The Mount was recently honored for the excellence of its school newspaper, Peeks. The American Scholastic Press Association of College Point New York holds an annual Review and Contest for scholastic newspapers and other publications. Annually, over 2000 colleges/universities, senior and junior high schools submit their publications for review.

The schools are categorized based on enrollment, and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place rankings are assigned based on a publications score, which evaluates content coverage, page design, general plan, art/advertising/illustrations, editing, and creativity. A total of 1000 points may be awarded.

Peeks was only 35 points from being awarded a first place ranking, and was 1 of only 10 other schools in our enrollment category nationally to receive a 2nd place ranking.

Twice a year all students and staff perform service on and off campus. This is the year 11 sites were chosen to demonstrate the Mercy Core Value of service. Following the work day all joined together in the Student Center for ice cream provided by the Mercy Guild.

The Mount won an amazing 11 trophies in the March Grand Tournament for Forensics.

Eighteen members of the team completed in their biggest tournament of the year. Twenty five young women compose the team, the largest number in the Mount’s history. Eleven members of the Mount Team placed in the top positions of their speech categories. The Mount team earned first place spots in three of six possible categories. Five young women have earned entrance to the National Competition in Appleton, Wisconsin on Memorial Day weekend.

The awards were in Prose and Poetry, Declamation, Drama and Duo Interpretation.

Moderators Teresa Sengel and Christina D’Emma expressed great pride in the talent and competitive spirit of the team. “The support and encouragement that team members gave each other was beautiful to watch. They worked hard and long to improve and hone their skills.” said Mrs. Sengel.