And So Goes Another Year

     Last weekend the Senior class graduated from the Mount. Mount Michael will miss all the great things the class of 2004 gave to the school. The seniors all had a great time at the Mount over the years and some wished they could stay. However, as they move onto their new findings in the world they will be well ready for anything that comes their way with what was given to them at Mount Michael.

     So far this year we have seen great challenges in all the classes. These challenges are what make Mount Michael what it is. With the graduation of a great class last weekend, this years juniors are preparing to become the school's leaders next year. The juniors are just completing one of their toughest years here at the Mount. "I came into this year expecting the worst, and that's what I got...it's been a long year," said junior Joe Michaelson. All the juniors pretty much have the same feelings, they are ready to move onto their last year at the Mount. They are all, also, very excited to lead the school (this can be seen in their "‘05!" chants down the halls). As the Junior class prepares to become the "top guns" of the school, the Sophomore class is ready to move onto the dreaded Junior year.

     The Sophomores this year have the biggest class yet to make it the Junior year. In addition to the biggest class, the sophomores are also the first class to have the Day Student program added to it. So far they are handling it well. "These past years have been something else, but all in all it has made me a better person," said Phil Schulte, "I am, however, ready to get onto Junior year and learn about Physics, History, and other exciting things!" As Schulte stated this in a very excited way not all sophomores are looking forward to it in this manner. The sophomore class has had two years full of hardships and triumphs. These can be seen in the manner of how the class has come together, always there for each other. "If I need some help with homework, or just need someone to talk to I can turn to my classmates...that's truly my favorite part about Mount Michael," said sophomore Tom Hickman, "it is really unique out here." All in all the Sophomore class is ready to move on, as are the Freshmen.     

     The Freshmen are one of the most ready classes to move on. They are all ready to get out of the dorm and into their own rooms. The Freshmen also have several day students in the class, and they are all doing as well as the rest. Freshmen is one of the toughest years out at the Mount because of the living situation and new environment. "This year has been a tough one, with all the homework and then having to sleep with 50 other guys in the same room makes for a long year," said freshman Dylan Parler. Parler speaks on behalf of all the freshmen boarders.

     As the year comes to an end, it is only appropriate to say that this was one of the best years seen at Mount Michael. With the graduation of incredible seniors and the achievements seen through the sports and academics, it can be said that this has been a great year.

Articles and Photos by: Andy Ciaccio