As the Crew team wrapped up their fabulous season, they finished up their last few practices by having fun and trying new things. The members of the team were encouraged to try rowing in singles or doubles boats, or simply trying the opposite side than they’re used to. Some even tried coxing for a day! [...]
Entries from May 2009
May 19, 2009
More gold!
In addition to the two CASE Circle of Excellence awards previously reported, EMMA magazine has garnered three more: a gold in Magazine Publishing Improvement, a gold in Independent School Magazines, and (drum roll, please) the Grand Gold for Independent School Periodicals.
May 18, 2009
Principal’s Play Day
Finally the highly anticipated Principal’s Play Day happened today. Some students slept in and relaxed after having their AP’s over from last week and some ventured out of the campus for some fun. How was your PPD day?
May 16, 2009
Displace Me
The month of May has been an “Africa Awareness month” here at Emma sponsered by the Africa Aid community service group. On a cold Friday night yesterday, about 40 students brought their sleeping bags outside to the wet soccer field to spend a night sleeping outside. This event was created by the Africa Aid group [...]
May 15, 2009
Circle of Excellence Awards
Our EMMA cover design has won a gold medal in the Excellence in Design category (47 entries, 2 silver, and 2 bronze) in the Circle of Excellence Awards from The Council for Advancement and Support of Education. We also won CASE’s gold medal in the Best Articles of the Year: Independent Schools category (7 entries, [...]
May 15, 2009
2009 Senior Art Show
The William Moore Dietal Gallery is hosting the 2009 Senior Art Show. There are numerous art drawings and designs ranging from paintings to weaving objects. So, come on down and check out what our graduating class has done over the years!
Submitted by Meryll ‘11
May 13, 2009
Parent Phonathon!
Last Wednesday there was a Parent Phonathon. Parents of all ages of Emma Willard students came in and helped raise money for the Annual Fund. The Annual Fund raises money for scholarships, but the Parent Phonathon had another purpose as well. It helped parents of students in the same grades get to know eachother better. Over [...]
May 10, 2009
New Rooms for a New Year
On Wednesday, May 6, rising sophomores and juniors gathered in Kellas Commons to receive their lottery numbers—numbers randomly chosen that indicate the order in which students are assigned their rooms for the next school year. Generally, low numbers are sought after and guarantee a nicer room. Many people were dismayed with their high numbers, but a [...]
