Alejandra Drullard
What do you get when you combine raffles, student-led clubs, fun activities and the pure bliss of students? The Mount’s annual block party! This event has been held at the Mount since 2008.
Peace Plaza was filled with the chatter and laughter of many students as they explored the many clubs the school has to offer. Our very own Miss Mount, Garcelle Pierre (C '25) is part of clubs like the Caribbean Culture Club (Tri-C), African Student Association (ASA), Black Student Union (BSU) and is involved with much more on campus.
Pierre explained, “My favorite part of the block party is seeing all the different clubs together as one, showing the inclusivity of the Mount community, where we support one another.”
The block party consisted of about 25 different clubs. Some examples of these are ASA, SOL, Women in Law and True Colors.
Pierre said, “I do feel as though we should have this event twice a year because we do have transfer and study abroad students who come in the spring semester and they don’t know much about the clubs and organizations.”
The Block Party helps students see the diversity, creativity, and sense of community each one of these clubs can provide to the campus.
President of The Black Student Union Gabriel Nwaete (C’25) shared that “This is not only an opportunity for students to become a better version of themselves but to grow and contribute to the Mount community.”
Many students were filled with excitement as they found clubs that related to their interests. Student Kathrine Triviño (C '25) shared “This is my first time attending the block party even as a senior, I had a great time meeting new people, joining clubs, and participating in the activities.”
The block party offered students free caricatures, henna tattoos, tie-dye shirts, ice cream and games to students to participate in.
Triviño explained, “As a Hispanic student, I was very excited to see a club that represented my background and have the opportunity to meet more people of the same culture and other cultures as well.”
While the event offered many activities to the students it also was an event filled his sound. The event contained music, candies and flags that represented different countries. This was good for student diversity.
ASA’s event coordinator Sally Turayson (C’25) shared that “I definitely feel like students will use the block party to become more involved and not just stay in their dorms doing academic things all the time.”
This event had over 200 students check-in. This event was in a great location because it allowed for students just walking by to participate. By the end of the day most clubs had over 15 new sign-ups.
Turayson said, “With different clubs, come different benefits and students can get the most out of those.” Each club was a home catering to all the different interest’s students may have like kitting, dancing, music, chess, and many more.
The block party brought the Mount’s diversity out for a successful walk on Peace Plaza.
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