Happy Long Weekend!
Students at the front circle leaving campus.
First semester has officially ended! While some students leave campus for their end of semester break, others will stay and engage in a host of different weekend activities ranging from eating at local restaurants, going ice skating, playing laser tag, shopping, and going to the movie theater. Classes will resume next Wednesday.
Varsity Basketball Update
Posted by samtetrault in News on January 26, 2012
Varsity basketball had a game against Albany Academy on Monday, January 23. The girls played with a great effort, but Academy won (57-25). However, this is one of the few losses of their season, and they got back on their feet with a win on Tuesday evening. Good luck with the rest of the season Varsity Basketball!
Written by Courtney Breiner
Introducing…. Monday Morning Inspirational Speeches!
EmmaNow is going to start posting recordings of the Inspirational Speeches from students and faculty that occur every Monday during Morning Reports. The first in the series features English teacher Mr. Mossop speaking about his passion for the works of Shakespeare–with the help of some student performers. You can watch it here.
Thank you to everyone who requested this series. If anyone has any other requests about the type of posts they would like to see on this blog, feel free to leave a comment!
MLK Jr. Service Day
Jenny '12 helps Helen from Heritage Home for Women with an arts and crafts project.
On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, the Emma community united to serve at different organizations in the local community in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The various groups in which Emma girls and teachers were organized into included the Jester Bracelets of Hope group, Boys and Girls Club of Troy Canvas Painting Project group, homeless shelters, YWCA, and much more. After completing community service, the Emma community was divided into groups for reflection, discussing the important things that were learned and suggestions for the future. The Emma community learned many things that day, including teamwork and determination. It was a very inspirational and memorable day for the Emma community because of all the hard work that everyone put in and it was amazing to give back to the community. A massive thank you to Stacey Serrette for organizing Service Day and making it happen for all of us!
Student Music Performances
Posted by samtetrault in Music, Dance, Art, Theater, News on January 22, 2012
Last Thursday, January 19, top music students performed for the entire school during the assembly block. Check out a preview in the video below!
Revels 2011 Flashback
Posted by samtetrault in Fun on January 22, 2012
We all had so much fun at Revels last month! Check out these pictures from that exciting night.
Dance Performance
Posted by samtetrault in Music, Dance, Art, Theater on January 21, 2012
On Friday, January 20, Emma hosted the Dance Assembly in Kiggins at 7:30 PM. The performance consisted of 8 pieces. There were dances by Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Ballet, Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Contemporary, Jazz, and Dance Company. A combination of great lighting, music, costumes, and an especially enthusiastic audience truly made the evening special. The performance went off without a hitch and all of the dancers give their appreciation to the loving and supportive Emma Community for cheering them on.
Written by KaraLin Pintye-Everett
Lucia Greenhouse meets with Short Fiction Workshop class!
Lucia Greenhouse ’80, author of the new book fathermothergod: My Journey Out of Christian Science came to Emma Willard to meet with the students from the English elective Short Fiction Workshop. Ms Greenhouse answered all of the students questions, speaking about everything from religion to publishing to her time as a student at Emma Willard!
Track Team Travels to Union College!
Posted by jillsalmon2013 in News on January 14, 2012
Pascale Stain, a Sophomore, runs hard in the 4x400 meter relay
On saturday January 14th, the Emma Willard Indoor Track team woke up early to depart the school at 7:15AM for a meet at Union College in Schenectady. Once there, the athletes competed in throwing, jumping, various running events. The meet was non-scoring, so no official results were recorded. However, this was the last meet of the regular season and everyone gave it their all to turn in some of the best performances yet! Next up is the Freshman Championships, followed by the Great Dane Invitational, with the season concluding after Independent League Championships and Sectional Competition. Best of luck to all Emma track competitors!
Poet Rio Cortez speaks to English Classes
Posted by samtetrault in News on January 12, 2012
Photo by Sunny Yan, sophomore
Tuesday, January 11, poet Rio Cortez spoke to English II and some English III classes. Ms. Cortez is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, where she was the recipient of the Lucy Grealy Prize in Poetry. She shared some of her work with the classes and answered questions pertaining to poetry in general and her inspiration. She also taught a little bit about Renga poetry, and students created poems of their own. The classes all enjoyed Ms. Cortez and her poetry.
