The Campanile Mount Saint Joseph Academy Volume xlxi, Number 4 March 2014 What’s Inside Acadram’s Girls meet world By The Campanile that was with our audience.” ing to be able to portray more plays the original Barbie in the fi- Thought provoking and funny, than one character in Girls,” said nal one act play, Barbie Girl. Page 2 Acadram’s spring production, this “night of scenes” of sorts in- Fitzpatrick. “In one play, I por- “I do think it is fun to play the Clubs Revived Girls: Sisterhood, Sincerity, Ser- vites audiences to think about is- tray a beautiful model, and in the mean girl! I really delight in por- endipity & Self-Image takes au- sues ranging from body image to next, I am a plus-size Barbie who traying characters that are com- diences on a riveting ride through college anxiety. struggles with self confidence pletely different from myself,” the life and times of the modern “Using the one-act formula and body-image! I love the range Cummings said. Page 3 woman. allowed me to choose plays that of characters.” Alongside Cummings and Robotics What is a future outside of Fitzpatrick, juniors Christine high school? Is cheating uneth- Sedlack and Keely Sinni re- ical “in all forms”? Can a girl turn to the Mount stage. First really control her own destiny? time performers include Becky Page 4 Which is more valuable, beauty Barton, Imeirah Page, Bianca Hello & Good- or brains? These big questions Ward, Devon Vonder Schamlz are explored through a varied and Kayley DiPaolo. bye to Teach- collection of one-acts. Perhaps most extraordinary, While Acadram shows have however, is junior Kristina Neal, ers been known to break the mold who is not only starring in Girls, of the typical high school but also wrote and co-directed drama, Girls is particularly its final one-act Barbie Girl. Page 5 avant-garde. Straying from the On co-directing with Neal, structure of a single full-length Ms. Korey said, “Kristina has Handbell production (as seen in previous a brilliant analytical mind, and Acadram productions like Dai- discussing her intentions for Choir sy Pulls It Off and Dream Girl), each character made my job so director Ms. Jean Korey opted much easier.” instead for a series of one-acts. Original, funny and thought Page 6 Her compilation of plays was Acadram performers Kristina Neal, Olivia Fitzpatrick and provoking, Girls is a crowd precisely chosen and relevant pleaser. The cast is thrilled that Ukraine to the themes of sisterhood, Christine Sedlack take on a variety of roles in Girls. audiences embraced the over- sincerity, serendipity and self- would showcase our talent this Junior Kayla Cummings arching theme of self-acceptance. image. year to its best advantage,” added agreed. “I actually love playing In the end, Acadram secretary- Page 7 “Originally I had wanted to Ms. Korey. multiple characters because I am treasurer Christine Sedlack said, produce a full-length play, but Still, with most of the actress- able to experiment in so many “I’m glad the audience could con- Dolphin it was suggested by Acadram es playing more than one role in a more ways.” nect Girls to their own lives and Captivity president Olivia Fitzpatrick that variety of scenes, the task of cre- Previously cast as queen-bee- understand the overall message we revisit the one-act play for- ating multiple character personas in-waiting, Monica Smithers, in about the importance of being mat that we produced during her is not simple. However, the cast Acadram’s 2013 production Dai- true to one’s self.” freshman year (The Female Con- was enthusiastic about the chal- sy Pulls it Off, Cummings returns Page 8 dition),” said Ms. Korey. “She lenge. to the Mount stage as the classic Divergent reminded me of how successful “It’s really fun and interest- “mean girl” in Girls. Cummings Page 9 P!nk & Lorde Odds favor Charity Day hosts, beneficiaries By Elizabeth McKernan ’14 In between skits, the Mount ing medical resources like multi- not serve Mr. McCrea, who was community watched as students vitamins, Advil, blood pressure wonded before 9/11, the McCrea Charity Day 2014 was pre- graced the stage and displayed medication and vaccinations are family strongly supports it. Like Page 10 sented in true Hunger Games their talents, which ranged from not available to the Haitians, so other wounded veterans, Mr. Fresh Spring fashion with participation from singing to dancing to contortion. Kennedy and other volunteers McCrea needs a hospital bed, Districts 9 through 12. This year, As always, the skits were excit- provided them for free. a wheel chair, a stair glider and Trends the tributes who volunteered to ing and the performers entertain- “When I first arrived in Haiti, other assets that greatly improve host were seniors Anna Harvey, ing, but the best part about Char- I thought that the people were the lives of the severely injured. Genny Hagedorn, Sammy Burns ity Day is that all the fun benefits poorer than me, but I soon real- Mr. McCrea came to the Mount Page 11 and Rayna Abraham. a good cause. ized that they are richer than me on Charity Day to share his story With skits that imitated fresh- This year, the Mount presented in so many ways: their faith, and support for the Wounded Room men, glorified seniors and incor- two seniors, Alayna Kennedy and positive attitudes towards life and Warrior Project. Organization Page 12 Prom Guide Page 13 Spring Fitness Page 14 March Madness Charity Day hosts, seniors Rayna Abraham, Sammy Burns, Allie McCrea and her father accept a check on behalf of Page 15 Genny Hagedorn and Anna Harvey pose after their perfor- the Wounded Warriors Project on Charity Day. Mount Golf mance. Alumna & LPGA porated faculty members, every Allie McCrea, with checks for happy hearts.” “Although these wounded Mountie had a good laugh. $1,500 for Our Lady of Mount McCrea’s choice of founda- service members deal with pain On her experience as a Char- Carmel Haitian Medical Mission tion, the Wounded Warrior Proj- everyday, the greatest casualty ity Day hostess, Genny Hagedorn and the Wounded Warrior Proj- ect, aims to provide the unique is being forgotten,” said Allie. “I Page 16 said, “Of course we wanted a ect, respectively. services that are necessary to would like to thank the Mount Winter Sports day that honored the seniors, but Last September, Kennedy trav- meet the needs of service mem- for showing these men and wom- our goal was to create a sense of eled to Haiti and volunteered bers who were injured on or after en that our school community Highlights unity among the grades through at the medical clinic in Port Au Sept. 11, 2001. cares!” our skits.” Prince for a week. Basic life sav- Although the project can- Mount News page 2 the campanile March 2014 Mock Trial takes 2nd place Soph Hop stunners By Amanda Geiser ’15 ning over 3 out of the 9 jurors and said senior Fabienne El-Cid, achieving a higher overall score who spoke for the team, thank- After a victory in the semifi- than its opponent, the Haverford ing moderators Major Turner and nal round in Montgomery Coun- School. Ms. Rovner, as well as coaches. ty, Team A, comprised entirely of “Our goal this season was to “We are proud of the legacy we seniors, took second place with a build a strong team and give it our have left,” added El-Cid. Sophomores and freshmen donned their best dresses and narrow defeat in the finals, win- all, no matter what the outcome,” And this year’s seniors surely celebrated a starry night at this year’s Soph Hop on Feb- have left a lasting ruary 20. “The music was great, the decorations sparkled legacy, particularly in and everyone had a great time letting loose with all of their their example to nov- friends,” said sophomore Maddie Coulter. ice members. For Team B, made up of freshmen, soph- omores and juniors, this year was about “growth and devel- opment,” said junior Jenna Gray. “We had a new moderator, new mem- bers and new roles as leaders for returning members. We’ll carry what we learned this year to next season in hopes of carrying the Mount mock trial Freshmen Maddie Finnegan, Emma French and Siobhan legacy even further,” she added. McBride Seniors members Catherine Palmer, Caitlin McGrory, Mairead Glowacki, Fabienne El-Cid, Lexi Hill, Melissa Mooney, Frannie McDermott, Megan Dugery and Katie Moses of Team A win first at a competition at LaSalle University. Students revive clubs and lifestyle. By Alise Cruice ’14 Walking Club “Our mission is to enlighten Founded by Senior Jenny the students of Mount about the Between AP classes, SATs, Geatens and moderated by Mr. world,” said Harvey. Through in- sports and social events, Mount Naydan, Walking Club is a new volvement in Multicultural Club, students walk through the halls club for Mount students who are Harvey hopes that students will with full backpacks and full looking to get active in a group accept differences and appreciate Sophomores Caroline Free and Emily Owsiany schedules every day. While one setting without an extreme level diversity. might think it would be impos- of commitment. Jenny looks for- sible for a Mountie to fit in any ward to holding more meetings in Academic Bowl additional tasks, girls still find the the spring when members will be Moderated by S. Mary Butler, time to get involved in the Mount able to go on walks around cam- Academic Bowl practices each community through clubs and ex- pus and at nearby Valley Green.