NEWBURGH – After a competition that included performances, relays, a tug of war, and more, Mount Saint Mary College’s senior class claimed victory at the Mount Olympics on Thursday, October 27.
As part of the college’s annual Spirit of the Mount Week, students compete against each other to take home the Mount Olympics trophy – and the bragging rights that go along with it. More than 750 students attended the event.
But Spirit of the Mount Week is about more than just friendly completion.
Through a “coin war,” Mount students raised more than $300 for the college’s annual Thanksgiving food drive. The money will be used to aid underprivileged families living in Newburgh through the city’s Loaves and Fishes program.
Spirit of the Mount Week went out with a bang on Saturday, October 29 with the college’s 21st annual bonfire. The event included a performance from the college’s cheerleading team, among other entertainment.
Also during Spirit Week, students attended a kickoff Mass celebrated by campus chaplain Fr. Francis Amodio, O.Carm; enjoyed a powder puff football game; and more.
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