Breast Cancer Awareness

Montclair’s undergraduate programs, and got the chance to talk with current Montclair students about their experiences. We had an hourand-a-half campus tour with two tour guides. Students asked a variety of questions including the majors, buildings, opportunities, and dorm options that were available at the university.

For our tenth graders, this was a great opportunity to have a firsthand look at college and campus life. “College visits are really important for students to be able to see a real college atmosphere,” says Ms. Atay, College Counselor. “Every year we organize at least one college visit for every class in Upper School so that they can learn more about the college experience and create a list of colleges they will apply to once they become seniors.” During these visits, students have the opportunity to view and compare different colleges which is helpful when they have to decide on what kind of college they would like to attend. The College Counseling Department is looking forward to college visits with ninth grade and eleventh grade students in the spring.

Did you know that over 281,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States this year? Each October, annual campaigns increase awareness of the disease and support survivors during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Our Life Savers Club, led by Ms. Fatma, joined the Making Strides Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness on Sunday, October 23 in Parsippany. Students donned pink gear and joined the 5k noncompetitive walk, donating the funds they raised from sponsors. The walk route featured refreshment tents, photo spots, and a tribute garden.

Life Savers members had a rewarding experience at the walk. “It was a great feeling to be able to show support for the survivors,” said junior Meryem Apaydin. Life Savers member and eleventh grader Semih Duzgun said, “We showed our empathy by walking beside the survivors.”