<body><div>At Mount, the senior silly ID photo tradition heralds the start of a new academic year with a burst of laughter and creativity. This annual event invites seniors to step out of their comfort zones and express themselves through a dazzling array of accessories, from colorful wigs to quirky hats and outlandish props. It is a delightful way for students to embrace the lighter side of school life as they prepare for their final year.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4Fm6GQ_0w9eu2rM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4Fm6GQ_0w9eu2rM00" width="1501" height="2001" ><figcaption>Kate Bole ‘25 poses for her ID photo in a cartoonish sheep suit.</figcaption></figure>Senior ID photos can also be used for manifesting positive energy in the new school year. “I feel like it really encapsulates the energy I wanted to bring into senior year,” said Kate Bole ‘25 when asked about her sheep suit.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2rXkyR_0w9eu2rM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2rXkyR_0w9eu2rM00" width="2001" height="1501" ><figcaption>Lila Forti ‘25, Ella Cavallero ‘25, Molly Cupchak ‘25, Eve Finley ‘25, Grace Daly ‘25, Giuliana Durso ‘25, Sophie Householder ‘25, Eva Getty ‘25, and Molly Cherico ‘25 sport their fabulous accessories!</figcaption></figure>Seniors expressed their personalities through both their accessories and their facial expressions. “I am doing a fish face because I’m wearing a pink squid hat with a tiara on top,” said Chloe Murphy ‘25.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=45hwAG_0w9eu2rM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=45hwAG_0w9eu2rM00" width="1501" height="2001" ><figcaption>Caroline Bladek ‘25 styled her hair for her unique ID photo.</figcaption></figure>Seniors especially enjoyed watching the reactions of the photography staff when they first saw the senior class’ wacky looks.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=27xG3l_0w9eu2rM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=27xG3l_0w9eu2rM00" width="2001" height="1501" ><figcaption>The seniors Mrs. Fabrey’s advisory, Rachel Delp ‘25, Fiona Donnelly ‘25, Summer Delli-Carpini ‘25, Sabrina Alcorn ‘25, Sara Burman ‘25, Julia Farren ‘25, Meghan Holmes ‘25, Charlotte Gale ‘25, Cameron Holmes ‘25, Caroline Bladek, and Georgia Bartolo ‘25, gather for a group picture before heading to the gym in their ID photo attire.</figcaption></figure>Some senior ID photos can even be flattering! “I feel like I look better in my senior ID photo than in my actual senior portrait,” said Kaelyn McFadden ‘25.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4LFMkg_0w9eu2rM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4LFMkg_0w9eu2rM00" width="1501" height="2001" ><figcaption>Molly Chipman ‘25 poses with her fun hat in front of the classic school photo background.</figcaption></figure>Quirky ID photos are a beloved senior privilege and many hope they will make a return to the yearbook this year.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3pmJJ3_0w9eu2rM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3pmJJ3_0w9eu2rM00" width="2001" height="1501" ><figcaption>Nadja Eyring ‘25, Sofia Glantz ‘25, and Paige Carson ‘25 smile in their accessories.</figcaption></figure>For many, the senior ID photos, taken on the first day of classes, are something they have looked forward to since freshman year. “It was full circle because I used to have a bob, and now I’m graduating high school, and the bob is back,” said Katie Lamb ‘25, who wore the iconic purple wig.</div></body>

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The Class of 2025 takes on the wacky world of senior ID photos

At Mount, the senior silly ID photo tradition heralds the start of a new academic year with a burst of laughter and creativity. This annual event invites seniors to step out of their comfort zones and express themselves through a dazzling array of accessories, from colorful wigs to quirky hats and outlandish props. It is a delightful way for students to embrace the lighter side of school life as they prepare for their final year.