WORTH IT C halon Campus Doheny Campus 12001 Chalon Road 10 Chester Place Los Angeles, CA 90049 Los Angeles, CA 90007 310.954.4000 213.477.2500 1 Job #: 8132610 Pages: 000-001 01-Mar-2018 (RequestID: 3b77173d-e474-4891-b4e6-33bc492d4d0c SpreadID: P9w5OEoJCnXD3nNWc86GKK6C Type: Preview PDC: https://sto.walsworthyearbooks.com.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf/Proof/3b77173d-e474-4891-b4e6-33bc492d4d0c/P9w5OEoJCnXD3nNWc86GKK6C.pdc) TABLE OF 4 Worth It 44 6 Events Divider 46 8 Chalon Orientation 48 10 Doheny Orientation 50 12 Commuter Retreat/ Welcome Week 52 14 Welcome Week 54 16 Student Involvement Fair 56 18 Study Away Fair 58 20 Mass of the Holy Spirit 60 22 Campus Events/ Health Fair 62 24 Women's Leadership Conference 64 26 Mount's Got Talent 66 28 Athenian Day 70 30 Homecoming 72 32 Haunted Campus 84 34 Graduate Fair/ Wish Symposium 86 36 Harvest Festival/ Etiquette Dinner 92 38 Fall Fair 94 40 Lighting of the Circle/ Doheny Christmas 96 42 Mardi Gras/ Ash Wednesday 2 Job #: 8132610 Pages: 002-003 01-Mar-2018 (RequestID: 08bfe9e2-912d-4778-ae37-5f71676749f5 SpreadID: 55eFiBhB0T5gHvyF1JrWGT7R Type: Preview PDC: https://sto.walsworthyearbooks.com.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf/Proof/08bfe9e2-912d-4778-ae37-5f71676749f5/55eFiBhB0T5gHvyF1JrWGT7R.pdc) Worth It 44 Student Life Divider Events Divider 46 Solar Eclipse Chalon Orientation 48 President's Invitation to Serve Doheny Orientation 50 Mount in the City Commuter Retreat/ Welcome Week 52 Food Day Welcome Week 54 Weekend Trip to Sequoia National Park Student Involvement Fair 56 Charity Ball/ Farmer's Market Study Away Fair 58 Wellness Week Mass of the Holy Spirit 60 Clothesline Project/ Take Back the Night Campus Events/ Health Fair 62 Residence Life/ Commuter Life Women's Leadership Conference 64 Clubs Divider Mount's Got Talent 66 Featured Clubs Athenian Day 70 Senior Divider Homecoming 72 Seniors Haunted Campus 84 Seniors/ Dedication Pages Graduate Fair/ Wish Symposium 86 Dedication Pages Harvest Festival/ Etiquette Dinner 92 Retrospective Fall Fair 94 Yearbook Staff 2017-2018 Lighting of the Circle/ Doheny Christmas 96 Graduating Editors Mardi Gras/ Ash Wednesday CONTENTS 3 Job #: 8132610 Pages: 002-003 01-Mar-2018 (RequestID: 08bfe9e2-912d-4778-ae37-5f71676749f5 SpreadID: 55eFiBhB0T5gHvyF1JrWGT7R Type: Preview PDC: https://sto.walsworthyearbooks.com.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf/Proof/08bfe9e2-912d-4778-ae37-5f71676749f5/55eFiBhB0T5gHvyF1JrWGT7R.pdc) Vanessa Benitez, Class of 2021 Amani Davis, Class of 2020 Brytanya Le, Class of 2020 Natalie Gayles, Class of 2019 Lucy Chen, Class of 2021 Cynthia Cadena, Class of 2019 MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me because of the view! because it's an investment! because I feel empowered by because it creates diamonds because I love to learn! because of the community! being around supportive that rule the world! women! Elizabeth Charre, Class of 2018 Carsie Mendoza, Class of 2020 Jocelyn Rivera, Class of 2019 Janeet Rodriguez, Class of 2021 Kayla Anchondo, Class of 2018 Cozette Nash, Class of 2021 MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me because I graduated with my because they gave me because I love to learn! because I get to express myself! because it's getting me to my because it is empowering! degree! so many opportunities! dream job! Why is this year's yearbook theme worth it? Because of Mount Saint Mary's Arianna De Orla, Class of 2019 Gabriela Ballesli, Class of 2019 Minh Nguyen, Class of 2019 Kimberly Bueno, Class of 2018 Lilit Manukyan, Class of 2019 Monserrat Sanchez, Class of 2019 University in Los Angeles! The students at the MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me because because of the friends I've because I have become an because I get to receive because they support people because it fosters individuality! it will help me become the Mount were eager to tell everyone why we are made! unstoppable leader! the gift of knowledge! when hardship happens! person I want to be! worth it. Students that range from Fall 2017 to Spring 2021, students from majors like Pre- Melanie Corral, 2019 nursing or nursing, journalism, film, MSMU is worth it to me biochemistry and more all signed up to take because Opportunities! their photos to show off why they think the university is worth it them. Many students highlighted the fact that the Mount has given them great relationships and a lively environment to thrive in. Whether that be through their extracurricular such as clubs, friend groups, or classmates that help each other get through each semester. Mount Saint Mary's is at no deficit for comradely and Jade McLaughlin, Class of 2020 Rica Baccay, Class of 2021 Liana Moore, Class of 2020 Lolita Lopez, Class of 2019 Jeremy Oyague, Class of 2020 Breanne Morales, Class of 2020 MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me students who find enjoyment in helping others. because I've met some of the because it graduates because I have a second family! because I have gained personal because my friends are family, because of the Learning Life is all about transition and coming to MSMU best people. unstoppable women! growth. the opportunities are adventures Resource Center. and the lessons are for life! was a transition of its own. 4 Job #: 8132610 Pages: 004-005 01-Mar-2018 (RequestID: 58380e75-c9b2-44ef-a68b-f6b259400959 SpreadID: WIOmemI7s0PW6JO037B9y9rd Type: Preview PDC: https://sto.walsworthyearbooks.com.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf/Proof/58380e75-c9b2-44ef-a68b-f6b259400959/WIOmemI7s0PW6JO037B9y9rd.pdc) Julia Aquino, 2020 MSMU is worth it to Jocelyn Velasquez, Class of 2019 Jaeden Joya,Class of 2021 MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me me because they because it's my second home! because they're preparing me for my future. support my dreams! Jared De Los Reyes, Class of 2021, is double Susan Cacique, Class of 2019, is a Psychology majoring in Nursing & Film and Media. He is major who actively participates on campus. She also double minoring in Documentary and is the Community Engagement Office Professional Photography. Though his studies Manager, Student Activities Council Chair, and Alyssa del a Rosa, Class of 2020 Leslie Sanchez, Class of 2021 keeps him busy, his after school activities keeps Psychology Club President at Doheny. On the MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me him busier. With a huge workload Jared is also weekends, she volunteers with a soccer team because you can't find this because it's one of a kind! education anywhere else! the Department Specialist for Film Media and for kids with autism and volunteers for Make-A- Communications. Wish Foundation. Why is Mount Saint Mary's University worth it to me? Easy, this university has everything I've wanted. Friends that I know I'll have for life, the knowledge I have been looking for, and the memories I'll cherish forever. Julia Aquino, Class of 2020 Jennifer Garcia, Class of 2021 MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me because they support my because it's the place that Why is this year's yearbook theme worth This year we asked students "what is Worth It?" dreams! empowers women!!! it? Because of Mount Saint Mary's to them in their lives and the responses University in Los Angeles! The students at the exploded with pride and joy for MSMU. Mount were eager to tell everyone why we are With a piece of paper and a marker students worth it. Students that range from Fall 2017 to wrote away. MSMU has become more than the Spring 2021, students from majors like Pre- average college experience. Ideas and goals nursing or nursing, journalism, film, have become a reality for many. MSMU is biochemistry and more all signed up to take because of the environment, network their photos to show off why they think the opportunities, orientation from the staff and so university is worth it them. much more. For they yearbook staff this Many students highlighted the fact that the yearbook is Worth It because of the historical Mount has given them great relationships and a pin we are leaving at MSMU. Photographing Jennifer Santos, Class of 2021 Allie Hernandez, Class of 2020 lively environment to thrive in. Whether that be and documenting events is a vital source to the MSMU is worth it to me MSMU is worth it to me because they have an because of the students and through their extracurricular such as clubs, MSMU legacy for we can only improve by awesome Psychology Program! the amazing staff. friend groups, or classmates that help each seeing the events of the past. other get through each semester. Mount Saint By: Yearbook Staff Mary's is at no deficit for comradely and WORTH IT students who find enjoyment in helping others. Life is all about transition and coming to MSMU was a transition of its own. 5 Job #: 8132610 Pages: 004-005 01-Mar-2018 (RequestID: 58380e75-c9b2-44ef-a68b-f6b259400959 SpreadID: WIOmemI7s0PW6JO037B9y9rd Type: Preview PDC: https://sto.walsworthyearbooks.com.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf/Proof/58380e75-c9b2-44ef-a68b-f6b259400959/WIOmemI7s0PW6JO037B9y9rd.pdc) 6 Job #: 8132610 Pages: 006-007 01-Mar-2018 (RequestID: 906629f8-34d2-408b-8fec-fe9e3edfeb9e SpreadID: m167GVOHj06n4bL8g9Wcq1Nm Type: Preview PDC: https://sto.walsworthyearbooks.com.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf/Proof/906629f8-34d2-408b-8fec-fe9e3edfeb9e/m167GVOHj06n4bL8g9Wcq1Nm.pdc) EVENTS 7 Job #: 8132610 Pages: 006-007 01-Mar-2018 (RequestID: 906629f8-34d2-408b-8fec-fe9e3edfeb9e SpreadID: m167GVOHj06n4bL8g9Wcq1Nm Type: Preview PDC: https://sto.walsworthyearbooks.com.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf/Proof/906629f8-34d2-408b-8fec-fe9e3edfeb9e/m167GVOHj06n4bL8g9Wcq1Nm.pdc) CHALON ORIENTATION Today is the day I begin my journey to self-discovery and adulthood. I will make new friends, discover new cultures, try different styles and most importantly, I will have tons of fun! This is the beginning of a new me. Embracing change can often be scary, but this does not mean that events. Stephanie Castillo, a student worker in the Student one has to go through change alone. For recent high school Programming and Commuter Services department, hosted the graduates, one of the most significant changes in their life began when "Athenians in Your Neighborhood" commuter student social which they arrived at Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles. gave first-year commuter students a chance to interact with other first- Orientation student leaders have been preparing eagerly for months. year commuters within their residential region. Arlene Valdez hosted a Each Orientation group leader was assigned approximately ten presentation on the upcoming Wellness Pavilion. Many enthusiastic students. For many students at the Mount, the people they met in the faces appeared and cheers began as she spoke on the benefits and O-group have become their closest friends and their O-group leader a features the Pavilion will offer once completed. mentor. With a full day ahead of workshops and O-group bonding, As tradition, students each received a Fleur de Leis pin from one of the students checked into their rooms and ushered to begin their the CSJs. This symbol was taken on by the CSJs and is pinned to first- Mount experience. year students to remind them of the Mount's foundation. With The Office of Student Finance and Business Office teamed up to give Orientation coming to a close, new parents to the Mount began to a workshop on the differences between their services and benefits arrive and made their way to their own orientation. Similar to their provided to Mount students. The founders of the Mount, the Sisters students the parents had many questions. Mount representatives from The new students of the Class of 2021 played a game of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, held a workshop for their "Serve the various departments informed the parents on the life on campus and that encouraged them to interact with all the students present at Orientation. Madison Garrett gives a profile Dear Neighbor" mission. The CSJ's have stood alongside this mission the security protocols taken to ensure safety at both campuses. All the pose with her hand on her hip and lip pursed for fellow freshman Elizabeth Jaime. and have committed to the education of women and serving the questions were addressed and the parents left feeling more confident community for more than 350 years. in the Mount. Welcome to the Mount Class of 2021; change awaits Student summer employees also had a chance to host their own you! By: Stephanie Castillo Ashley Saca and Stephanie Rivas jokingly During the Mass, candles were lit to symbolize a light of pretend to pose behind a camera as they bond guidance. It is hoped that this guidance will follow them over orientation. through their journey at the Mount and future endeavors. 8 Job #: 8132610 Pages: 008-009 01-Mar-2018 (RequestID: 00249048-2f14-481a-a345-d2694af18048 SpreadID: kZC8rT1xHvzsg7U92jfYpLC3 Type: Preview PDC: https://sto.walsworthyearbooks.com.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf/Proof/00249048-2f14-481a-a345-d2694af18048/kZC8rT1xHvzsg7U92jfYpLC3.pdc)