We appreciate the compassion, guidance, leadership, and Mercy spirit demonstrated each and every day by our Catholic Sisters of Mercy at Mount Saint Mary. On Thursday, balloons and cards were gifted in gratitude and in honor of #CatholicSistersWeek to Sister Lisa D. Gambacorto, RSM, Ed.S. (Directress) and Sister Lee Ann Amico, RSM (Student Center Moderator). Thank you for all that you do!
There were so many exciting options for students to consider as they attended the annual College Fair in the Mother Mary Patrick Gymnasium on March 12 where they were greeted by representatives from over 70 colleges and universities. To view the list of the representatives, click here.
On Friday, February 16, members of the Future Medical Professionals Club had the opportunity to become immersed in key scientific and medical issues during their visit to the Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School anatomy lab with Dr. Michael Bernard, science teacher.
On February 20, Sister Lisa D. Gambacorto, RSM, Ed.S. (Directress and President of the Mount’s Chapter of the Cum Laude Society), Jacqueline Muratore (Assistant Directress of Faculty, Curriculum, and Planning), and Elizabeth Roper (Director of College Counseling and Chapter Secretary of the Cum Laude Society) recognized the seniors elected to the Cum Laude Society for the Class of 2024.
During his Ash Wednesday Liturgy homily, Monsignor William Benwell reminded the Mount Saint Mary Academy community about the significance of receiving ashes.
On the evening of January 31, Elizabeth Roper and Eileen Honicky of the College Counseling Department hosted “College Conversations: Student-Athletes,” a virtual information session for students and families. Joined by Nicole Valk, Senior Admissions Manager and Athletic Liaison Manager of the Office of Admission and Recruitment for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, attendees were provided information, resources and advice on the college admission and recruitment process.
In an effort to promote awareness about the importance of students taking care of themselves, the Mount's Student Assistance Committee hosted Wellness Day on Thursday, February 1. A wide variety of workshops were offered to give students the tools to support their physical and mental health. The day began with a motivational presentation entitled "Choose to Love, Choose ALOHA," from keynote speaker Kevin Wanzer. His empowering message focused on love, laughter, and leadership.
The Sister Lisa Gambacorto Theater was filled Tuesday evening with accepted students and their families who were eager and excited about becoming a part of the Mount community. The Accepted Students Reception was organized by Donna Toryak (Director of Enrollment Management) and Julia Pierce (Enrollment Management Associate) with special comments delivered by Sister Lisa Gambacorto, RSM, Ed.S., Directress.
It was a meeting of the math minds at the Mount during the Annual Math Competition between young women from area schools competing on our campus and young men competing at St. Joseph High School in Metuchen on January 27. Student and faculty volunteers facilitated the event with Jacqueline Muratore (Assistant Directress for Faculty, Curriculum, and Planning) as well as tours for attending parents with Julia Pierce (Enrollment Management Associate).
Mount Saint Mary Academy has earned the College Board’s 2023 AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women’s access to AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles (CSP). The Academy has been recognized by the College Board for its excellence in educating young women in AP Computer Science since 2018.
It was a musical morning at the Mount on January 17 as the Cornell University Chorus and Glee Club visited the Mount as a stop during their Northeast Tour. After rehearsing in Chapel, they held a Master Class for members of our Chorale, doing vocal warm-ups and teaching them one of their tour songs and a South African song of prayer entitled, “Bawo, Thixo Somandla.” Before departing, the ensembles performed for each other and the Cornell Chorus and Glee Club sang the Cornell Alma Mater.
Echoes literary magazine has been recognized as an “Excellent” distinction magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).
This year, schools in 46 states and five countries nominated 375 student magazines. Magazines from middle school, high school, and higher education were welcomed for the 2023 contest.
On January 3, members of the Class of 2023 shared their college/university insights and experiences with seniors during the annual Return to the Mount in the Sister Lisa Gambacorto Theater. The event was sponsored by the Mount Saint Mary Academy Alumnae Association in partnership with the College Counseling Office. time management skills as well.