Legacy Magazine 2017-2018

A Taste of the
“Real World”
Class VII is excitedly exploring the world of
budgeting and personal finance in a math unit
this semester. Given an annual gross income of
$50,000, students calculate their net income
after taxes and then figure out their monthly
income in order to set a budget. They go online
to scour real estate ads to find apartments within
their budgets. Recognizing the high cost of living
in New York, many students decide to move out
of Manhattan or find several roommates in order
to stretch their dollars farther. In the process,
students also practice writing “checks” for rent,
living expenses, and utility bills.
Educating & Learning
for a Peaceful World
Joining representatives from other RSHM schools, Mia C. ’21,
Marre G. ’22, Eva L. ’21, Mackenzie M. ’22, and Calliope S. ’22 traveled
to Marymount Paris in September for a retreat that helped them
develop key leadership skills. Emphasizing the importance of empathy
and compassion in a leader, the retreat included a visit to Béziers –
the birthplace of the RSHM – to explore how founders Père Gailhac
and Mère St. Jean focused on serving the less fortunate. In
their footsteps, the students learned how to organize and run
philanthropic programs, culminating in the development of an
action plan for a service project at their school. In November,
our students ran a successful book drive that collected nearly
fifty boxes of books for local organization Women in Need (WIN).
Rising Stars in Class III
Our Lower Mid Rising Stars
presented The Lion King Jr. for their
fall musical performance. A recordbreaking
39 students from Class III
participated in the show – singing,
acting, dancing, and sharing their
joyful message of Hakuna Matata with
the whole community! When director
Sarah Verasco welcomed her own
two lion cubs in October, Margaret
Gunther stepped in to co-direct the
show and bring it to completion with
the creative assistance of Jon Fuller,
Carol Garcia, and Margaret Feldman.
Gracing the 97th Street stage for
the first time, our Rising Stars filled
the space with beautiful energy and
superb performances!
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