Halloween

Halloween is here and along with it comes costumes, pumpkins, and Christmas music on the radio. October 31st marks the end of first quarter. I still can’t believe this is my last first quarter at St. Mary’s Academy as a student forever. Time really does fly when you’re a Lady Blue.   

October is dominated by assemblies, tests, and fun. Founder’s Day is one of my favorite masses all year. This year, as a member of National Honor Society, I had the opportunity to escort one of the alums to her seat in the auditorium and her place at the luncheon. Founder’s Day is a time to remember our founders and the privilege we have as St. Mary’s students, but also to bring the current students together with past students. I think for the majority of the senior class, the mass reminded us that we will be alums in less than a year! It’s always fun to speculate about the Founder’s Day that honors your class—Who will show up? will SMA still be in the same building? Will we still be in touch until then? The future is mysterious, but also very exciting.

That brings me to college applications. SMA students, along with students across the world, are submitting early action applications by November 1st. For me, the November 1st deadline is nerve-racking, but also exciting. The college process should not be scary, but a journey of discovery. Through researching different schools, filling out applications, and writing essays, I feel as though I have a deeper understanding of myself and what I want in my life. St. Mary’s has done an amazing job in assisting the process of self-discovery before filling out the applications. This is an important piece of the college search that is often overlooked. How can you apply to schools without reflecting on what you want? How can you pick the “perfect” college before truly understanding who you are? 

Anyways, I am just excited about all of the possibilities for the future and grateful for all of the experiences I have had during my time at SMA. I constantly have to remind myself that I have time left at St. Mary’s, but it’s going by so quickly that it’ll be graduation before I know it! 

Have a safe and sugar-filled Halloween, everyone.

Emma Rosenthal