The Campanile Mount Saint Joseph Academy

Volume xlxi, Number 5 may 2014

What’s Inside Nigerians plead “bring back our girls” By Christina Vosbikian ’14 girls for $12 each. These fifteen- Haram May 12, some of the Extremists threaten all girls who Best In Class to eighteen-year-old girls, who in kidnapped girls, Christians who have refused to convert with vio- #BringBackOurGirls. weeks prior were going to classes converted to Islam during their lence, saying they will be treated and This hashtag like any other has been going “infidels.” Valedictorian viral on the twit- “Boko Ha- ter-sphere since ram” directly Page 2 April 15 when, translates to in the dead of “Western edu- night, about three cation is a sin.” Broadway hundred Nigerian Boko Haram schoolgirls were leader Abubaker Wishes kidnapped from Shekau, who Page 3 their dormitories has threatened by the extremist to “kidnap even Muslim group, [President] Boko Haram. Obama,” en- Spring As global me- couraged the Concert dia coverage of kidnapped girls, this atrocity has once released, to Page 3 grown, the cam- “go and get mar- paign to #Bring- ried.” BackOurGirls This group of Canonization has exploded Muslim extrem- worldwide. ists has long been Of Pope John- Though about plaguing Nigeria, fifty girls es- its mission to at- Paul II and caped from Boko tack schools, es- Pope John XXIII Haram, the rest pecially girls’ remain captive, schools. The Page 4 their fates to group’s effort be decided by is reminiscent the criminals On Friday, May 9, students wore red in solidarity with the kidnapped students in Nigeria. Photos of of other attacks SAT Changes who kidnapped the prayer service were featured on FOX29 and CBS. on girls’ educa- them. Boko Ha- “Having the news stations there brought more awareness to the issue,” said 20/20 president, senior tion world-wide, Page 5 ram leaders say Frannie McDermott. including the they will not re- Encompassing human trafficking and violence, the events in Nigeria illustrate these same issues which Pakistani Tali- lease the captive 20/20 has been devoted to stopping over the past three years. “The situation in Nigeria brought the issues ban’s shooting of Summer Trends girls until their of human trafficking and violence front and center,” said 20/20 moderator Mrs. Kate Shevlin. activist Malala “brothers,” Ni- Yousafzai and Page 6 gerian militants, extremists’ vio- are released from prison. and studying for their exams, captivity, are shown passively lent acid-attack on Afghan girls Sources say that the Muslim will, unless rescued, become supporting Islam, holding black walking to school. Philly extremists have expressed inten- child brides of radical militants. Islamist flags and uttering that Continued on Page 2 tions to auction off the kidnapped In a video released by Boko “Jesus is not the son of God.” Restaur ant Guide Page 7 Former child soldier shares story of hope By Catherine Geruson ’15 Okema had a drive to escape Though the transition was dif- on and help others became his and a hatred of the people who ficult, Okema credits his mother driving motivation. Student In- When theology department took him that would eventually with ingraining in him the im- “His drive to succeed coupled chair Mrs. Kennedy learned that become a burning desire to help portance of education and his fu- with his sense of responsibility to terview with a friend was a survivor of the those in similar situations. Oke- ture. make the world a better place for Alumna Ugandan Civil War, she invited ma abandoned his overseer while He recalls her saying, “What- others is both challenging and in- him to speak to her junior moral- he was showering at the well and ever you saw there doesn’t de- spiring,” said Mrs. Kennedy. Kate Hathaway ity class. sprinted for hours. fine you; whatever you did there While at university, Okema ex- “I thought bringing [Denis] to Eventually a woman saw doesn’t define you. What you do celled, becoming the president of Page 8 the Mount would not only make the student guild, or “the head of these stories more ‘real’ to our the smartest people in the coun- students and faculty, but also try,” as he dubbed the position. TFIOS Movie highlight the importance of edu- During his time in college, cation as a tool to transform the Okema reached out to victims of Page 9 world,” she said. the civil war. He began to travel, Denis Okema, now a student sharing his story throughout the at Chestnut Hill College, was United States. Health Trends just nine years old when Ugan- Okema’s activism brought him dan rebels entered his house, beat into direct conflict with the Ugan- Page 10 his uncle and took them both to a dan government, whose attempt nearby rendezvous point. to assassinate him in his home This was the last time that resulted in the death of Okema’s College Okema saw his uncle and the first brother. time he experienced first-hand Despite the terrible tragedies Athletes the violence overtaking his be- he has faced, Okema has re- Page 11 loved country. mained optimistic. Okema was moved to a mili- “There are bad people in the tary camp where he was detained world, but most people are good,” with many other young children. Denis Okema shares his incredible life story. he said. Spring Sports They huddled for warmth on the Encouraged by family and Page 12 first cold nights. Okema, just a naked child bolt- starting now defines you.” friends, Okema moved to the U.S. “All we had was each other,” ing down the road, and stopped With this advice in mind, Oke- for his own safety and the safety said Okema. to inquire. Because of Okema’s ma flourished, motivating him- of his loved ones. He first arrived Because Okema was so young past, he had trouble trusting the self to reach the top of his class. in Washington, D. C., with only when he was kidnapped by the woman, but when she escorted Though he was the “poor boy” five dollars in his pocket. rebels, his main role around the him to a priest’s home, he felt he with a woman paying his way “Denis illustrates the counter- camp involved doing chores. It was safe. He was able to return through school, Okema had the cultural response,” said Mrs. was on a normal day, walking to home with his family soon after. drive to succeed and was eventu- Kennedy. “He is driven to use his the well as he had so many times Schooling was difficult, how- ally able to attend the University life to help make the world a bet- before, that Okema suddenly felt ever, and the best option was to of Uganda. ter place for others.” the courage to run. send Okema to school in the city. Okema said his goal to move Mount News page 2 the campanile may 2014 Vosbikian and McGovern represent class of 2014 By Emily Ryan ’14 would benefit.” sport. Her answer: ‘I wanted to By Haley Gleeson ’14 boasts an extraordinary academ- And thinking out loud is some- push myself to do something ic record. Besides being selected Christina Vosbikian—affec- thing Vosbo does often. Confi- that didn’t come naturally to me, This year’s Valedictorian, to attend the prestigious Pennsyl- tionately nicknamed Vosbo by dent in her own abilities, Chris- so I could develop a better work Brynn McGovern, could not be vania Governor’s School for the her peers—seems an ordinary tina is determined to share her ethic.’” any more deserving of the title. Sciences last summer and scor- Mountie; that is, until one hears knowledge with those around her, Although her extracurricular However, Brynn’s humble na- ing a perfect 2400 on the SATs, her on the phone after school ca- always willing to help a fellow participation in the Mount com- ture—one of her most endearing Brynn’s résumé also includes an sually flitting in between English classmate in any way possible. munity seems overwhelming, qualities—would never allow her impressive seven APs and count- and Ukrainian. In addition to all of her talent Vosbo is also heavily involved in to admit how truly deserving she less Honors courses. Simply stated, Vosbo is super- in the classroom, Vosbo has also the Ukrainian community. Chris- is. AP Literature teacher Dr. Ber- human. pursued her interests in a variety tina attended Ukrainian school English Department Chair nadette Balcer noted, “Brynn Every year, Mount awards Best of different activities in both the every Saturday until sophomore Mrs. Margaret DeStefano noted, achieves so much academically in Class to an extraordinarily Mount and the Ukrainian com- year, and since then has continued “Brynn never ceases to amaze that those accomplishments talented senior with the highest her involvement through Plast, a me. Both speak for her GPA, a factor usually determined Ukrainian Scouting group. Vos- modest and understanding by the ridiculous number of APs bo was once a scout herself, and unassuming, and love for lit- taken by the honoree. Over the she now leads a group of younger Brynn is a pure erature. More past four years, Christina has girls. delight, who importantly, challenged herself with a total of Noting Christina’s many tal- holds herself she thinks eight AP classes. ents, fellow senior Megan Dugery to the highest about what On hearing that she was named said, “I don’t know how Vosbo standards of she has read, Best in Class, Christina said, “I balances all of her different ac- excellence in listens to oth- was so happy. I’ve worked hard tivities with studying and finding her academic ers’ ideas, and for this achievement since fresh- time for friends and family.” endeavors and offers her own man year, so I was very proud of While Christina is extremely her extracur- impressions in myself when I found out.” intelligent and well rounded, ricular pur- thoughtful re- Fellow seniors also celebrated perhaps her most apparent char- suits.” sponses.” Christina’s accomplishment. acter trait is her humor. Christina Although Brynn ex- “Vosbo is a nut! Aside from constantly pokes fun at every- Brynn may cels in every crew, scouts, CSC, and perfect thing—including herself—and sometimes subject and has grades and SAT scores, she is up munities. she brings laughter into every sport a disheveled exterior, I am made noteworthy accomplish- to date on everything from politcs Vosbo has been a CSC home- classroom and conversation. convinced that it is all merely an ments in all academic realms, to pop culture. She has a full so- room representative since fresh- Dr. Balcer noted, “Christina is act. I do not know another person from English to mathematics to cial life, and quickly becomes man year, and during her soph- a great participant—enthusiastic as busy as Brynn who is as truly the sciences. friends with everyone she meets,” omore year, she began to get and interested. She has intel- driven, organized and invested in AP Calculus teacher and Math said senior Olivia Fitzpatrick. involved with the Villa. During lectual curiosity and a fabulous all that she does. Department Chair S. Mary Butler To be fair, most of us had seen this time, Christina worked with sense of humor.” “Brynn is a multifaceted, noted, “Brynn has excellent in- this coming—with a perfect 2400 S. Joannie and a nurse at the Villa Major Turner offered Chris- multi-talented individual. She is sight, analysis and problem solv- on the SAT and the eight afore- to set up an intergenerational de- tina his highest honor, saying, “If a prime example of someone who ing skills, and she is recognized mentioned APs, she was always mentia program, allowing Mount you were to look up the defini- always strives for excellence and as the anchor of her math classes. an excellent candidate. But what girls to be paired up with a de- tion of ‘an outstanding Mountie’ who through determination and She is respected for her ability makes Christina truly deserving mentia patient at the Villa. As a in the dictionary, you would find dedication achieves her intended and personality by both faculty of this accolade? result of her dedication and pas- the name Christina Vosbikian.” goal. She works hard and plays and classmates.” Well, all of her other wonder- sion, Christina was named a CSC The multi-faceted Christina hard. Brynn is an outstanding Brynn plans to study neurosci- ful attributes. While Vosbo is Officer. She continues to visit the Vosbikian is characterized accu- Mountie,” said Major Turner. ence at Duke University in the naturally intelligent, she is also sisters at the Villa, sharing her rately by Ms. Leonard, who said, Brynn is the only person I fall, which comes as no surprise hard working, dedicated, well- positivity with all of the residents. “V’s interests are as diverse and know that could serve as a Uni- to her science teachers. rounded, compassionate and hu- Her commitment to helping developed as her mind. She truly tas retreat leader and then bounce “Give Brynn a challenging as- morous. Christina is a presence others doesn’t end there; Vosbo does live to learn and has an in- back to compete in a 14-hour signment, and she not only han- in every class, as she always adds also participates in Peer Mentors, satiable desire to push herself to math competition in the same dles it, she runs with it!” said Ms. an interesting comment or ques- S. A. D. D. and Camp Ophelia. do so to the best of her capabili- weekend. She also doubles as a Marjorie Davis. tion that allows the class to better While it may seem impossible ties.” member of the Backstreet Babes Mr. Peter Alfonsi said, “How grasp the concept, whether it be for this girl to have any more tal- Next year, Christina will be and coach of the CamdeNerdz can one forget Brynn’s dimpled explicating a poem or solving a ents, Vosbo is also a student- ath- attending Princeton University, FLL robotics team. Brynn can do smile of cognizance as she asked physics problem. lete. Christina, a member of the which, although an excellent it all. or answered those difficult ques- Noting everything that Chris- crew team since freshman year, school, is merely a stepping- Mr. Alfonsi recalled, “I could tions in Honors Biology?” tina adds to a learning envi- said, “Crew is obviously a big stone on her way to becoming never forget Brynn’s commitment Brynn will continue to ask the ronment, S. Mary Butler said, commitment, but I love that it’s Supreme Leader of the World. to service as she kept me until difficult questions and solve the “Christina was fun to have in taught me to push myself.” Congratulations, Vosbo! six o’clock printing out a LEGO difficult problems at Duke and class. Her questions, summaries Curious as to Vosbo’s reason project for the kids in Camden.” in her future career as a research and clarifications added new di- for joining crew, Ms. Leonard In addition to her endearing neuroscientist. mensions to the class. When she said, “I asked Christina how she personality and impressive ex- Congratulations, Brynn! would think out loud, all groups got involved in such a grueling tracurricular résumé, Brynn also Nigerians plead “bring back our girls” From Page 1 dealing with oppression at the are now asking for world power the girls. girls has been slow-moving, only hand of Boko Haram. I can only countries to intervene.” The night The immediate consequences recently gaining media fire? The In Afghanistan, despite laws hope that, with time, this conflict of the kidnapping, these parents, of this kidnapping are twofold. kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls against it, honor-killings of can be resolved within Nigeria with their bows and arrows, were Even if the girls are found, they outnumber those disappeared women continue to occur. Writ- with the help of other countries.” no match for Boko Haram, whose will be “un-marriagable” in con- flight passengers. ing for The New York Times, It is chilling, in all instances members were armed with AK- servative Northern Nigeria if non- If this trend of relative passive- Nicholas Kristoff notes, “And in when girls are targeted for pur- 47s. virgins. If not found, as Nige- ness towards women’s and girls’ Nigeria, [Boko Haram] militants suing an education, to think that Secretary of State John Kerry, rian activist Hadiza Bala Usman oppression continues, how many destroyed 50 schools last year those girls, if born in another currently visiting Africa, de- notes, “No parent will allow their more would-be doctors, lawyers, alone.” country, would not be beaten, scribes the kidnapping as “not female child to go to school.” engineers, teachers and mothers Senior Nicole Utah, whose kidnapped or exploited for want- just an act of terrorism” but also The broader issue, however, will be lost forever? family is from Southern Nigeria ing to learn. a “massive human trafficking remains the ever-apparent gen- If the future depends largely and who just visited the country Over the course of the past few moment” and “grotesque.” Kerry der inequality that exists around upon the education of women, in February, said: “The situation weeks, various groups have begun and the United States are pres- the globe. As Kristoff notes in what kind of a future can a world is especially sad for me because efforts to bring these girls home suring Nigerian authorities, who his New York Times article, why in which women continue to be I can’t help to think that, if my from the clutches of their oppres- have been fighting against Boko did the world know about miss- oppressed hope to have? parents hadn’t come to America, sors. The girls’ parents, like the Haram for years but are currently ing Malaysian flight MH370 the I could have been one of those father of missing eighteen-year- doing little to recover the missing minute it disappeared while word girls. Northern Nigeria is always old Ayesha, have pleaded, “We girls, to intensify efforts to find of the missing Nigerian school- Features may 2014 the campanile Page 3 Broadway Wishes enjoys a reprise By Jenna Gray ’15 in May. McCrea compiled a set All three Mounties helped cho- Motivated by the city’s creativ- cess. Cilio and her team of four list of twenty ensemble-oriented, reograph the production. ity, Maria Cilio ’12, an original others chose ten NYU students On May 15, Mount students, well-known songs from popu- In regard to her role in the Broadway Wishes cast member, and ten Broadway performers to with the help of their La Salle and lar musicals including Rent, Les production, Marino said, “It’s a brought the show to New York participate in the show. From Gwynedd peers, combined their Miserables and Mamma Mia to different but great experience be- City last year. two sold-out shows at the Don’t performing talents and their love be performed for an audience that cause I’m not only doing what I “The show promotes theater Tell Mama Cabaret Club, a dona- of service in Broadway Wishes, a included cancer patients. love [performing], but I’m also arts and arts education while em- tion and a silent auction, Cilio and student-run musical performance the team raised enough money to that benefits the Make-A-Wish send a 14-year-old boy, Matthew, Foundation. For the first time, the on his dream vacation. production took place in Mount’s “Bringing people together Fournier Auditorium. through the arts is a unique ex- Broadway Wishes was founded perience. When you can create by Mount alumna Lauren Buben something with another person ’13. Buben created, organized, and when that creation works to- choreographed, directed, adver- ward forming a larger communi- tised and raised funds for the ty, it has a great impact on every- first-ever Broadway Wishes pro- one involved. Broadway Wishes gram during her junior year at the was that experience for me,” Cilio Mount. said. After Buben was diagnosed When asked what it meant to with cancer at age 3, the Make- her to have current Mount stu- A-Wish Foundation granted her dents continue the show, founder wish for a family trip to Disney Buben said, “It is so exciting and World to meet the princesses. humbling to have the show con- Buben paid forward the founda- tinued on with these students tion’s kindness in 2012 when she after I graduated. The show has and her theater friends raised over grown to include such a wide $10,000 to benefit a young “Wish range of students, some of whom kid” named Hannah. I know and have worked with, “The whole process still puts and many of whom I will be a smile on my face to this day,” meeting and working alongside said Buben, who will be interning for the first time. Make-A-Wish at the Make-A-Wish Foundation The cast of Broadway Wishes put the final touches on their performance, held on Thursday, May has always been a cause that is in the wish-granting department 15, in Fournier Auditorium. The musical benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation. close to my heart, so it means so this summer. “Never before have much to me that this next genera- I felt so inspired by the support To pull off such a large-scale doing it for an amazing cause.” bodying a special spirit of giv- tion of students have now adopted of which a community is capable, production, McCrea delegated After her involvement with the ing,” she said. “I wanted to trans- this cause as their own.” from people in our school com- responsibility to her fellow per- program, McCrea said she sees port that to a New York stage, Buben added, “I hope that munity to strangers I didn’t even formers. As director and produc- herself coupling her love of ser- utilizing the talent and resources Broadway Wishes will continue know.” er, McCrea divided the students vice with her love of performing the city has to offer, and possibly over the years; all it needs to con- This year, senior Allie McCrea into teams under a few leaders and potentially working with the rekindling that spirit among a tinue is simply a student who is continued the legacy and rallied from each school. For the Mount Make-A-Wish Foundation some- new group of people.” willing to lead. If students want one hundred and thirty student team, senior Erica Cianciulli and day. Cilio consulted Buben through- to continue these shows, I will al- performers and musicians, in- junior Adrianna Marino served McCrea is not the first Mountie out the three month Broadway ways be there to help in any way cluding Buben, to take the stage as co-directors and co-producers. to continue the show’s legacy. Wishes: NYC organization pro- I can.” Spring Concert taps Broadway tunes By Christine Sedlack ’15 tors Krista Goebel and Annie Kennedy said they were excited While every Spring Concert to share these catchy show-stop- features a few show tunes, this pers with the audience. year’s performance was the first “The Broadway song selec- to be completely dedicated to the tions are fun, upbeat, well-known music of Broadway. and will be playing in everyone’s “Mr. Whitaker (Mount’s or- heads for days after the concert!” chastra conductor) came up with said Goebel. the idea for a Broadway-themed Junior voice scholar Adrianna concert,” said music director Mr. Marino, Sophomore Maria Brew- Holdren. “We thought that Broad- ster and Freshman Alyssa Mat- way would be a great follow-up to tia showcased the versatility of last year’s ‘rock and roll’ theme.” Broadway in their respective so- The concert, held on Thursday, los. Marino sang “Smoke Gets In May 1, featured a variety of mu- Your Eyes” from Roberta. sical numbers, some from Broad- “I love to sing it because it is way classics like Chicago and Les a beautiful and lyrical piece,” she Miserables, and others from more said. contemporary shows like Wicked Brewster offered Wicked’s and Jersey Boys. “I’m Not that Girl,” and Mat- “It turned out to be a list of our Seniors Krista Goebel, Annie Kennedy, Beth Crawford and Alanna Easley pose with Music Direc- tia performed “Sit Down You’re favorite show tunes,” Mr. Holdren tor Mr. Don Holdren after their final Spring Concert on May 1. Rockin’ the Boat” from Guys and said, “but we tried to find num- Dolls. bers that were show-stoppers.” With such talent from all per- Performing a concert full of them up, that’s our concert.” ing “On My Own,” and “Do You Sweet Madelines featured pieces formers, it is no wonder that the show-stoppers was not an easy The Glee Club and Choral Hear the People Sing?” Maintain- from The Wizard of Oz and Pip- Spring Concert recieved a stand- job. “Every number is a high en- Class opened the performance ing the same energy, the orchestra pin, and the Handbell Choir of- ing ovation. ergy number,” Mr. Holdren said. with “Another Op’nin’, Another wowed the audience with high- fered songs from The Little Mer- “If you think of all of your favor- Show” and closed with a med- lights from Phantom of the Op- maid and The Lion King. ite fast-paced showtunes and line ley from Les Miserables includ- era and The Sound of Music. The Senior Handbell Choir direc- World page 4 the campanile may 2014 The Church honors beloved Popes: Francis greets crowd at canonization of John XXIII and John Paul II By Lauren Scheffey ’16 ease and a Costa Rican woman reforms in the Catholic Church, of a brain aneurism. John XXIII such as changing the language of On April 27, 2014, just nine has performed only one miracle the mass from Latin to the ver- years after his death in April acknowledged by the Vatican, nacular and turning the altar to 2005, John Paul II was canon- but Pope Francis waived the pre- face the congregation. ized, faster than any other saint requisite when he announced the The “good pope” is attributed in history. On the same day, “the canonization. with beginning a new era of for- good pope,” John XXIII was also “[John XXIII] is loved by giveness and openness for the canonized. Church dur- Not only was ing his papa- this the first cy from 1958 time two popes to 1963. have been can- Pope Fran- onized on the cis’ decision same day, but to canonize this is also the John XXIII, first canoniza- as well as tion to be at- many of tended by two Francis’ re- living popes, as cent reforms, Pope Francis calls to mind and his prede- for many cessor, Bene- Catholics the Photo courtesy of Caroline and Elizabeth Zakrzewski ’14 dict XVI, were legacies that both present. John Paul Pope John Paul II (left) and Pope John XXIII were canonized in St. John XXIII II and John “I see clearly that the thing the was canonized Peter’s Square on Sunday, April 27. XXIII left despite being behind. As Church needs most today is the credited with only one official Catholics, we are in the 50th John XXIII is remembered say- ability to heal wounds and to miracle, an unusual occurrence anniversary of the Council and ing, “I want to throw open the in the Catholic Church. moreover no one doubts his vir- windows of the Church so that we warm the hearts of the faithful; it A candidate must typically be tues,” said Federico Lombardi on can see out and the people can see attributed with two miracles in Pope Francis’ decision. in.” needs nearness, proximity.” order to be granted sainthood, a The Council that Lombardi is criterion Pope John Paul II met referring to is the Second Vatican - Pope Francis when he was credited with curing Council, which was organized a French nun of Parkinson’s dis- by John XXIII and made major THE CAMPANILE 120 West Wissahickon Avenue Flourtown, PA 19031

Pope Francis embodies humility Editors-in-Chief: Monica DiIenno ’15 By Paige Hogan ’15 for the damage they’ve done with him as he began his new job. Steph Eble ’15 the sexual abuse of children,” Francis is expressing open- Amanda Geiser ’15 March 13 of this year marked Pope Francis said at a meeting of ness never before seen from the Catherine Geruson ’15 the anniversary of a whirlwind the International Catholic Child Catholic Church. When asked year for the Catholic Church and Bureau on April 11, 2014. about the controversial issue of its head, Pope Fran- gay marriage, Fran- Copy Editor: Paige Hogan ’15 cis. Where were the cis simply said, grand celebrations “Who am I to judge?” and jubilations, you When a woman with News: Jenna Gray ’15 ask? Well, there a child born out of Grace Hogan ’15 were none. wedlock wrote to him But why should expressing her fear we be surprised? that her illegitimate Commentary: Annina Black ’15 This is reflective of child would not be Paige Hogan ’15 Pope Francis’ sim- baptized by her local ple style, a style that priest, Francis per- has drawn many sonally called her and Lifestyles: Julianna Kardish ’16 back to Catholicism offered to baptize the after years of sepa- child. Jess McManness ’15 ration from their The humility ex- faith. pressed by Francis A & E: Eva McGrath ’15 Francis has has also separated breathed new life him as an atypical Lia Rocchino ’15 into the Church over Pope Francis washes and kisses the feet of a recovering pontiff. After be- the past year with drug user in Argentina. ing named pope, he Fitness: Colleen McBride ’15 his kind words and paid for his own hotel actions. But perhaps it is Francis’ This apology came after Fran- room and personally called his blunt recognition of the problems cis established a Vatican commit- newspaper provider in Buenos Sports: Steph Eble ’15 of the Church that has endeared tee to improve policies of child Aires to cancel his subscriptions. followers to him. Francis is tak- protection in the church back in Whether Francis’ actions fore- ing responsibility for the faults December. shadow official changes within Advisers: Ms. Bernadette Leonard of the Church, specifically the From the moment he was in- the Church or simply reflect the Editors 2014: Kerri Dunn, sexual abuse of children by cler- troduced to the world as the new humble pontiff’s devout faith, it is gymen. pontiff, Francis was different. In- clear that Francis has signaled an Olivia Fitzpatrick, Haley “I feel called to take respon- stead of lifting his arms and ac- opening of the Catholic Church Gleeson, Elizabeth sibility for all the evil some cepting the praise of the world as and made marks of reform over McKernan, Melissa Mooney, priests—large in number, but not previous popes had done, Francis his past year as pontiff. in proportion to the total—have gave a meek wave to the crowd Emily Ryan, Julia Shinkle, committed and to ask forgiveness and asked for people to pray for Katie Wolper Commentary may 2014 the campanile Page 5 College Board equalizes SAT SAT: achievement over aptitude? By Alise Cruice ’14 mitted on certain math sections. proposed that a set of exams By Amanda Geiser ’15 “bad test takers” who otherwise Penalties for random guessing closely linked to specific content, do well in school. Just uttering the initialism will also be eliminated. similar to Advanced Placement Optional essay. 1600 scale. The College Board needs to “SAT” can inspire anxiety even The changes in the structure testing, would be more effective No guessing penalty. No more set a clear and distinct goal for in the most confident of students. of the test likely will not placate than the current SAT. obscure vocabulary words. the test. No more wishy-washy Recently, the exam has garnered the fiercest opponents of the SAT. In some ways, the changes With the upcoming changes to changes without regard for the criticism not only from stressed These critics see little value in the to the SAT will make the test the SAT, many feel that the Col- end result. students but also from educators test. They argue that the results more similar to the ACT. Like lege Board is “dumbing down” Do we really want to test what and parents. Critics argue that reflect a student’s socioeconomic the redesigned SAT, the ACT the exam. The previously intimi- students have learned in school? the exam does not accurately status more than his or her intel- has no guessing penalty and of- dating aspects of this ever-impor- What about those students who predict college performance. Af- ligence or competence. Students fers an optional essay. Unlike tant college admissions test have attend an under-funded or under- ter falling behind the ACT as the and parents have long turned to its competitor, the SAT does not all but disappeared. performing high school? With most popular college entrance intense SAT prep courses to pre- include a science section, but the My concern, however, lies not the move toward achievement exam, the test will undergo its pare for the mysterious aptitude redesigned reading test will now in the changes to the format of the testing, it will be difficult to un- second major redesign in the past test. Affluent students have the include a science passage. Over- test but in the motivations behind covern these students’ potential. decade. advantage of receiving the best all, the College Board has em- them. I believe the SAT should be In 2005, the test underwent a help available, and many critics phasized a move toward testing The College Board cites its an aptitude test. But then what major renovation which estab- of the system feel that these stu- the skills and thought processes aim as measuring college readi- about the high-aptitude students lished the mandatory essay and dents are given the opportunity to gained through a high school ness in order to ensure that col- who have very little motivation to placed the scoring on a 2400 “purchase” their scores. Middle- education. leges admit the students who are succeed? scale. The addition of the man- class students, meanwhile, feel The organization hopes to see best prepared to work at the post- Because of the number of other datory essay brought disapproval cheated out of top-tier tutors and a departure from traditional test- secondary level. Presumably, tests that high school students from students and educators test practice, while low-income ing tricks and strategies. In the based on the proposed changes, take, including SAT Subject alike. The essay prompts were students are denied these oppor- reading sections, students will be this means measuring students’ Tests and Advanced Placement often obscure and open-ended. tunities entirely. asked not only to select the cor- achievement in school—what stu- tests, there is no need for another High essay scores seemed to Following input from College rect answers, but also to justify dents have learned, not what they achievement test. What we really come as a result of length rather Board members as well as stu- their choices by choosing sup- are capable of learning. need is just one test that measures than of the quality of the writing, dents and parents, the College porting evidence from the given For the past few years, and es- critical thinking and innate abil- and while an emphasis on detail Board has instituted a new pro- text. The essay will also require pecially since the ACT surpassed ity. was important, factual accuracy gram that will allow low-income more analytical thinking as stu- the SAT in popularity, there has Students’ grades in school and was not. The newest redesign, students who take the SAT to re- dents will be given a document been conflict between aptitude on other standardized tests can be authorized by the administration ceive four fee waivers to register and asked to evaluate its use of testing and achievement testing. used to corroborate their achieve- of College Board President David for the test as well as apply to col- evidence, reasoning and tech- An aptitude test (like the SAT) ment, while the SAT can indicate Coleman, looks to address the leges. The organization will also nique. should test what one is capable of whether students have the neces- criticisms of the essay as well as partner with Khan Academy, a Despite its redesign, the SAT learning, while an achievement sary skills for college-level think- the multiple choice sections. nonprofit online tutoring service, will without a doubt continue to test (like the ACT) should test ing and analysis. I’m not saying The redesigned exam will in- to provide free test prep begin- aggravate students and educators what one has already learned. that the current SAT is the best clude three sections: Evidence- ning in 2015. Still, critics wonder across the country. While critics With both the 2005 changes way to test aptitude, but I fear the Based Reading and Writing, if these actions will be enough argue that high school grades are and the upcoming 2016 changes move being made by the College which will ask students to dem- to put the SAT back on top over a better predictor of college suc- to the test, the College Board has Board towards achievement test- onstrate their ability to interpret, other college entrance exams. cess, grading systems differ from tried to align the SAT more close- ing. synthesize and use evidence from The SAT’s biggest competitor, school to school. Faced with mak- ly with what students learn in Just as one factor cannot decide written sources to answer mul- the ACT, was founded 54 years ing decisions between applicants high school (i. e. making the SAT the fate of a college applicant, one tiple choice questions; Math and ago after the College Board re- of vastly varied backgrounds, more an achievement test than an test alone isn’t sufficient to mea- an optional Essay. jected the ACT founder E. F. colleges desire a common as- aptitude test). sure college readiness. There is The test will return to its origi- Lindquist’s proposal to change sessment by which to evaluate Proponents of aptitude testing no one-test solution to standard- nal 1600 scale and the essay will the SAT from an aptitude test to applicants. No standardized test worry that achievement tests dis- ized testing, and only a combi- now be reported separately. Stu- an achievement test. Lindquist will be perfect, and opinions on regard the brilliant students who nation of aptitude testing and dents will no longer have to wor- sought to measure what students the best testing method will con- have been lost in the memoriza- achievement testing will work. ry about advanced mathematics have learned through hard work tinue to vary. Only time will tell tion and rote learning of many on the exam, but will be faced rather than merely to test their whether the SAT’s newest chang- classrooms, while proponents of with doing more “mental math,” natural intelligence. In keeping es will be effective. achievement testing worry that as calculators will only be per- with this idea, educators have aptitude tests do not account for Confessions of a former college snob schools as an afterthought. Still, I struggled with what peo- and I couldn’t quite comprehend my time as a Mountie and every- By Paige Hogan ’15 I know this because I was the ple would think or say. I imagined how she was not feeling the same thing it’s entailed, but I’m ready exact same way as I approached them telling me that girls attend- pressure. I couldn’t escape the to change it up when I go to col- Let’s face it. We’ve all done it. the subject when asked about my ing a school like the Mount de- pressure for a day, not even over lege. When a certain school or univer- college plans in polite conversa- served better than a state school. the summer. This isn’t to put down the Ivies sity is mentioned, our noses turn tion. I pictured them accusing me of Basically, I was being a com- or claim that state schools are su- up and we wonder why someone “Oh, I’m all over the place, settling, not reaching my full Ivy plete jerk. perior, but to get everyone to real- would go there. thinking about Penn, Columbia, League potential. I thought that Finally, I realized I could con- ize that it’s important to go where People have opinions on Dartmouth, UNC, Duke, UVA, even though I was going to ap- trol the pressure I was feeling. you like and feel comfortable, not which school a person is worthy University of Richmond. Maybe ply to at least two Ivies, the fact I was only feeding it by telling to make important life decisions of attending, whether it’s a state Penn State and Rutgers as safe- that I liked a state school would people a trumped up list so dis- based solely on the great expec- school, a tiny liberal arts college ties,” I’d say, to be followed by be the only thing that they would tant from reality and wrongfully tations we face. You have to find or any Ivy League. reassuring remarks that “I can remember. judging whether or not a school where you fit and can see your- These opinions grow more see you at all of those schools” Before I had my “come to Jesus was worthy of my attendance. self, no matter what school that pronounced in schools and social and “you can’t go wrong with that moment” that I could be happy at It was time to stop the mad- might be. The college process circles for high school seniors list.” a state school, I was one of the ness. I vowed that when I came is not a team sport; it’s one time awaiting college acceptances. The truth is, I had already worst college snobs. Over the back in September, I would come when you need to listen to your- Yet, the pressure felt from these ruled out about half of my listed summer, I lived with my cousin clean with my college choices. self and judge what’s best for you. opinions begins at the very start schools, but I still wanted to im- Katie, who was on a college tour I would admit that after having If you’re still feeling the pres- of the college process with the press people with my fancy list, almost every weekend. When had a non-traditional high school sure, take a deep breath because creation of college lists. Every- which encompassed the entire she told me her list, I had never experience compared to that of a what’s meant to be will find a body wants that sexy list, the one eastern seaboard. I was too em- heard of some of the schools be- public school student, I wanted a way. But until it does, be the most featuring the Ivy or that college barrassed to admit that I really fore. “Well if I’ve never heard of more traditional college experi- prepared you can be and do not with the elusively low acceptance love Penn State after watching it, I can’t go there,” I’d think to ence with big football games and dread college. It’s meant to be a rate and name-brand recognition. my sister’s wonderful experience myself, shamelessly condemning Greek life. I also wanted to at- fun time in your life, and it will When asked, students will list the there unfold; I was too proud to colleges because of my own igno- tend a school that was academi- be, no matter where you decide to big name schools first, for effect, label Happy Valley as more of a rance. I began attempting to heap cally respected and boasted a attend. There is a “Happy Valley” then casually mention their safety contender than a safety school. the pressure I felt onto my cousin, large alumni network. I’ve loved for everyone. Lifestyles page 6 the campanile may 2014 How to get perfect Embracing five staples of summer beach waves By Julianna Kardish ’16 and Annie O’Sullivan ’15 Denim Overalls We all remember these clas- Most of us would love to wear the sic denim overalls. Our parents dress that Selena Gomez wore to made us wear them to daycare Coachella last weekend, or those and preschool, and looking back boots that Kate Moss was totally on old pictures, many of us swore rocking at the Burberry Fashion we would never wear them again. show last month. But, let’s face But now, this ’90s trend is taking it, as high school girls, we don’t the streets—and, hopefully, your always have money to dress like closet—by storm. Overalls are a celebrity. So here are six pieces perfect for the summer. 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For those of us who can’t spend Crop Tops our summer days in the ocean or This season, crop tops have Bohemian Hats soaking up the rays, we can still been seen everywhere from the We are sure you will fall in love look like we’ve just come from a runway to the red carpet to city with this latest women’s trend just long day on the beach, or maybe streets. This popular trend has re- as we did. Vanessa Hudgens man- even better. With these easy at emerged from the ’90s, but now ages to pull of an urban boho-chic home tricks and products, the with a new, chic and sophisti- hat effortlessly. To get the look look is attainable and adorable. cated twist. Lauren Conrad sug- for yourself, top off your laid- gests wearing these tiny tops with back outfit with tousled hair, cool What you a matching high waisted skirt or sunglasses and a hat from our fa- high-rise trousers. If you want to vorite stores, like Free People or will need: jump on the bandwagon with this Urban Outfitters. This summer, new trend but don’t feel comfort- protect yourself from the sun by • Spray bottle able showing some skin, then pair sporting this trendy look. • 1 cup warm water Pacsun $26.95 a cropped sweater with a sleek H&M $39.95 • 1 tsp coconut oil button down underneath. • 1 tsp sea salt • 1 tsp hair gel The Skater Skirt “Versatile, ever-trendy and uni- Wide Leg Pants Let hair dry natu- versally flattering.” Teen Vogue Feminine, fashionable and ex- rally. Combine used these terms to describe tremely comfy? Who wouldn’t ingredients and the popular skater skirt, and we want to wear this new trend? Mak- can’t help but agree. A big hit in ing a reappearance from the ’70s, shake well in the fashion industry right now, these flowy pants are trending for spray bottle. Ap- many celebrities like Taylor Swift this spring and summer. Pair your ply from roots to and Emma Watson have been wide leg pants with a solid color end and scrunch. seen showcasing this fun trend. flowy crop top or body-hugging Whether you pair this skirt with tank. Try high waisted palazzos a tee or a tank, flats or flip-flops, to elongate your legs and flatter the skater skirt is the cool way to your figure. Light and airy, pala- feel light and breezy this summer zzo pants are expected to be seen while showing off those killer everywhere during the hot sum- legs that you’ve been working on Forever 21 $24.80 mer! Nordstrom $40.00 all spring. Brighten summer with DIY ideas By Julianna Kardish ’16 and If you’d like to make a design Annie O’Sullivan ’15 Lace Flowerpot with lines, use masking tape to What you will need: mark tape to make sure they are As school lets out, the heat of A hot glue gun, flower pots and straight and evenly spaced. summer begins to set in, accom- lace or fabric. Once you have finished tracing Perfect for especially fine panied by boredom. Don’t get After you have cleaned the your design, color in the design hair, Josie Maran’s Bohemi- stuck in a Netflix rut on your time flowerpots, lay out the lace how with the markers. If you choose an Wave Hair Mist creates off. Instead, do something fun and you want it to be glued on your to write a saying on the mug, add quick texture ($22) embrace your creative side. With pots. Using your hot glue gun, a pop of color by accenting some easy DIYs, you can break up your add small dollops of glue on the of the words. Take off the mask- routine and try something new! pot, and then carefully place the ing tape after you have colored strips of lace or fabric where you the mug. Chalkboard Paint Flowerpot want them. The hot glue will dry Once you’ve finished your What you will need: quickly, and soon enough, these decorating, place the mug onto Paint brushes, flower pots adorable pots will be ready to Sharpie Mug the tray and place it in the oven (found in many shapes and sizes hold your flowers. What you will need: for 20 minutes. After the mug is almost anywhere), chalkboard One white mug, oil based done be sure to allow time for it paint and chalk. Sharpie markers, pencils, mask- to cool fully to ensure the color- After you find the perfect pot ing tape, a tray and an oven. ing has set. you want to turn into your per- First, preheat your oven to 350 sonal canvas, clean it by simply degrees. If your mug is new, you running water over it and drying shold wash it prior to decorating. it with a paper towel. Using your Also, be sure that your markers paint brushes and chalkboard are oil based. If they are water This Bumble&Bumble Surf paint, cover your entire flowerpot. based your design will burn off in Spray has just enough salt After the paint is dry, write on the oven. to achieve a natural tousled your pot using chalk to label your Take a pencil and trace the look ($24) vegetables and flowers or add fun design you’d like to make onto designs. the mug, pressing hard so that the marks show on the ceramic. Lifestyles may 2014 the campanile Page 7 Philly restaurant guide

By Alex Catanzariti ’14 and your visit you are still up in the air about Rittenhouse Square, this trendy restaurant Jess McManness ’15 Max Brenner’s take on all things choco- created by Stephen Starr pays tribute to the late, its famous hot chocolate in a “hug stylish French café culture. Parc is a won- One of the thoughts that crosses every mug” will leave you only wanting more. derful place for a brunch with family or a Mountie’s mind mutiple times a day is, of Parisian dinner with a group of girlfriends. course, food. With Philly’s becoming a Serafina Philadelphia: Philadelphia The truly authentic French cuisine includes budding restaurant community, there are is lucky that Serafina, an already well- everything from escargot and onion soup to endless options when it comes to finding a known restaurant, has made a long lasting creme brulee and le gateau. If you’re look- delicious bite to eat. home for itself in the center of Rittenhouse ing to get the full flavor of Parc’s Parisian In fact, Stephen Starr, our city’s famed Square. The creators of this fabulous res- restaurateur, has a delightful selection of taurant, Vittorio Assaf and Fabio Granato, his own dining venues to add to this mix. have done an amazing job of making all With Starr and other up-and-coming res- their locations warm and inviting. The at- taurateurs placing roots here, Philly is mosphere is reminescent of a quaint trat- without a doubt this summer’s most popu- toria in Northern Italy. With its décor and lar eating locale. Don’t know where to start? Each Phila- delphia neighborhood has a diverse set of restaurants sure to delight the senses. Sce- nic Rittenhouse Square is home to Max Brenner, for the chocolate lover; Serafina, mond tarts are recommendable to anyone for the Italian enthusist; The Dandelion with a penchant for savory sweets.

POD: POD is another unique Stephen Starr restaurant, with its only location being in University City. This is one of Starr’s more chic restaurants, similar to the Continental but with a contemporary atmosphere, outdoor seating is the way to Pan-Asian twist to it. The modern, family- go. This cultural brasserie is one of the style Asian restaurant has a décor similar best restaurants in Philadelphia for locals and tourists alike. Parc Brasserie is defi- nitely at the top of the list of best restau- rants in Philly, but unfortunately it is quite expensive. Despite its price, the unique, the aroma of mouth-watering Italian food charming experience that Parc Brasserie permeating throughout the restaurant, offers continually keeps customers return- how could you go wrong? The meals on ing for more. the menu are reasonably priced for a res- taurant in Rittenhouse Square. If you are Buddakan: This modern Asian Stephen in the mood for authentic northern Italian Starr restaurant is a Philadelphia favorite. food done right, then definitely pay a visit Buddakan in Old City is a great place to go for the pub fare crowd; and Parc, for the to Serafina. for a dinner with a large group of people. trendy palate. In the University City area, Buddakan and POD are perfect for those The Dandelion: Right across the street interested in global cuisine. from Serafina, this cozy and intimate Eng- lish restaurant is another one of Starr’s fa- Max Brenner: As one reviewer on Yelp mous eateries in the heart of Rittenhouse accurately states, “If you love chocolate Square. Evoking a warm and cozy pub at- then you will love Max Brenner.” Locat- to outer space with funky, artistic lighting. ed in Philadelphia, not too far from Rit- The seating arrangements are the most in- tenhouse Square, this popular “chocolate teresting part of this futuristic restaurant. wonderland” focuses on creating a unique The POD booths feel like a glowing co- experience for chocolate lovers. It even has coon, and the sushi bar has a conveyor belt a chocolate bar! At the chocolate bar, the that delivers Nigiri and sushi rolls. POD is delicious options range from pastries to a great place to go to for a celebration, a fondue, all involving chocolate, of course. dinner with friends and family, or for an This restaurant is one of the best places to entertaining date night. The food at POD is visit with family or friends for a scrump- a bit pricey but also unusual and delicious. tious, gourmet meal. While most of the Butcher and Singer: Get away from the The greatest thing about Buddakan is the twenties fad and step into a new decade. unique atmosphere of the restaurant that The thirties reigns supreme in this old is created by meditative décor contrasted Hollywood-themed restaurant. This taste- with bright lights and dance music. The ful steakhouse exudes the sophistication of downside of this authentic Asian restau- Rittenhouse Square. You can contemplate rant is the price, which can be very expen- the post-prohibition period while lounging, sive. Other than that, if you’re in the mood listening to Ella Fitzgerald, and enjoying for exquisite Asian cuisine, you can’t go steak, chocolate cake, and good company. wrong with this famous Starr restaurant. Highly recommended dishes include the lump crab cocktail as an appetizer and the mosphere, the Dandelion invites everyone The Continental Midtown: Just off Rit- sliced filet salad as an alternative steak to feel at home and dine in comfort. This tenhouse Square sits another one of Starr’s centered meal choice. The romantically lit spin on the classic English pub is great for fabulously chic restaurants. The Continen- setting is sure to leave you feeling wistful a romantic night out or a Sunday brunch tal is one of the most popular nightspots for this era of the past. with family. Whatever the occasion, you in the Rittenhouse neighborhood—specifi- This summer, take a break from the sun will not be disappointed. Between the cally its to-die-for rooftop lounge, which is and sand for a casual evening spent tasting spectacular ambiance and authentic Brit- the venue of choice for the young and fabu- the many flavors of Philly. Whether you ish cuisine, you just can’t go wrong with lous. Kick back with your girlfriends and have a sweet-tooth or a more sophisicated the Dandelion. enjoy a mix of cultural flavors with tapas palate, this compilation of Philly’s finest is menu consists of chocolate-infused cui- ranging from hummus and pita to grilled sure to satisfy your appetite for a culinary sine, it also offers some unique twists on Parc Brasserie Restaurant, Bistro thai chicken skewers. On the dessert end, affair with local eateries. traditional American food. If by the end of & Café: Bon appétit! Facing the park in their limoncello tiramisu and coconut al- Arts & Entertainment page 8 the campanile may 2014 Hathaway speaks of a life in the arts By Kerri Dunn and Melissa Tell us about the jobs you ever field they work in, but partic- I spoke to a few people whom You also must be prepared to Mooney ‘14 held before becoming a pro- ularly in acting. I was not getting I knew in the Broadway world support yourself when you first ducer. offered the kind of parts that I here in New York and networked come to New York. You have to On a windy Thursday after- First I was an actress, then I really wanted to play, that would my way into meeting a very suc- be available during the daytime noon last November, Kate Ha- became a stay-at-home mom and make it worth it for me to be away cessful Tony award-winning pro- for auditions but still be able to thaway led a group of fifteen did a lot of volunteer work. I have from my husband, or to be out ducer of the era by the name of feed yourself. Hang in there. It’s teenaged girls around Manhat- three children: two boys and, working in the evenings. So I re- Harriet Leve. Harriet and I first a tough business, but don’t let tan, ushering them from worked together on a pro- anybody stomp on your dreams. Mitchell, Silberberg and duction of a play called As for producing, it’s important Knupp LLP to JP Morgan Ann, which was about the to be passionate about the story to Fox News Studio. She former governor of Texas, you want to tell. As a producer, reminded them repeat- Ann Richards. Since then you have to have that passion and edly of the importance of I’ve been involved with communicate that to investors. If internships and network- Beautiful: The Carole you happen to find a person that ing when establishing a King Musical, and I’m feels the same way, you are go- career. She introduced developing a new project ing to be able to persuade them to them to bankers and law- right now called Southern invest in your production. yers and news anchors. Comforts, a musical about When two of the girls ap- a transgender man. These How did your experience in proached her and asked if are the stories that I feel show business influence your she would like to be in- passionate about: people daughter’s career? terviewed for the Mount’s who are out there and When Annie was three years newspaper, Mrs. Hatha- have something to say and old, I was doing a production of way smiled and said: “The to contribute to society. Evita and I was playing the role Campanile, right? I’d love of Eva Perón. The production was to!” Do you have any tips at a theatre in Pennsylvania and Hathaway, a Mount for Mounties who are Anne came to see almost every alumna, is a producer and considering working in performance. Anne said that’s script reader. She started show business? when she was “bitten with the out as an actress, appear- I think that on the act- theatre bug.” She always saw me ing in shows at the Wal- ing side it is important to perform. When I was in the First nut Street Theatre and the go to a good university National Tour of Les Misérables Forrest Theatre in Phila- or conservatory for the- playing the role of Fantine, she delphia. She has worked atre. If you are planning was about seven or eight years behind-the-scenes on to come to New York, it’s old. She was so influenced by several Broadway shows, very important to be as the performance and went on to including Ann and Beau- versatile as you possibly play that same role herself in the tiful: The Carole King Mrs. Kate Hathaway: producer, script reader, actress. can—not only just to be movie. When Annie was growing Musical. She’s also done able to act, but also to be up, we lived in a town that had a a lot of charity work and raised of course, you know about my ally began to lose my passion for able to sing and dance. You have really good professional theatre three children, one of whom is daughter Anne. I was very much performing onstage. But because to remember that you have to lead called the Papermill Playhouse. the Anne Hathaway. Yes, Mrs. an at-home soccer mom, and I of my daughter’s success, I began a very healthy lifestyle because Annie started to take acting Hathaway raised the Princess of think that taught me great organi- to meet producers, and I started you are pretty much the product classes there when she was a kid. Genovia. Beginning this year, zational skills. I think sometimes to see that for myself. [Produc- that you are selling—you have to She was innately gifted. She was Hathaway is working with the being an at-home mother feels ing] would utilize the skills that keep that instrument in top shape. in an environment with some- Mount Alumnae Association to like being the CEO of a one like me, who knew bring girls to New York City for little company. You’ve so much about the busi- a career day experience in which got to make the decisions ness and could really put students meet with Mount grads and you’ve got to keep her on the fast-track for working in law, fashion, finance everybody on the right it. Her own gifts and tal- and technology. It was on the first track. But I was also still ents really took her from ever New York Initiative trip that trying to perform, and I there; I was just a guide. we met Mrs. Hathaway and asked would try to work around her to share with us her experi- the kids’ school sched- What advice would ence working in show business. ules the best I could. I you like to share with worked [as an actress] in students who are trying How did the Mount prepare New Jersey, and I worked to break into, not just you to take on the business at the Walnut Street The- show business, but any world? atre and the Forrest The- profession? The business I went into after atre in Philadelphia. I did Dream big. Follow I left the Mount was theatre. I be- the national tour of Les through. Remember al- gan my career as an actress. I first Miserables. Interestingly ways to be true to your started taking voice lessons at the enough, my daughter won authentic self. Listen to Mount with a wonderful teacher, the Academy Award for your inner voice. Have S. Mary Donald, who was just a Les Mis. I was the under- confidence in who you supreme musician. I found over study to that role [Fan- are as a person. Do not let the course of my career that, even tine]. The two things that anybody tell you that, be- though I worked with probably I wanted to accomplish cause you are a woman, far more famous voice teachers, in my life were to be an you cannot do anything all of the basic vocal techniques actress and to be a really you want. I think that that she gave me were the best. good mom, and I luckily I have been able to go The education I received in litera- had the opportunity to do through my life with such ture and the love that I developed a pretty good job at both. a strong belief in myself for storytelling came through because of the Mount. my excellent history and Eng- Can you explain your Mrs. Hathaway, then Kathi McCauley, posed for her senior yearbook portrait in the I was very grateful for lish classes. Being involved in transition from acting Sheaf’s 1971 edition. the ability to be in an all- Acadram and doing the musicals to producing and script girls high school because also really prepared me to go into reading? I had developed in terms of the You have to practice, you have to I never felt that I did not have a the theatre business and helped I had always wanted to make way that I ran my own life and my vocalize, you have to go to acting valid voice, and I do not think me win a musical theatre scholar- the transition back into acting, but career, and it would also incorpo- and dance classes. It’s also really that’s true in all situations dur- ship to LaSalle University, which by the time my children went to rate all of my theatrical abilities important to be well-read. Don’t ing that time period in a person’s is how I went to college. college, I was definitely an older and talents, and enable me to tell just go to movies and watch tele- life. The Mount teaches you to be actress. Unfortunately, as women stories and deal with issues that I visions shows; you have to read confident in voicing your opinion age, they don’t have as many em- thought were really important to plays. You have to learn about the and encourages you to think and ployment opportunities in what- highlight. fundamentals of acting. dream big. Arts & Entertainment may 2014 the campanile Page 9 Avril Lavigne Foundation R.O.C.K.S. By Kristen Doyle ’15 people through my music. There ways that really matter.” One of the most recent addi- youths with child development are so many young people that I Many leading charity organi- tions to the partners of the foun- centers and physical therapy, as Breaking onto the music scene meet who are dealing with diffi- zations, including The Make-A- dation is Easter Seals, a disability well as added tools to help fami- in 2002 at age seventeen with her cult circumstances in their lives Wish Foundation and The Nancy service organization that aims to lies become better equipped to hit single “Complicated,” Avril deal with their specific disability. Lavigne shattered the stereo- Inspired by her work with type of the girly, glitter-covered the children she met through female pop star and created her other Easter Seals camps, Lavi- own genre of punk/pop infusion gne launched Camp S.T.A.R.S. with rock undertones. (Summer Time Avril Rock Stars) In the early days of her music in the summer of 2013. The pro- career, Lavigne’s love of tom- gram, which focuses on help- boyish clothing and her unmis- ing disabled young people make takably fiery attitude made her friends, expanded to five Easter an instant sensation. Often re- Seals camps throughout the Unit- ferred to as “the pop-punk prin- ed States and Lavigne’s home- cess,” Lavigne soon became well town of Napanee, Canada. The known around the world. Avril Lavigne Foundation paid In early 2010 Avril Lavigne es- the expenses for 50 adolescents tablished the lesser-known Avril living with serious disabilities to Lavigne Foundation to support attend the camp. adolescents living with serious Donations can be made on illnesses and disabilities. Lavigne the foundation’s official website chose the acronym R.O.C.K.S. to www.theavrillavignefoundation. capture the essence of the organi- org. Proceeds from certain items zation, standing for Respect, Op- Avril Lavigne poses with two boys during one of her visits to an Easter Seals camp. in Lavigne’s clothing line, Abbey portunity, Choices, Knowledge Dawn, also benefit the numer- and Strength. ous charities partnered with The Lavigne spoke about forming or feel like they don’t fit in some- Davis Foundation for Multiple provide people living with dis- Avril Lavigne Foundation. the foundation in an interview how. What I’ve learned is that we Sclerosis, have partnered with abilities or special needs with the posted on her official YouTube all just want to be happy and have The Avril Lavigne Foundation resources they need to partici- channel, saying, “I have been so the chance to follow our dreams, to raise awareness and gather the pate in their communities. This lucky to meet so many amazing which makes us all the same in support needed for their causes. charity works to provide disabled A Green perspective on novel to film By Grace Hogan ’15 Hazel Lancaster and Augustus the typical version of the story in ning out. TFIOS is filled with The Fault in Our Stars; in fact, he Waters, who fall in love at a Can- which someone who is sick suf- complex existential questions as didn’t give any input for the film We all have that one book that cer Kid Support Group. fers terribly and then dies, and Hazel and Gus challenge each until the filming process began to we’ve always dreamed of seeing The unpredictable novel, told then as the result of that person’s other to find their own “little in- wind down. as a movie, even though, realisti- from Hazel’s point-of-view, keeps suffering, a healthy person learns finity.” Green says, however, that the cally, not every book can be made readers guessing about the fate of important lessons like how to be Because of the book’s broad dialogue in the movie is almost into a movie. the lovers until the last page. But grateful for every day. Because appeal among various age groups, identical to that in the book, a def- In a time when theatres are TFIOS is neither the stereotypical that formulation dehumanizes in January 2012, Fox 2000 inite asset when trying to please constantly flooded with book- “popular teen romance novel”, a sick person. It makes it seem bought the rights to turn TFIOS readers so invested in the story. to-movie adaptations, however nor what we would consider a like the meaning of the sick per- into a movie. The film, starring As the buzz around TFIOS we can’t help but wonder what it “typical cancer story.” The very son’s life is so that a healthy per- Shailene Woodley and Ansel El- grew, Green’s third young adult would be like if our favorite book novel Paper Towns was picked up did become a film. by Fox 2000. Green has signed Would the movie do justice on to be an executive producer to the book, like the 1962 adap- for the movie and will have a say tation of Harper Lee’s To Kill a in the screenplay, casting and the Mockingbird? Or, would the film rest of the production process. go the way of Percy Jackson and He warned fans that just be- Eragon, which outraged the mil- cause he is writing the screenplay lions of die-hard fans and flopped does not mean that they should in the box office? expect the movie to be completely Understandably, readers tend loyal to the book. In an interview to grow attached to storylines and with The Pittsburgh Gazette, feel a sense of ownership over Green defended his opinion that the characters in a book. When a movies shouldn’t have to mirror book’s fan base calls for a movie books to be successful. adaptation, what they are really “When people really love a hoping for is a tweny-hour long book, what they want to see is installation that captures every the book come to life. They want detail and line exactly, cast with to see the book visually, and I’m actors who match every physical sympathetic to that desire. I felt trait of the character perfectly. that desire about books that I Best-selling young adult author loved. But, you know, my hope is John Green never thought any of that it can be a good movie, not his books would be made into that it can be a good visualization movies because of their sensitive of a book,” said Green. subject matter. This thought never Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort make Hazel Lancaster and Augustus Waters come to life in No one can say for certain bothered him, though, because he The Fault in Our Stars. whether either of Green’s works knew he’d never have to worry will become box office hits. Most about disappointing his fans with idea for the novel, Green says, son could learn a lesson. And of gort, is set to be released on June readers are hoping that with a lackluster film translation. Now, came from his desire to explore course the meaning of someone’s 6, 2014. Green’s input, both Paper Towns however, the bestselling author is the dignity of a person with an life is inside of their lives.” The biggest challenge for an and TFIOS movies will do justice on his way to having two of his illness simply living, without try- Green also refuses to “dumb author adapting his or her own to the books. books become films:The Fault in ing to make a lesson or example down” the original dialogue from book to a screenplay is deciding For his part, Green hopes that Our Stars and Paper Towns. of their sickness. the novel as he shares the elabo- how faithful he or she will be to even if the movies flop, his read- The Fault in Our Stars tells The author says it was impor- rate and poignant journey of the the original plot. Green had no ers can hold onto the “little infini- the story of two precocious teens, tant to him that TFIOS “not tell young couple whose time is run- contribution to the screenplay of ties” they found in his books. Health & Fitness page 10 the campanile may 2014 #GetHealthy Tanning: the gateway “drug” By Colleen McBride ’15 By Olivia Fitzpatrick ’14 over the past 30 years. addiction. Furthermore, many quent tanners was inconclusive, While genetic makeup and frequent tanners report difficulty frequent tanners reported notable The surge of technology in We all know how it goes. In family history indeed put indi- quitting.” withdrawal symptoms such as the past few years has made and out of rehab, the recovering viduals at risk for contracting However, image enhancement nausea and jitters. life easier and more entertain- heroin addict warns young peo- melanoma, exposure to UV rays, is but one facet of indoor tan- A more recent study found ing, but besides allowing you to ple, “It all started with smoking especially in young people, puts ning addiction. 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Instagram Aside from selfies and decid- ing between Valencia and Nash- ville filters, this app is where mil- lions of users come to show off Gluten-free trend grows their tastiest eats, fit-focused feats By Julianna Kardish ’16 ity of consumers who are driving switch. nate gluten from their products as and everyday adventures. this market.” Removing gluten from your a marketing technique. This strat- Why it’s cool: By using a Whether I am picking up gro- Hitesh Hajarnavis, chief execu- diet has many health benefits. Go- egy allows their food products to range of filters, borders and cre- ceries from my local supermar- tive of Popcorn Indiana, sums up ing gluten-free will improve cho- be available to all: healthy eaters, ative captions, Instagram users ket or going out to dinner at my what many researchers have dis- lesterol levels, promote digestive food lovers and gluten-sensitive bring their healthy experiences to favorite restaurants, I am con- covered, saying, “Look, the thing health, possibly speed up weight buyers alike. life in an interesting, eye-catch- tinuously being bombarded with here, in my opinion, is that there loss and increase energy levels. Still not convinced? ing way. gluten-free options. Is this simply is a small number of people who By eliminating processed foods If you are a little nervous to Cost: Free. iOS and Android. a new fad that will disappear as have celiac disease or are gluten from your diet, you will be forced sacrifice your favorite foods and quickly as Temple Run, or is go- intolerant. But there is a growing to eat fresh, healthy, natural foods join the gluten-free trend, take Sleep Cycle ing gluten-free a new healthy life- population of people who have like fruits and vegetables. it from some fellow Mounties Waking up is hard enough, but style worth considering? somehow heard that gluten-free who have decided to jump on the this app makes it a little less trau- What is going gluten-free? bandwagon. Both junior Georgia matic by analyzing users’ sleep Having a gluten-free diet Kelly and sophomore Jane Prior patterns and rousing them when means avoiding any processed decided to go gluten-free during they’re in the lightest phase of foods that contain wheat, bar- this past Lent. sleep. Plus users get to go through ley, rye, many different types of Both girls have mothers who troves of data showing how well flour, triticale, kamut, bulgur and are gluten sensitive, and they (or poorly) they slept. semolina spelt. Unfortunately, decided to help support them by Why it’s cool: Most sleep- this pretty much means cutting also choosing to go gluten-free. tracking devices are pretty pricey out all of your favorite foods from Jane admits that it has been dif- and involve some fancy headgear. your diet including pasta, bread, ficult but says, “The cool thing is But Sleep Cycle’s just about the french fries, candies, cereal and, that now that so many people are app. Users place their smart- yes, Mount cookies! aware of it, there are more gluten- phones in their beds and the app Why did the gluten-free free products available in your senses what phase of sleep they’re trend start? everyday grocery store.” in based on how much or little Before this diet became popu- Georgia also confesses, “It is they’re moving. lar, those who had celiac dis- hard, especially when Friday rolls Cost: $0.99. iOS. ease, a disorder in which one’s is healthier or think of it as fash- How is the market changing around and all I want is pizza, but hypersensitive small intestine is ionable, and when they remove to accommodate gluten-free luckily I’ve found a lot of gluten- Nike Training Club attacked whenever gluten is in- gluten from their diet, they’re foods? free foods! It’s surprising how Choose your fitness level and gested, were the original gluten- inadvertently taking out a lot Food companies of all sorts many gluten-free products there goal, and Nike Training Club free goers. According to The New of processed foods and are re- are now creating many tasty al- are like bread, crackers, pretzels picks from more than 100 work- York Times, only about 1.8 mil- ally feeling the benefits of eating ternatives, so you can continue and cookies.” outs to get you fit—without the lion Americans actually have ce- healthier foods.” to eat your favorite pretzels and Georgia offers her recommen- pricey personal training sessions. liac disease or a gluten-sensitive How and why has the trend crackers without even noticing dation when you are craving a Why it’s cool: Short on time? disorder. The rest are simply fol- spread? the gluten is missing. Overall, by good, warm pizza, saying, “Cali- The app offers 15, 30 and 45-min- lowing a new diet fad. A few years ago, few people going gluten-free, you will be left fornia pizza kitchen has the best ute workouts featuring audio Virginia Morris, vice presi- even knew what gluten was, but feeling more energized, fresh and gluten free Margherita pizza!” guidance and video demos from dent of marketing firm Daymon with high-profile celebrities such healthy. Feeling a lot healthier and proud top Nike trainers and athletes. Worldwide, explains, “There are as Gwyneth Paltrow and Victo- Wegmans, currently the coun- knowing they are eating more nu- Bonus: Most workouts require truly people out there who need ria Beckham admitting to living try’s largest seller of gluten-free tritiously, both girls recommend minimal equipment. gluten-free foods for health rea- gluten-free lifestyles, more peo- products, according to The New cutting back on gluten. Cost: Free. iOS and Android. sons, but they are not the major- ple are considering making the York Times, is looking to elimi- Sports may 2014 the campanile Page 11 College athletes face challenging questions Should students be allowed to unionize? To play or to redshirt? By Steph Eble ’15 However, Harley Shaiken, a labor western football, urged his play- economist at the University of ers to vote against unionization. By Alex Louin ’14 to play in games her sophomore, Last September, the North- California, Berkeley, called the Luckily, whether or not they rule junior and senior years, as well as western football team began a si- ruling “a landmark decision for out unionizing at Northwestern, Many high school seniors who the year after her senior year. lent but powerful movement. the future of college athletics.” according to a poll by CBSS- have committed to play sports in Redshirting is not only utilized Believing that college sports So will the NLRB’s decision be ports, 75% of college athletes college face a difficult decision: exclusively for freshmen, but also reward people involved with the monumental? Will other schools would be against unionizing in Should they play their freshmen as a tool for coaches with injured teams but not the athletes on the follow Northwestern football? their schools. They are probably seasons or redshirt? players. field, the players began wearing And should student-athletes even the students that realize that an To redshirt is to delay an ath- Sean Magee, a runner at Elon, “All Players United” wristbands. be allowed to unionize? athlete’s education should not be lete’s participation in order to experienced an injury a few days From those wristbands grew a Essentially the decision of the compromised by his or her ath- lengthen her period of eligibility. into the season, prior to running momentous push for unionization NLRB holds that student-athletes letic potential; schools should Redshirting can potentially make in any races. Because he had not of the athletes. have full-time jobs playing sports promote the education of student- the transition from high school to yet competed, Magee decided he Six months later on March for their respective schools. Ac- athletes, not treat them like em- college much easier. The student- would redshirt that year instead 26, the National Labor Relations cording to a release from the ployees. athlete is able to attend classes of trying to run through the pain. Board ruled that the scholarship NCAA, since 2012, a majority of As Sean Gregory of Time and to get acquainted with life “Basically, we knew we had players at Northwestern were em- college athletes have spent more Magazine notes, “Most college on campus without the pressure that option,” said Magee. “It be- ployees of the school and thus had time practicing, traveling and athletes are content with their ex- of performing in games. She can came clear that I couldn’t come a right to unionize. With this rul- playing than they have spent in perience.” So why do we need to learn her way around campus and back for that season, so we de- ing, the players could bargain for the classroom or studying. The change the protocol for athletes still participate in practices and cided I might as well redshirt, in- improved rights in their “work- logic of the NLRB is that because and make it possible for them to lifts. stead of losing a season.” place,” improved healthcare, larg- athletes dedicate so much time to earn salaries for going to a school From an academic standpoint, Kallie Hovatter is a current er scholarships and potentially their sports, they should be treat- and playing a sport? The degree the biggest upside of redshirt- Elon basketball player, who trans- “pay-for-play” salaries, although ed as employees. earned at the end of the college ing is that a student can gradu- ferred from St. Joe’s after her Northwestern players deny their The decision of the NLRB experience is what will lead the ate in five years with a master’s freshman season. She was dissat- intention for this type of action to sets a dangerous precedent, be- student-athlete into the future and degree, while continuing on ath- isfied with her playing time, and be put into place. cause if athletes are employees of help him or her earn a substantial letic scholarship. From an athletic knew she did not want to return. Varying opinions arose shortly the school through athletic teams, salary, not the money he or she standpoint, players use freshmen “[After transferring], I knew after the NLRB’s decision. Some the question arises: Do young potentially could make playing a year to become stronger, physi- that I was going to have to sit a contend that high caliber athletes men and women go to school to sport for just 4 years of college. cally and mentally, and to learn year,” she said. “That was the garner a lot of money for their re- receive an education or to play On Apr. 25, The Northwestern the team’s plays and tendencies. biggest thing. I thought, ‘wow, spective schools, and should thus sports? The answer should be “to football players voted on whether Josh Bonney, a redshirt fresh- am I really going to be able to do receive a salary as compensa- receive an education,” but this or not they would unionize. Be- man basketball player at Elon this?’” tion. Others believe unionization new ruling could change the per- fore the votes are counted and a University, had a positive experi- The downside of redshirting is would distract student-athletes ceptions of many young people decision made, the NLRB must ence with redshirting. that coming into a program as a from achieving their potential in and cause them to attend schools review the appeal made by North- “When you are sitting out freshman, you might want to play the classroom and on the field. simply to play sports. western University challenging and you really can’t do anything with the talented seniors on the Still others argue that because the With the flurry of opinions re- the ruling. about it, you see so many aspects team. And, of course, it is tough NLRB regulates private schools, garding whether unionization of For now, college athletes of the game that you don’t notice to watch your team play games and a majority of NCAA Division college athletes is right or wrong, will continue to practice and while you’re in the game playing. knowing you cannot enter into I teams are state schools, the de- even the Northwestern football play as before, but in the com- So, actually, I can say I learned a them. cision will have little impact on coach chimed in, condemning the ing months, we might see a lot from that aspect of [redshirt- Redshirting offers flexibility if many of the athletes that appear NLRB decision. On April 2, Pat dangerous new trend: players ing],” said Bonney. you have committed to playing a in March Madness, for example. Fitzgerald, head coach of North- unions on NCAA athletic teams. A redshirt freshman is eligible sport in college. Lacrosse leans on younger players Softball swings away By Alana Ciancuilli ’15 and This year the team has looked By Steph Eble ’15 together. As the season has been season on its home field with an Haley Gleeson ’14 to many talented underclassmen progressing we are really starting offensive outburst against Sacred to complete the varsity roster. With only a few seniors on the to mesh well and work out all of Heart. Magic Softball teed up for Sophomores Mary Buckley, Lau- team this season, the Mount’s the problems we had in the begin- On May 7, the team scored 18 the spring season led by senior rie Metzler, Jess Burns and Kai- lacrosse team, led goals and al- captains Becky Barton, Sammy ley Karabin, as well as freshmen by senior captains lowed just 2. Burns and Haley Gleeson. Julie Burns, Ava Jancarski, Sofia Natalie Bohner and Next year, Summer Thomas, the team will has looked to its lose only a younger players for few seniors, increased produc- and they will tion. have a lot “We lost a lot of of younger seniors last year that players who made up the major- gained valu- ity of our starting able playing line up, so we have time at the a very young team varsity level this year. Some of this year. our strongest play- “A lot of ers are sophomores the starters and freshmen,” Senior captains Summer Thomas and Natalie Bohner are fresh- Senior captains Haley Gleeson, Sammy Burns said Bohner. men, sopho- and Becky Barton The team’s biggest victories ning of the season,” said Bohner. mores or juniors, so most of the The Magic have greatly im- Little and Angela Gervasi, have this season have come against While Bohner herself has team will return next year,” said proved this year under head shined both in the field and at the West Chester Rustin, Villa Joe notched many goals for the team Meister. coach Bill Thompson and pitch- plate this season. and Friends Central. Although this season, adding to the goal- The team hopes to use their ing coach and history teacher Ms. The Magic’s pitching staff also the team fell in several games in scoring efforts have been sopho- experience from this year to im- Gina Beren. consists of underclassmen, soph- the highly competitive Catholic mores Isabella Balcer, Abby Aita prove for next spring! The Mount also added three omore Kailey Karabin and fresh- League, the team looks to im- and Mary Kate Maloney and ju- new coaches to the roster this men Julie Burns and Sofia Little. prove for the rest of the season. niors Kaitlyn Meister, Christie year: varsity coach Mike Lein- With all the young talent and “We were off to a rough start Mischler and Amanda Steinberg. heiser and JV coaches Tom Arm- versatile players on the team, the at the beginning of the season In its last home game of the bruster and math teacher Ms. Magic is ready to take the league because we had to learn to work season, the team finished off the Lisa Rovner. by storm next spring! Sports page 12 the campanile may 2014 Track offers fine finishes By Julianna Kardish ’16 senior captains Lynch, Higginson sad that this is my last season run- Louin best in Philly and Alyssa Kist say farewell to ning for the Mount. I have loved “This season exceeded my their high school running careers. all four years of competing, and expectations. Everyone I’m definitely going worked well together and to miss the girls the our hard work paid off most. [They] are the during our undefeated greatest girls out [regular] season,” said there,” said Kist. Coach Kitty McCler- While the team nand. will lose the senior After going undefeat- talent and lead- ed the entire season, the ership next year, Mount track and field many talented ath- team placed 3rd to Villa letes will return to Joe and Gwynedd at the the track and to the League Championship field. Meet on Wed., May 7. In a notable race At Champs, Sarah this season, fresh- Lynch dominated the 100 man sprinter Siob- meter hurdles, while fel- han McBride blew low senior Genny Hage- away all expecta- By Steph Eble ’15 League’s MVP. Among other dorn took first in the tions when she tied honors, Louin was named the javelin. The 4x800 meter Mount’s 200 meter Mount senior basketball player Times Herald’s Athlete of the relay team surprised ev- record. The depth Alex Louin took home the honor Year. eryone as it finished in st1 of the underclass- of best female player in the Phila- As Louin told The Times Her- place ahead of Villa Joe Track captains Courtney Higginson, Sarah Lynch men will prove to delphia area at the Markward ald, “I just want to have an im- and Gwynedd. Along and Alyssa Kist after Champs be advantageous Awards dinner on March 26. pact. I try to put my team in a with freshman Julie for the Mount track This season, Louin averaged position to win.” Hoover and junior Aidan Moroz, Lynch will continue with team next season. 17.6 points per game for the Mag- mid-distance seniors Annie Mc- track and plans to run the Hep- In addition to McBride, fresh- ic, and she led the team to a third Pictured above: Louin with Cabe and Courtney Higginson tathlon next year at the College of men Julie Hoover and Sarina place finish in the PIAA Distirct Coaches John Miller and placed 4th in the 4x400 meter re- Charleston. Clary, sophomore Lauren Cia- 1 AAAA tournament. Louin, a Joe Sweeney lay, finishing strong on their last Higginson plans to attend Penn sullo and juniors Leah Carreras, Villanova signee, was also hon- lap in a Mount track uniform at State University in the fall. Tara Gallagher and Georgia Kel- ored as the Catholic Academy their home course. Kist spoke for her fellow cap- ly will look to step up and lead As the season comes to a close, tains saying, “I’m so incredibly the team next year. Crew gears up for big races, qualifies for Nationals By Madeline Lauinger ’16 Each boat on the team proved on the V8+ last year and four races. the overall team points count and to be a contributing factor to the of whom are newcomers, have While the Varsity 8+ and is looking to defend last year’s For the first time ever, Mount team’s overall success. shown patience throughout the Lightweight 8+ events collected Stotesbury title. crew will be sending four boats En route to the points trophy season and are now poised to the most points in the overall Finishing out the clinching of to the US Rowing Youth National on April 13, in the last of the bring home more medals from points tally, the JV8+ also col- the points trophy were the LW4+, Championships in Sacramento, team’s “regular season” races, the upcoming championship re- lected numerous points for the which triumphed multiple times California June 13-15. throughout the season, “It will be great to have as well as the Fresh- such a large contingent from man 8+, Novice 8+, the Mount at Youth Nation- JV4A+, JV4B+ and als,” said senior captain Lau- V4+, all of which took ren Matchett. great strides on race On May 10 and 11, five days. select boats from the Mount Due to unforeseen crew team competed at flooding along the the Mid-Atlantic Regional Schuylkill River the Qualifier at Mercer Lake in weekend of May 4, the New Jersey. With only the Philadelphia Scholas- top three boats in each cat- tic Rowing Association egory qualifying for Youth was forced to postpone Nationals, the Varsity 8+, the Philadelphia City Lightweight 8+ and Light- Championships. weight 4+ all took home Unfortunately, the silver medals while the V4+ organization decided to snagged the bronze. move the championship Previously, the Mount has to the day after the more sent at most 3 boats, a Var- prestigious Stotesbury sity 8+, Lightweight 8+ and Cup Regatta, and the Lightweight 4+, but for the Mount coaches agreed first time a Varsity 4+ will be to pull all of the boats joining the team traveling to that would be racing at Youth Nationals. Stotesbury out of the This year, the team is led The Varsity 4+, who will for the first time be joining the City Championships. by Matchett and fellow se- Senior captains Lauren Matchett, Mount team headed to Youth Nationals, with coach Meg When The Cam- nior captains Caroline Car- Liz McKernan and Caroline Carbone Kennedy after their race at Mid-Atlantics panile went to press, bone and Liz McKernan. the team was continu- While the Mid-Atlantic Quali- the Varsity 8+ beat rival Catholic gattas. team, winning several consecu- ing to ready itself for upcoming fier marked the beginning of the schools Holy Spirit and Merion The Lightweight 8+ is also tive flicks, always with a good championship races, including team’s championship races, earli- by a convincing margin and, ac- proving to be tough a competi- distance between it and the sec- the Stotesbury Regatta in Phila- er in the season Mount crew also cording to coach Mike McKenna, tor this season. Going head to ond place boat. delphia, SRAA National Cham- earned the Philadelphia Scholas- “placed a target on its back” for head with rivals Holy Spirit and While last year’s 2nd Varsity pionships at Mercer Lake in New tic Rowing Association’s Manny the remainder of the season. Merion, the Lights have consis- 8+ won the 2013 Stotesbury Cup Jersey and the USRowing Youth Flick points trophy for the 8th According to McKenna, the tently put up great fights and look Regatta, this year’s lineup has National Championship in Sacra- consecutive year. rowers, four of whom rowed to come out victorious in the big proven to be a great addition to mento, California.