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May 1, 2025A Night to Remember … Prom 2025
On the night of March 5, a dazzling sea of traffic lights and the Oklahoma City skyline could be seen through the large window wall of the Oklahoma History Center. With young women in glittering dresses and young men in pristine suits, the dance floor saw no rest for close to three hours. Hosted by the class of 2026, prom was memorable.
Adam Elliott, a senior student of Epic Charter Schools who was a guest at the event, noted his enjoyment of the provided music, the enlargement of this year’s venue from last year when he was a junior, and the energy the students and staff in attendance brought to the scene.
“I really enjoyed how involved the students were,” Elliott said. “No one was afraid to dance in a wacky way and I also loved the slow dance music.
“The DJ did a fantastic job creating a lively environment. In general, the students had a great time. Not a single person left early. It was a beautiful evening.”
Easter and Pope Francis
In the final days of Lent, Kathleen Bertels, campus minister, orchestrated many events for students and staff to grow closer to Christ. In addition to leading Morning and Evening Prayer (from the Liturgy of the Hours) before and after school every day, she has sent periodic e-mails to students and staff about the Catholic beliefs associated with Lent, Holy Week and Easter that non-Catholics may not be familiar with or have questions about.
For instance, during Passiontide, the final two weeks of Lent, she explained why the chapel was suddenly decorated with purple veils.
“The veiling of sacred images is nothing short of startling for us who are used to seeing them in our churches and chapels almost year-round,” she said. “The veils suggest a discomfort that comes with being separated from Christ following Holy Thursday Mass through the Easter Vigil.”
Early in April, Father Jerome Krug spent about five hours during the school day hearing confessions. Immediately after, he celebrated Mass during academic period, the school’s daily study hall opportunity for students. Many were grateful for the opportunity to grow closer to Christ in the final days before the Holy Triduum.
Since the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, the Mount’s way of honoring his life and legacy has been to end the day in prayer for the repose of his soul. A beautiful, touching moment of prayer graces the final moments of classes, as done at 8 a.m. every morning.
Cinderella!
The MSM Performing Arts department recently performed Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” for students, drawing major applause for senior Andrew Cleary as the prince and Ava Berhmann as Cinderella.
Consisting of glittering costumes and dazzling sets, constructed by Linda Brown’s stagecraft class, the production enchanted audiences and sent many into frenzies of laughter. (The show is quite comedic at times.)
Overall, the department did a splendid job of bringing the classic story of Cinderella to life for the Mount community.
Emma Bowman is a senior at Mount St. Mary Catholic High School.
Photo: Andrew Cleary rehearsed his role as Prince Christopher in “Cinderella.” Photo MSM Performing Arts.