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SNAILED IT
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OUR BELOVED SNAIL MASCOT, Shelly, can be seen all around campus, whether she’s encouraging teams at the turf field or cheering in the gym at the pool. Wherever she is, you can bet she’s using our beloved chants, like “Go Go, Escargot!” and “Snailed It!” Her full name is Shelly Cargot... That’s “S. Cargot” for short (get it?).
We fully embrace our love for the snail!
HUMANITIES ENTREPRENEURSHIP ATHLETICS
Students Making Change
one passion at a time
Madeira students have a wide range of interests and passions. From advocacy to athletics, and humanities to STEM and beyond, Madeira girls are steadfast in their desire to jump into something they care about deeply. We celebrate their talents and accomplishments with examples from a few of the many students in our impressive student body pursuing their passions.
ADVOCACY SERVICE RESEARCH STEM
HUMANITIES | KYRA J. ’22 Engaging with history in a unique way Kyra has been working as a historical document transcriber for the Smithsonian. She transcribed and peer-edited documents and published them to the Smithsonian database. These documents fell into a wide variety of areas, but some examples are letters received from the Freedman’s Bureau and research on the Bumblebee Project. Kyra decided to undertake this because of her passion for history. “I believe history is a fantastic way for us to grow as a global community and ensure robust educational programs in the future,” notes Kyra. “I have always wanted to be in a career where I can be a lifelong learner. Transcribing these documents gives me the opportunity to expand my knowledge of the world and how it has been shaped by historical events.”
SERVICE | LARISSA B.F. ’24 Spreading inclusivity and awareness Larissa has been involved with Special Olympics since 2015—ever since her brother joined as an athlete at age three. She was thrilled to be able to weave her passion into her Co-Curriculum internship. One of her big accomplishments during her internship was planning her own Special Olympics Young Athletes event, which was a tremendous success. Larissa did such an amazing job that her supervisor offered her a two-year position on the Youth Leadership Council of Special Olympics Virginia. “Kids with special needs have been one of my biggest passions ever since my brother was born,” Larissa proclaimed. “Bringing joy to all of the kids in the program reminds me every day why I love the Special Olympics mission. My position on the Youth Leadership Council means I will continue to spread inclusivity and awareness towards people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”
RESEARCH | ASHLEY Z. ’22 Analyzing historical data on women in higher education Ashley is passionate about history, particularly focusing on reviewing historical data as a way to analyze progress. She decided to pursue an independent research paper about women pursuing higher education in greater numbers during World War II. She studied dozens of sources, including past research and statistics of enrollment over the years adjacent to and during the war. She also analyzed college annual reports, which she believes had not been done prior. Her 30-page paper was recently published in the Winter 2021 issue of The Concord Review. “I love history in many ways, but I think one of the most special aspects is mapping progress over time and observing the impact it leaves on our world today,” Ashley said. “That is exactly what I was able to do in my paper.”
ATHLETICS | MICHAELA J. ’22 En garde! A passion for fencing Michaela is a fencing phenom and is currently ranked 6th in the world in junior epee fencing. Since she began fencing at 11 years old, she has ascended in the sport quickly. She is a member of the Junior World Championships Team and the Cadet World Championships Team. She recently trained with the Paralympic Fencing Team as they prepared for the Tokyo Olympics. Michaela has committed to continue her fencing career at the University of Notre Dame.
