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Personal Bio:
Personal Bio:
Denise Monk joined the Moses Brown staff in 1981, embarking on a career that began through a serendipitous connection from her mother and blossomed into a decades-long legacy of service. As a cornerstone of the SAGE dining team and a master of her craft in the school cafeteria, Denise has become far more than a cook; she is a steady source of comfort for students and faculty alike. Throughout her tenure, she has been celebrated for her culinary excellence and her unique ability to radiate unconditional warmth and positivity across the dining hall. To generations of the Moses Brown community, Denise represents the heart of campus life, nourished by her dedicated work ethic and her genuine joy in supporting the daily lives of those around her.
Yoshino Cherry:
Yoshino Cherry:
Scientific Name
Prunus x yedoensis
Family
Rosaceae (roses)
Description
A graceful, fast-growing deciduous tree with a wide, spreading habit and a rounded, vase-shaped canopy.
Leaves: Alternate, simple, 2–5 inches long, oval to oblong, with finely serrated edges; dark green in summer, turning yellow to bronze in fall.
Bark: Smooth and gray-brown when young, featuring prominent horizontal lenticels (pores); becomes slightly scaly or fissured with age.
Twigs: Slender, reddish-brown, and smooth.
Flowers: March–April; spectacular clusters of 5-petaled, fragrant, white to pale pink blossoms that appear before the leaves.
Fruits: Small, round, black drupes (cherries) appearing in early summer; bitter and primarily eaten by birds.
Other Common Names
Japanese Flowering Cherry, Potomac Cherry
Size
Height: 30–50 feet.
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