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The Looking Glass

The Student Newspaper for Montrose School.

The Looking Glass

The Student Newspaper for Montrose School.

The Looking Glass

Jan Luyken's Fall of Icarus from 1686.
The Icarus of Man
Regina Maricich '29, Classics Editor

What a magical thing, a name seems to be Perfect and fitting as soon as it’s placed on me For when I open my eyes, causing smiles to spread I listen to the joy and loving depths from the word freely said   What scintillating promises, my own word seems to carry Expectations and secrets that thrash, thrive, and are merry Wounding themselves around my simply inky curves Decorating with dignity and countless dreams that whom the title serves   What beautiful jewels, my diamonds on paper give to me Covered...

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Percy Jackson Season One
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Season 1 Review
Gabri Ottaviani '30, Faith Editor

“Look, I didn’t want to be a half-blood.” Percy Jackson and the Lighting Thief  by Rick Riordan is the first book in the iconic Greek Mythology series. Published in 2005, originally as a bedtime story for his son, Riordan wrote the story to help empower children who felt down due to struggles with dyslexia and ADHD. The series began to gain more and more popularity, and more than 20 years later, finally announced a TV show.  The first season came out on December 20, 2024 following the story of 12 year old Percy Jackson, who discovers...

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 Ms. Dooley, a much beloved Montrose Theology teacher.
Sharing God’s Love Through Faith and Reason: A Tribute to Ms. Dooley
Elisabeth Smith '28, Co-Editor-in-Chief

If you wanted to find a student who needed advice, a place to talk through challenges, or simply a chat about weekend plans, you would probably find her with Ms. Dooley. Much more than just a teacher, she has been a person who we know truly cares and wants the best for us. Ms. Dooley has taught 9th and 10th grade Theology at Montrose for the past two years, and is much beloved by all of her students, inspiring both a love for God and Theology as a discipline in them. Most importantly, Ms. Dooley is someone who we have all been privileged enough...

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 Ms. Dooley, a much beloved Montrose Theology teacher.
Sharing God’s Love Through Faith and Reason: A Tribute to Ms. Dooley
Elisabeth Smith '28, Co-Editor-in-Chief • May 5, 2026
Spring Inspired Poetry!
Spring Poetry Contest Winners!
Elisabeth Halberstadt ‘27, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 29, 2026
Theresa Monteiro and her published book, Under This Roof.
Lessons From Poetry: An Interview With Theresa Monteiro and Her Visit to Montrose
Elisabeth Smith '28, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 27, 2026
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How much of Christmas is lost in the consumerism of the season?
The Business of Christmas: A Look into Holiday Consumerism
Seren Hughes '28, Fashion Editor • December 15, 2025
The Miracle Field sign
Opinions on Field Renovations
Isabella Tea '32 and Fina Stump '32 November 8, 2025
The Nokia 2780 Flip Phone
Flip Phones- Should You Make the Switch
Nora Daubert '31, Contributing Writer • October 14, 2025
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 Ms. Dooley, a much beloved Montrose Theology teacher.
Sharing God’s Love Through Faith and Reason: A Tribute to Ms. Dooley
Elisabeth Smith '28, Co-Editor-in-Chief • May 5, 2026
Spring Inspired Poetry!
Spring Poetry Contest Winners!
Elisabeth Halberstadt ‘27, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 29, 2026
Theresa Monteiro and her published book, Under This Roof.
Lessons From Poetry: An Interview With Theresa Monteiro and Her Visit to Montrose
Elisabeth Smith '28, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 27, 2026
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Jan Luyken's Fall of Icarus from 1686.
The Icarus of Man
Regina Maricich '29, Classics Editor • May 12, 2026
Percy Jackson Season One
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Season 1 Review
Gabri Ottaviani '30, Faith Editor • May 9, 2026
Calvin the Capybara: Epic Beach Adventure
Calvin the Capybara: Epic Beach Adventure
Nora Daubert '31 and Catherine Keane '31 May 4, 2026
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Calvin the Capybara: Epic Beach Adventure
Calvin the Capybara: Epic Beach Adventure
Nora Daubert '31 and Catherine Keane '31 May 4, 2026
Where is Duckie?
Calvin the Capybara: Duckie Gets Lost
Catherine Keane '31 and Nora Daubert '31 April 10, 2026
The Finale from Frozen the Musical
Frozen Review
Gabri Ottaviani '30 and Luisa Silveyra Dodds ‘30 April 9, 2026
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