Andrea Rodriguez-Gomez '21, Contributing Writer

The dozens of distant chestnut pews are adorned with figures, and I habitually count over the backs of their heads as I wait for the Mass to begin. The choir loft, nestled away in the far end of the parish, provides me with a comforting obscurity. As soon as I receive the thumbs up from the priest, I inhale deeply in preparation, and begin the processional hymn.  Every weekend, I spend a minimum of four hours at my parish. On Saturday, I cantor the evening mass, and on Sunday, I play at the Hispanic mass. When there’s an emergency musician needed – which happens more often than not –...

Erika Torok '22 and Emma Judge '22

In 1973, the US Supreme Court case, Roe v. Wade, declared that the Constitution of the United States would protect any pregnant woman and give her the right/constitutional liberty to abortion access. According to the Boston Globe, right after Amy Coney Barett’s confirmation to the Supreme Court, House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Senate President Karen Spilka announced in a joint statement: “We are very concerned that Massachusetts’ women’s reproductive rights are under threat at the national level. We are therefore committed to debate measures in the House and Senate this session that would...

Kate Novack '24, Staff Writer

The traditional Freshman Forum looked a little different this year for the ninth grade class. Instead of going to Bryant University and touring the campus, we were in our all-too-familiar A&A talking with Mrs. Kris about stress tests of character, hearing from alumnae, making some art, and learning about the design thinking process from Professor Roberto virtually.  Mrs. Kris is such an amazing teacher who is always able to make people smile. Mrs. Kris talked to us about how our brains like stories. She told us about stories that go from bad to good and stories that go from good to bad...

Anna Sheehan '21, Faith Editor

‘Tis the season, my friends. This Sunday marks the first week of Advent in most Christian churches. In this article, you’ll find a reflection of this Sunday’s Gospel, some ideas for what the Gospel’s message means for us, and a look at the current Christmas spirit level at Montrose. Gospel Kickoff: “Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. It is like a man traveling abroad. He leaves home and places his servants in charge, each with his own work, and orders the gatekeeper to be on the watch” (Mark 13:33-34). This Gospel gives us our Advent mission right...

Gabriella Bachiochi '21, Contributing Writer

“Our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” St. Augustine’s profound words could not be more applicable to the college process. Even without the added stress of COVID-19, uncertainty plays a major role in the life of a senior. There are so many unanswered questions: Should I apply here even though it is really competitive? Do I stay nearby or go far? Will I actually enjoy my intended major? Will I get in anywhere? I would say that this year has been especially challenging. What we leaned on as certainties before the pandemic are no longer certain. There are endless choices… and...