Students Thrive in Co-curriculars

7/22/2015

Montrosians heed the call to greatness as artists, citizens, classicists and more.

Montrose students excelled throughout the school year in the wide variety of co-curricular activities available at Montrose. Some highlights include:

Mustard Seed, a service club, has been revitalized this year under Lindsay Lombardo ’15’s leadership. A world-wide, non-profit organization that helps care for mentally and physically handicapped children, Mustard Seed has a satellite office in the Montrose Vinebrook building where students volunteer. “Every Tuesday, we go to the Mustard Seed office and work on small projects, whether helping with mailings to thank people for their generous donations or working on the scrapbook that they present at functions,” said Lindsay. “The role I play is very small, but I have learned over the months that the small work I do goes a long way.” Dean of Students Esther Keeley agreed, noting that the reliable presence of Lindsay, Talia Zais ’15 and a group of other students helps Mustard Seed spread the word about their important work.

Members of the Junior Classical League competed in a Certamen at Harvard University. The Certamen or competition, sponsored by the Harvard Classics Club, is one of the most competitive annual Certamena, drawing teams from many other states. Montrose’s Novice team, consisting of Carlie Cichocki ’18, Elizabeth Ling ’18 and Annie Miklus ’18, won its first round against a Pennsylvania high school, although it did not advance. Montrose also fielded an Advanced team made up of Brigid Bane ‘16, Emma Frank ‘16 and MaryGrace King ’16. "The potential for Montrose students to hold their own against other schools is great, as we continue to hone our competitive skills," said JCL advisor Karen Demirjian.

The school newspaper The Looking Glass has grown and thrived this year, with articles frequently added to the online site as well as regular printed editions. Thirty-seven Montrose students have contributed to The Looking Glass this year, four of whom have been published in the Boston Herald. Read more. “Monica Stack ’15 and Katrin O’Grady ’15 have been instrumental in building the newspaper through one relationship at a time,” said faculty advisor Barbara Whitlock. “Student writers have shared their time and talent to enrich the Montrose community by featuring individual girls and shining a spotlight on the countless academic, athletic, class, service and other opportunities this year.”

Art Club, new this year, has become a popular destination for students in grades 8-12 who are interested in developing their artistic skills. Fine Arts teacher Christina Marge said, “I see so much budding talent in the classes I teach, and I wanted to offer these students an opportunity to tap further into their artistic interests and develop their skills to a higher level.” Read more about Art Club in The Looking Glass.

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