Caldwell Students Create Christmas Trees Out of Old Books, Water Bottles

Mount Saint Dominic Academy is getting in the Christmas spirit by constructing eco-friendly trees. Created entirely from out-of-date withdrawn books and water bottles that were destined for the recycling bin, the trees were constructed by students and faculty to mark the beginning of the Christmas season.

The book tree (pictured) is a wonderful new addition constructed in the DeCoursey Library Media Center and the plastic bottle crafted tree joyfully greets all who enter the school.

“The book tree is a centerpiece in The Mount’s ‘information hub,” Marissa Muoio, Class of 2008 and Mount St. Dominic Library Media Specialist said. “The student body visits the LMC to use the resources and facilities for study and collaboration. What a creative and festive addition the tree makes to the space.”

About Mount Saint Dominic Academy

Mount Saint Dominic Academy, established by the Sisters of St. Dominic in Caldwell, New Jersey, is a Catholic college preparatory school, dedicated to the education of young women from a variety of ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds. Since 1892, The Mount has been empowering young women in the Dominican tradition. For more information about Mount Saint Dominic Academy, click here.

Pictured: Mount St. Dominic students construct a library book tree and recycled water bottle tree.