The words of Jack Nicklaus “that people only do their best at things they truly enjoy” apply readily to varied facets of life, and teaching is by no means an exception to this principle. After an interview with Montrose English teacher Ms. Spiering (selections of which are included below), the connection between excellence and passion in her own role became clear to me. Ms. Spiering has been teaching at Montrose for the last two years, as well as helping to lead the student cantoring program at mass. Her enjoyment and care for the work she does...
“Ava’s abs!” It’s a phrase every Montrose cross country runner knows—usually followed by groans, laughter, and the end of an ab workout everyone expects by now. And honestly, no one would want it any other way! Alongside that, there’s always Elisabeth Kheir somewhere out on the course, cheering louder than anyone else in places most people do not even think to stand. Somehow, no matter where you are in the race, you can hear Elisabeth cheering for you. This year, the Montrose cross country and track teams were led by just two...
Those who have watched the second season of the Percy Jackson TV series on Disney Plus have seen how violent and bloody scenes can become. This is especially apparent in the battle scene between Camp Half-Blood with Luke’s army. Furthermore, those who have read The Titan’s Curse, The Battle of The Labyrinth, and The Last Olympian know exactly how quickly the later storyline becomes even more violent. Many started reading this series when they were eight-years-old in third grade. Now, with a brutally accurate depiction of what those battles actually...
