Astronauts savoring shrimp tacos while enjoying a few rounds of chess in space? Thanks to the NASA HUNCH Prototype & Design and Culinary Teams at Mount Saint Mary Academy in Watchung, this may be a possibility that defies gravity! After competing extensively this year among regional teams, the Mount teams have been invited to the Final Design Reviews at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas on April 28 where they will present their designs to NASA scientists and engineers.

Grace Johnson ‘28, Ava Mandel ‘28, Stella Viegas ‘28, and Emma Moschetto ’27 were chosen to participate in the 2026 Teens With Stethoscopes Program on March 21 at the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center Auditorium in New Brunswick.

Members of the Students of Color Affinity (SOCA) and other Mount students attended an impressionable and valuable field trip on March 19, sponsored by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association in Westfield. Madeline Albrittain, World Languages Department Chairperson and SOCA Advisor, and Dr. Diana Artis, the Mount’s DEI Coordinator and CEO/Founder of Olive Branch Educators, served as chaperones.

Annika Jeena '28 represented the Mount with incredible skill at the New Jersey FBLA State Leadership Conference (SLC) which took place from March 9 to 11. Her hard work in marketing, customer service, and retail strategy truly paid off, and we couldn't be prouder of her dedication. 

Mount Saint Mary Academy sophomore, Maeve O’Connor ‘28, a staff writer for Peeks, Mount’s student newspaper, has been selected to attend the New York Times Summer Academy in New York City from July 5 to 17.

Representatives from over 70 colleges and universities attended the Mount Saint Mary Academy Spring College Fair on Tuesday afternoon where Mounties had the opportunity to explore a variety of options to further their successful journeys. Juniors from Oratory Prep also participated in the event, which was organized by Eileen Honicky, College Counselor, with assistance from members of the School and College Counseling Department.

Congratulations to Aiden Steinwald '27! She has been selected to receive the Junior Travel Study Abroad Scholarship from the American Association of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP). From July 18 to 26, Aiden will be immersed in the language and culture of Salamanca, Spain.

While celebrating the theme of "Wicked" based off the popular movie, middle school students from local schools were excited to vie for trophies during this year's Junior High Forensics Competition on March 11th. The three-hour event was organized by Nicole Doria '18, Italian Teacher. 

The Diocese of Metuchen’s Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry presented special awards to three Mount Saint Mary Academy students during a ceremony on Saturday, March 7, at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi in Metuchen. Diocesan Administrator, the Very Reverend Jonathan S. Toborowsky, congratulated Sarah Algier ’26, Kelsey Quane ’26 and Abigail Hanifin ‘27 on being recognized for their extraordinary spiritual and outreach endeavors.

With solemnity and prayer, the Mount Saint Mary Academy community gathered in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception for the Ash Wednesday Liturgy.

The Mother Mary Patrick Gymnasium was filled with Administration, faculty, staff, students, family, and coaches on February 4th who were eager to congratulate seniors Emily Castela '26 and Fiorella Perone '26 on their athletic commitments. After graduation later this spring, Emily will continue her academic career at Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA (Division 3, Lacrosse). Fiorella will attend Colgate University in Hamilton, NY (Division 1, Soccer). 

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for academic excellence and elected to the Cum Laude Society at Mount Saint Mary Academy on February 2nd. The inductees were joined by Sister Lisa Gambacorto, RSM, Ed.S. (Directress), Jacqueline Muratore, M.A., Ed.S., Ed.M. (Assistant Directress), Dana Goad (Director of School and College Counseling), and Eileen Honicky (College Counselor), as well as other well-wishing faculty and staff members.

Josie Heim '27 has earned a Gold Key, the highest certificate awarded by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. She won in the Printmaking category for her linoleum print entitled, “Red and Blue As Promised.” This distinction is part of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the nation’s longest running and most prestigious recognition for creative teenagers.

On Thursday morning, the Mount community united in faith during a special Catholic Schools Week Liturgy in Immaculate Conception Chapel led by Monsignor William Benwell. He reminded the students that they should always be grateful for their Catholic School education because it is a gift.

It was a meeting of the math minds this morning at the Mount during the 19th Annual Math Competition between 50 young women from area schools competing on our campus, as well as young men competing at St. Joseph High School in Metuchen.

The College Board announced that Mount Saint Mary Academy has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Platinum distinction. Platinum is the highest level in a program that includes bronze, silver, gold, and platinum categories. Once again, Mount Saint Mary Academy exceeded the criteria for Platinum recognition across all AP School Honor Roll metrics.

On January 6, members of the Class of 2025 returned to the Mount to share their first-semester college experiences with seniors during a panel discussion held in the Sister Lisa Gambacorto Theater as part of the annual Return to the Mount celebration. The event offered seniors encouragement, perspective, and valuable guidance as they prepare for their own transitions to college.