Class of 2021
GRADUATION FROM THE MOUNT marks the end of being a student and the beginning of being part of a network of more than 18,000 alumni. Get to know some of the newest members of this group—the Class of 2021.
ELIZABETH CABRAL Hometown: Irvine, California Majors: Business and Communication Graduate School: Pursuing a Master of Science in Project Management at Catholic University of America
JULIA BAER Hometown: Emmitsburg, Maryland Majors: Biology and Chemistry Graduate School: Pursuing a Master of Science and Doctorate in Ocean Sciences at University of California Santa Cruz “When I look toward my future, I hope to live a life of significance by preserving the environment in my career and being a friend and resource to those around me. I think the Mount community has prepared me to fulfill both of these roles.”
ELENA RITTIE Hometown: Reisterstown, Maryland Major: Business Minors: Accounting and Theatre Graduate School: Pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Mount St. Mary's University and Graduate Assistant in the Office of Student Life “I chose the Mount for the same reason many other people do: the people. The amount of love and support I have been shown throughout my four years is unparalleled and has truly helped form me into the person I am today.”
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“I chose the Mount because I felt at home the first time I walked on campus. I felt like I was already a part of the Mount’s family and I felt that the faculty truly cared about their students and wanted them to succeed. I knew at that moment I belonged at the Mount.”
SEWA GUNN Hometown: Germantown, Maryland Majors: International Studies and Political Science Graduate School: Pursuing a Master of Legal Studies at American University Washington College of Law “My most meaningful experience at the Mount was ultimately coming to understand the mission and purpose of the school. The attention to faith, respect and proper action permeates the culture of the school. Spes Nostra indeed.”
JOCELYN CASTILLO Hometown: Frederick, Maryland Major: Accounting Employer: Linton, Shafer, Warfield & Garrett as a Staff Accountant “My most meaningful experience was being part of the Mount's Honors Program because it helped me become a better student with a stronger desire to learn. The Mount has equipped me for post-college with ethical and moral knowledge that will help me become a trusted leader for my community.”
ALEJANDRA PITI-MESA Hometown: Hyattsville, Maryland Majors: Chemistry and Biochemistry Minor: Mathematics Graduate School: Gap year “My liberal arts education at the Mount not only gave me a push start into my career, , but offered a well-rounded education through core classes that taught me about philosophy, theology and world history. I now know a little bit about everything, and it has expanded my knowledge and curiosity.”
