- Features
Elisabeth Kheir '26, Contributing Writer | October 7, 2024
- Arts & Entertainment
Elisabeth Smith ‘28, Assistant Editor-in-Chief | October 4, 2024
- Montrose School
Elisabeth Halberstadt ‘27, Faith Editor | October 2, 2024
- Arts & Entertainment
Gabriella Dansereau '26, Contributing Writer | September 30, 2024
![Amelia White ‘25 in the 2024 handshake line, a beloved Montrose tradition](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Montrose_FirstDay_Richins_090424_092937_6311-e1726603348264-1200x735.jpg)
On September 4th, 2024 I walked onto campus 2,192 days (or you know 7 years) since I first walked onto Montrose Campus as a student. I had been before (shoutout to the various alumnae who braided my hair before I stepped onstage for a talent show, and my mom who let me watch Harry Potter in her office), but never in uniform, never as a student. I was predictably filled with nerves. If you know me personally, you may know that I am that kid who couldn’t sleep before Christmas. Holidays, gatherings, sports games, and basically anything outside of...
![Montrose celebrates the Class of 2024 in 43rd Commencement Exercises](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Montrose-cap-toss-1200x800.png)
The Hon. Margaret Albertson P’16 commended the Class of 2024, the students who overcame the challenges of beginning high school during the COVID-19 pandemic. Judge Albertson remarked: “As young women who have been challenged to cultivate intellect with character, leadership with service, faith with reason, the world awaits your talents, your commitment, and your loving hearts to make the lives of others better.” On May 31, 2024, family members, students and honored guests joined the 35 members of the Class of 2024 during their commencement...
![Hana Shinzawa at the Montrose Baccalaureate & Senior Dinner on May 29th](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Montose_Baccalaureate_Richins_052924_191234_4982-X2-1200x800.jpg)
Dedicated scholar. Three-season athlete. Published author. Valedictorian of the Class of 2024. And in bed by 10:30 every night? Hana is a well-rounded individual, who has given much to Montrose, for which we are thankful, and her caring personality has established her as an example to others. Her role as Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Looking Glass has added to her impact. Hana also made her mark in Cross Country and Track, culminating in her captainship this year. One of the impacts these team experiences had on Hana was a lesson of leadership, as...
![Amelia White ‘25 in the 2024 handshake line, a beloved Montrose tradition](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Montrose_FirstDay_Richins_090424_092937_6311-e1726603348264-1200x735.jpg)
![Montrose celebrates the Class of 2024 in 43rd Commencement Exercises](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Montrose-cap-toss-1200x800.png)
![Sanya Nadeem ‘26 looking proud after winning the Lions Club speech competition!](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/unnamed-2.jpg)
![A picture of citizens from Asheville, North Carolina voting in their municipal elections.](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/people-voting.png)
![A photo of the Notre Dame Cathedral as it erupted into flames in April 2019](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/TELEMMGLPICT000194440802_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqhxIBykwsigX1ySZvqBRpDjIiWnLR6OgyYET_L50kiZw.webp)
![Statue of our Lady of Medjugorje](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed.png)
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![Amelia White ‘25 in the 2024 handshake line, a beloved Montrose tradition](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Montrose_FirstDay_Richins_090424_092937_6311-e1726603348264-1200x735.jpg)
![Montrose celebrates the Class of 2024 in 43rd Commencement Exercises](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Montrose-cap-toss-1200x800.png)
![Hana Shinzawa at the Montrose Baccalaureate & Senior Dinner on May 29th](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Montose_Baccalaureate_Richins_052924_191234_4982-X2-1200x800.jpg)
![The album cover for Beyoncé’s newest album, Cowboy Carter.](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cowboy-Carter-1.jpg)
![The Aftermath of the Easter Rising in Dublin, Ireland.](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Terrible-Beauty-1.jpg)
![Nature fuels music because music is an essential part of nature.](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/What-Are-We-Going-To-Do-With-Music-1-e1711361003193.jpg)
![There are many easy desserts that you can bake with your friends!](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Easy-1.png)
![As Lent begins, it is always important to keep its reason in mind.](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2-18-lent-e1708268925393.jpg)
![Seventh Graders, as the enjoy their first M Block of the year in Room 7.](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/i-CP2xKqs-X2-1200x800.jpg)
![The Montrose Softball team poses for a photo.](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Softball-Seniors-24-1.png)
![The Montrose Model UN team at the BC High conference this March.](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Model-UN-Seniors-24-2-1.png)
![The Montrose robotics team at a meet with Xaverian Brothers High School.](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Robotics-1.png)
![Scotland is a country filled with lots of beautiful landscapes!](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Scotland-2.jpg)
![The Varsity Volleyball team’s seniors pose with the IGC Championship trophy.](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Montrose_VBall_IGC_Newman_Richins_110223_181038_7303-X2-1200x800.jpg)
![The Varsity Field Hockey team prepares to take the field for their Homecoming game.](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FH-Feature-24-1.png)
![Theresa Bettinelli ‘24, Helen Olohan ‘24, Leslie Baker ‘24, Cate Lynch ‘24, Bella Prunier ‘24, and Vivian Krawiecki ‘24 pose for a photo after a huge IGC Championship win against Landmark School](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/unnamed-2-1200x800.png)
![Hana and Rosie in action](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/unnamed.png)
![Vivian Krawiecki and Anya Marino, two Chapel Crew seniors, together at Homecoming.](https://lookingglass.montroseschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-20-at-16-44-38-AW_SF_Senior-Features-Thank-you-Seniors-Chapel-Crew-Senior-Tribute-by-Josie-Marcucci-‘25-1.png)