At this morning’s reports, the Proctors dressed up for Halloween and gave fellow students a preview of Friday’s events. Besides trick-or-treating, there will be a costume parade and a scary tour of Emma’s “Back 40” woods. Besides the expected candy treats, students will also enjoy unusual fare at dinner, which will include mozzarella sticks, french [...]
Entries from October 2008
October 27, 2008
Parent’s Weekend Video
Remember parent’s weekend? Seems like a long time ago doesn’t it. Well, we’ve finally gotten it together and posted a video of some of the sporting events from the weekend. Check it out on our video page here. While you are at it you can check out the photos of the same games here.
October 27, 2008
Trudy Hanmer speaks to alumnae
Associate Head of School Trudy Hanmer traveled to Washington, DC on Thursday, October 23 to read from Chapter 1 of the book she is writing on the history of Emma Willard School. Over 40 alumnae and guests attended the event at the Tabard Inn off of Dupont Circle.
October 20, 2008
JV victory
On October 14 the JV soccer team had a home game against Hoosac Falls. It was a great game; Emma scored multiple goals, winning 5-0. Congratulations to Sarah R. and Ayesha R. for some amazing plays.
Submitted by Lydia ‘12
October 18, 2008
EmmaNow Podcast 3
The third podcast is published. We’ve got an update on long weekend activities, an interview with Empty Bowls, and a great original song by Cate Mantero. Please listen here or subscribe through i-Tunes.
October 13, 2008
Political forum
Since this is an important election year, the history department wanted to invite some politicians to speak with students. We narrowed it down to the congressional race of Tonko v. Burhmaster and the senate seat of McDonald v. Russo. Tonko and Buhrmaster were interested, but, unfortunately, couldn’t make it work with their busy schedules. [...]
October 13, 2008
“As If Stranger” at EMPAC
On October 10, 70 students went to the newly opened Experimental Media and Performance Art Center (EMPAC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to watch a dance performance by Richard Siegal. The building itself was a unique design depicting a ship inside a bottle. Siegal’s contemporary dance solo, “As If Stranger,” incorporated fluid movements and technology to [...]
October 13, 2008
Bread for all
Emma Willard students spent their Sunday afternoon baking some delicious bread in the 2-E Café under the supervision of guest baker Michelle Elliot. Everyone enjoyed the experience and left with an amazing recipe to bring back home.
Submitted by Meryll ‘11
October 9, 2008
EmmaNow Podcast Two
This week we talk to the Race for a Cause service team and feature a very long list of weekend activities. Listen here or subscribe via iTunes!
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