By Olivia Jones '26
Last Fall, the Little Flower community lost their beloved librarian when Sr. Maureen James Lilly, IHM, passed away. Sister had devoted her time and energies to Little Flower for more than a decade. You could often catch her sitting behind her desk with her nose in a book. She was the kindest soul, always welcoming students into her library with open arms. If you needed somebody to brighten her day, she was the one to do it.
Little Flower's Community Service Corps, better known as CSC, wanted to celebrate National Library Week in honor of Sr. Maureen. Student Body President Zoe Steinmetz said, “Our club wanted to ignite a new passion for reading within our community in remembrance of Sr. Maureen’s dedication to the library.”
During the recent month-long celebration, CSC provided a number of book-centered activities. One was a silent reading party, held every Tuesday in the library. CSC also asked the students to write book recommendations and share their literary opinions with other LF students. These recommendations are now on display outside of the library.
When asked if this will become a new tradition at Little Flower, Zoe Steinmetz said, “I hope that the successive CSC officers will create a tradition out of this special month for Sr. Maureen. She went out of her way to make our girls feel at home in the library, so it should be our duty as Little Flower students to carry on her legacy and keep her memory alive.”
Cherry Blossoms Bloom, You Can Too!
By Hillary Nugyen '25
There are numerous different symbols of spring; one is flowers. One specific flower that blooms in the coming of spring is cherry blossoms, which are light pink, fragrant flowers. They are the national flower of Japan.
Cherry trees, on which cherry blossoms flower, may have originated somewhere in Eurasia and made their way to Japan before the prehistoric age. Since 1912, the U.S., specifically Philadelphia, has hosted numerous festivals to celebrate the blossoming of an extensive 3,000 cherry trees gifted from Japan. These festivals attract visitors who are there to view the cherries and participate in cultural dances, art exhibits, and food stands.
Cherry blossoms are environmentally beneficial, improving air quality, providing shade, and supporting local wildlife. Despite being a non-native plant to America, cherry trees are not invasive, meaning everyone can grow them on their private property without worry. Their growth also provides food for bee pollination, which is crucial for a healthy ecosystem.
Additionally, these fragrant blossoms have significant symbolic meanings. The attractive flower symbolizes both life and death. Cherry blossoms bloom, shifting from shades of pink or white, lasting only briefly before their soft leaves turn green. Their fleeting yet beautiful budding can be directly correlated to the brief lifespan of people. However, before each human life ends, they are filled with the shared love and tenderness within humanity.
The spring season represents starting fresh and starting over, with cherry blossoms taking a spot in bringing a sense of health, spirit, and beauty. They serve as reminders to pay attention and be mindful of the gift of life, especially in the spring, when everything is flourishing. Each time you find a cherry blossom or any flower of the sort, remind yourself that each varying day is precious and momentary, yet graceful and valuable.
Zumbathon
By Ava Pomles '26
Little Flowers’ CSC hosted its biggest and most successful event this school year: Zumbathon! It raised more than 500 dollars.
Senorita Stank and other teachers awarded extra credit to those who participated or donated to the event to encourage more students to attend or donate to the event. There was a prize for the person who donated the most. The winner was Erin Powell, who won a gift card tree, including gift cards from Panera, Dunkin, the Flossy Shop, Target, and Chick-fil-A.
Many students were happy with the dancing and enjoyed the exercise. Overall the students had a blast and are delighted with the memories they made.
Our Staff
President: Olivia Jones '26
Vice President: Joanna Meminaj '24
Saoirse Corcoran '25
Hillary Nugyen '25
Ava Pomales '26
Alba Firat '27
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