Proctor Workshop

It is the time of year when students apply to be proctors. Proctors are leaders on the hall who enforce rules, motivate their hallmates, act as role models, and much more. This Saturday was an opportunity for each proctor candidate to showcase her strengths and personality. There were activities such as the “hot cocoa bridge,” where the candidates had to use teamwork and leadership to guide everyone across the untouchable floor, and the “juggling circle,” where the candidates had to work out a strategy so that the objects thrown do not get jumbled up. They saw the less visible roles of proctoring and left with a smile!

Submitted by Annie Leung ’12

Fair Trade Assembly

On Wednesday, March 23, students gathered in Kiggins Hall to take part in the Fair Trade assembly. It was an informative chance for students to hear from Fair Trade and Slavery No More members what the program was about and why it’s wonderful that Emma Willard is supporting it. The Emma club SlaveryNoMore works with the  Fair Trade group at Emma Willard and works towards informing the student body about both Fair Trade and modern day slavery, working towards helping these causes. Students were shown what was needed to qualify as a Fair Trade high school, which Emma Willard School succeeded in doing last fall. A video was  shown with real reactions and thanks to Fair Trade from Nicaraguan coffee farmers interviewed by students on their spring break trip.  After the assembly two of the Fair Trade flavors of Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream was served! It was a very informative (and tasty) program.

Service in Hartford – Day 2

Day 2 of the Hartford spring break service trip found our team painting and cooking. We had a good day of work followed by some more, well, work. This evening several team members put on an impromptu puppet show at the local library while others cooked and cleaned for a church pancake supper. We ended the evening with an invigorating game or two—the winner of all games, through sheer intimidation, was Ashley “Smash” Bohan.

Hartford Service Trip Day 1

Day 1 of the Hartford spring break service trip found us packing up lots of food at Foodshare in Hartford. 1000s of onions, green peppers, squash, and spuds kept us busy from 8:30 until 3:00 pm. Everyone had fun and emerged surprisingly exhausted.

3,491 Feet Above Sea Level

The Emma Willard Outing Club made its sixth trip this year up to Mt. Greylock for a seven-mile snowshoe hike. A group of four students and chaperones got to the Cheshire Harbor trailhead at 10 am. The temperature was a balmy 25 degrees, and there was fresh snow from the night before. They made it to the top at around lunchtime where they enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by the dining hall and the spectacular view provided by Massachusetts’ highest peak, towering 3,491 feet over the towns of Adams, Cheshire, and Williamstown. After lunch, they headed down the mountain, enjoying a gradual descent along part of the Appalachian Trail. It turned out to be an awesome day trip for the Outing Club!

SNOOPY Musical

On Friday, February 25, and on Saturday, February 26, campus players presented SNOOPY!, the musical. The play was based on the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz. And the music selection was from Larry Grossman. Director Valerie Carlson devoted her time into the preparation of the musical and urged the cast and production team members to do their best. Danielle ’11 played the main character, Snoopy. The musical drew a perfect ending and everyone was amazed about the wonderful singing and acting of the show.

Submitted by Sherry’11

224th Birthday Challenge Update

We had a very successful student phonathon on Wednesday night in honor of Emma Hart Willard’s 224th Birthday and the 224th Birthday Challenge. Student callers secured 114 alumnae gifts totaling $4,389 for the EWS Annual Fund. Gifts in support of the 224th Birthday Challenge are still being accepted.

Thank you to all of our student callers: Sam Evans, Karen Muhl, Anna Schroeder, Liana Baker, Anika Verma, Annie Roome, Sophia West, Sarina Verma and Fatima Johnson.
Sarina raised the most money
Sam secured the most gifts
Anika is the runner up for the most money raised
Sophia is the runner up for most gifts secured

Thanks to everyone who helped out at the phonathon and participated in the challenge!

Emma Idol

For the past few weeks, Emma students have been taking the spotlight on stage during Morning Reports for Emma Idol! Generally, there are three contestants every Tuesday and Friday morning and the audience (students) vote on their favorite of the day. It’s a blast to see the different singing and dancing performances done in a solo or groups. Check out the videos page for highlights.

Bonding through a relaxed time…

Doing homework together with good drinks...

On Wednesday night, February 16, dormitory hall Sage 3 Long took a trip to Flavor Café in downtown Troy for a relaxed time to enjoy chatting with hall mates, do homework, and have delicious drinks (and some cakes). On weekdays, boarding students usually have study hall, quiet study times, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm on campus. But this time, girls had an amazing time to do their work in a different environment with  friends on cozy couches. Having a nice and relaxed time, girls bonded.

Submitted by: Kotoha ’12

Asian Dinner with Ms. Hall

On Wednesday, February 16 at 6:15 p.m, Ms. Hall invited Emma Asians to enjoy dinner and conversation with her at Wellington-Lay. When girls arrived, Ms. Hall kindly introduced a wonderful chef who prepared delicious Chinese food that night. They sat in round tables and were asked to discuss about some stereotype of Asians that they like or dislike about. Everyone had a great time talking to each other and with Ms. Hall. It was a night full of joy.

Submitted by Sherry ’11