Capstone Projects

Catalyst created by Holly Salmon

• Girls Council in partnership with the Alice Paul Institute of Gender Justice.
• Studying female role models to encourage speaking up and standing firmly in beliefs.
• An emphasis on advocacy, self-expression, and developing a strong personal voice.

Circle of Sunshine Club created by Danielle Amato

• The Circle of Sunshine Club supports the OLMA community by sending baskets to those experiencing hardships such as illness, surgery, or loss, or to show appreciation.
• Each grade has a student representative, along with a teacher, so members can reach out to someone they trust for support and connection.

Colors of Our Sisterhood created by Laney Yates

• Bring color, creativity, and inspiration to the walls of OLMA, transforming school spaces into a reflection of student voice and spirit.
• Brighten and rejuvenate the halls and classrooms, creating a more welcoming and uplifting environment.
• Show pride in our sisterhood by designing meaningful visuals that celebrate unity, leadership, and identity at OLMA.

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Kairos at OLMA created by Erin McGonigle

• Peaceful and faithful student-led retreat for upper classmen.
• Small groups encouraging open conversations about personal and deep topics.
• Learn and discuss how to incorporate and deepen faith into our lives.
• Day-long retreat at St. Raphaela Center in Haverford, PA.

Leader Within Her created by Alexis Elton

• A middle school workshop for 6th–8th grade girls that teaches foundational leadership qualities.
• Focusing on the transition to high school, encouraging girls to use their unique strengths to create success.
• They will have the opportunity to practice communication skills that help create and maintain professional relationships.

OLMA's Backstage created by Mia Mauriello

• Creating a dedicated theater and prop closet to support OLMA’s theater community.
• Will provide organized storage and a designated area for makeup & hair for musicals and tech week, reducing stress and helping the cast and crew feel supported and appreciated.
• Establishing a permanent home for the theater program.

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Outfit, Lending, Management, Attire created by Rose DelCamp

• A free closet offering semi-formal, prom, and professional attire for students.
• Promotes sustainability, eases financial stress, and helps girls feel confident.
• Clothing is organized by size and returned after use, supporting needs like Junior Mock Interviews and school dances.

Rooted in Sisterhood created by Grace Walls

• Restoration of OLMA’s “Sister Marie Pierre Greenhouse” into a calming, multifunctional space.
• The project includes exterior and interior cleaning, painting, landscaping, organizing, and adding seating and lighting for events.
• Winter Poinsettia Sale helping to fund the restoration.

Villa Volumes created by Evangeline Catanese

• An OLMA Library that is open to all members of the OLMA community.
• A place to access free books and broaden knowledge.
• Specific sections for school books so that girls can borrow instead of buying their own.

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