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February 19, 2026On Feb. 27, The Mount community will be treated to the talent of students at this year's talent show, returning after a three-year absence. The last time there was a Talent Show was in 2023, when acts included singing, dancing and instrument playing.
Stella Rosenhamer, a freshman involved in The Mount’s production of “Legally Blonde Jr.,” will be in this year's talent show. She said she wants to perform in the talent show because it will give her the opportunity to perform a song she loves and would normally not have the chance to do. Rosenhamer will be performing a duet with freshman Coco Vaughn, who plays Paulette in “Legally Blond Jr.,” and performing a solo of “Hopeless War,” from the Broadway musical “The Outsiders.”
Another performer, junior Chaeli Herd, an active member of the Mount Saint Mary Performing Arts Department, said that being in the Talent Show allows her to express her abilities and interests outside of regular opportunities.
“It gives me the chance to share those abilities with others and inspire those watching,” Herd said.
Mica Harkey, a 2016 alumni and the performing Arts teacher, wanted to have a talent show because it celebrates the unique gifts that make The Mount community so special.
“God has entrusted each of us with different talents, and we are called to share them with others,” Harkey said.
“It brings us together to celebrate one another, strengthens school spirit, inspires involvement within the arts, and reminds us that every student has something unique and valuable to offer.”
The talent show is set for 7 p.m. Feb. 27 in The Mount auditorium. Admission is free.
Rose Day
Each year, Rose Day is held at the Oklahoma State Capitol, along with the March for Life. Thirteen MSM students participated, gaining the opportunity to listen to pro-life speakers on the House floor and to speak up for the rights of the unborn. They also presented roses to state legislators as a way to advocate for the dignity of every human life, from conception to natural death.
Emma Floyd, senior, has gone to Rose Day since she was a freshman.
“I love Rose Day because it gives me hope in the future of pro-life and makes me feel not alone in that fight,” Floyd said.
Floyd recalled one of the speakers who she felt particularly moved by.
“It was so beautiful to hear from someone who was pressured, but did not cave into having an abortion like everyone told her to,” Floyd said. “Everyone wanted her to get rid of her daughter with down syndrome, but she said she has been blessed beyond measure because she kept her daughter.”
Floyd added that God has a plan for everyone and the fact that so many children do not get to live out their God-given call is devastating to her.
“Rose Day fills me with a powerful feeling of gratefulness to God for amazing people that stand up for the dignity of every person and care enough to spend a day showing that,” Floyd concluded.
Another student, sophomore Gabe Homeyer, said that he felt Rose Day and other pro-life rallies are important because the lives of the unborn need to be stood up for, especially in public spaces like the capitol.
“Even one person can make a difference and one vote can save thousands of babies’ lives,” Homeyer said.
“Being able to show love and kindness to the people there and encourage them to vote for life is truly a blessing. I know that we made an impact on the people there.”
Rose Day Students with Archbishop Coakley and Brian Boeckman. Photo provided.