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Meet Sydney Wilcenski, a new physical education teacher at the Upper Campus! Ms. Wilcenski grew up in New Jersey and moved to Baltimore, Maryland, to attend undergrad at Loyola University Maryland and graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania. She taught elementary general and special education in Maryland before moving to NYC. In her free time, you can find her playing volleyball 🏐 or crafting 🧶 She also loves a good book 📚 and is always open to recommendations! Ms. Wilcenski is elated to be joining the #marymountny team and can’t wait to work with all of the kids! A warm welcome to Ms. Wilcenski! 💙🦁💙

Meet Yoshiko Maruiwa, the new art teacher for Classes K-II! She is originally from Japan 🇯🇵 and moved to the US to pursue her passion for art education. She earned degrees from Sophia University in Tokyo, Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston, and Teachers College, Columbia University in New York. With extensive experience teaching art in museums, communities, and schools, Ms. Maruiwa is excited to bring joy, creativity, and expertise to her new role. Outside of teaching, she enjoys weaving and sewing 🪡 traveling ✈️ visiting museums 🖼️ animals 🐶 beaches 🏖️ and, most of all, cooking 🧑‍🍳 and sharing meals with her family and friends. A warm welcome to Ms. Maruiwa! 💙🦁💙

On the anniversary of 9/11, let us pray these words written by #marymountny students in honor of that fateful day: The time is now, When love of God may unite us all. We shall abide by thy peace. And we shall remember The servants of God are those who walk on this earth in humility. And when we address them We shall say, “Peace unto us all.” We must recognize we are from the same clay. And none shall be afraid, For the mouth of the Lord has spoken. Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. May there be peace on earth. Amen. #neverforget #strength #resilience #courage #hope ❤️🤍💙

With the arrival of our Nursery students today, the #marymountny family is complete! Our youngest students jumped right into joyful exploration of their new classroom and enjoyed meeting their new teachers and friends 💙🦁💙

Ellie Burns joins the #marymountny community teaching Contemporary World History as well as Class X Global History. She was born in Pennsylvania but grew up in Georgia and attended Haverford College for undergrad. Ms. Burns majored in history and religion and played varsity soccer ⚽️ before returning to Georgia to teach high school history. She then came to New York for her master’s at Teachers College at Columbia University and loved New York so much she decided to stay! Ms. Burns is excited to become part of both the Upper Mid and Upper School faculty. In her free time, you can find Ms. Burns running 🏃‍♀️ through New York, reading 📖 in Central Park, or trying a new coffee ☕️ shop. A warm welcome to Ms. Burns! 💙🦁💙

Great first day of Pre-K and K! Our young friends brought joy and positive energy to our Fifth Avenue campus as they settled into their new classrooms today. Here’s to a great year ahead! 💙💙

We are kicking off our new faculty spotlights with Crystal Frommert, a new Upper Middle and Upper School Math Teacher! Mrs. Frommert brings 24 years of experience teaching secondary math in both international schools and an all-girls Catholic school in Houston. Her love for educational collaboration and leadership extends beyond the classroom, serving as an administrator and as a published author in education. In August, Mrs. Frommert moved to NYC with her husband, daughter, and their beloved Sheltie dog. As a new Marymount parent, she appreciates the warm welcome from the #marymountny community. Mrs. Frommert is excited for the year ahead, dedicated to sharing the beauty and wonder of mathematics with a learner-centered approach. A warm welcome to Ms. Frommert! 💙🦁💙

Kicking off the year in Lower Mid with fun and friendly competition at Fall Field Day! 🥳🙌

The Class of 2025 gathered on the East River Esplanade this morning for Senior Sunrise as they kick off the first of many traditions during their final year at #marymountny 🌅❤️

Classes I-V were all smiles on their first day back at Fifth Avenue! It was great to see old friends, settle into new homerooms, and get a fabulous year underway 💙🦁💙

What a first day back!! Our Upper Campus roared to life today with a joyful welcome, relay races, class photos, an assembly, and our first win of the season at home! Welcome back, Classes VI-XII 💙🦁💙

Marymount faculty and staff began the year as we always do: in prayer and in community at our opening chapel service. We were thrilled to introduce a new element this year: the first performance of our Faculty Choir! 🎶🎵

Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now open! Visit our website at the 🔗 in our bio to get started. We can’t wait to welcome you to #marymountny!

What an experience! Gabriela and Athena discuss how amazing their exchange was @marymountschoolmedellin as they improved their Spanish, learned all about Colombian food and culture, and made lifelong friendships this summer. 💙💙

Roar lions 🦁 roar!! 172 #marymountny athletes kicked off pre-season last week at Eagle Hill School as they honed their skills in cross country 👟 soccer ⚽️ tennis 🎾 and volleyball 🏐 We can’t wait for competition to start this fall 🔥💙

A warm welcome to the 15 new educators joining the #marymountny family this year! Orientation kicked off today with introductions, tours, and workshops on our core mission and values 💙💙

🚨Hot off the press 🚨 Marymount’s summer newsletter is hitting mailboxes now! Catch up on the highlights of the year by clicking the 🔗 in our bio.

Seven #marymountny Upper Schoolers joined students from @marymount.cuernavaca and @marymountla for the first RSHM Social Service Week last month in Mexico. They engaged in community service initiatives including supporting kids at a children’s home and at an orphanage, serving breakfast at a local St. Vincent de Paul center, and spending time with retired nuns at an elder care facility. This global initiative allowed our students to truly live out the RSHM mission “that all may have life, and have it to the full.” #careservelead

There are only 2️⃣ days left to support #marymountny! Click the 🔗 in our bio, text GIVE to 929-229-0208, or contact Megan & Maggie in the Development Office. Come on, Lions, we can do this! 🦁💙💪

We were thrilled to welcome grandparents and special friends back to #marymountny last month for classroom visits and special activities, including trivia contests, dancing through the decades, chapel services, and design challenges! It was a fabulous day for our little lions 🦁 and their VIP guests 💙💙💙

We are thrilled to announce that Marymount’s Upper Campus has officially been designated LEED Gold by @usgbc! Prioritizing light, air, and access to green space in a dense urban context, our new building incorporates a biophilic setting that honors the school’s rich history. A big thank you to @cookfox for their thoughtful and sustainable design! 📸 by @l.ines_photo

Each year in our M-PACT program, Class X Social Justice students advocate for a local non-profit organization that addresses a cause they care about. Congratulations to this year’s winners Anna B. ‘26, Sophia K. ‘26, Sahana S. ‘26, Isabella S. ‘26, and Emma W. ‘26 for their successful advocacy for Protecting All Children from Trafficking 👏🙏 A special shout-out to Gemma, Callie, Annabella, Kiki, and Remi for their second place finish advocating for Everytown for Gun Safety, and to Estelle, Ailish, Liesl, and Silvana for winning third place advocating for the Joyful Heart Foundation. #careservelead

Big congrats to Camryn M. ‘25 on receiving the 2024 Young Peacebuilder Award from Pax Christi Metro New York! 👏🙏💙 Camryn was recognized for her leadership in @mmtcampusministry and @youngwomenbigimpact and her social advocacy through the MPACT program. A perfect example of living out our mission to #careservelead!

Last week Class VI students raced handcrafted pinewood derby cars in our Formula Fun competition, the culmination of a cross-curricular tech, science, and art project. Big congrats to our fastest car, slowest car, best in show, and queen of the hill 🏎️🚗👑

This year #marymountny became one of the first schools to offer the Atherton Award in recognition of entrepreneurial spirit in young women 🏆 Brianna F. ‘25 was named the winner for her innovative ideas to streamline services and improve revenue for the MTA! Olivia W. ‘26 and Marcella C-R. ‘26 were also recognized as finalists for the award. All three will receive grants and mentorship as they develop their ideas further. Congratulations to our rising entrepreneurs! 👏🤩

School may be out for summer, but sports camp started today for 75 #marymountny K-V students! This program is wildly popular because of all the outdoor activities, cross-divisional collaborations, and good ol’ summer fun 😎🥳

That’s a wrap! Class VIII capped off their Upper Mid journey with a beautiful Moving Up Ceremony today as they get ready to enter Upper School in the fall. Congratulations!! 🥳🎓

Classes III-V chronicled the Marymount Eras (Lower Mid Version) as they brought us through the decades at their fabulous spring concert this week! 💙🎶

Class III scientists participated in the dissection of a cow’s eye in their final lab of the year! 🐮👁️🥼

Last week Class V held their annual Lion’s Den, an entrepreneurship forum where students create, pitch, and sell innovative product ideas to “investors.” Here’s to the next generation of entrepreneurs! 🦁💙

Move over Paris, the Olympics have come to #marymountny! Lower School participated in a fun filled field day, complete with opening ceremonies, volleyball 🏐 balloon tennis 🎈“swim” relays, and equestrian 🐴

Our Class IX students were hard at work curating mini exhibitions for their final art history project of the year. Follow @mmtmetproject to learn more!

Our littlest lions roared their way onto the big stage at Upper Campus today for their inaugural division-wide Spring Concert! 💙🦁🎶👏

Three Upper School students, along with their peers from Fieldston, presented their research at the MAGIC Symposium last week 👏 MAGIC (More Active Girls in Computing) pairs each student with a woman in STEM who acts as a mentor as the student works on research projects during her time in the program.

The Upper Mid let their light shine at a dazzling spring concert last week! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Proudly presenting our newest #marymountny graduates! Congratulations to the #mmtclassof2024 💙🎓🌹

Taking inspiration from the masks in the The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing @metmuseum, Class V students put a variety of skills to work including drawing, paper maché, sculpting, and painting to bring their masks to life.

Another one for the record books! Winnie N. ‘26 broke the 100 meter school record yesterday at the NYSAIS Track & Field Championships with a time of 12.66. Go Winnie! 👏💪👟

We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Lorraine Riley has been appointed Marymount’s next head of school, effective July 1, 2025! A proud #marymountny alumna and current parent, Ms. Riley has served as both Director of Admissions and Director of Development at Marymount; previously she was the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at KIPP Charter Network in New Orleans. “Marymount is my home, its community is my family, this work is my calling. As the second lay head in Marymount’s storied history, it is the honor of my life to uphold and protect the mission and vision of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary. I look forward to partnering with the Board of Trustees, students, parents, alumnae, faculty, and staff to lead Marymount into our next one hundred years.” — Lorraine Riley Click the 🔗 in our bio to read the full announcement.

So proud of the #mmtclassof2024 as they get ready to start a new chapter in the fall 💙💙 Congratulations on making great college choices - we cannot wait to see what the future holds for each and every one of you! 🎓🥳

Last weekend two Lower Mid teams participated in a 3-hour math tournament at Chapin 💪 Their enthusiasm, support of one another, and positive energy helped them work through many math challenges and leave the competition with big smiles!

The moment we’ve all been waiting for…the opening of our brand new theater at Upper Campus! Upper School students were joined by @mmtalumnae and special Broadway stars Derek Klena, Vincent Hooper, Mandy Gonzalez, and Tom Kitt for a show-stopping performance to kick off spring concert season at #marymountny. We can’t wait for all divisions to enjoy their inaugural shows in this fabulous new space! 🎭🎶

God bless Class II on their First Communion! 🙏🤍🕊️

⭐️ Last week Class V Rising Stars blew audiences away with their production of Seussical Jr, where all of Dr Seuss’ best-loved characters collide in an unforgettable musical! ⭐️

Hot off the press! Marymount’s 2024 edition of the Muse, our literary arts magazine, is now here. Click the 🔗 in our stories to see the fabulous work of our artists and writers 📖🤩

Upper Mid Uptown Broadway transported audiences under the sea at their dazzling production of The Little Mermaid Jr tonight! 🧜‍♀️🦀🐠

Seniors in advanced science courses were treated to a special behind-the-scenes visit to @amnh last week. Exhibition preparer and #mmtalumna Celeste Caraballo ‘02 gave them a tour of the workshop where she creates models that are displayed in the museum and shared with students how they can merge passions in both the sciences and the arts. @mmtalumnae

Two #marymountny students were recognized for their outstanding work in Columbia Granger’s annual poetry contest! Congratulations to Prishaa S. ‘26 on being named one of the three contest winners and to Hannah Y. ‘25 on receiving an honorable mention 👏👏 Swipe ⬅️ to read their winning poems 📝💙

💛 Sending them off in style! 💛 Seniors gathered at Fifth Avenue today to cheer for the end of their #marymountny journey and to participate in one final service project with the Lower School. #mmtclassof2024

Don’t stop them now - they’re wild about math! 🐴🐵🐦🐮🦈 In honor of all those who took the AP Calculus exam today, the #marymountny math department would like to send you their (hilariously) heartfelt support! #youdidit 💪🙌

Three cheers for Tess O’D. ‘24 on being named a 2024 National Merit Scholar! 👏👏👏 We are so proud of all your hard work and dedication during your #marymountny career. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement! 💙🙌💙

A huge thank you to the #marymountny Parents’ Association for a fabulous faculty/staff appreciation week! Staff enjoyed a taco truck, Insomnia Cookies, Italian ices, raffle prizes, and a dress down day in gratitude for all their hard work and dedication. We love you faculty and staff! 💙💙💙

🥳💛 And they’re done! Last day of classes for our seniors 💛🥳 #mmtclassof2024

Hot off the press! N-V tea towels are being backpacked home today, just in time for Mother’s Day gifts 🎁💝 There are still a few left - click the 🔗 in our stories to order yours today!

Another day, another school record! Sophomore sensation Sahana S.’26 set a new record of 12.7 seconds in the 100 meters! 😱👏💪

Proudly presenting the undefeated AAIS 🥍 season champions for the second year in a row! @mmtvarsitylax heads to the tournament as the #1 seed in the semifinals on Friday. Roar 🦁 roar!! 💙💪

Class III delighted audiences with their retelling of beloved folktales in the culmination of an interdisciplinary study of literature, social studies, speech, and art from different world cultures. 🎭🌎

God bless the Class VIII students who made their Confirmation last Friday! 🙏😇

Another new school record! 🤩 In addition to the 4x100 record on Friday, Sahana S. ‘26 set a new long jump record of 16’ 9” this weekend at the Neville Plummer Invitational. Go Sahana! 👏🙌👟

May the fourth be with you! 💫✨

So proud of our 4x100 team that set a new school record today of 51.92! Congratulations to Shannon M., Sahana S., Winnie N., and Harper C. 👏🙌👟 @mmtxctf

Proudly presenting the new leaders of the Upper School! Class XI received their school rings and senior sweatshirts at the beloved #mmttradition Junior Ring Day ❤️❤️ #mmtclassof2025

🎶 Don’t miss the Upper School Spring Concert featuring the @mmtsingers and Instrumental Ensemble this Friday night at 6:30 pm! 🎶 RSVP at this link: https://forms.gle/8ijTCai7hqFrHvmi7

Congratulations to the six #marymountny students who have been recognized for their outstanding work by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards! 👏📝🎨🔑 Ellen C. ’25: Silver Key (Poetry); Honorable Mention (Poetry); Honorable Mention (Humor); Honorable Mention (Personal Essay & Memoir) Lucie C. ’26: Gold Key (Scifi/Fantasy); Gold Key (Poetry); 2 Honorable Mentions (Poetry) Tess O’D. ’24: Silver Key (Critical Essay) Yazmin P. ’24: Silver Key (Drawing & Illustration) Prishaa S.’26: Honorable Mention (Poetry) Hannah Y. ’25: Silver Key (Critical Essay)

Class VII capped off their study of 🇺🇸 history this year with a trip to Boston last week! They explored colonial life and the American Revolution at sites including Plimoth Plantation, the Boston Tea Party Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts. ❤️🤍💙

The Upper School Campus Ministry team hosted the beloved Coinival yesterday for Class II students! This philanthropic tradition features a ton of fun activities and games designed to raise money to support the RSHM’s humanitarian work in the Zambezi region of Africa. #careservelead 💙💙

11 #marymountny students traveled to Cuernavaca last week to attend the first Marymount Model UN global conference! 🌎All of our students performed well in their committees, with Ruby M. ‘24, Katie d.W. ‘24, and Hannah Y. ‘25 winning best delegate, Silvana J. ‘26 winning outstanding delegate, and Estella S. ‘25 winning honorable delegate. Congrats on a successful first #MaryMUN!

Big congratulations to Serena K. ‘24 on being named a Gates Scholar! This highly selective scholarship is awarded to exceptional diverse student leaders to help them realize their potential in college and beyond. We are so proud of Serena and cannot wait to see what her future holds at MIT! 👏💙💪

Class VI transported audiences to the Middle Ages at their recent Medieval Festival, a cross-curricular collaboration of the English, history, and the performing arts departments. 🏰👑🏹

Today Class XII attended a mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral that that the Archdiocese hosts for graduating seniors in celebration of their many accomplishments and in blessing of their bright futures! 🎓🙏

Our Pre-K students surprised members of the RSHM today with beautiful cards and shared tales of their adventures at #marymountny! 💙😇🙏

🎭 It’s the day of the show! 🎭 The Marymount Players’ production of Beauty and the Beast opens tonight and runs through Saturday 💛🥀 If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, click the 🔗 in our bio. Break a leg #mmtplayers! 👏👏

Lower School was delighted to welcome author and illustrator @studioroxas yesterday! She helped Kindergarten draw her Rhino character from her book Let Me Finish! Classes I-II worked on mini zines, similar to the zine she made that ended up sparking her Team Pom series. An inspiring day for our budding authors! 📚📖

👏👏👏 to two recent @mmtalumnae who were recognized by @cspanyc for their pieces featured in the 2023 Muse, Marymount’s literary magazine! Maggie O’Connor ‘23 was awarded second place in the humor category for “Out of this World” and Kyra Bettwy ‘23 received a certificate of merit in the humor category for “An Unedited Transcript of the Macy’s Marketing Day Parade”. Congratulations to our talented writers! 🙌📝

Congratulations to the 11 Class VII students who were recognized for their outstanding work in the Hudson Data Jam! They analyzed data from the Hudson River and its watershed and creatively communicated their findings in a data-based story. 👏🙌🏆

🇬🇧 Oxford Spring Seminar! 🇬🇧 A group of Upper School students spent a week of spring break learning from top Oxford University professors in a cohort of their choosing: literature and the arts 🎭📕 law and human rights 👩‍⚖️⚖️ or science and the future. 👩‍🔬💻 #globaled #globalprograms

We love when #marymountny families share their faith and traditions! This week Class II students learned all about Ramadan and Eid-al-Fitr. As an act of kindness, students created blessing bags to donate to those in need. Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate!

Loved to see our Class IV families working together to make butterfly kits and cards for children at the Ronald McDonald House! 💙💙 #careservelead

Will you “be our guest” at the Marymount Players’ production of Beauty and the Beast? 🥀💛 Don’t miss out on fun for all ages - the Saturday 1:30 pm show is a family matinee and costumes are encouraged! Find the 🔗 for tickets in our stories and your inbox. Enjoy the show!

Lower Mid was thrilled to welcome author @veerawrites to #marymountny last week to discuss her books, her writing process, and how she finds inspiration for her stories. 📚📝

Eclipse 2024: one for the record books! Students were thrilled to experience this rare and exciting solar event 🌞🌙😎🙌

We can’t wait to see you at the #marymountny N-V Book Fair tomorrow! What book is on the top of your reading list? 📚💙

Eight Upper School student-athletes traveled to Medellin over break to participate in a sports festival with other RSHM schools. In addition to friendly competition in 🏐⚽️🏀, students spent time connecting with their global peers from @istitutomarymount @marymountrome @marymountbarranquilla @marymountbogota and @marymountschoolmedellin. It was a wonderful experience for all! 🌎💙 #globaled #rshmglobalnetwork

Before spring break, Class V transported audiences to Mount Olympus with their marvelous performances from Greek mythology!

Happy Easter from our little 🐰🐰 to yours!

Irish eyes were smiling as @mmtgaelicsociety celebrated their heritage right before we left on break. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

Congratulations to Rose S. ‘30 (🥉 in 200IM) and Skyler M. ‘30 (🥉 in 100Fly, 🥉 in 200Free relay, 🥈 in 400Free relay) for their amazing performances at the 2024 MR Short Course Junior Mets Championship last weekend! Rose and Skyler will also be competing at the end of March at the esteemed Eastern Zones Championships, one of four swimming zones in USA. Go girls! 🏊‍♂️💪👏

What a joy it was to watch Class VII students don Elizabethan garb and recite the words of Shakespeare in their fabulous productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream last week! 🎭

We love to see our @mmtalumnae continue their lifelong love of learning with a master class in financial literacy! Taught by beloved Upper School teacher Dr. Cornelis, all alum taking this class will receive a Bloomberg Market Concepts certification upon completion of the course. 📈💪👏

At our Benefit last week, we celebrated the scholars, innovators, champions, change agents, doers, and believers who call #marymountny home. Cheers to the generations of students—past, present, and future—who go forth to challenge, shape, and change the world! 💙💪

To celebrate #internationalwomensday, our book buddies got together to read about influential women and find inspiration in their stories 💜🤍💜

✨Oh what a night! ✨ A big thank you to everyone who attended or supported Marymount’s Spring Benefit - we are so blessed to have such a fabulous community 💙💙

A big congratulations 👏 to Olivia W. ‘26 on winning the grand prize in the Build a Brighter Future Teen Entrepreneur Competition! Olivia started a charitable organization called @coversforrecovery which provides new and gently used books for kids and teens in hospital wards. We are so proud of Olivia for living out the #marymountny mission to #careservelead! 💙💙

The Marymount Lions 🦁 love sports, so place those bids now on rounds of golf ⛳️ a chance to play 🏐 with our Varsity team, or tickets to cheer on many of our local NY teams ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️

Class XI spent the last two days on retreat, reflecting on their relationships with each other and preparing to assume leadership of the Upper School. 💙🙏

Plan your escape from NYC with one of these fabulous travel packages from our silent auction ✈️🧳🏝️⛷️Happy bidding!

Our auction is full of unique items, including VIP experiences, behind-the-scenes museum tours 🖼️ batting practice with the Mets ⚾️ and so much more! Click the 🔗 in our bio or stories to place your bids!

Check out all the fabulous tickets up for bid in our silent auction! From concerts 🎵 and sporting events ⚾️🏀 to Broadway 🎭 and talk shows 🎤 there’s something for everyone. Happy bidding! 🎟️

Marymount’s Benefit Auction is now open for bidding! There are a ton of fabulous items, from concert tickets 🎟️ to rounds of golf ⛳️ weekend getaways ✈️ to VIP experiences, teacher treats to VIP seats. Click the 🔗 in our bio to place your bids today!