The Campanile Mount Saint Joseph Academy

Volume LIX, Number 4 May 2019 Mount celebrates the Fine Arts

The Mount’s Glee Club performed at their annual Spring Concert on May 1 and 2, with popular songs from “Company,” “Sister Act” and “Waitress.”

Art scholars, junior, Sophia DiGregorio (top left), sophomore, Braley Haviland (bottom left) and senior, Faith Scanlon (right) display pieces at art show. “Grease” nominated for Independence Awards By Teleri Broomhead ’19 about and provide information seeing their characterizations his role of Enjolras in “Les Mis- Farrell also commented, “This about tickets and show dates.” come to life is fun and exciting. erables.” production was one of the high- For the second consecutive McDonald’s efforts on the This transition of allowing them- “Awards are such a subjective lights of my year, and I loved the year, the Mount received several marketing and publicity team in- selves to turn into their part is fun platform, but I am feeling hum- opportunity to work with such honorable mention nominations cluded running the show’s Insta- to observe, and impressive that at bled and honored knowing that wonderful directors and talented from the Philadelphia Indepen- gram, @grease_msja. such an early age of working on they believed my work was wor- cast. With the amount of hard dence Awards, which recognizes “I followed Mount students the stage, they allow themselves thy of acknowledgment for two work that was put into ‘Sweeney “oustanding student theater pe- and local people involved in the to become someone else, no mat- years in a row. What a gift,” said Todd,’ as well as my character, it formances and productions.” arts to publicize our show. I post- ter how fun, downtrodden or ec- Devlin. is very rewarding and fulfilling to The ceremony was held on ed photos to promote the show centric their character is.” Senior vocal scholar Sofia Far- be nominated.” May 20 at Temple Performing and advertise ticket sales,” said Branca also told The Cam- rell was also honored with a nom- Mr. Don Holdren, the musi- Arts Center. McDonald. panile, “I found out that I was ination for Best Featured Actress cal director of “Grease,” said, Seniors Lucia Macoretta and Junior Gianna Branca received nominated 10 minutes before the for her work in “Sweeney Todd” “[These nominations] just con- Maura McDonald were honored two nominations, Best Support- Spring Concert during warm-ups, at The Haverford School, which firm what we already know about for their efforts in marketing and ing Actress and Best Female Vo- which was a crazy but great feel- she performed in early March. ourselves: that we work hard, do publicity for the Mount’s produc- calist, for her role as Betty Rizzo ing. I wasn’t really expecting to Farrell played the Beggar our best and create something tion of “Grease” with the Mount’s in “Grease.” get nominated, so to find out that Woman in Sweeney Todd, a role that we can be proud of. In the nomination for Best Marketing “I really did love every part I was nominated for two catego- she said both challenged and ful- end, that’s all that really matters and Publicity. about playing Rizzo. She’s such ries was really shocking but super filled her immensely. anyway!” Macoretta ran the cast’s infor- a complicated character and has exciting.” “My favorite part about play- Branca said, “[Theatre] is real- mational Facebook group, Face- so many layers to her. Getting to Senior Neil Devlin, who ing the Beggar Woman was the ly an amazing community to be a book event and created an iMovie discover all of those layers and go played the role of Danny Zuko chance to play a character who part of. Of course, once it’s done, to promote the musical. on that journey with her was truly in “Grease,” was also nominated is insane with a very complex and you can stand back and really “I borrowed a school camera amazing,” said Branca. for an Independence Award, Best backstory. It was very fun to use look at everything you all have and recorded some songs from re- Mrs. Maggie Doyle, the direc- Male Vocalist. my ‘classical’ voice and have the accomplished over the course of hearsals, dance numbers and cast tor of “Grease,” commented on At last year’s Independence chance to totally switch my man- three months, that’s the best feel- interviews. It was a great way to the nominations, saying, “With Awards ceremony, Devlin was nerisms when the Beggar Woman ing in the world.” show people what our show was the students in the Mount shows, awarded Best Featured Actor for was struck by a new thought.” Mount News Page 2 The Campanile May 2019 Mr. Rooney says goodbye to the Mount By Nora Hogan ’19 dinating rides to and from class, Outside of the formal school ’18 remembers her retreat with been a source of comic relief this finding a balance between both environment, Mr. Rooney served Mr. Rooney “like it was yester- past year, especially on UNITAS. After six years of course my courses and making sure I as a UNITAS adult leader on sev- day. His lighthearted nature and Ancillae is so very lucky to have scheduling and telling the annual didn’t miss important moments eral retreats. Annie Princivalle well-thought-out insight allowed him as a teacher next year, and I chicken, fish and steak parable like taking the senior my group to not only will miss him dearly.” here at the Mount, Mr. William photo. Mr. Rooney al- grow closer to one an- Mr. Rooney’s humorous spir- Rooney, Dean of Studies, is say- ways made sure I wasn’t other but closer to him as it will certainly be missed by ing goodbye to life in the admin- over worked or over- well. Plus, he’s secretly many students around the Mount. istrative department. Next year, stressed and took addi- a great dancer! I gained Senior Lily Doyle said, “I al- Mr. Rooney will be returning to tional measures to make so much respect for Mr. ways look forward to seeing Mr. the classroom at Ancillae-As- sure everything flowed Rooney in my four years Rooney every day during morn- sumpta Academy, where he previ- smoothly. Without him, at Mount.” ing announcements because of ously taught history for 12 years. I would not have been Senior MollyKate Mc- his comedic additions to the typi- At the Mount, Mr. Rooney able to complete all that Donough, who served cal school day.” worked extensively with students I did senior year success- as a student leader with Mr. Rooney said, “The high- and faculty alike to coordinate fully.” Mr. Rooney on UNITAS lights of my day here are when class schedules and maximize Principal, Dr. Judith this past fall, said, “Mr. students stop into my office, even students’ success. Caviston said, “I thank Rooney has become both if it’s just for a quick piece of Senior Brianna Mahon said, Mr. Rooney for all he a mentor and a friend to candy. I love your energy and en- “While Mr. Rooney and I inter- has done during his time me thanks to retreat. He thusiasm.” acted a few times in my previous here at the Mount. His is a gentle-hearted man Although the Mount commu- years at Mount, we spent a lot of interest in advancing the who has his students’ nity saddens at the prospect of time working together my senior academic program of the best interests at heart losing Mr. Rooney, we wish him year as he helped me manage school and his support both in and out of school. well in his future endeavors. taking classes at Chestnut Hill for the students’ achieve- He has given me ex- along with my classes at Mount. ments is to be commend- tremely meaningful and We spent countless hours coor- ed.” helpful advice and has O’Neill and Volpe represent Class of 2019 Best in Class: Brigid O’Neill just what she says.” anywhere else.” Mount, Volpe has represented her Mr. Peter Alfonsi, who taught In her senior year, O’Neill was AP Physics teacher Mrs. Kath- homeroom on the Student Lead- Volpe for the first time this year By Kaitlyn Przydzial ’19 also a retreat leader. Mrs. Anne leen Hennessy said about O’Neill, ership Council, and has also par- in Environmental Science, said Hoffman, O’Neill’s Honors Span- “Brigid is naturally gifted and ticipated in track, cross country Volpe stands out in her work ethic Every year, the Best in Class ish IV teacher said, “[Retreat] excels in all arenas in which she and mock trial. Outside of school, and communication skills. award is given to the graduating was so comfortable. Not only is chooses to play. She is a hard she volunteers at a nonprofit or- Mr. Alfonsi praised Volpe’s senior who has the highest GPA she bright, she is also kind and worker and a good thinker. She ganization for individuals with ability to articulate an argument in her class. Following four years has a heart of gold. I LOVE Brig- enjoys a challenge, one of my fa- developmental disabilities, does and support her points factually. of hard work and very little sleep, id so much that I attended Robot- vorite traits in a student. There is CrossFit and hostesses at a res- “When I heard the announce- Brigid O’Neill has been named ics this year even if I don’t under- no doubt that she will be incred- taurant. ment, I was excited for her,” said the recipient for the Class of 2019. stand the first thing about it! I will ibly successful in the future at Cal Before her time at the Mount, Mr. Alfonsi. “I wasn’t surprised O’Neill, who came to Mount miss her tremendously next year Poly and beyond. She is going to Volpe attended Norwood-Font- because she’s a very good writer.” from Keith Valley Middle School, for her wit, her sense of humor use her gifts for math and science, bonne Academy. She recalled “Mr. Alfonsi inspires me earned the Presidential Scholar- through his commitment to teach- ship as an entering freshman. ing and learning,” Volpe said. She continued to set herself apart “Mrs. DeStefano helped me to be academically, winning academic more confident in my writing and excellence awards in the English, advocate for myself.” Science and Theology depart- Mrs. Margaret DeStefano, ments and attaining first honors Volpe’s Honors British Literature in every semester of high school. teacher and senior year home- As a junior, O’Neill was also room moderator, described her recognized with the Bausch and as a “consummate student, who Lomb Honorary Science Award, loves learning for learning’s which qualified her for a $7,500 sake.” scholarship to the University of “Her appreciation for and facil- Rochester. ity with the written English word Beyond her stellar academic is nothing short of sheer beauty accomplishments, O’Neill has and elegance.” been heavily involved in extra- Volpe said she was “shocked to curricular activities throughout find out” she had been chosen as her time at Mount. She was on Valedictorian, but nevertheless is the soccer team and played violin excited to represent the Class of in the instrumental ensemble for 2019. four years. “As a senior, I can recognize She was on the robotics team, what the Mount has done for me the Firebirds, for three years, and her honesty.” as well as her pure heart, to make being drawn to the Mount by the and my classmates,” she said. “It serving as the team’s Build Cap- Next year, O’Neill will attend the Earth a better place for oth- academics and welcoming com- is an honor to be Valedictorian tain for both her junior and senior California Polytechnic State ers.” munity, and reflected on the im- because through my speech I can years and Technical Vice Presi- University in San Luis Obispo, pact the Mount and her teachers express our four years of hard- dent for her senior year. California. She intends to study Valedictorian: Helena Volpe have had on her. work and sisterhood.” Mrs. Paula Soley, the faculty civil engineering, with the goal of “Señora Hoffman has helped Volpe plans to attend Lehigh mentor of the Firebirds, said, helping developing communities By Sarah Alessandrini ’19 me discover my passion for Span- University next year in the Col- “Brigid is a young woman that gain access to resources such as ish and has become a mater- lege of Arts and Sciences on a commits herself to a personal clean water and education. Helena (Laney) Volpe said be- nal figure for me these last two 4-year ROTC scholarship through sense of excellence. Not the type On her time at Mount, O’Neill ing chosen as the 2019 Valedicto- years,” she said. Mrs. Anne Hoff- the Army Reserves. After college, of excellence that can be mea- said, “I am so thankful for every rian feels like a “full-circle mo- man praised Volpe’s unfeigned she hopes to pursue a civilian ca- sured by GPA, but the type of opportunity Mount has granted ment.” honesty and “sensitive soul.” reer, possibly in the U.S. govern- excellence that comes in attitude. me, especially my time on the “I came into the Mount very “[She is] one of the few people ment as a diplomat, and become As Captain, Brigid has proven to Firebirds. I have gained so much shy,” she said. “I found my voice I know who sticks to her princi- an officer in the Army Reserves. be the type of leader that does not confidence and hands on engi- by overcoming obstacles and dis- ples,” she said. “I have faith she need to say much. Others follow neering experience through the covering who I am at the Mount.” will one day be called to teach her because of what she does, not team that I could not have gotten During her four years at the life lessons.” Mount News May 2019 The Campanile Page 3 The “dear neighbors” visit from France By Cayla Higginson ’21 and were a few challenges with the Emily Jones ’21 language barrier, but “nothing that Google Translate couldn’t This year, the Mount contin- solve.” ued a five-year exchange program One challenge for the Mount with L’Ensemble Scolaire Saint students was figuring out how to Jacques de Compostelle, a sister go about with their normal ex- school of the Mount, in Le Puy en tracurricular activities with their Velay, France. new guests. Anne-Lise was for- The two schools are both af- tunate enough to sit in on a few filiated with the Sisters of Saint crew practices. Joseph and the exchange program “In France, my school is in a alternates yearly between send- city. . . and is very little,” Anne- ing Mount students to Le Puy and Lise said. “[T]his school is big- French students to the Mount. ger, very big. . . . [Our school] is This year, it was the French stu- mixed, boy and girl.” dents’ turn to visit the Mount over While their hosts were busy, Easter break. Six French students the French girls would often set traveled to Philadelphia where up a group FaceTime call with they stayed with Mount families each other so they could recap and experienced the typical life their days. of a Mount student. Aside from attending Mount Madame Martine Wendzinski, classes and activities with their a teacher at Scolaire Saint Jaques hostesses, the students from Le de Compostelle, accompanied Puy journeyed to downtown the French students on their trip. Philadelphia, the King of Prussia Madame explained what was the Mall and New York City during most valuable part of the trip for their visit. They also spent a day herself and the French students, at the SSJ Welcome Center and saying, “Studying at the Mount paid their respects at Sister Kath- gives you a great opportunity leen’s gravesite. to ponder on the SSJ values and The Mount’s connection to Le make the Sisters’ charisma alive Puy, France, dates back to the in your heart and mind.” 1600’s where the original Sisters Mrs. Katie Kennedy and Mrs. of Saint Joseph practiced the art Anne Hoffman were both instru- of lacemaking in order to gain mental in organizing the pro- independence as women. It was gram, relaying information to the women of this same order who hostesses’ families and accom- established Mount Saint Joseph panying the guests during group Academy in the mid 1800’s. To- activities. day, generations later, Mount stu- “I think the exchange program dents and alumnae still celebrate is the heart of our school’s pur- the legacies of these French sis- pose,” said Mrs. Kennedy. “We French exchange students from Le Puy, France, shadowed Mount students in their classes ters. exist to educate women to be By creating an international and participated in several group activities during their nine-day visit. agents of unity and reconcilia- connection, Mount Saint Joseph tion in our world, to further the freshmen Mountie hosts: Giovan- Throughout their nine-day thing out of our comfort zones,” Academy and the Scolaire Saint mission of the original six sisters na Consiglio, who hosted Yas- visit, the French students realized said Hollaway, Coline’s hostess. Jaques de Compostelle foster the who began their work in Le Puy mine; Campbell Donovan, who how different a Mountie’s life- “[Coline] got to see the life of a mission of the Sisters of Saint in 1650.” hosted Margot; Natalie Cappetta, style is compared to their own. typical, busy American student.” Joseph. The exchange program The French students and Ma- who hosted Blanche; Maeve Car- Coline noted that everything in Blanche played basketball with fulfills the SSJ value to serve the dame Wendzinski arrived in Phil- mody, who hosted Anne-Lise; America is bigger and more mod- her hostess, Capetta, and bought dear neighbor, especially those adelphia where Mrs. Hoffman Isabelle Holloway, who hosted ern, such as the skyscrapers in the an abundance of Phillies’ gear at neighbors from across the ocean. and Mrs. Kennedy greeted them Coline; and Aviana Principato, cities. the local mall for her brother at at the airport. They then met their who hosted Lisa. “I think we both tried some- home. Capetta said, for her, there Mrs. McLeod pursues full-time career in business By Lucia Macoretta ’19 Marketing and CSA own. skills to have in the real world, classes during my se- There is never a class such as how to write a proper re- For 13 years, Mrs. Melanie nior year. without an impromptu sume and cover letter, how to pre- McLeod has graced the Mount Mrs. McLeod taught dance party, or a fit of pare and act in an interview and with her kind smile and warm me how to be a strong, laughter when students how to be proficient in Microsoft spirit. professional leader and teach Mrs. McLeod applications. After teaching CSA, Business how to apply creativity new slang (i.e. the Mrs. McLeod teaches all of and Marketing and Personal Fi- in a successful busi- meaning of “tea”) or these lessons with a bright smile nance, as well as moderating the ness all while pushing when someone is being and excitement while keeping her Forensics Team at the Mount, me to think outside of called out for chewing students attentive with humor, Mrs. McLeod is returning to the the box. As I pursue gum (albeit, usually this kindness and the occasional les- business world as a consultant. a business degree in person is me). son taught in Spanish. Senior Amanda Lamphere college, I feel well pre- But with all of the Mrs. McLeod will be greatly said, “Mrs. McLeod has always pared by Mrs. McLeod fun in her classes, there missed by the Mount community had a passion for presentation and to reach my highest po- is still a high level of in many ways. However, what working with people. She taught tential. professionalism. Mrs. will be missed the most is her me a lot as a member of forensics With her upbeat McLeod insists on positivity and bright personality. my first two years at Mount. I am and bubbly personal- treating her students as She has started every class excited for her new opportunity ity, Mrs. McLeod has working women. She with a cheery “Good morning” or and that she is following her pas- taught with a mission teaches students how to “Good afternoon” and demands a sion for business, presentation for students to reach put their best foot for- high energy response. We will all and working with others.” their highest potential, prompting questions and she celebrates with ward and be confident in a pro- think of that wonderful personal- I, myself, am very grateful for them to be successful, thoughtful one of her iconic dance moves fessional environment. ity as we go forth into our own the lessons Mrs. McLeod has individuals. when a student is able to work The lessons taught in Mrs. careers with the lessons and val- taught me in both Business and She encourages students to ask herself through a problem on her McLeod’s classes are important ues Mrs. McLeod has given us. Education Page 4 The Campanile May 2019 New courses for 2019-20 school year By Margaret Anne Borneman ’20

This year, the Mount Studies Office has made several changes to the classes offered to students. The Campanile interviewed the teachers of these new courses. Physics AP Physics C: Electricity & college. Ms. Hennessy told The ics every day of first semester. expanded on the freshman class nessy informed The Campanile. Magnetism Campanile that this course is Mechanics is a prerequisite for Concepts of Physics. The class Based in algebra and trigo- AP Physics C: Electricity and “equivalent to the second semes- Electricity and Magnetism, and will be taught by Ms. Hennessy, nometry, the class will entail the Magnetism, the second half of ter of a first-year college physics each course will be worth one who believes the AP title will at- study of Newton’s Laws, energy AP Physics C: Mechanics, will course for scientists and engi- credit. Juniors can take the class tract more students. and conservation, electricity and be taught by Ms. Kathleen Hen- neers.” if they are concurrently taking “It is a class that does not really circuits, sound waves and vari- nessy, who believes that the talent The course will be calculus- calculus, but it is more geared have any science prerequisites. It ous other topics. The course will for and interest in this course is based, including problem sets, towards seniors with calculus is designed to be a student’s first have problem-sets, quizzes, labs, very prevalent. labs, quizzes, homework and knowledge. exposure to physics. Since it is not homework and tests. AP Physics The goal of this class is to pro- tests. This class will run second a Mount student’s first exposure, 1 will run every other day for the vide students with a solid back- semester every day, and students AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based you will have a little advantage whole year. Offered to juniors ground when pursuing chemistry looking to double-up in physics AP Physics 1: Algebra Based is over your typical AP Physics 1 and seniors, it will be worth one and similar science majors in can take AP Physics C: Mechan- replacing Honors Physics, which student nationwide,” Ms. Hen- credit. Social Studies AP World History The class, worth one credit, ready fallen in love with “Ham- Mr. Matthew McGovern, who Genocide in History Finally! An AP class offered to will be offered to all grades and ilton,” so there is a lot of interest. will be teaching this course, Genocide in History will be freshmen! will run every other day all year. The class will consist of several said, “This was something I had taught by Ms. MaryKate Stein- AP World History begins with mini-assessments, culminating in been looking into for a while just metz, an expert on the subject. African civilization in A. D. 1250 Hamilton: The Man, the one large project. Students will based on what seems to me, in the In college, her minor focused on and ends with present society, Myth, the Musical analyze different songs from the classes I taught, to be a lack of studies of the Holocaust, so she covering Asia, Africa, the Ameri- Hamilton: The Man, the Myth, musical, look at Alexander Ham- knowledge around geography in is eager to share her knowledge cas and a portion of Europe. the Musical is a class for all the ilton, the historical figure and general. . . . I think that in order to with Mount students. The course was very recently Lin Manuel-Miranda lovers. identify inconsistencies or dra- accurately have an understanding Ms. Steinmetz told The Cam- revamped by the College Board When The Campanile asked Mrs. matizations in the musical. of history and politics, you need panile that the class will cover to be more similar to AP United Melissa Feilke how she came up Running for eight weeks, this to know the factors that influence six major genocides: “We will States History in the aspect of with the idea for this class, she class will be offered to sopho- the places where people live, the start with the Native American discussion-based questions, long said, “I teach Honors Colonial mores, juniors and seniors for 0.5 shape of states, the geographic genocide, and then go to the Ar- essay questions, short answers now, and as we get into post- credits. features, things like that.” menian, and then the Holocaust, and multiple choice. American Revolution and the for- This course will offer students Cambodian, Chinese and Rwan- Mr. Anthony Nardini, who will mation of government, Hamilton Human Geography a more well-rounded view of the dan.” teach AP World, offered this piece is a big part of that. I ended up Human Geography will be world’s populations. The course Running for eight weeks and of advice: “If you care about the using . . . a lot of Hamilton songs offered next year as an Honors will be offered to sophomores, ju- worth 0.5 credits, the class will content, and you care about gain- to basically teach the chapter, and course with the goal of eventually niors and seniors as a one credit be discussion-based with some ing the information, it will make the girls loved it.” offering it as an AP course in the semester course. small writing assignments and a the test that much easier.” A lot of Mounties have al- future. final project. Fine Arts Digital Art: Prints and already learned through this me- for the Graphic Artist was re- sign Basics. Digital Photography She believes art’s uses for so- Posters dium. ally a deep-dive into Photoshop, will be worth 0.5 credits. cial change are not well-known Digital Art: Prints and Post- The course will also entail the so we decided to keep the Photo- outside of the “art world” and ers will focus on making digital study of graphic artists and de- shop component because we want Art for Social Change wants to bring this knowledge to illustrations and creating prints sign theory. Additionally, it is a the girls here to know Photoshop When Ms. Hamilton inter- our Mount students. and posters in Adobe Illustrator. good entry point into animation. before they leave, but then focus viewed for her position at the This class will not be a studio It will be taught by Ms. Eliza- The class will run for eight weeks more on digital photography.” Mount, she was asked what class class; it will focus on case studies beth Hamilton, who is passionate with a prerequisite of Design Ba- Students will be able to use any she would add to the curriculum. of how art has been used to affect about working with the program. sics and will be worth 0.5 credits. camera they please to take their Her answer was Art for Social social change. It will look at sev- Ms. Hamilton told The Cam- photos, whether it be their iPhone Change, as she has always had a eral different artists and move- panile, “I think that the idea of Digital Photography or the newest Canon camera. In strong passion for this subject. ments and entail discussions and making digital art is something Digital Photography, previous- the class, students will apply the Ms. Hamilton told The Cam- presentations, similar to a semi- a lot of our students already do.” ly titled Photoshop for the Graph- elements and principles learned panile, “There is a lot of art that nar class. She expects great interest from ic Artist, is a unique class that in Design Basics to photography. can be used to promote social jus- Art for Social Change will last students, believing that students provides students with the oppor- They will also gain a vast knowl- tice and, given the mission of the eight weeks and will be worth will become acclimated with tunity to edit their own content edge of Photoshop. school, it seems that would be a 0.5 credits. Although there is no Adobe Illustrator and utilize the instead of pre-existing content. The class will run for eight good thing for our students to be prerequisite, it is only offered to elements and principles they have Ms. Hamilton said, “Photoshop weeks with a prerequisite of De- aware of.” juniors and seniors. Business and Technology Online Java Programming and seniors. require a little bit of coding.” business.” Mrs. McLeod believes dents will look behind the scenes. Online Java Programming will Making Mobile Apps The class will be eight weeks Exploring Entrepreneurship will They will look at all aspects of be an independent class that will Making Mobile Apps is an in- long, worth 0.5 credits and of- sharpen students’ skills in criti- sports and entertainment mar- begin over the summer and end novative, modern class where stu- fered to sophomores, juniors and cal thinking and problem solving keting such as public images and at the start of the first quarter. It dents will learn how to code sim- seniors. and deepen their business under- brand deals among many other will be moderated by Mrs. Mar- ple apps. The class will culminate standing. exciting concepts. garet Toth, who created the class in a project where students will Exploring Entrepreneurship This course will be an eight- According to Mrs. McLeod, a few years ago and set it up to create an app of their own. Mrs. Exploring Entrepreneurship week course worth 0.5 credits and the class “will have guest speak- stand by itself. Mrs. Toth will Toth is deciding whether to use an is a class for business savvy and will be offered to sophomores, ju- ers that will come in from vari- instruct through Canvas using app inventor from Apple or one ambitious students. This class niors and seniors. ous walks of life that have been several educational videos from from MIT as the curriculum for was added based on the fact that involved in the world of sports esteemed institutes and compa- this course. a lot of students go on to major in Sports and Entertainment marketing.” nies and implement definitive due Mrs. Toth told The Campanile, business in college. Marketing The course will run for eight dates throughout the second half “The more programs I can get a Mrs. Melanie McLeod said, Sports and Entertainment Mar- weeks and will count as 0.5 cred- of summer. student to experience, the better “Exploring Entrepreneurship keting is a new way to look at ath- its for sophomores, juniors and Online Java Programming will off her college and work experi- will be a course that enables a letics and the entertainment in- seniors. be worth 0.5 credits and will be ence is going to be. So much of student to look at the possibili- dustry. Instead of obsessing over offered to sophomores, juniors what students will be facing will ties of one day running her own basketball stars and singers, stu- Commentary May 2019 The Campanile page 5 Panic surrounds college admissions By Olivia Wirsching ’20 donation to Harvard. Kushner kids, even if it means elbowing particulars of gaining admission, with a sophomore in high school was later accepted to the univer- others out of the way.” society is concentrating more on right before a test. The student Picking a college is a stressful sity. On the other hand, some peo- getting into college than the col- said, “If I don’t get a good grade process for many high school stu- Bruni also points out another ple believe that expensive SAT lege experience itself. As a result, on the test, I won’t get a good dents, but over the past few years flaw in the college process. He tutoring and college counsel- some students view college as a grade in the class. If I don’t get the pressure to attend an elite uni- acknowledges that it is legal to ling give an unfair upper hand to prize to win and not as a life de- a good grade in the class, I won’t versity has swelled to new heights. have a college consultant perfect wealthy children. A student from cision. To students, high school is get into a good college. If I don’t Students and parents alike have a student’s transcript and essay; Bryant High School, Tabitha not about learning. Rather, stu- get into a good college, I won’t get become consumed with college— however, altering test scores is Waite, said, “[H]ighly unfair dents view school as a vehicle to a good job. And if I don’t get a the visits, the essays and most im- illegal. He said, “Aren’t both ex- treatment may influence us into get into college which will ulti- good job, I might end up home- portantly, the SAT. ercises in deception reserved for a society that values money and mately determine their life path. less.” In order to overcome the com- Some stress is good and can petitive atmosphere surrounding SAT implements portion of data sent to the college The CollegeBoard’s reasoning, be used to motivate students college, writing tutors, private admissions officials. and the question of whether or not to succeed. However, students college counselors and SAT/ACT Adversity Score This new measurement adds adversity can be mathematically are experiencing chronic stress prep classes have begun to occu- to ongoing national debate over translated into a numeric value, is which can lead to multiple conse- py the daily lives of many young By Sarah Alessandrini ’19 lack of fairness in college admis- now under fire. Hafeez Lakhani, quences. A New York University students. Despite these Herculean sions, fueled by court clashes over a college admissions coach in study explains, “Youth experi- efforts to perfect the college ap- The CollegeBoard, the compa- affirmative action and the recent New York, received emails from ence high levels of chronic stress, plication, some students still do ny known for administering the cheating scandal involving sev- parents asking whether their chil- to the extent that it impedes their not reach their admissions goals. SAT and AP exams, now wants eral celebrity parents. drens’ hard work preparing for abilities to succeed academically, Stories of these seemingly to take student harships into ac- Higher scores on SATs have their SATs would be completely compromises their mental health “perfect” students who are de- count. been reported to correlate with negated because “they have some functioning, and fosters risk be- nied from their dream schools On May 16, the company an- more priveleged students, whose means.” havior.” spread to younger generations nounced its new “adversity score” parents can afford tutoring and “Anxiety is ratcheting up,” said Noelle Leonard, a PhD re- instilling fear that they, too, will of between 0 and 100, with an other resources. Lakhani. “People are worried search scientist at the New York not be accepted to the school average score of 50, and higher “Merit is all about resourceful- about never being good enough.” University College of Nursing, is they wish to attend. Now, these scores meaning a higher disad- ness” said David Coleman, chief Charles A. Deacon, a veteran “concerned that students in these younger students are applying to vantage. The score will be cal- executive of the CollegeBoard, dean of undergraduate admis- selective, high pressure high more colleges in order to increase culated using 15 factors, includ- according to the New York sions at Georgetown University, schools can get burned out even their chances of admission. With ing quality of the students’ high Times. “This is about finding is skeptical of the new score. before they reach college.” Leon- universities receiving more ap- school and the crime and poverty young people who do a great deal “We have so much personal ard lead a study in 2015 about plications, acceptance rates de- rate in the student’s neighbor- with what they’ve been given. It data on all of our applicants that teen stress. In the study, 49 per- crease because they are still only hood. helps colleges see students who we don’t feel the need for a tool cent of students, “reported feeling able to offer the same number of The rating will not affect the may not have scored as high, but like this,” Deacon said. a great deal of stress on a daily spots in the freshman class. This student’s test scores; however, it when you look at the environment basis.” cycle repeats itself year after year will be included with the larger they emerged from, it’s amazing.” According to these studies, creating more and more hysteria students’ stress is having a sig- around the college process. those who can afford them?” personal gain over integrity and Sue Porter from the Nation- nificant impact on the quality of Because of this craze to attend More and more people are be- hard work.” al Association of Independent their lives and their future. High an elite university, the recent col- ginning to realize how big of an Whichever side you chose to Schools said, “I once had a sixth schools are becoming concerned lege admission scandal was not impact money can have on the support, one fact is still true: a grader tell me between sobs that with the effect stress has on its a surprise to some people. New admissions process. The wealthy family’s wealth does have an ef- she needed to be perfect. ‘Why?’ students and are beginning to York Times journalist Frank are being criticized for the luxu- fect on the college process. Even I asked. ‘Because you can’t get implement resources to help stu- Bruni even commented that the ries they can afford for their chil- though students will still seek out into Harvard if you’re not perfect, dents relax. scandal is not as separated from dren. Is it fair? Some argue that SAT tutors and college counsel- and my mom told me I need to High school and the college reality as we think. He says the the benefit of wealth is being able ors, some universities are trying go to Harvard so I can become a process are complicated and college process has unfortunately to afford those services, as long to combat the problem. About one neurologist and take care of my nerve-racking for many reasons. included “routine favor trading as they are legal. hundred colleges and universities family.’” The mother of this sixth Hopefully, awareness of their and favoritism that have long cor- River Morrow from Home- boast need-blind admissions. Ad- grader most likely wants the best faults will make students happier rupted the admissions process, wood High School points out, ditionally, colleges are lowering for her child. However, in situa- and healthier now and in the fu- leeching merit from the equa- “[L]ife’s not fair and people the importance of standardized tions like this, a parent can force ture. tion.” For example, Jared Kush- should use whatever means nec- testing by becoming test optional. his or her dreams on a student. ner’s father made a $2.5 million essary to ensure the best for their With so much focus on the Porter had another interaction College admissions scandal continues By Claire Hanycz ’21 ivia Jade Giannulli and Sophia distanced herself from what she the same thing. sist Macy on the exam, either by Grace Macy. It is interesting to has always turned to when need- On the other hand, actress changing answers after the test In the last issuse of The Cam- note how differently these two ed—her social media. Since talk Felicity Huffman has pleaded or helping her get the correct an- panile, senior Sarah Alessandrini families have approached this of the scandal emerged in early “guilty” in her case and has pub- swers during her private exam. shared with the Mount communi- situation. 2019, Olivia Jade has refrained licly apologized to her daughter, Ultimately, Macy’s SAT score ty in “Admission Scandal Shocks Olivia Jade Giannulli is per- from posting on any social media Sophia Grace Macy, clarifying was raised by 400 points over the Country” all of the details of haps best known as a social me- platforms. that Sophia was unaware of the her previous (unassisted) test, to the scandals surrounding wealthy dia influencer with her YouTube “Her best friends are doing ev- bribery in which her parents were 1420. Because it is not clear ex- parents who have been charged account (1.9 million subscrib- erything they can, but she doesn’t involved. actly what she knew, her mother with bribery as they attempted to ers) and Instagram account (1.4 even want to see anyone right Huffman said, “My daughter is the only family member facing get their children into “top col- million followers). But now, she now,” the source added. “Olivia knew absolutely nothing about charges at this time. leges,” specifically Yale, USC, is recognized as the girl whose has been staying off social me- my actions, and in my misguided At the end of the day, there is Stanford and Georgetown. parents were accused of paying dia because she’s gotten so much and profoundly wrong way, I have the temptation to feel jealous that Much has been written about $500,000 to a fake charity to get hate.” betrayed her. This transgression these young women were able to the parents involved in this scan- their two daughters into the Uni- In addition to a number of toward her and the public I will get into amazing colleges with dal, but until recently, little detail versity of Southern California as fans turning against her, many carry for the rest of my life. My no effort. But upon closer reflec- has been shared about the teens at recruits for crew, a sport in which companies have terminated their desire to help my daughter is no tion, all they learned through this the heart of this scandal—the stu- neither girl had ever participated. sponsorships with her, including excuse to break the law or engage scandal is that their parents never dents themselves. As celebrities, One of Giannulli’s friends, Sephora and Tresemme. in dishonesty.” really believed in their ability to Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huff- when asked by CNN how she was Olivia Jade’s parents, actress Rather than paying a coach, succeed. If your parents don’t be- man have been the most recog- doing, said, “Olivia is devastated Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Gi- as Loughlin and Giannulli alleg- lieve in you, who will? nizable of the 33 parents indicted and completely embarrassed. She annulli, a celebrity fashion de- edly did, Macy’s parents admit to in this scam. Every day, however, feels like she’s lost nearly all of signer, recently appeared in court having made a $15,000 payment more information emerges re- her friends because of this. She’s to plead “not guilty.” Her mother to Key Worldwide Foundation to specting the roles of their daugh- barely speaking to her parents.” reasoned that any parent with the raise her SAT scores. The money ters, with particular focus on Ol- Giannulli appears to have even finances to do so would have done paid for a special proctor to as- Commentary page 6 The Campanile May 2019 Sister Mary Hamilton confronts Border Crisis By Sarah Alessandrini ’19 have known if they survived their connecting flights or transfer bus- have more money and resources community in 1972, she studied journey. ses. than the Honduran government. English at Kutztown University, Sister Mary Hamilton, a Sis- “We had calling cards,” said “I’d say once you got your last The woman witnessed her hus- where she earned her degree in ter of the Holy Child, spent three Sister Mary. “I would make the ticket, that’s where you’re go- band’s and son’s murders at the Secondary Education. Later, she weeks this past winter volun- connection and hand them the ing,” she said. “They didn’t know hands of these gang members, received a Masters in Biblical teering in San Diego at a shelter phone so they could reassure where they were going.” who threatened, if she weren’t Theology from the University of for Latin American immigrants them that they’d made it and they Sister Mary described the im- gone by the time they returned, Notre Dame. She taught English seeking asylum in the U.S. The were okay.” migrants she worked with as she’d be next. for nine years before going to shelter, run by an organization A migrant’s stay at the shelter “bona fide asylum cases,” mostly “She went into the house, Chile to do pastoral work, such as called the San Diego Rapid Re- was not permanent. The average families with young children or grabbed her daughter and they preparing children to make their sponse Network, provides food, sacraments and working with al- clothing, medical treatment and coholics. other forms of assistance to the “I kept asking to go to Chile guests. because I had studied Spanish in “We called them ‘guests,’” high school and I really wanted said Sister Mary. “That was a big to try it out,” she said. While in deal, to treat them with dignity.” Chile from 1984 to 1985, Sis- These “guests” were all non- ter Mary recognized the need citizens awaiting trial to have for medical treatment within the their asylum cases reviewed. community—“people would walk According to the American around with a vile of medicine Immigration Council, nonciti- in one hand and a syringe in the zens claiming asylum, or protec- other.” She returned home and tion from persecution, undergo a received a nursing degree before screening process at the border returning in 1986 to 1989, during to decide whether or not they which time she opened two medi- are eligible to apply for asylum cal centers. in the US. The immigrants at the Throughout these years, Chile shelter had passed through gov- was under the strict military dic- ernment detention agencies and tatorship of Augusto Pinochet. were awaiting an appointment Between working 12 to 18 hours with a judge to have their case a day at the medical centers, Sis- reviewed. U.S. Law defines those ter Mary protested the torture in- eligible for asylum as refugees flicted under this dictatorship. who face “well-founded fear” of “We were a well-organized being persecuted in their home group,” said Sister Mary, who country. protested alongside other sisters Immigrations and Customs as well as college students. “We Enforcement officers issued became aware of the torture and ankle bracelets to the migrants wanted it to stop.” She said she before referring them to the shel- was detained four times, but ter. Before this program existed, never arrested—“that would have they would have just been turned been worse.” out onto the streets. “We knew the risks,” she said. The shelter had volunteers “We said to ourselves, ‘What am serving breakfast, lunch and din- I gonna do with myself later if I ner. Sister Mary preferred taking was here during this time and did the early shifts, starting around nothing?’ I mean, these were our quarter to seven every day, be- neighbors!” cause “I’m an early bird.” The dictatorship ended in “We’d serve oatmeal or cold 1988, when Sister Mary was still cereal, a piece of fruit and cof- in Chile. “Boy, was that a big fee,” she said. For lunch and din- celebration,” she said. She came ner they served rice and beans, home in 1989 and returned again or soup—“what they were used to Chile from 1993 to 1997. to.” Sister Mary has also gone on The building, owned by a lo- three medical service trips to Ke- cal parish, housed 45 to 105 im- Immigrant families flee from horrific persecution and violent crime in their home countries. nya in 2013, 2015 and 2017. migrants per day, according to “My dentist was instrumental Sister Mary. Ofttimes, an influx length of time the guests spent young adults seeking better em- started walking,” said Sister in getting me to go,” she said, of guests arrived overnight, so the was three days before they’d ployment opportunities. Mary, describing the woman tell- “because he knew I had been volunteers had no way of know- identified their sponsor, a family “I heard no complaints,” she ing her story. “She was apolo- to Chile.” Each trip lasted two ing how many they’d be serving member or friend in the U.S. who said. “They wanna work. They’re gizing for crying. All of us were weeks, in which one was spent at in the morning. could provide for them. young and they made it this far going through boxes of Kleenex the medical camp, but the other “I found out there’s ways to “Some people had no families, walking. Some of them hitched.” balling our eyes out. She can’t go was a safari to reward the volun- spread oatmeal beyond what you so there was a list of churches The objective of the shelter back.” Sister Mary said she and teers for their hard work. would imagine,” Sister Mary and other groups willing to spon- was to make the guests feel as at the other volunteers heard cases “The first few times we saw said. sor one group at a time,” she said. home as possible. The children in which people they knew who 500 people a day,” she said. The Upon their arrival, guests were They would stay a little longer, even had a playroom. were sent back had already been entire team included ten volun- seen by doctors or nurse practi- about a week or so. “There were tons of toys and killed. teers and about thirty Kenyans. “I tioners. If a guest had a sponsor, he or certain videos they liked and Sister Mary’s religious com- did wound care because I could “A lot of them had never seen she would often send money for a stuff. We tried to make them munity belongs to the Leadership handle it. Some of the wounds a doctor, ever,” said Sister Mary. bus or plane ticket. Sister Mary, feel at home.” Some of the chil- Conference of Women Religious, were pretty horrible, but I guess Common illnesses included tu- being able to speak Spanish, es- dren displayed separation anxiety a consortium of religious com- I’d seen worse.” berculosis, typhoid fever and sca- corted guests to the bus station or and other clear signs of trauma, munities such as the Sisters of the Sister Mary is currently the bies. airport. such as reverting to an infantile Holy Child, Sisters of Saint Jo- Spiritual Director for the New- Volunteers would then help “I wanted to see them walk stage— “some of them needed seph, Sisters of Mercy and others. man Club at Arcadia University, their guests make phone calls down the jetway,” said Sister diapers again.” The LCWR reached out to Sister a group which participates in back to their home countries, Mary, who received permits from “Kids are resilient,” she said. Mary’s community asking for service opportunities and meets most commonly Honduras, El the airport to pass through TSA “They just keep on going, and volunteers, so she traveled to San weekly for Bible readings and Salvador, Guatemala and South- with her guests. “I told them as hopefully sometime they’ll be Diego and worked at the shelter discussions. At home, she and the ern Mexico. It might have been soon as they get out to go to the able to be treated for some of the from January 28 to February 15. other sisters in her community are weeks or months since they’d ticket person if they had a con- stuff they went through.” Sister Mary has made several always praying for those in need. made any contact with their rela- necting flight.” Sister Mary had One woman from Honduras mission trips throughout her reli- “We consider praying a work,” tives back home, who might not to explain what to do in cases of explained how the national gangs gious career. Before entering her she said. “It works.” Commentary May 2019 The Campanile Page 7 New policies crack down on asylum cases By Sarah Alessandrini ’19 while awaiting their trials, immi- gram is inexcusable,” said Taylor leenan, the acting secretary of tively obstructing the President’s gration lawyers said, according to Levy, an immigration lawyer in Homeland Security, and Attorney desire to confront the surge of On Tuesday, May 7, the U.S. the Times. El Paso. General William P. Barr, called migrants at the border. The recent Court of Appeals for the Ninth “The Ninth Circuit court’s de- Mexican officials said they dis- for authorities to set a fee for protocol changes reflect the Presi- Circuit ruled that the Trump Ad- cision is devastating. Subjecting agree with the recent court ruling asylum seekers filing claims and dent’s long-expressed desire for a ministration can continue enforc- vulnerable families to this pro- and the administration’s policy. work permit applications. stricter immigration policy. ing a policy of returning asylum On May 16, President Trump seekers to Mexico while they unveiled his new immigration await a decision from an immi- plan, calling for a “merit-based” gration court. Legal issues of this system giving preference to those policy, formally known as the Mi- “highly skilled and educated,” gration Protection Protocols, are according to CNN. The plan does still being decided. not mention Deferred Action for In December, the administra- Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, tion unveiled the “Remain in the program protecting undocu- Mexico” program, intended to mented immigrants who arrived crack down on asylum cases, for to the U.S. as children. migrants entering San Diego. The United States issues more The program has since expanded than 1 million green cards each to El Paso. Kristjen Nielsen, the year, granting immigrants legal former secretary of Homeland permanent residency. The new Security who introduced the pol- White House plan would distrib- icy, said many asylum applicants ute more than half of the green have skipped their court dates cards to immigrants under a point and disappeared into the country. system ranking applicants on Legal advocates have denounced certain criteria, such as profes- the policy and argued that it in- sional skills, education level, age creases violence and overcrowds and proficiency in English. An- shelters in Mexican border towns, other point would be “patriotic putting the migrants at risk. assimilation,” a concept favoring “There’s a reason we give immigrants actively incorporat- people work permits while they ing American culture into their are waiting for asylum,” said way of life; for example, a green- Michelle Brané, the director of card applicant must pass an exam migrant rights and justice at the based on a reading of George Women’s Refugee Center. “So Washington’s farewell address or they can support themselves and Thomas Jefferson’s letter to the don’t have to be depending on Danbury Baptist Church, accord- government for assistance during ing to the Washington Post. that time.” President Trump cited Cana- According to The New York da’s immigration policy during Times, forcing asylum applicants his announcement, but failed to to remain in possibly dangerous mention their high level of refu- conditions contradicts the usual, gee admissions, CNN said. The longstanding practice of permit- U.S. has historically led the world ting asylum seekers to live in the in total number of resettled refu- U.S. while they await the out- gees, but these resettlements have come of their cases. Remaining Families seeking asylum in the United States have to remain in Mexico in overcrowded shel- declined steadily since the start in Mexico also limits applicants’ of the Trump administration. ters under new immigration policies put in place by the Trump administration. accesses to their legal counsels Congress has not passed a However, they will accept asylum “The purpose of this memo- major immigration bill in three seekers, protect their rights and randum is to strengthen asylum decades, according to the Post. THE CAMPANILE allow for them to lawfully remain procedures to safeguard our sys- Currently, there appears to be no 120 West Wissahickon Avenue in the country. The asylum seek- tem against rampant abuse of clear path toward advancing this Flourtown, PA 19031 ers are granted multiple-entry vi- our asylum process,” President new plan through Congress. sas allowing them to return to the Trump said. Research has proven no con- Editors-in-Chief: Sammy Knoblauch ’20 U.S. to attend their court date. The President’s memo, howev- nection between immigration Meghan Scheffey ’20 Asylum claims have sky- er, did not clarify how the plans and crime in the United States,, Olivia Wirsching ’20 rocketed as more migrants from would be carried out in the immi- according to the Times. A recent Central America have crossed gration courts. Among his other joint study by The Marshall Proj- the Southwestern border in the restrictions, the President direct- ect and The Upshot suggested Associate Editors: Blair Bocklet ’20 past year. At the current pace of ed that asylum cases in the immi- growth in illegal immigrantion Jenny Seminack ’21 100,000 migrants a month, of- gration courts be settled within does not yield higher crime rates. Elena Granda ’21 ficials predict more than a mil- 180 days. For undocumented immigrants, lion will have attempted to cross “The entire idea of asylum is being arrested for any offense the border within a year. Out of that it’s something that you need means facing eventual deporta- Copy Editors: Brigit Ferry ’20 97,728 completed interviews because you are fleeing some sort tion. The findings also indicate Brynn Lynch ’21 with migrants in the fiscal year of violence or persecution,” Ms. other socieoeconomic factors, Olivia Millevoi ’21 2018, the United States Citizen- Brané said. “To then say that it’s such as unemployment rates, Selina Sithya ’21 ship and Immigration Services only accessible to people who can housing instability and measures confirmed a credible fear of per- pay a fee doesn’t make sense.” of economic hardship, predict secution 74,677 times, according President Trump gave admin- higher rates of different types of Page Editors: Vivianna Carrasco ’21 to an agency official. Only about istration officials 90 days to draw crime, whereas undocumented Claire Hanycz ’21 20 percent of interviewed asylum up regulations which would carry immigrant populations do not. Emily Jones ’21 seekers ultimately win the right out his orders. This shift is among Robert Adelman, a professor at Catherine Magtibay ’21 to live and work in the U.S., as the first significant changes to the University of Buffalo, SUNY, Maggie Newell ’21 applicants must present evidence asylum policy since Mr. McA- and his research team said immi- of past persecution and establish leenan replaced Kristjen Nielsen grants, both documented and un- a “well-founded” fear that they as head of Homeland Security. documented, tend to bring cultur- Senior Advisors: Sarah Alessandrini ’19 would face danger if they re- In early April, a senior admin- al and economic benefits to their Teleri Broomhead ’19 turned home. istration official told the Times communities. One team member, Nora Hogan ’19 On April 29, President Trump that the President had ordered a Yulin Yang, said immigrants Áine Playdon ’19 ordered new restrictions on asy- “shake-up” of his top immigra- typically come to America to find lum seekers at the Mexican bor- tion officials because they were work—not to committ crimes. Advisor: Ms. Bernadette Leonard der. A memo sent to Kevin McA- either moving too slowly or ac- Climate page 8 The Campanile May 2019 Green New Deal to fix climate issues By Jenny Seminack ’21 as indigenous peoples, communi- buildings to achieve maximum The Green New Deal faces Ocasio-Cortez compares the ties of color, migrant communi- energy efficiency, water efficien- opposition from Republicans as time period we are in right now— New York’s 14th district con- ties and poor rural communities. cy, safety, affordability, comfort, well as Democrats. Speaker of the in regards to the environmental gresswoman Alexandria Ocasio- The fifth goal is to provide and durability” but does not list House Nancy Pelosi dismissed crisis—to the Great Depression Cortez recently introduced to people living in the United States concrete steps to be taken in order the Green New Deal, initially and World War II. Congress a 10-year national mo- with “high-quality health care; to complete this lofty project. Not calling it a “suggestion.” The “Some of us remembered, as a bilization plan, commonly known affordable, safe, and adequate all projects listed in the Green resolution also faces opposition nation, we’d been in peril before,” as the Green New Deal, with the housing; economic security; and New Deal align directly with the from politicians and lawmakers she said. “The Great Depression, goal of undoing climate change World War II— We knew from and restoring the earth’s environ- our history how to pull together ment. to overcome impossible odds.” Ocasio-Cortez is working in This Green New Deal will dif- accordance with the Sunrise fer from the original New Deal in Movement, a student and activist- that the Green New Deal will fo- led environmental organization cus on underprivileged commu- that is beginning to gain popular- nities. The document states‘‘[T] ity and may have a large impact he New Deal created the great- on climate-related debates in the est middle class that the United upcoming 2020 election. States has ever seen, but many The Congressional resolution, members of frontline and vulner- introduced to Congress on Febru- able communities were excluded ary 7, 2019, outlines the five main from many of the economic and goals of the Green New Deal: societal benefits of those mobili- achieving net-zero greenhouse zations.’’ gas emissions, creating millions The Green New Deal pro- of high-paying jobs to create eco- poses noble ideas that would in nomic prosperity, investing in theory be very beneficial to the sustainable infrastructure, secur- United States, but it is not specific ing basic environmental needs enough in how to carry out these for all and promoting justice and projects and goals. If the creators equity by preventing future op- of the Green New Deal want it to pression of vulnerable and under- be implemented, they must cre- privileged communities. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez presents an explanation on the Green New Deal ate concrete achievable steps to The first goal of the Green solution on Capitol Hill. achieve these goals. New Deal is to achieve net-zero clean water, clean air, healthy and specific reforms listed. because of the cost that it would While the Green New Deal has greenhouse emissions by the year affordable food, and access to The Green New Deal proposes require to carry out all of the ac- not been voted on yet, it contin- 2050. The resolution states that nature” through employing local focusing initially on the United tions described in the plan. At a ues to be a popular topic of de- meeting 100 percent of the United farmers and taking power away States, and eventually extend- recent rally, President Donald bate among politicians as well as States’ power demand with clean from big businesses, controlling ing aid to other countries to help Trump spoke to his followers, the general public. According to energy and zero-emission energy detrimental climate-based health them create their own Green New stating, “They want to take away The New York Times, the Green sources will be a necessary step effects, cleaning up toxic areas Deals. According to the Green your car, reduce the value of your New Deal will likely be a topic in achieving this goal. and placing economically pros- New Deal, the United States home, and put millions of Ameri- of debate in the upcoming 2020 The fourth goal is to prevent perous developments on the same needs to take a leading role in the cans out of work.” election. any continued oppression of vul- site. worldwide effort to reduce green- The Green New Deal, however, However, Ocasio-Cortez dis- nerable communities who have While the resolution lists ambi- house gas emissions “because states that paying now will save agrees that The Green New Deal experienced historical injustice tious goals for the United States, the United States has historically more money in the future because is a left-or-right-wing issue. “This by working with family and local it does not outline specifically been responsible for a dispropor- of the economic downturn that is serious,” she said. “This should farms to reduce carbon emissions how to achieve these goals. For tionate amount of greenhouse will occur as a result of climate not be a partisan issue.” and at the same time ensuring fair example, the resolution plans on gas emissions, having emitted 20 change, including the loss of 500 labor. The goal will try to repair ‘‘Upgrading all buildings in the percent of global greenhouse gas billion dollars in economic output historic oppression of groups such United States and building new emissions through 2014.” by 2100. “Our Planet” warns of Earth’s decline By Brynn Lynch ’21 important now than it has ever been. The proof is in the footage The new Netflix Original Se- and that is what makes this docu- ries, “Our Planet,” aired on April mentary so powerful. 5 and was produced in collabo- Episodes conclude with some- ration with the World Wildlife times obvious solutions—ending Fund to help spread awareness of the obliteration of forest animals’ Earth’s significant decline. With homes to plant commercial palm four years of filming, the direc- oil trees or reducing the number tors chose to portray not only the of dams built so that fresh water attractive and positive aspects of can flow to dryer areas—leav- the natural world, but also the ing the viewer with a powerful heartbreaking, sobering ones as feeling of hope. This series also well, which sets “Our Planet” explains the progress that conser- apart from the typical documen- vationists are making in creating taries about Earth. and expanding sanctuaries where This inspiring eight-part series animals and plants can flourish provides breathtaking visuals of without being threatened by hu- a wide variety of animals, plants man activity. and ecosystems—some of which Overall, “Our Planet” is an eye have never been captured on cam- opening and humbling series that era before. The filming crew used brings to light all of the aspects specialized technology, including The “Our Planet” documentary on Netflix outlines potential future problems for Earth. of Earth. Capturing the beautiful motion sensor video cameras and spective on the remarkable differ- fully culpable for the damage mentary, scientists predict that if and the devastating while also in- drones, to acquire footage of hun- ences between each habitat, many they have caused. no changes are made in the next forming viewers of the struggles dreds of different types of organ- of which are being disrupted and Human pollution, overfishing 20 years, the damage will be irre- our world is facing, this docu- isms. This inside look allows the destroyed due to human interfer- and climate change continue to versible. As humans, understand- mentary is very impactful and viewer to feel a real connection to ence. This documentary series negatively affect the environ- ing our responsibility and learn- worth a watch. the animals and gain a new per- makes those watching feel right- ment, and according to the docu- ing how to make a change is more Climate May 2019 The Campanile page 9 Plastic pollution devastates marine life By Emily Baer ’21 Five Ways to Use Less Plastic In late March of 2019, a preg- nant sperm whale was found By Brigit Ferry ’20 dead on a beach outside of Porto Cervo, a town in Italy’s island of According to the Green Educa- Sardinia. As the scientists and tion Foundation, 30 million tons veterinarians at the site cut open of plastic waste were generated in the mother’s womb and stomach, the U.S. in 2009 and only seven they were shocked to find not percent of that waste was recov- only a dead baby whale, but also ered for recycling. Here are a few about 50 pounds of plastic in her ways to reduce your plastic waste. stomach. While there were some re- 1. Use resuable produce bags! mains of other sea-life the mother A single plastic bag can take had eaten, she likely did not re- 1,000 years to degrade. Buy your ceive their nutrients, as they were own produce bags for grocery blocked by the mass of plastic. shopping and wash them often. Within the whale’s stomach, the marine biologists found fishing 2. Swear off chewing gum! nets, fishing lines, plastic bags Conservation group Greenpeace Philippines promoted the eradication of plastic pollution Gum is made of synthetic rubber, with legible barcodes, plastic with this artwork exhibited in Cavite. The whale replica was created from plastic waste. also known as plastic. pipes and even plastic plates. plastic will remain in the whale’s chain, from seabirds to sea turtles plastic waste, we are responsible Unfortunately, this whale has stomach forever. If the whale to seals. It’s a truly global prob- for finding a solution to the prob- 3. Elimate the use of plastic- not been the only recent victim continues to mistake plastics for lem with inputs that are at a mas- lem. Many countries and organi- ware! Restaurants often pack of plastic ingestion. Earlier in food, that trash will slowly accu- sive scale, and we’re seeing the zations are setting regulations on plasticware in take-out contain- March, another whale was found mulate within the whale’s stom- impacts grow and grow.” plastic including the European ers. When ordering food, request dead in the Philippines with 90 ach. As the mass of plastic grows, The biggest problem with plas- Union, which has recently placed that they do not include forks or pounds of plastic in its stom- it will cause the whale to feel per- tic is that it’s permanent and will a ban on all single-use plastics. spoons in your bag and use silver- ach. At least five other whales manently full, resulting in starva- never fully decompose. Although While steps are already be- ware from home. throughout Europe and Asia have tion and malnutrition. it may eventually break down ing taken to reduce and eventu- been found dead with plastic in These incidents highlight a into smaller microplastics, it still ally eradicate plastic pollution, 4. Say no to plastic straws. Ac- their digestive systems through- much larger problem: the extreme maintains all of its toxic proper- we still have a long way to go cording to the U.S. National Park out the last two years. amount of man-made plastics ties and can be easily digested by before the issue is truly under Service, Americans use 500 mil- Sperm whales are especially within waterways and oceans. marine life. These microplastics control. We must be more mind- lion drinking straws everyday. vulnerable to ingesting plastic The WWF (World Wildlife don’t just affect the health of ma- ful about our plastic consumption Buy and use stainless steel or because they use echolocation to Foundation) has said that plas- rine life, but they also affect hu- and waste habits. Opting for eco- bamboo straws instead! find their food. The plastics reside tic is one of the greatest current man health. When people eat sea- friendly alternatives to plastic on the deep ocean floor, where threats to marine life. When ex- food that contains microplastics, and recycling waste are essential 5. Resuse plastics that you al- sperm whales typically go to find plaining the marine plastic issue, they ingest the toxic materials as for cleaner, less polluted oceans. ready have. For the times that you their food. A whale might not be Nick Mallos, the Director of the well. If people take the right steps to do use plastic, ask yourself how able to distinguish the sound of a Trash Free Seas Program at the The main source of the plastic reduce plastic pollution, the well- you can reuse or recyle it! floating plastic bag from the vi- Ocean Conservancy, said, “Plas- is human waste that enters the being of whales and other marine brations of squid. The whale will tics are now found everywhere oceans from other tributaries, life will be ensured. Plastic waste is a problem. It is be unable to digest the plastic it in the world, throughout the en- such as creeks and rivers. Because our responsibility to fix it! consumes, and, as a result, that tire marine ecosystem and food humans are the main source of EU bans plastic Greenhouse progresses By Olivia Millevoi ’21 ments, producers of plastic items will be held more accountable On March 27, 2019, in Stras- for cleaning up after their cus- bourg, the European Union took tomers. Tobacco companies will a huge step towards protecting have to pay for the gathering up Earth’s oceans from the pollution of discarded cigarette butts, and that has plagued them for years. companies that make plastic fish- Because plastic makes up at ing nets will also have to pay for least 80 percent of the trash in the nets’ collection when they our water, it has been decided that are lost in waters by fishermen. world governments should take a Moreover, producers will be ob- more active role in reducing their ligated to educate their custom- use, especially considering that ers on how to get rid of products bits of plastic have been found in in a way that is environmentally many marine animals as well as friendly, and warnings regard- in humans who have consumed ing the effects of littering will be seafood. Shockingly, an annual placed on packages. The EU is total of about 25 million tons of hoping that such initiatives will plastic waste comes from the EU cut down on expenses as it cur- alone. rently pays about $295 million to As a result, the European Par- $793 million annually due to wa- liament has decided by a vote ter pollution. of 560 to 35 (with 28 members Frans Timmermans, the Vice- abstaining) to ban the use of ten President of the European Com- groups of single-use plastic items, mission, is optimistic about the including straws and cutlery, by ban and believes that the EU has 2021. In addition, the EU plans become an example for others, Through the efforts of junior Julia Schalleur, head of the Gardening Club; Dr. Judith Caviston; and Mr. to have all beverage containers saying, “Europe is setting new Brian Webb, Head of Maintenance, there is a new addition to the courtyard. Earlier this year, Schalleur composed of at least 25 percent and ambitious standards, paving met with Dr. Caviston in hopes of utilizing the greenhouse for the Gardening Club. After Mr. Webb con- recycled material by 2025 and to the way for the rest of the world.” firmed that the older structure was structurally unsafe, an entirely new greenhouse was built this spring. have 90 percent of beverage con- Hopefully, Timmermans is cor- The greenhouse will be ready for use by the fall. Schalleur hopes to raise funds and awareness for her tainers recycled by 2029. rect in assuming that this is just club by using the revamped greenhouse to grow and sell various fruits and vegetables. A portion of the The vision does not stop there, one stride in an ongoing global profits will be donated to different charities. Not only does the greenhouse invigorate the courtyard and however. Under the new enforce- effort for a cleaner world. the school, but it also highlights the hard work and initiative of Mounties as founders. Commentary page 10 The Campanile May 2019 Humanitarian crisis ravages Venezuela By Alyssa Charlton ’20 cite a military challenge against International Organization on For an education system that was with Sarah Alessandrini ’19 Maduro. Violent clashes and Migration. The U.N. also reports already weak and in danger of a Eight Ways to protests erupted across the na- 3.7 million people have left Ven- complete collapse, the growing Combat Around 5,500 Venezuelans are tion as Guaido called thousands ezuela in the last few years, and at divisions and desperation within fleeing the country daily in what to the streets in the final stage of least 7 million still in the country the country simply heightened Humanitarian the United Nations has called one his attempt to remove Maduro need humanitarian assistance. these existing issues. Half of Crises in 2019 of the world’s biggest refugee cri- from power, called “Operation The poverty line in Venezu- the country’s children don’t at- ses, resulting from years of hy- Liberty.” If ultimately successful ela prior to the crisis contained tend a school and do not receive By Sammy Knoblauch ’20 perinflation, violence as well as in unifying Venezuela’s govern- approximately 48 percent of any form of proper education. food and medicine shortages. ment, Guaido will face the daunt- the population. As of 2018, the This disheartening truth can be 1. Decisive Action Towards A recent United Nations re- ing task of rebuilding the coun- poverty estimate has risen to 91 attributed to a lack of necessi- “Hot Spots”: According to the port found about a quarter of the try’s infrastructure, in addition percent. Inflation is estimated at ties, absence of decent transport, World Economic Forum, one ac- country’s population is in dire, to regaining the trust of foreign over one million percent, which growing unemployment and other tion that can be taken to combat increasing need of food and basic investors, after facing this detri- means, in terms of real dollars, an effects of the present economic humanitarian crises in 2019 is supplies. The International Mon- mental humanitarian crisis. item costing one dollar pre-crisis downfall. taking decisive political action etary Fund estimates the Ven- The country’s economic im- now costs $10,000. Families are On May 7, the U.S. announced with countries coined “hot spots” ezuelan economy that it would of social injustice. This term is will shrink by 25 deploy a Navy applied to the twenty nations of percent this year as hospital ship, the the world, including Syria, Iraq, infrastructure con- USNS Comfort, Yemen, the Horn of Africa, the tinues to crumble. to South Amer- Lake of Chad Basin and the Sa- After years of de- ica in response hel, Afghanistan and the Myan- nying this humani- to the worsening mar, which are responsible for 80 tarian crisis, current crisis in Venezu- percent of global displacement President Nicolas ela. Acting De- and humanitarian problems in Maduro finally al- fense Secretary 2019. lowed the Red Cross Patrick Shana- 2. Collaboration: In order to to send in 24 tons of han said sending bring an end to the massive hu- medical equipment the ship was “a manitarian crises ravaging the on Tuesday, April part of ongoing world, international organiza- 16. This shipment planning that we tions, state governments and so- began the large- are doing here in ciety will need to collaborate to scale relief cam- the department.” pool resources and utilize spe- paign intended to Vice Presi- cialized skills and varied insights. ease malnutrition dent Mike Pence 3. Focused investments: The and the spread of addressed U.S. World Economic Forum believes disease, according involvement in that investing in specific people, to The New York the crisis in a skills and revenues in ravaged Times. speech he gave communities will more effective- “Today, the first to the Americas ly address the issues of long-term shipment of human- Society/Council crises than the traditional model itarian aid arrived of the Americas. of fundraising and emergency for our people,” “I came spending following castrophic in- Henrique Capriles, here to be very cidents a leading figure clear,” he said. 4. Promoting Self-Reliance: of the opposition, The United Although emergency assistance posted on Twitter. States was us- is needed initially, organizations “It’s really thanks ing diplomatic and governments should seek to to the pressure of and economic help people facing long-term cri- Venezuelans and pressure against ses transition to economic inde- the support of our the Maduro re- pendence. interim president gime. “But to 5. Working with local aid Juan Guaido and those who con- organizations: Volunteers from the legitimate Na- tinue to oppress international organizations must tional Assembly.” the good people become more supportive of lo- Despite the pop- of Venezuela, cal groups working to aid those ulation’s need, the (Top) Father Daniel Gonzalez takes care of children in Maracaibo’s Arco Iris shanty- know this: All in their communities and further delivery of this aid town. (Bottom) Former tradesmen and laborers who had lost their jobs wash recycla- options ARE on engage with them in joint relief has become a polit- ble plastics they scavenged at Maracaibo Lake (photos from New York Times). the table.” efforts. This change would allow ical battle between U.S. threats local organizations to move to- Maduro and Venezuela’s opposi- plosion was mainly due to mis- incapable of purchasing the most against Venezuela and Cuba, wards eventual self-sustainability. tion. On January 23, Juan Guai- management of the nation’s oil basic human necessities, granted one of Maduro’s primary back- 6. Standards Surrounding do, pushing the country toward industry beginning in the 1970s, they are even available for pur- ers, have become more explicit in Digital Warfare: A consensus democracy, declared himself in- according to World Vision. At the chase. recent weeks. According to The needs to be reached about digital terim president after Maduro won turn of the millennia, the expro- Essential human services have Washington Post, Latin Ameri- protection and application of in- his second term in an election priations began to spread outside been left to deteriorate. Measles cans appreciate U.S. aid and de- ternational humanitarian law in many countries consider fraudu- of the oil industry touching al- and other diseases eradicated termination to help their refugees, conflicted regions. lent due to certain irregularities most every sector of the economy. decades ago are again threat- but not the possibility of military 7. Mental Health: Increasing and low participation from op- The initial effects of this nation- ening the lives of Venezuelans. intervention. focus on combating mental ill- posing parties. The United States alization were underestimated by Over 13,000 doctors have fled “We need to be doing it mul- ness will invaluably help many as well as 50 other countries have the Venezuelan government. As the country, and now less than tinationally with the incredible facing stressful and life-altering recognized Guaido as the coun- foreign investors, fearing the loss 15 percent of necessary drugs are coalition that has been built suc- situations such as war and vio- try’s true leader. of further capital investments, be- available for treating the popula- cessfully right now by the United lence. Today, victims of the men- “We believe that the inter- gan refusing the nation’s oil im- tion. Human waste management States and many other countries,” tal health crisis both in and out of national community must exert ports, the stage was set for Latin no longer functions in most of the said Fernando Cutz, a global fel- crisis-ravaged countries often go pressure for Maduro’s departure America’s first humanitarian cri- country, making pestilence, chol- low with the Wilson Center, in unnoticed and, as a result, suffer as soon as possible,” Colom- sis of the twenty-first century. era and dysentery an ever-present, an interview with NPR. He con- alone. bian Vice President Marta Lucía Many Venezuelans have re- debilitating reality for the Ven- tinued, “There are over 50 coun- 8. Enforcement of interna- Ramírez said. “Time is on their sorted to fleeing the country in ezuelan population. Intensified tries in the world that recognize tional laws: The world govern- side,” and if Maduro lasts “a few search for sources of better op- by widespread famine and the Guaido as president and who are ments need to recommit to the more months, it may be forever.” portunities. An estimated 1.1 lack of routine medical care, the working in lockstep to try to re- use of force in backing interna- Maduro assumed the presi- million people have settled in health of the nation has deterio- store democracy to the people of tional humanitarian laws. dency in 2013, following the Colombia, 506,000 in Brazil, rated to an epidemic level. Venezuela. But, again, it can’t be death of president Hugo Chavez. 300,000 in the U.S. and 255,000 Millions of children are suf- done if the United States decides On April 30, Guaido failed to in- in Spain, according to the U.N. fering from a loss of education. to take this on its own.” Commentary May 2019 The Campanile Page 11 China forces Muslims into labor camps By The Campanile ily members of detainees and Communist Party and are put to inside camps and convincing centers. A plan uncovered from civilians in the region, satellite work on assembly lines for little commercial companies to build last August revealed that in 2018 Xinjiang, a region in western images and new-found Chinese pay, in one instance $95 a month. factories inside or near camps. alone, the government of Kash- China, is populated by 26 million documents have indicated that They are also taught Chinese, The newly discovered documents gar, a region in southern Xinji- people, 11 million of whom are the goal is not to educate these which is one of the reasons the detail the government’s plan to ang, planned to transfer 100,000 Uighur Muslims, enthically Tur- people—many of whom are al- government claims the camps ed- transfer detained Muslims to fac- detainees from camps to facto- kic Muslims. As China’s largest ready shopkeepers, tradespeople ucate the people for their benefit. tory jobs where they will continue ries. region, Xinjiang is theoretically and farmers—but to brainwash These sources have also in- to be closely monitored, further Although the plans do not in- granted some degree of au- dicate whether the people tonomy. However, China’s will be forced to accept the actions towards the people jobs, employment restric- of Xinjiang have proven tions placed on Muslims in this is not the case. Xinjiang suggest that they In recent months, China may have no other choice. has grown its network of The factories will mainly “educational training cen- produce clothing, such ters,” and the goverment as socks, suits and skirts, now detains an estimated which the officials plan to one million Uighurs, Ka- sell domestically and even- zakhs and other Muslim tually internationally. minorities in Xinjiang, ac- Despite outspoken oppo- cording to The New York sition from the United Na- Times. The Chinese gov- tions and countries such as ernment claims the cen- the United States and Tur- ters’ purpose is to provide key, China continues stead- these impoverished people fast in its plans, denying with job training. Accord- allegations of wrongdoing. ing to Shohrat Zakir, the The situation is best sum- chairman of the Xinjiang marized by Turkish Foreign government, the centers Ministry spokesman Hami are comparable to “board- Aksoy. ing schools where the “The re-emergence of students eat and live for concentration camps in the free.” The Chinese media, twenty-first century and specifically the Xinjiang Chinese government commerical showcases the “educational training centers” Muslims are forced into. China’s systematic assimi- Daily, praises these centers lation policy toward Uighur for “Education and training [that] them through forced labor. dicated that this year, Chinese indicating the government’s plans Turks are a great embarrassment will make them into ‘modern In the camps, Muslims are officials have intensified their to capitalize on the cheap labor of for humanity,” said Askoy. people,’ useful to society.” forced to renounce their religious labor system by building govern- the detainees for years after they However, accounts from fam- beliefs, prove their loyalty to the ment factories and assembly lines are formally released from the “Period. End of Sentence.” evokes change By Viviana Carrasco ’21 cause it is the safest option. Along with the limited access of pads in When a girl gets her period in rural India, women are embar- the U.S., the effects might not im- rassed to purchase them from pact her daily life too intensely. men who work at the stores sell- But when a young girl gets her ing the pads. period in a developing country, One of the problems surround- the effects could impact every- ing the taboo about menstruation thing about her life. is that a large number of girls In developing countries such as cannot afford access to sanitary India, there is a taboo surround- pads. Instead they use unhealthy ing menstruation which impacts alternatives like dirty rags, leaves women’s abilities to receive edu- or ashes. Along with the high risk cation and seek work. A group of of infection that comes with these high school students at Oakwood alternatives, they also have to School in North Hollywood, Cal- miss school which could lead to ifornia, and their teacher, Melissa their falling far behind and drop- Berton, realized the severity of ping out. this taboo six years ago at a ses- The machine provides a way sion at the United Nations. Decid- for women of all ages to be able ing they wanted to raise money to purchase sanitary, affordable and help, the students and their pads from other women, without teacher began working with an the fear of embarrassment. In organization called Girls Learn light of the machine’s success, International. Striving for the two more pad-making machines goal of spreading awareness, the were installed in nearby villages students contacted director Rayka because of the high demand that Zehtabchi to make a documen- The Oscar winning film “Period. End of Sentence.” addresses the taboos surrounding has risen since the documentary tary about the cause, resulting in menstruation. The film follows a group of women in Hapur, a tiny village outside of Delhi. was filmed. The women from “Period. End of Sentence.” from India named Aruncachalam the women using the machine periods, because they’re believed Hapur have been able to use their “Period. End of Sentence.” fol- Muruganantham, produces pads to make the pads. Through this to be dirty. Zehtabchi said, “[The wages from running the machine lows a group of women in Ha- using cellulose from local flora work, the women earn more taboo is] very complex and I think to put towards their chosen ca- pur, a tiny, rural village outside through a hands-on process. The money than they previously did it has to do with culture, religion, reers. of Delhi, India, as they educate students and their teacher raised working in the fields and are able also the safety of a young woman Streaming on Netflix with a both men and women in their funds to send one pad-making to support themselves for the very in that area.” run-time of 26 minutes, “Period. community about menstruation. machine and a year’s worth of first time. Zehtabchi explained how when End of Sentence.” has won many The women run a sanitary ma- supplies to women in Hapur. This The common misconception a girl hits puberty and begins awards including the 2019 Oscar chine which produces affordable, effort would prove beneficial, from men is that menstruation is menstruation, she becomes a tar- for “Best Documentary Short biodegradable pads from locally not only because it provides af- an illness or it’s impure. Women get for sexual assault. For this rea- Subject.” Visit the Pad Project’s sourced materials. fordable, safe pads for women, practicing Hinduism are not al- son, the parents of young women website to learn more and donate: The machine, created by a man but also a micro-economy for lowed in the temple while on their marry their girls off quickly be- www.thepadproject.org Arts & Entertainment Page 12 The Campanile May 2019 Disney revives classics as live action films On the heels of successful remakes such as “Beauty and the Beast,” “Cinderella,” “The Jungle Book” and “Maleficent,” Disney continues their trend of re-creating classic movies many remember from childhood. Joining the list of live-action remakes are “Dumbo,” “The Lion King” and “Aladdin.” “Dumbo” By Sarah McCormick ’21 Burton flair. Realistic CGI crea- watchers will notice additional tures in Tim Burton’s remake are key homages to the original which Disney’s new live action re- worlds different from the simplis- add charm to the 2019 adaption. make of the movie “Dumbo” stars tic, animated animals of the origi- The voice actors, Danny DeVi- a young elephant with big ears, nal. However, Dumbo’s blue eyes to, Michael Keaton, Colin Farrell his mother and the Farrier fam- will melt hearts in the same way and Eva Green all deliver terrific ily. Tim Burton, the director, de- the original animated character performances. livers the heart-warming story of touched viewers. While “Dumbo” did not receive Dumbo by keeping key elements The remake movie also adds to as much social media attention as of the original story while still the original plot by creating a new other recent Disney remakes, the creating the high action movie to- story line with the introduction of movie is still a charming, feel- day’s society wants. Movie-goers Max Medici and his company, good movie for the whole family. will see that both the old and new the Medici Brothers Circus com- All things considered, Tim movies have the same core plot, pany and its owner. Following Burton and Disney did a wonder- but Burton’s rendition is able to the members of the company, this ful job remaking this classic that capture the magic of the circus in subplot provides story elements will inspire and amaze children a way technologically unavailable that expand on the simple themes for years to come. “Dumbo” is a to Walt Disney. of the classic. loveable movie that packs a whole Burton is known for his clas- In accordance with the 1941 lot of action, flows very smooth- sic creepy movies such as “Bee- predecessor, Burton features ly and locks movie-goers to the tlejuice” and “Edward Scis- scenes such as the Casey, Jr. Cir- screen. sorhands,” and his latest work, cus train and the performance of “Dumbo,” also has some Tim the “Baby Mine” song. Observant “Aladdin” By Olivia Millevoi ’21 On May 24 this year, Disney the movies have been quite suc- is hoping to recreate some of that cessful at the box office. People Practically everyone who magic—this time with live actors. seem to be excited to relive their knows the word “Disney” is also Following a steady stream of re- favorite moments from Disney familiar with a certain pictur- makes that includes 2016’s “The history. Scenes like the afore- esque scene: two lovers sharing a Jungle Book” and 2017’s “Beau- mentioned carpet flight as well moment of escape in the clouds, ty and the Beast,” the company as Prince Ali’s colorful and cap- soaring above the world on a plans to release an adaptation of tivating march into town make magic carpet while one of Dis- “Aladdin” that’s fit for a new gen- “Aladdin” a perfect candidate for ney’s most beautiful love songs eration. The film will star Mena a fresh new film. rings out among the stars. Massoud as the mischievous- With its stunning costume de- Over and over, people have yet-lovable titular hero Aladdin, sign and energy, the trailer for revisited this moment from the Naomi Scott as the bold princess 2019’s “Aladdin” promises a trip 1992 animated hit “Aladdin,” per- Jasmine and Will Smith as the fa- down memory lane that audi- haps by popping in an old VCR mous, wish-granting genie. ences won’t regret, and hopefully, or by taking a trip to New York Many have criticized the recent the film will provide “A Whole to see the still-running Broadway surge of Disney remakes and se- New World” of whimsy and fun musical. From the hilarious blue quels as not having much heart for both returning fans and young genie to the catchy soundtrack, behind them and being released people seeing the story for the “Aladdin” has been and always for the sole purpose of exploit- very first time. will be an iconic piece of the Dis- ing audiences’ fondness for the ney collection. original films. So far, however, “The Lion King” By Selina Sithya ’21 Billy Eichner, the voice of Timon, pompous nature that is essential to tears. However, fans fear that to the character. The new adaptation of the Dis- the CGI (computer-generated im- Fortunately, others were able ney classic “The Lion King” will agery) will not capture the true to find the positive aspects of the premiere in theaters this summer essence of the movie that shaped trailer because of the flawless on July 19. Nearly twenty-five the childhoods of many. and lifelike portrayal of Simba years after the groundbreaking It has also been disclosed by and Mufasa. The powerful intro- premiere of the original film, the director, Jon Favreau, that duction with Mufasa’s booming many are enthused to see the the film still has surprises for the voice and the breathtaking scene portrayal of the characters by audience and that it will not be of the African savannah sunrise the new cast. With Donald Gro- a “shot-for-shot remake,” but tell captivated viewers the most. Of ver starring as Simba, James Earl the story in a different way. course, the scene of the adorable Jones keeping his role from the The release of the official trail- lion cub, Simba, being marked in original animation as Mufasa, er has already sparked controver- red across his forehead by Rafiki Chiwetel Ejifor as Scar and the sy, particularly around the depic- was enjoyable as well. Although role that has Disney fans the most tion of the notorious yet favorable there are several critiques of this excited, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter villain, Scar. Several are arguing film, this live-action adaptation as Nala, this film is expected to that the lifelike version is far too still holds promise. It does have stun the audience. “gentle-looking” and does not high expectations to fulfill based It has already been revealed capture his intimidation. They are on the success of the original, but that Beyoncé’s singing “Can you even going as far as saying that many believe that its audience Feel the Love Tonight?” moved he has lost his over-dramatic and will not be disappointed. Arts & Entertainment May 2019 The Campanile page 13 “Rocketman”depicts the life of Elton John By Meg Schanes ’19 With “Rocketman’s” quick film as they are defining influenc- release following “Bohemian es in both the personal and career “Rocketman” has the potential Rhapsody,” an argument can be lives of Elton John. to soar in the box office. A new made that “Rocketman” is sim- “Rocketman” has the opportu- trend of musical movies is quick- ply riding the momentum of the nity to break out of the shadow of ly emerging in Hollywood, much former film. The 2018 movie was Bohemian Rhapsody through its to the delight of music fans every- received with positive audience eccentric style. Despite its gen- where. Following the box-office ratings, earning Rami Malek, erally positive reception, “Bohe- success of “Bohemian Rhapsody” who acted in the starring role of mian Rhapsody” was slammed (2018), the upcoming film “Rock- Freddie Mercury, an Academy by critics for its poor editing and etman” (2019) will depict the life Award. “Bohemian Rhapsody” misrepresentation of Freddie of legend Sir Elton John. opened the door for similar films, Mercury’s sexuality. In this way, “Rocketman” is directed by but also set a high standard. “Rocketman” potentially has the Dexter Fletcher and stars Taron Despite the seemingly obvious upperhand through creating dy- Egerton, perhaps most well- similarities, “Rocketman” will namic musical numbers. known for his role as “Eggsy” in follow a different direction than “Rocketman” has all the ingre- the popular Kingsman franchise. its predecessor. Rather than a bi- dients to be a great film, but only Egerton, who appears most often opsy, the Elton John epic will be a time will tell if these aspects will in action roles, takes up the im- musical fantasy, which melds well be smartly weaved together to mense challenge of doing justice with its subject matter. Viewers create a hit. The film premieres at to the loud stage personality of can expect flashy costuming and the Cannes Film Festival on May Sir Elton John. The pair have pre- plentiful musical numbers sung 16 and will hit theatres on May viously worked together on the by Egerton himself. The themes 31. set of “Kingsman: The Golden of stardom, drugs and sexual ori- Circle” (2017). entation will be prevalent in the Film “Yesterday” pays tribute to The Beatles By Nora Hogan ’19 notices Jack’s interview on a lo- cal talk show and invites him to Beatles fans rejoice! “Yester- tour with him, launching the for- day,” which premieres in theaters mer nobody into the craziness of June 28, promises to be a sum- the international music industry. mer hit that brings the magic of “Yesterday,” written by Richard the Beatles to the big screen once Curtis (“Love Actually”) and di- again. The film stars Himesh Pa- rected by Danny Boyle (“Slum- tel as Jack Malik, a 27-year-old dog Millionaire”), also follows a struggling Indian-British indie romantic comedy storyline: Jack singer. One night as Jack is rid- and his childhood best friend ing his bike home, he gets hit by and manager, Ellie (Lily James) a bus as the planet experiences attempt to move past friendship a world-wide blackout that lasts to the next level, or as “Variety” 12 seconds. Jack, now sporting puts it, “their bond is sweet- a new gap in between his two ness in search of fire.” As Helen front teeth, wakes up to a world O’Hara says in her review for in which the Beatles never ex- Empire Magazine, “Yesterday” is isted. Jack, an avid Beatles fan, is “A glowing tribute to The Beatles astounded to find that his friends and their music.... This is both a and family have never heard of toe-tapping pleasure to watch and the iconic band. As he begins to a smart, occasionally scathing play the timeless songs for crowds look at how we get things wrong.” in concerts, many around Jack be- So, if you’re looking for a feel- gin to consider him to be one of good romantic comedy to view the greatest singer-songwriters of in theaters this summer, go see all time. Before long, Ed Sheeran “Yesterday” starting June 28! Stephen King’s “Pet Sematary” receives mixed reviews By Meg Schanes ’19 worth caring about is dropped Rotten Tomatoes. “Pet Sematary” for tired horror tropes. The sub- (2019) gets away with a 58 per- The classic Stephen King hor- plots are intriguing and have the cent, barely topping the 50 per- ror tale “Pet Sematary” is now opportunity to be truly frighten- cent positive critical reception of brought back from the dead, ing, but unfortunately, their flow its 1989 predecessor. haunting the big screen for the is interrupted by the less enjoy- Despite the dissonant set of first time since 1989. The re- able main plot. If the watcher is numbers regarding critical re- make stars Jason Clarke and not a fan of gore and jumpscares, views, every new King movie Amy Seimetz as parents relocat- perhaps the only enjoyable aspect contributes to an interesting ing their young family to a small of the third act is the performance trend in Hollywood. “Pet Sema- Maine town in order to escape the of the child actress playing Ellie, tary” (2019) is one of the latest everyday grind of a big city. After whose dialogue strangely be- in a string of remastered mov- the sudden death of the beloved comes more believable as the plot ies. Additional recent remakes family cat, the family’s reclusive becomes more supernatural. include “A Star is Born” (2018) neighbor takes the father down a Films based on King novels and Disney films like “Dumbo” destructive road of resurrection in have always been hit or miss. (2019) and “Aladdin” (2019). But the mysterious “pet sematary” at “The Shining” (1980) and “It” does adding new, popular actors the back of his property. (2017) may first come to mind and fancy CGI improve the clas- The film attempts to explore when thinking of box office suc- sic tales? For “Pet Sematary,” the psychological intrigue pres- cesses. But these hits are coupled perhaps–but despite the advance- ent in King’s novel. Glimmers of with failures such as “The Dark ments in filmmaking, the only the consequences of acting in re- Tower” (2017) starring Idris Elba true way to experience the raw sponse to grief peak through some and Matthew McConaughey. De- horror of King is to delve into his of the less contrived dialogue. But spite its star-power, the film only writings. by the third act, every plotline racked up a measly 16 percent on Health page 14 The Campanile May 2019 Risks of Adderall outweigh the benefits By Elena Granda ’21 simply a coping mechanism used vidual having also consumed al- awake, making it an effective inflating the problem surrounding to keep up with the competitive at- cohol.” drug to treat narcolepsy. How- the Adderall and amphetamine As the end of the school year mosphere of the expanding world. Negative side effects of Adder- ever, using Adderall can cause abuse facing the U.S. About one approaches, so does the season of Statistics by the American Addic- all can include anxiety, depres- severe insomnia and restlessness third of the children in the U.S. subject tests, finals and seemingly tion Centers show that 7.5 percent sion, schizophrenia, psychosis in the user. who have been diagnosed with infinite stress. Hours upon hours of high school seniors have used and heart attacks. Amphetamines In recent years, the number of ADHD were diagnosed under the of studying is the reality that Adderall at least once. Teens who increase the amount of dopamine Adderall prescriptions by doctors age of six. many competitive students face, abuse Adderall are three times in the nervous system, which can has risen drastically. This is es- The 2018 documentary “Take and even more stress is added more likely to have used marijua- have the effect of making the user pecially true within the U.S., the Your Pills” explains that the use when considering the responsi- na and 90 percent of illegal users feel happy, but it can also cause country with the highest number of amphetamine based drugs is bilities of sports, extracurriculars not a new occurrence; it has, in and part time jobs. A phenome- fact, been present for decades non that has been sweeping high ever since it was popularized in schools and college campuses is the 1930s. After the first amphet- the use of the stimulant drug dex- amine was engineered in 1929, troamphetamine-amphetamine, many college students were tak- more commonly known by its ge- ing amphetamine as a means to neric name, Adderall, to improve increase productivity, similar to academic performance. To many the way that many college stu- students, using Adderall as a per- dents do today with modern am- formance enhancer may seem phetamines. In WWII, the Ger- harmless, but when abused, Ad- man, British and U.S. militaries derall can be extremely danger- were known to have regularly ous and even deadly. prescribed amphetamines to sol- Created and marketed as a diers in order to create “super- medication mainly for Attention soldiers.” In the Sixties, amphet- Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, amines were incorporated into (ADHD), Adderall stimulates cold and sinus medications but the nervous system and increases were also made popular on the one’s ability to focus on a single jazz and music scenes for artists activity and control one’s behav- who craved a boost of energy for ior. The website MedicineNet. creative purposes. The chemical com describes amphetamine, formula used for “speed” dur- the base substance of Adder- ing the speed epidemic that took all, as having a “stimulant effect Adderall use among teens to improve acadmic performance increases. The stimulant drug place from 1929-1971 is essen- on the central nervous system dextroamphetamine-amphetamine can cause anxiety, depression and heart failure. tially the same formula used for that can be both physically and most ADHD drugs today. psychologically addictive when are reported to be binge drinkers. psychosis, a condition that affects of ADHD diagnoses currently in While Adderall can be ex- overused.” Many users describe For all of these Adderall users, a person’s perception of reality. the world. According to the 1997- tremely harmful to unprescribed having a racing heart along with only approximately 20 percent Studies conducted by several in- 1998 “National Health Interview users, the drug itself has proven feeling happy and motivated after have been prescribed the medica- surance databases show that Ad- Survey,” an estimated five percent effective under a doctor’s super- taking Adderall. Adderall is clas- tion by a doctor. derall is twice as likely to cause to seven percent of children in the vision. Across the globe, people sified by the U.S. Drug Enforce- One Iowa State University psychosis compared to other U.S. between the ages of 4 to 17 with ADHD have been able to ment Administration (DEA) as a student for the Iowa State Daily stimulants and ADHD medica- were diagnosed with ADHD, achieve more and live a fuller Schedule II Stimulant because of spoke about his Adderall addic- tions such as Ritalin. Patients while a statistic from the “Health, life with the help of Adderall. As its potential to be abused by us- tion saying, “I’m still wired from without any previous history of United States” report in 2017 one sophomore at the University ers; other drugs in this category all my [Adderall], I can’t get any- psychotic or manic symptoms are showed that now an approximate of North Carolina at Chapel Hill include morphine, methamphet- thing done without it.” Referring now being treated as a result of 10.6 percent of American chil- said, “When I take my Adderall, amine and cocaine. to victims of Adderall-induced taking Adderall. The long-term dren between the ages of 5 and I don’t have the same effects. I Today’s society imposes an in- heart attacks, the Iowa State side effects of Adderall addiction 17 had been diagnosed with the don’t feel super productive and I creased amount of pressure onto Daily explains, “The majority and Adderall abuse can affect a disorder and that percentage has don’t feel like I’m going to stay up young people from an academic, of those taken to the emergency user’s vital organs, especially the only continued to grow over time. all night the same way they do. I athletic and professional stand- room with adverse side-effects liver. Amphetamine has proper- Researchers fear that medical just feel kind of normal and able point. To so many, Adderall is from Adderall involved the indi- ties that help the user to remain professionals are responsible for to function…. ” Overuse injuries among youth increase By Stow Weiss ’19 “The increased emphasis on ica’s kids are suffering these In general, the players are seen as around the age of 15 which will sports specialization has led to an days from playing on too many investments to their countries and minimize the risk of sport-related A college scholarship is the increase in overuse injuries, over- teams, in too many games, and are treated accordingly. injuries, something the Europe- ultimate goal for most young training and burnout, according from playing a single sport sea- “They have a private life, a ans have already been practicing American athletes; however, the to a 2016 report from the Ameri- son after season without a break family life. We don’t want to take within their academies. means to justify the ends often can Academy of Pediatrics,” said to rest their growing bodies,” said that from them. When they are not “As a rule of thumb, kids should result in despair. Single-sport Allison Aubrey of the National Brooke de Lench of MomsTeam, with us, they play on the streets. limit the number of hours they specialization is causing overuse Public Radio. a trusted website providing infor- They play with their friends. participate in organized sports injuries that may harm an athlete Most injuries that the surgeons mation for sports parents. Sometimes that’s more impor- each week to the number of years at a young age. are seeing in these athletes stem tant,” said Jan Olde Riekerink, they’ve been alive — or less” said American athletes are encour- from overuse and improper care “The increased emphasis the director of the Ajax academy, Timothy McGuine, a senior sci- aged to train as much as they of the muscles and joints. Young- on sports specialization has in an interview with Michael So- entist and research coordinator possibly can per week, fifteen er athletes’ muscles are not com- led to an increase in overuse kolove of The New York Times. at the University of Wisconsin to twenty hours being the bare pletely developed, which makes injuries, overtraining and “Up to age 12, Ajax players Health Sports Medicine Center. minimum suggested by coaches. them more vulnerable to these burnout, according to a 2016 only train three times a week and There are obvious and seri- Specialization is the path for most injuries. report from the American play only one game on the week- ous problems in American youth American athletes who hope for On the contrary, fewer overuse Academy of Pediatrics.” end; only by age 15 are they prac- athletic training that ultimately sports scholarships to college, but injuries are seen within Europe- ticing five times a week,” said lead to lifelong injuries for the it is becoming the root cause of an countries that create athletic To avoid overuse and fatigue in Lench. athletes being affected. The solu- overuse injuries in American ath- stars. Ajax, a famous Dutch youth their players, European training According to studies conducted tion starts with the coaches and letes. soccer academy, takes a different time is short but intense. Athletes in 2016, athletes who specialize parents being aware of the risk American orthopedic surgeons approach to youth training than are also given more free time with in a sport and play it year-round of pain and injury their children are now warning against single- American academies. friends and family so that they are 50 percent more likely to face from overtraining. An ath- sport specialization due to the “Ajax wanted to guard against don’t burn out too early in their sustain an overuse injury. Ortho- letic scholarship to college is not increase of injuries in younger exactly the kind of overuse inju- development, which is a common pedic doctors now recommend always worth the risk of lifelong athletes. ries that all too many of Amer- problem with American athletes. waiting for specialization until injuries. Sports May 2019 The Campanile Page 15 Muffet McGraw empowers women By Maggie Newell ’21 McGraw stated that the prob- lem stems from people in high University of Notre Dame positions who tend to “hire peo- Women’s Basketball Coach, Muf- ple who look like them.” She fet McGraw, took a stand on em- said, “When you look at men’s powering women in a press con- basketball, 99 percent of the jobs ference preceding the team’s 2019 go to men, why shouldn’t 100 or Final Four appearance. 99 percent of the jobs in women’s McGraw, one of the most ac- basketball go to women?” complished coaches in women’s In her passionate interview, sports, has led her team to the McGraw went beyond sports and Final Four nine times in her ca- talked about a lack of visible fe- reer and has made seven champi- male leadership roles in our na- onship game appearances. The tion: “I’m getting tired of the nov- Notre Dame women were also the elty of the first female governor 2018 Division 1 champions. of this state, the first female Afri- On April 4, the Irish were can-American mayor of this city. ready to take on their rival UCo- Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Coach Muffet McGraw calls for equality in coaching. When is it going to become the nn in the Final Four. But before norm instead of the exception?” one of the most competitive Fi- that there is a lack of women lead- watch how women lead?” women in 1977. In 1972, when the Muffet McGraw’s earnest nal Four games in the history of ership roles in sports. Today, approximately 59 per- gender equality law was enacted, statements provoked conversa- women’s basketball, McGraw re- “All these millions of girls that cent of women’s college bas- 90 percent of head coaches for all tions about making significant sponded to a question about her play sports across the country, ketball teams are coached by women’s sports at the collegiate changes and promoting female hiring process. She said that she we’re teaching them great things women. This is 20 percent lower level were women. That number empowerment in sports and the makes a point to hire only female about life skills, but wouldn’t it than the number of women’s col- has decreased significantly to nation as a whole. assistants because of her belief be great if we could teach them to lege basketball teams coached by only 40 percent in 2019. Mount Lacrosse advances to District Tournament

By Izzy McCafferty ’21 best. My senior year was the best yet, and my 100th goal was only Lacrosse ended a strong 12-7 a small part of how amazing and season after the loss to defend- fun this season was,” said Meis- ing state champions, Villa Maria, ter. in the second round of the PIAA The Magic also beat Gwynedd District 1 Tournament. Mercy, varsity 14-12 and JV 9-5, Senior, co-captain Erica Bro- for the first time in many years. cato said, “It was definitely a Junior Margaret Anne Borneman tough loss. I think the whole team said, “This was the most intense fought really hard, and I think we game of lacrosse I have ever had the tools we needed to beat played in my career. Everyone them but the execution wasn’t played hard the entire game, and there.” it paid off. I have never seen my Some highlights of the var- team so happy.” sity season include their 13-1 win In the varsity game against over Saint Basil’s Academy dur- Gwynedd, senior Krista Kush- ing which senior, co-captain Liz nerick intercepted the ball and Meister scored her 100th goal. scored, something very impres- “This season was great, and we sive for a defensive player. really grew as a team this year. Despite their loss in districts, We were lucky enough to have the team is already looking for- Coach Bhaya as our coach this ward to another winning season Lacrosse team with Coach Dipi Bhaya and Coach Archie Alston celebrates their 14-12 win year, and she pushed us to be our next spring. against Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School on April 11 at their home field. Softball celebrates a victory on Senior Day By Brigit Ferry ’20 each other up, we have a good team dynamic.” On May 7, Mount softball had Although not winning many a decisive victory over Gwynedd games this season, the Magic on their Senior Day. This victory gave their seniors a game to re- was sweeter than most for Mount member, beating Gwynedd 6-5 softball as a challenging season after previously losing to them so far has left the Magic with a 6-1 earlier in the season. record of 3-15. Senior, co-captain Lily Doyle Coach Mike Leinheiser spoke said, “Our Senior Day was defi- on the season’s challenges: “This nitely the best game we’ve had season, the league is very bal- this season. The energy was high anced, and on any given day, one and everyone was determined to team can beat the other. So, the play well.” challenge has been being able to Parisi agreed, saying, “Each sustain our level of play regard- and every player on the team left less of the opponent. There are no everything on the field in order to ‘easy’ games.” secure the win. Everyone gained Junior, co-captain Paige Parisi a new sense of confidence when commented on lessons the team she went up to bat and was able to has learned this season, saying, get on base and in scoring posi- “We work better as a team when tion.” all of our heads are in the game. “We played a great game and There have been times where we the seniors had a senior day they Seniors Taylor Chandler, Lily Doyle, McKenna Mathews and Kailyn Muhl pose together at get down on ourselves because of would never forget,” said Doyle. their Senior Day game against Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School. errors in the game, but if we pick Sports page 16 The Campanile May 2019 A Crew first: All seniors win gold at Stotes

On May 18, the Lightweight8+ (top right), Second Varsity8+ (middle right) and Varsity8+ (bottom right) all won gold at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta.

By Maggie Mikalic ’21 stiute to a student athlete rowing the Philadelphia City Champi- Mount Crew jolted into their and the Lois Trench-Hines Tro- at Stotes from a Catholic school. onship Regatta, the Mid-Atlantic championship season at the Phil- phy. All nineteen seniors earned Hunt told the Inquirer, “We used Regional Championship Regatta, adelphia City Championship Re- On May 11, the team compet- gold medals at the 93rd Stotes- our opportunity, with the help of the Stotesbury Cup Regatta, the gatta on May 4 and May 5 where ed at the Mid Atlantic Regional bury Cup Regatta, held on May our coaches and underclassmen, SRAA Nationals and, if qualified, they dominated. The team won Championship Regatta, held in 17 and May 18, making Mount to make our own legacy.” Youth Nationals. the Brigantine Points Trophy for Mercer, New Jersey, in order Crew history. Senior, co-captain Claire Gorman told The Campanile, the most points in the Manny to qualify for Youth Nationals Coach Meg Kennedy told the Broderick said, “[Stotes] weekend “Every practice is another chance Flick Regatta series, remaining in Florida. As of right now, the Philadelphia Inquirer, “I don’t was truly amazing. It’s one thing to get faster, and I think that all the only team ever to have re- Varsity8+, Lightweight8+, and think any time in our history winning with your boat. It’s an- boats have had great improve- ceived the trophy in its history. Lightweight4+ have qualified for we had all of the seniors medal, other thing to win with you entire ment from the beginning of the The Freshman8+, Freshman4+, Youth Nationals in Florida. One much less gold medal. For us and class.” season.” JV8+, Lightweight4+ and Light- or two more boats are still wait- these girls, it’s all about leaving a The victories at Stotes are Hunt added, “[Mount row- weight8+ all finished second ing for the results. legacy, leaving their mark for the just the latest in the team’s win- ers] always have a strong show- within their categories and re- According to Hunt, the season girls behind them to follow.” ning season, beginning with the ing in championship races and ceived silver medals. The Nov- is far from over and she is antici- The Varsity8+, Second Var- first Manny Flick on March 17. are working now to ensure that ice8+ and JV4+ finished first in pating the great things to come in sity8+ and Lightweight8+ all Lead by Hunt, along with fellow they can continue this legacy and their divisions and received gold the following weeks. won their categories and secured seniors and co-captains Broder- prove the strength of Mount Crew medals. The 2V8+ won and re- The team traveled to Ohio on the gold. Senior and co-captain ick and Riley Gorman, the team on a national level.” ceived gold medals as well as the May 24 and May 25 to compete Gia Hunt was awarded the first worked hard all season to be pre- On April 27 and April 28, Denise Kosman Memorial Tro- at SRAAs as The Campanile Stotesbury scholarship from the pared for the medal and cham- Mount participated at Saratoga phy. Additionally, the Varsity8+ went to press. Catholic Philopatriot Literary In- pionship season, which includes against tough competition. placed first, winning gold medals Track and Field shatters school records By Kaylee Dougherty ’21 and more Emily Carr, senior Ryan Amanda Klemick ’21 Good, junior Lauren Ehnow and Ciasullo who qualified with a Records are made…to be bro- time of 9:48.95. Senior Bridget ken. Joyce, who set a school record Competing at District Cham- for pole vault at 11’9” on April 17 pionships on May 17 and 18, se- and committed to the University nior Megan Ciasullo broke the of Delaware earlier this year, was school record for the 3200 meter a district qualifier as well. Sopho- run with an 11:06.89 and placed more Margaux Rawson also qual- fourth overall, advancing to the ified for districts in the high jump. State Championship at Shippens- Districts followed the team’s burg College. success at the AACA League Ciasullo said, “It’s the best cul- Championship on May 8 at Ur- mination to the end of my Mount sinus College, where the team running career, so I hope to just earned second place overall. Cia- run a race I am happy with and sullo set a meet record for the have no regrets.” 3200 meter run at 11:11.50; junior The 4x100 team of sophomore Kelly Rothenberg set the school Maya Charles, freshman Kathleen record for javelin at 106’08” feet; Downs, and sophomores Carolyn and Lemelin set a new school re- Taylor and Annie Lemelin also cord of 25.78 seconds for the 200 set a school record of 50.05 sec- meter dash. onds. Lemelin also competed in Rawson attributes the team’s the 300 meter hurdles, 200 me- success to their work ethic and ter dash, and 400 meter dash at close relationships. “The track districts, setting not one but two team is one of the most dedicated school records in the 200 meter teams out there,” said Rawson. dash and 400 meter dash. “We are all so close and we are Other district qualifiers includ- always supporting each other.” Seniors, Ryan Good, Maddy Kerr, Megan Ciasullo, Riley Mulligan, Grace Wilson, Bridget ed the 4x800 meter team: sopho- Joyce, Gabby Ford and Clara Marty celebrate their successful season at AACA Champs.