"...The hardworking nature of my class often leads me to ponder what we will be like as seniors.  Will we be the same as we are now, just bigger?  I believe Mount Alvernia offers a chance to grow into who we really are.  Just over the course of two years, I've grown and matured.  I am headed toward becoming the Amanda I am supposed to be, the one who will graduate in 2017.  Being able to trust my class and my teachers is truly a gift.  Without it, I would not feel comfortable enough to make mistakes and grow as a person.  Mount Alvernia creates a place where girls can be themselves and learn, a place where I can learn who I am and for that privilege I am eternally grateful."...   
                                                                                          Amanda McFarland '17