For 50 high-achieving high school students, the First Ascent program at Mount St. Mary’s University last summer was more than just a week on the Emmitsburg campus. It was a glimpse into college life, complete with academics, community building and personal growth.
Deidre C. Mays
Deirdre C. Mays, former editor of The Catholic Miscellany newspaper for the Diocese of Charleston, is a freelance contributor to the Catholic Review. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Arizona. She lives in South Carolina.