intention of THE CAMPANILE shima during his trip to Vietnam the obligation every one of us in formally apologizing or express- 120 West Wissahickon Avenue and Japan this month. He is the public life carries…to create and ing regret for the country’s ac- Flourtown, PA 19031 first sitting U.S. President to visit pursue a world free from nuclear tions. However, why shouldn’t we the city decimated by the 1945 weapons.” be apologizing? nuclear bomb dropped by the “What we witnessed was one Since 1945, nuclear weapons Editors-in-Chief: Paige Comtois ’17 U.S. in World War II. of the administration’s inverted have had exponential growth as Obama made this visit with non-apology apologies,” com- an issue and a threat to civilian Ava Self ’17 Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō mented David Harsanyi of the safety. Many Americans like to Callie Shinkle ’17 Abe. conservative publication National think we will have a role in stop- The White House issued Review. ping this, which is hopefully true a statement prior President Conservatives seem to have considering we were the ones to Copy Editors: Caitlyn Bell ’17 Obama’s visit to Hiroshima, in- these same sentiments towards start it. Meredith Mayes ’17 sisting that the trip was made “to Obama’s recent visit, apparently Not only did we use nuclear highlight his weapons in continued com- World War II, Staff Editors: Jacey Abdalla ’17 mitment to pur- but we also par- Regan Fitzgerald ’17 suing the peace took in the arms and security of race with the Amanda Mooney ’17 a world without Soviet Union Emma Veon ’17 nuclear weap- during the Cold ons.” War. At this Tess Worthington ’17 The United time, Americans States is clearly lived in fear of Page Editors: Nina Chae-Gordon ’18 expected to ac- losing someone knowledge the they love to an Maeve McCormick ’18 fact that it is the atomic bomb Margo Murphy ’18 only country to dropped by the Jean Reilly ’18 have used nu- USSR. clear weapons Prime Minister Abe visited the White House in April 2016. Here we are Laura Santori ’17 in combat thus today, with nu- Grace Sowa ’18 far. The intentions of Obama’s believing that apologizing for a clear weapons as one of the most visit should be more accurately country’s past compromises pa- pressing issues in the world. We Mady Taylor ’18 seen, however, as a reflection on triotism. are working hard to eradicate Kelly Ward ’17 the innocent lives lost. The question is, how far does them, but how far can we come Jenna Yesenosky ’17 White House press secretary this go? The bombing of Hiro- in this mission until we apologize John Earnest answered a question shima killed 140,000 civilians for being the only ones to ever en- regarding whether the trip should and destroyed the entire city. gage in this vicious and immoral Journalism Class: Margot Biamon ’17. Erin Brophy be seen as an apology, saying, “If Clearly, America was at war. The type of warfare? ’16, Libby Burgoyne ’16, Maddie Coulter ’16, Corinne people do interpret it that way, most common justification for the Nuclear weapons are a threat they’ll be interpreting it wrongly.” bombing of Hiroshima was that and will be a threat as long as Filograna ’18, Monica Fredericksdorf ’16, Caroline Some conservatives chose to World War II would have been they exist. For the people of Hi- Hladik ’18, Hanna Iatesta ’16, Claudia Langella ’18, ignore this statement in its en- prolonged had we not done so. roshima, these weapons are more tirety. Voices of the party imme- More American soldiers would than just a threat. The atomic Grace Little ’16, Mary Mancini ’18, Brigid Murphy ’16, diately took to the media and crit- have been killed; this is indisput- bomb forever altered the culture Katherine Schaefer ’17, Cara Sheedy ’18, Riley Stack icized Obama for his percieved able. Also, America felt deeply of the city, and it ruthlessly killed ’18, Lily Tubman ’18 apolgetic trip, recalling Secretary threatened by Japan after the the ancestors of the city’s inhabit- of State John Kerry’s April visit bombing of Pearl Harbor; many ants. It is hard to imagine how an to the city. say that the American use of apology for this inhumane act can Adviser: Ms. Bernadette Leonard Kerry reflected when in Hiro- nuclear weapons was a result of be so absurd and unpatriotic. Arts & Entertainment Page 6 the campanile MAY 2016 Marvel rivals DC Comics for top superhero film studio By Maeve McCormick ’18 “Batman v Superman” 3.5 stars Knight Trilogy.” While Marvel lagged behind with movies like reason for Marvel’s success is or higher, while a whooping 91% produced some well-known titles, “Man of Steel” and “Green Lan- Marvel movies tend to be more Almost all superheroes have a gave “Captain America: Civil like “Fantastic Four” and “Spider tern.” lighthearted and humorous, while rivalry with a villain. Superman War” a good review. These num- Man,” it was not really until 2008 One reason for success on the DC films can be more gritty and has Lex Luthor, Thor has Loki, bers beg me to ask the question, with the release of “Iron Man” part of Marvel is that all of their melancholy. Batman has the Joker, and so on. are Marvel movies becoming bet- that Marvel had finally gained superheroes work and interact Ben Affleck, the actor who However, the biggest super- played Batman in “Batman hero rivalry of all might v Superman,” addressed just be between DC Comics this issue by saying, “It [DC and Marvel Studios. These Comic movies] is more companies constantly bat- mythic, it is more grand in tle for public attention, es- that way, and it is a little pecially when it comes to more realistic. Just by their their action-packed super- nature, these films can’t be hero movies and TV shows. as funny or as quick or as Each studio has attract- glib as Marvel movies.” ed a huge fan base, both Although DC Comics of which constantly have may have ruled the super- brawls over which estab- hero movie industry for lishment is better. These decades, it seems that Mar- disagreements are especial- vel might be close to over- ly heated when new movies throwing DC for the title. from DC and Marvel are Yet, with titles like “Sui- released around the same cide Squad” and “Wonder time. Recently, “Batman v Woman” from DC Comics Superman: Dawn of Jus- and “Doctor Strange” and tice” was released by DC, “Guardians of the Galaxy and “Captain America: Volume 2” from Marvel Civil War” was released by Studios coming out in the Marvel. Both movies did next couple of years, who spectacularly well open- knows which corporation ing weekend, with “Super- could bypass the other to man v Batman” drawing hold the title of “Best Su- in $166.1 million and “Captain ter than DC movies? the upper hand. After the first with one another, so instead of a perhero Film Studio.” America” bringing in $179.14 For years, DC Comics pro- “Iron Man,” more fan favorites movie just focusing on one char- million. However, according duced well-rated superhero mov- like “The Avengers,” “Captain acter, the audience gets a look at to Rotten Tomato’s “Audience ies that were even nominated America” and “Guardians of the the lives of familiar faces from Score,” only 67% of viewers gave for Oscars, such as “The Dark Galaxy” were released, while DC other Marvel movies. Another James Corden is set to host the 2016 Tony Awards

By Kathryn Mokrynski ’18 of Rock” was nominated for Best season’s nominations. “School of its original 1965 run and this year Laura Benanti, Carmen Cusack, Musical along with “Bright Star,” Rock” is a stage revival of the hit is nominated for three awards. Cynthia Erivo, Jessie Mueller and James Corden, host of “The “Shuffle Along, Or the Mak- movie, starring Jack Black, about As usual for awards shows, Phillipa Soo received recognition Late Late Show,” will be hosting ing of the Musical Sensation of a man who poses as a substitute there were some snubs that en- for their respective roles in “She the 70th Annual Tony Awards at 1921 and All That Followed” and teacher and teaches his students raged fans. Audra McDonald, Loves Me,” “Bright Star,” “The the Beacon Theatre in New York “Waitress.” “Spring Awakening,” life lessons through rock music. who has won more Tony Awards Color Purple,” “Waitress” and City on June 12. “Hamilton.” Corden is not unfa- Another snub that was miliar with the world of met with discussion was theatre, having won a the musical “Allegiance,” Tony Award for the Best which tells the story in- Actor in a Play in 2012 spired by Star Trek’s for his role in “One Man, George Takei’s story of Two Guvnors.” He also his childhood in a Jap- recently starred in “Into anese-American intern- The Woods,” the 2014 ment camp during World movie version of the War II. hit Sondheim musical While quite a few and frequently flaunts fans have nicknamed his singing ability in this year’s Tony Award his “carpool karaoke” the “Hamiltonys,” there skit with celebrities in- is still a wealth of other cluding Adele, Jennifer performances that made Lopez, Sia and One Di- the nomination list. As rection. Fortunately for Lin-Manuel Miranda, Broadway fans, Corden writer and composer and this year’s nominees of “Hamilton” tweeted will make this year’s the day the nominations Tony Awards unforget- were released “Congrats table. to EVERYONE this sea- This season of Broad- son. You got your show way has presented a wide up. You get to do what variety of new shows you love. You’re in the while also reviving some play.” well-loved productions. Although some fans “Hamilton,” the smash were upset with the nom- hit that tells the biographical story nominated for Best Revival of a This Broadway season also saw than any other performer in his- inations, as with any award show, of Alexander Hamilton through Musical, uses ASL and speech a number of revivals of popular tory, was not nominated for an this year will not disappoint. The hip-hop and rap, was nominated to bring the beauty of the show musicals, including: “Tuck Ever- award for her performance in the 70th Annual Tony Awards is set sixteen times, breaking the previ- to both hearing and non-hearing lasting,” “The Color Purple,” and musical “Shuffle Along.” While to be one of the most memorable ous record of fifteen held by “The audience members. “She Loves Me.” One Best Reviv- McDonald was not nominated for awards shows of the season, with Producers” and “Billy Elliot.” Adaptations of movies and al of a Musical nominee, “Fiddler Best Performance by an Actress a hilarious host and noteworthy Another unique play, “School books have also appeared in the on the Roof,” won nine Tony’s in in a Leading Role in a Musical, nominees. LIFESTYLES MAY 2016 THE CAMPANILE PAGE 7 Students express their talents via Instagram By Claudia Langella ’17 Instagram is a platform that makes sharing instant and accessible to people all over the world. A number of girls at Mount have taken advantage of this feature to share their love of photography, sports, art and food.

Photography Sports Art Food Senior Julia Comerford started her Freshman Molly Mook runs a gymnas- Junior Gabby Egan recently started Senior Maddy Carlton started a food ac- photography account, @j_photogra- tics account, @everyday__gymnastics, an Instagram account, @jayjay2733, to count dedicated to salmon, @madsalmon_, with phyy, to share her work with the world. with an impressive 20,100 followers. showcase her art. For over four years, she alumna Maddie Lawn ’14. “I am majoring in communication and “I started [my account] because I wanted has shared her artwork on different social “We started it as a joke to post whenever Visual Arts with a concentration in to be able to talk with other gymnasts and media platforms. Egan finds that Instagram we eat salmon, and it has just gotten increas- photography at Fordham University share my pictures and videos and maybe is another great asset to her work. ingly popular,” said Carlton. The girls find that next year,” said Comerford of her future inspire [other gymnasts] also. I also had “I use [Instagram] as one of the many “nicely plated salmon meals” get the most atten- studies. Other photographers have recently started my YouTube account so I platforms I share my art through, so to me it tion on the account. is just another means of getting my artwork

@j_photographyy features a @everyday_gymnastics shares @jayjay2733 publishes her @eastcoast__eats posts cookies sunset in Stone Harbor, NJ the new skill she has perfected doodles of facial features from Levain Bakery in NYC reached out to Comerford, asking for wanted another social media her advice and camera suggestions. to go along with that,” says Mook. out there,” said Egan. Junior Tess Worthington and her sister started Junior Elizabeth Kelly recently Mook gets a number of messages from Egan says that pictures of her “realistic their food account, @eastcoast__eats, over the started a photography account, @ other gymnasts, asking for help with traditional drawings” receive the most likes. summer to share the food they ate and enjoyed elizabethkelly_photography, to share her skills. She is also able to ask her followers Drawing on a computer or drawing tablet together. “I’d say posts of unusual or elaborate love of taking pictures. questions herself. Through Instagram she can be difficult so she sticks to pencil and food get the most attention,” said Worthington. paper when it comes to sketching realistic Worthington and her sister were invited to a She photographs her friends, family, has learned how to edit short videos, in art. Egan has networked with many people restaurant in New York called Manhattan Proper and nature—the subject that gets the order to showcase her skills and routines. through Instagram and it has taught her how to enjoy and take pictures of the restaurant’s most attention on her account. Kelly Mook also says that she used to partici- to communicate on a professional level. food, all on the house. A restaurant in New Jer- says that her photography Instagram is a pate in many YouTube collaborations on She has learned how to manage her own sey, PDQ, has also reached out to the girls. place where her friends and family can her channel and Instagram. resources but also to “give a customer what see and share her work. it is they want.” 5 pieces to revamp your summer wardrobe fashion-forward items everyone should can always be trusted to go along with a or down. Running late? Pair white sneak- By Lily Tubman ’17 keep close by this summer. printed midi dress. Dig out a pair of state- ers with cut off shorts and a striped tee Slide Sandals ment sandals paired with big sunglasses to shirt for a quick, but cool look. Looking Five unique, yet essential pieces are Flip-flops are a summer staple for ev- revamp a solid midi. for a more casual vibe? Swap out the all it takes to master a go-to summer eryone, but for a sleeker, more versatile Off the Shoulder Tops sandals with sneakers; this will be much uniform. The rearrangement of the same option, try slide on sandals. Able to be Off the shoulder tops have been a trend more comfortable too. items can create various outfits that will dressed up or down, these sandals have ever since some of the biggest names in Cut off Jean Shorts suffice for an entire week. the same quick and easy vibe that ac- Hollywood stepped out in them this past Everyone has a go-to pair of jean shorts, For those who live in the same pair of companies flip flops, while maintaining a year. This summer they will be every- or at least everyone should have a go-to jean shorts and tank tops over the sum- chic appearance. Best of all, these sandals where. A light, flowy version can be used pair. A good pair will last for multiple mer, these five items will revamp your are actually comfortable. Pair with cutoffs as a poolside cover-up, or choose a fancier summers and always be there when in a summer wardrobe, while staying on trend

Slide sandals are the perfect Throw on a midi any time of Show off your tan with this White sneaks are the perfect Cut offs add an easy-going go-to shoe for summer. day for comfort and style. off the shoulder top. balance of sporty and chic. vibe to any outfit. and a white tee shirt or slip them on with fabric and style to dress up jeans and san- rush or at a lost for something to wear. and saving time and money. Rather than a monochromatic midi jumpsuit or pat- dals. Take it to the next level with an off Combine cut offs with an off the shoulder reusing the same items worn last summer, tern midi dress for a casual yet cool look. the shoulder dress or romper paired with a top and white sneakers for a comfortable invest in a few that stand out on their own Midi Dresses bold, statement necklace. yet fashion-forward take. Cut offs are also and mix well with other pieces. The midi will stand out in a crowd of White Sneakers great for throwing over a bikini on the These five pieces—slide sandals, midi mini dresses this summer. The best thing White sneakers are the most critical piece way to the beach. dresses, cold-shoulder tops, white sneak- about the midi dress is that it is effortless to have this summer. They are the easiest ers and cutoff shorts—are the essential, and stylish. A basic pair of white sneakers shoes to pair with everything, dressed up Sports page 8 the campanile May 2016 Mount crew dominates during medal season By Paige Comtois ’17 from the JV 8+) headed to Mercer After a weekend without rac- The JV 8+, competing in a medal for the team. Lake to compete in the US Row- es, the crew team headed to the competitive final, won the second Competing in the last race of For some crew teams, medaling Mid-Atlantic Youth Champi- Stotesbury Cup Regatta hungry bronze medal for the team. the day, the Varsity 8+ crossed ing is a difficult event to achieve, onships. for more medals. The crew team Winning by just over a sec- the finish line third, hearing the but this season, the Mount team The lightweights proved their brought its A game with seven of ond and defending their title, the signature “Go Mount, go!” cheer has made it a common occur- strength with both the Light- the eight boats winning medals. Lightweight 8+ brought in a gold which overpowered others in the rence. weight 8+ and Lightweight 4+ The Freshman 8+ started the medal for the team. grandstands. The crew team started off winning gold and qualifying for trend of medaling by winning a Following the Lightweight 8+, This impressive performance medal season full force with won the Mount the Stotesbury a strong showing at the Phila- Cup Regatta’s inaugural points delphia City Championships. award, dominating the other After winning the Manny Flick schools. overall points trophy for female When asked about what she sweep teams, a trophy that the thinks makes the crew team so team has won every year since the successful, head coach Megan award began, the Mount collected Kennedy said, “Mounties are the nine medals. #1 reason Mount Crew is so suc- The Freshman 8+, Novice 8+ A, cessful. We are one of the top JV 8+, 2V 8+, Lightweight 8+ and programs in the country because Varsity 8+ each won gold in their we have an unfair advantage - we respective categories, sweeping only have Mounties on the team. I the women’s eight events. Along really mean that. Mount girls are with six winning races brought in all dedicated to success in what- by the eights, the Lightweight 4+ ever they choose to pursue, which won, a feat that has not occurred makes our job as coaches simple. since 2007. Coach Mike McKenna and the Lightweight 8+ (Julia Comerford ’16, Vicki Matsinger ’16, Without that drive, dedication The crew team also managed Shannon Hughes ’16, Erica Arnold ’18, Shannon Losstracco ’17, Brooke Gimaro ’17, Molly and work ethic, we would not be to bring home two bronze medals successful.” Whalen ’17, Kate Cordero ’16 and Rachel Sandquist ’16) pose on the medal dock after win- with the Novice 8+ B and the JV When The Campanile went 4+ A. The Varsity 4+ and JV 4+ ning the final at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta. to press the crew team was B also had strong showings, plac- the US Rowing Youth National silver medal in their final. the Lightweight 4+ placed sec- preparing for SRAA Nation- ing seventh in their categories. Championships in June. With a strong last push in their ond, garnering another historic als on Memorial Day weekend After a successful weekend at The Varsity 8+ and one of the sprint, the JV 4+ pushed ahead performance for the Mount in the and US Rowing Youth Na- cities, the Varsity 8+, Lightweight Varsity 4+’s also qualified for into third and claimed a bronze fours category. tional Championships in June. 8+, Lightweight 4+ and two Var- Youth Nationals, winning a silver medal, the best a JV 4+ has ever The 2V 8+ fought hard in their sity 4+s (consisting of rowers and bronze, respectively. performed in the team’s history. final and won another bronze Softball, Track and Lacrosse finish strong seasons Softball On May 27, the team hopes to sophomore Kennedy McClel- Gelone took first and second in going to be a threat for the next By Regan Fitzgerald ’17 continue their amazing season land placed fifth and junior Julie shot put. In the high jump, senior few years.” On May 19, Mount defeated with a Districts win. Hoover was runner-up, earning Caitlin Cunningham placed sec- Lacrosse Saint Basil’s, which secured the Coach Bill Thompson said, herself a bid to the district tour- ond, sophomore Annie Princival- By Caroline Hladik ’18 and Cara team a second place finish in the “Win or lose in Districts, I am so nament. In the 300-meter hurdles, le placed fourth and sophomore Sheedy ’18 Catholic Academy League and a proud of how far we have come. junior Khalita Jarmon came in Grace DiGiovanni placed fifth. Mount lacrosse finished second first round bye in Districts. We went from being in last place fifth and Julie Hoover came in On May 20, junior Julie Hoover in the Catholic Academy League Coming into the week of May last year to second this year. It is sixth. participated in Districts in the with an 11-7 record overall. Some 9, Mount softball was already unbelievable. We have worked so In the distance events, fresh- 100-meter hurdles and qualified of the Mount’s greatest victories having one of its most successful hard to get where we are, and it man Ryan Good and her older for the semi-finals. came against rivals Gwynedd seasons to date. After that week, has paid off.” sister Gabby placed second “I was very excited to be at the Mercy and Catholic Academy however, the team went from and eighth, respectively, in the meet and be competing against winner, Merion Mercy. being a surprise contender to a “It was a very successful sea- powerhouse in the league. After son, and I could not be prouder of three huge wins against Sacred every girl on the team,” said first Heart, Villa Joe and Merion over year Coach Brian Madeira. the course of just four days, the Although falling to Radnor in team moved from eighth to fifth the first round of Districts, Mount in the league power rankings and lacrosse is proud of their success clinched a spot in districts. this season. Assistant Coach Meg Smith “We haven’t made it to dis- said, “Because of all the rain this tricts, let alone beaten teams like season, we had to squeeze games Merion or Gwynedd, since before into this one week, and it made a my freshmen year, so qualifying huge difference for us.” was a huge accomplishment,” “Winning three critical games said junior Kateri Krause. in a row really helped build our Much of the team’s success this confidence,” said junior Angela season must be attributed to the Gervasi. leadership of the three captains: The team’s upcoming District Izzy Balcer, Meredith Bohner and appearance will be its first in over MK Maloney, all of whom were ten years. When asked what made named AACA All-Stars along this team different than those of The softball team happily poses with their trophy after placing second in the Catholic with Krause. previous years, senior captain “I think that we succeeded Kailey Karabin replied, “This Academy League on May 19. more than anyone expected us to, season was filled with so much Track and Field 800-meter run, and senior Juli- so many elite athletes. I hope to and I am so happy and lucky to be positivity and energy, and that’s By Kelly Ward ’17 anna Kardish came in fourth in qualify for Districts again next a part of this team,” said Balcer. why we won.” On May 11, Mount track the two-mile. year and hopefully even make it Despite losing key seniors, the Seniors Jess Burns and Kailey wrapped up its season with an The Magic dominated the re- to states,” said Hoover. team is confident that next season Karabin, and juniors Julie Burns exciting second place finish at lays and field events. The 4x100 With a solid end to the season will be just as successful as this and Angela Gervasi and were all the AACA Championship. Head meter team placed second, and at the AACA championships and year’s. named AACA All-Stars. Coach Kitty McClernand said, both the 4x400 and the 4x800 returning talent, Mount track has Coach Madeira said, “I have no “It is great to be recognized, “The team this year came togeth- teams placed third. Freshman many more successful seasons to doubt that Mount has the poten- but it is even more exciting be- er at the right time and performed Bridget Joyce achieved a first look forward to in the future. tial to be a contender year in and cause I get to share it with three their best at AACAs.” place finish in the pole vault, and In the words of Coach McCler- year out for the Catholic league of my teammates,” said Gervasi. In the 110-meter hurdles, juniors Sam Bauer and Grace nand, “The Magic proved that its and districts.”