By Erin K. Dunn Julia Agrippina was a jack-of-all-trades: a Roman empress, diplomat, Vestal Virgin, and an ultimate schemer. Julia Agrippina (“Agrippina the Younger”) was born to the renowned general Germanicus and his wife Vipsania Agrippina Major (“Agrippina the Elder”) on 6 November AD 15. She was born where her father was stationed—in Oppidia Ubiorum, … More Julia Agrippina
By Bridget Kim 46 years ago, in 1976, President Gerald Ford recognized February as Black History Month, a federally recognized time to celebrate and honor the triumphs and struggles of Black lives in America. This year, the theme is Black Health and Wellness. When discussing the theme of this year’s Black History Month, Black Health … More Black History Month: A Reflection
By Cassie Trad Hey Wildcats! It’s officially the favorite time of the SMA theater season, the all-academy musical! Our incredible department is putting on Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” this year! The all-academy show every other year has been a long-standing tradition in the theater department for a long time. The last all-academy show was Mary … More The Little Mermaid
By Erin Dunn Among a long and mostly male list of usurpers for the Roman throne, Valeria Messalina stands out as one of few women. Rome could have crowned its first official Empress in AD 48 had the plot of Messalina not been foiled. Messalina was born on January 25, between AD 20-22 – the … More Valeria Messalina — Bad-to-the-Bone & Usurper of Rome
By Erin Dunn Over the course of its long existence, Ancient Rome celebrated many war victories. Hidden in history is the military success story of Roman noblewoman Vipsania Agrippina “the Elder.” Labeled as “the only true descendant of Augustus” and “the glory of her country” by then-everyday people, Agrippina was venerated by the Roman army … More Agrippina the Elder: The Only True Descendant of Augustus
Hello fabulous faculty and students, The moment you have all been waiting for has arrived: the results for the Second Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest! We received a great number of submissions and it was tough for us to only pick three winners. So, without further ado, here are all the submissions we received! Be sure … More Pumpkin Carving Contest Results!
The Mother-Daughter Trio Who Ruled Rome By Erin Dunn Rome — a city built on Palatine Hill that turned itself from a cluster of seemingly unimportant early Italian tribes into a global powerhouse. Most folks are familiar with Rome’s most influential figures: Augustus, Julius Caesar, Marcus Aurelius, and others. Unfortunately, some of Rome’s most legendary … More The Mother-Daughter Trio Who Ruled Rome
By Cassie Trad Students of St. Mary’s Academy, it’s that time of year again. October, and we all know what that means: it is officially spooky season. This year, the Theater Department is putting on the play Clue. We all know and love this classic board game with the unknown murderer and the mysterious house. … More “Clue” Into This Year’s Fall Play!
she/her ’23 Gigi is currently a Junior and has been attending SMA since Kindergarten. She loves to write and has a passion for singing and theatre. She is also Vice-President for the Junior Student Association. She looks forward to running the podcast and writing articles for the Quill this year.
It is understood that Hispanic and Latino people have been an integral part of North American history and culture. They have greatly influenced American food, music, culture, sports, fashion, politics, and more. According to the Hispanic Marketing Council, the Hispanic population has been phenomenal, with roughly fifty-two million people now living in the United States; … More Latino Heritage Month
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