Mount Saint Joseph Academy Athletics

09/15/2026

Blue skies, green turf, and the best view in the Philly burbs. ☀️ Our fall athletes made the most of a beautiful Media Day on our 78-acre campus, and we're proud to cheer them on this season. 💜💛 And with our brand-new Athletic Center opening this fall, there's never been a more exciting time to be a Mount athlete.

Discover how Mount Saint Joseph student athletes excel on the field and in the classroom at our Open House on Sept. 27! RSVP Today!
👉 www.msjacad.org/openhouse

08/28/2026

Mount Saint Joseph Academy is featured first in the Philadelphia Business Journal's story on campus investments at private schools across Greater Philadelphia.

The article spotlights our new Athletic Center, opening this fall on the 78-acre Flourtown campus. It is our first major athletics facility investment in decades and includes an expanded fitness center, an athletic training room, coaches' offices and bleacher seating for more than 600 spectators. It will also be home to alumnae events, admissions open houses and school-wide gatherings.

Made possible through Beyond Pearls, our $20 million capital campaign. More than $10 million raised so far, thanks to this community.

The grand opening is Friday, October 23 and RSVPs are open now. We'd love to see you there: [RSVP link] 💜💛

Read the story: https://bit.ly/4gFEE7D

08/28/2026

Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Caroline Kyle '21 on what would have been her 24th birthday 💜💛

In her memory, we invite our Mount Saint Joseph Academy Crew community to make a gift of $24—or any amount meaningful to you—to the Caroline Kyle '21 Rowing Endowment.

Every gift helps ensure that her impact on this program continues for generations to come.

24 years. $24. A legacy that lasts forever.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4i1FFZR [Designation: ➕ "Caroline Kyle '21 Endowment"]

Read more about Caroline's Legacy here: https://bit.ly/3SAKJde

08/28/2026

Today's summer story is from Piper Richardson '29!

Piper was selected to participate in the prestigious Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Summer Intensive in New York City in July. A dedicated dancer at the Blue Bell School of Dance, Piper joined talented students from across the United States and around the world for advanced training in ballet, modern, jazz, and contemporary dance. 🩰

Beyond the studio, she embraced the opportunity to experience New York City’s vibrant summer culture, diverse communities, and renowned arts scene. The intensive strengthened Piper’s technical and artistic skills while fostering confidence, independence, and a deeper appreciation for the power of dance and cultural connection. 🏙️

Congrats, Piper!

08/26/2026

She had never touched an oar before her freshman year at the Mount. This month, she raced for Team USA in Bulgaria. 💜💛

Ava Smith '26 competed at the World Rowing Under-19 Championships in Plovdiv, taking the seven seat in the U.S. women's eight. During her time at Mount Saint Joseph Academy, she helped the varsity eight reach the "A" final twice at USRowing Youth Nationals.

Rowing runs deep in the Smith family. Dad Don rowed for the U.S. at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics, her brother rows at Stanford, and her sister rows at Texas. Her youngest sister, Arden, joins the Mount as a freshman this fall.

Days after returning from Bulgaria, Ava is off to the University of California, Berkeley, to row for the Golden Bears.

Congratulations, Ava. We are proud of you, and we will be watching every race. Mount Saint Joseph Academy Crew USRowing UC Berkeley Cal Women's Crew

Full story from The Philadelphia Inquirer: https://bit.ly/4zK1KCI

Rowing runs in Smith's blood. Her father competed for the U.S. at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics, her older brother rows at Stanford and made the Under-19 national team, and her sister rows at Texas.

08/21/2026

Fierce. Focused. Fearless. 🔥 A new era is rising at Mount Saint Joseph Academy — and we're just getting started. Are you ready? Get fired up. Go Mount Go! 💜💛

08/21/2026

This summer, Gabrielle Best '27 explored her interest in a career in Dermatology. 🥼 🎒

She shadowed Chelsea Lettieri, PA-C at Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery over the summer, and Gabrielle was able to see Botox injections performed, view assessments for patients with a history of acne, and witness a full exam for atypical and irregular moles and for skin cancer.

Gabrielle is excited to continue her exploration into Dermatology as a future career, and shared that this experience was "amazing!" What an incredible opportunity to learn firsthand what a Dermatology career will hold!

08/19/2026

This summer, Grace Sheehan ‘29 (Brigantine Yacht Club) and Maggie Toner ‘29 (Avalon Yacht Club) had a fantastic summer of competitive sailing! ⛵⛵

The two went head-to-head all season representing their respective clubs, competing in the Mid Atlantic Yacht Racing Association - MAYRA South Jersey Summer Series. The series draws over 100 sailors weekly to compete at each location. Racing in a competitive fleet of 30 boats in the ILCA 4 class, the girls showcased their skills on the water across seven regattas up and down the Jersey Shore. Maggie finished 1st overall and Grace finished 3rd overall - congrats to both on their incredible results! 🥇🥉

08/18/2026

This Mount Summer Story is from Ms. Nikki West, Executive Director of Mission and Inclusion! 💛 💜

This summer, Ms. West participated in the second Spirits On Fire Immersion Trip in Darien, IL. This 3-day immersion experience brought back 25 mission-infused leaders working in ministries sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Friends and colleagues came from as far away as California and Missouri to Florida and Pennsylvania. This was an opportunity for participants to reconnect in their understanding of the mission and charism of the Sisters of Saint Joseph.

In the first trip, Ms. West learned about the humble beginnings and mission of the work done by the founders - Father Jean Pierre Medaille and the six Sisters - who started their ministry in Le Puy, France. As mission-driven leaders, participants discussed lessons learned over the year, and about the meaning of the six pathways connected to the Sisters’ mission, with their small groups. These pathways lead to the fulfillment of the mission through sponsored works to "engage with the dear neighbor without distinction”. Participants focused on the spirituality and core values that are incorporated into the work that each person does in their roles.

The picture is the delegation from Pennsylvania from Cohort 8 whose leadership includes work in the areas of education, health care, and social justice work.

Lynne Watkins-Trice – Nursing
Home Administrator at St. Joseph Villa
Sr. Delores Clerico SSJ- Consultant and Facilitator
Bridget Bonner - President, Norwood Fontbonne Academy
Beth McNamee - Director, SSJ Center for Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation

Thank you for all the amazing work you do for the Mount and its mission, Ms. West!

08/17/2026

⛳ For over 33 years, our Golf Classic has been a hole-in-one for Mount Saint Joseph Academy students! We've raised over $2,131,600 in scholarships, making Mount dreams come true for hundreds of young women. This year's Golf Classic will take place on Monday, October 5th at Green Valley Country Club. Register now on our website!

AND, on Tuesday, October 13th, we will host the Golf Ball Drop on the Mount's campus. Mount President, Sister Charlene Diorka, will ride in a helicopter that will drop all of the numbered golf balls onto our turf field. The ball that lands closest to the flag will win $1,000 and the ball furthest from the flag will win $100. 🚁

Every dollar goes directly to merit and need-based scholarships. Whether you're sinking putts or dropping golf balls, you're investing in the future of our Mounties! Visit msjacad.org/support/golf-classic for more information on both of these events and registration!