Amelia White '25 and Kendra Baker '26

In light of the new Covid-19 rules, it can be hard to meet new people. Here's a list of new middle schoolers and the things they want you to know. Some did not respond, but many did. Meet the new Montrose middle schoolers! New 8th Graders:  Kathryn Greene  What is one thing you like about Montrose so far? “I really like how welcoming and friendly everyone has been to me. Everybody here is really nice.” What is something you want everyone to know about you? “I really like swimming and I am hoping to start a swim club at Montrose.”   Erin Kampersal  What is one...

Faith Chen '22, Spandana Vagwala '22, Erica Brown '22, and Alanna Hyatt '22

Presidential Debate: Tuesday, September 29 9:00 PM EST ABC News host and Former White House Communications Director George Stephanopoulos called the September 29 Presidential Debate “the worst presidential debate I have ever seen in my life.” Many politicians and citizens across the United States agreed with this statement. The AP Language and Composition class was asked to observe signs of respect and contempt from each candidate throughout the debate. President Trump and former Vice President Biden started off the debate by greeting each other appropriately, everything went downhill soon...

Elizabeth Barrett '23, Staff Writer

For some, it is easy to find time in the day to pray and have a conversation with God no matter what their schedule looks like. Over quarantine, we all had a surplus of free time. Abbie Lindblad ’24 found this time to be beneficial to her prayer life: “I am busy in class so I am focused on another topic.” For others, including myself, it can be a bit more difficult.  When we came back to Montrose, my own faith grew stronger again, despite my day getting much busier. As someone who is more productive with structure than free time, I struggled over quarantine to make time for spiritual...

Anna Rose '22, Staff Writer

Every October, our school community comes together to plant daffodils in honor of Dary Jacob ‘05. For a short period on that one day, students each get a bulb and plant it around the school grounds while remembering a beloved member of the Montrose community. This tradition takes a special place in many Montrosian’s hearts. Catherine Bettinelli ‘21, a senior who has been participating in Daffodils for Dary for the past seven years, shared her favorite memory while planting daffodils: “Last year, Dary’s dad -- Mr. Neil Jacob, the longest-serving Montrose Board Board of Trustee Chairman...

Anna Sheehan '21, Faith Editor

Need to celebrate fall with something sweet? These pumpkin doughnuts will satisfy all your cozy autumn needs. This recipe calls for a doughnut pan. If you do not have a doughnut pan, feel free to make the same recipe in a muffin tin and you will enjoy equally delicious pumpkin muffins.   Makes 12 doughnuts Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 15-oz can of pumpkin purée 1 cup sugar ⅓ cup canola oil 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 large eggs, beaten ¾ cup chocolate chips...