Senioritis

At Monday’s Morning Reports, Ruby explained about a mysterious disease called Senioritis. Perhaps she was foreshadowing today’s senior prank and senior skip day. Hear her here.

Fourth time’s the charm

Jenn finally passed her driver’s road test in December. The experience of failing three times over six months taught her a valuable lesson—be patient and work hard. Hear her here.

Fully engaged in the moment

Senior Hannah compares Emma Willard School with Hogwarts and herself with Harry Potter. Like Harry, she loves her school and has had many adventures during her four years on campus. And like many students, she worries about the future—homework, SATs, exams, college choice, etc. But she encourages classmates to remain engaged in the present and enjoy their experiences so that their memories of Emma Willard School will be, well, magical. Hear her here.

Let’s hear it for the girls

“I think you’ve got the boys beat hands down,” says Director of Academic Technology Pete McCorkle. He spoke at this morning’s reports about how Emma girls inspire him. Hear him here.

Coulda Woulda Shoulda

Each spring, science instructor Jon Calos looks back on the academic year and worries that he didn’t do enough and fears there’s not enough time left to do it all. It’s a problem that has plagued him for years. He offers some advice to students so they don’t experience the same regrets. Hear him here.

Secret Agent Girl

Natasha ’10 says, “I could possibly be a spy,” because her dual citizenship and heritage give her an edge, allowing her to blend in in many cultures. She fears, though, that she may lack the skills necessary to keep a low profile. Often attracting attention to herself with pratfalls and awkward situations, she has learned to smile through it and accept her quirks. Hear her here.

Just do it

Melissa and Sandra, both seniors, encourage everyone to do what they love. The girls spend lots of time in Strong Studio, indulging their passion for dance.

What is your “thing?” Don’t forget why you love it. Hear them here.

Lessons from a Dog

Director of Facilities Ian Smith tells the story about how his dog taught him a few lessons that we can all learn. Hear him here.

Women, Power, and Opportunity

View videos from the Women, Power, and Opportunity event here. Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, authors of Half the Sky, spoke to Emma Willard students at RPI’s EMPAC on February 23.

Who needs Prince Charming?

Alexa ’10 explains to fellow students how Disney movies skewed her view of relationships with boys. She has since learned that girls need to be themselves and make choices that don’t depend on boys being heroes. Hear her here.