Greening MCSM's Greenhouse?

Did you know MCSM had a greenhouse? If you didn't, it's probably because you've never seen it, and you've probably never seen it because you've never been on the school's fourth floor roof.

Well, it turns out that MCSM does have a fairly spacious greenhouse, but it hasn't been in use for several years. The tables and some equipment are still there, but nothing has grown during that time except perhaps for some cobwebs.

Thanks to new teacher Peter Mulroy (Environmental Science) and Assistant Principal for Science Irma Garceau, our greenhouse may soon start becoming green again. Mr. Mulroy and Ms. Garceau are exploring the creation of a Greenhouse Club, and a number of students have reportedly already expressed interest. Mr. Mulroy is even considering ways to tie the greenhouse into his Environmental Science course.

To get things started, the PTA has agreed to donate $400 "seed money" (get it? SEED money??) so the Science Department can purchase needed equipment or supplies to get the Greenhouse Club going and bring the greenhouse back into operation.

Who knows? Maybe one of these days, students will be sampling MCSM greenhouse tomatoes in the cafeteria, or maybe Mr. MonteLeon's office will be decorated with some plants first grown on our rooftop. In addition, the greenhouse may one day be part of the school tour for prospective students, giving them one more reason to make MCSM their first choice!