The Emma Admissions e-Newsletter
 
Volume 7
December 11, 2013
From the Experts
Tradition....or just plain traditional?
  
Traditions reflect the character and values of the schools they exist within! What do the traditions have to say about the schools? Why is this important? Read along to find out more...
  
   
    
Emma Willard's most cherished tradition is Revels, hands down! The iconic Jester embodies the playful spirit that is pervasive at Emma, mocking the Lord and Lady of the manor and entertaining with creativity and whimsy.  
Uniquely and Unabashedly Emma
A Sneak Peek Inside Emma

Read about the traditions that give Emma Girls something to look forward to all year long. Large and small, those that are centered around fun and those that are centered around Learn what values are present in our traditions here at Emma!
  
  
Ring Week is a special time for Emma juniors as they receive their own piece of Emma history. Emma lore is filled with stories of those who have recognized the ring in an airport, restaurant, museum, or even the beach!
 
May Day is a longstanding spring tradition at Emma! Anyone recognize the May Court member second from the left?!
Follow Along with Kathryn '14!
  

Kathryn has been partaking in Emma tradtions since she was very young having grown up here as a faculty child. Can you spot Kathryn in the photo below? Hint: This photo is from Revels 2001...!

Can you find Kathryn!? :)
Editor's Note:  

Unlike most other Seniors, Kathryn has actually already been IN Revels! Three times in fact. Faculty children are invited to participate in the show, playing the role of Children of the Manor. In MY Revels, December 2001, Kathryn rode the Yule Log which is brought out during one of the songs at the end of the show. If you look at the photo above you can see a mini-sized, blonde Kathryn in a red and green outfit on the back of the Yule Log. Friend Shivani '14, daughter of French Instructor Sabra Sanwal, rides along on the front. I will always remember Kathryn riding along that log in addition of course to the intelligent, sophisticated, determined young lady she has grown into!

 

Happy Revels, Kathryn!!

Please don't be mad at me for sharing this photo! I can't wait to share this Revels with you!

Lots of love,

Ms. Burgess

In This Issue
   
Happy Holidays from The Emma Willard Admissions Team! We hope you enjoy a respite from a busy fall. It's the perfect time to make a cozy cup of tea and work on your application to Emma!
  
 
This newsletter is written by Laura Burgess '02, an Emma Girl (and the daughter of one), our Associate Director, and a student of boarding schools and admissions issues since starting her professional career here in 2006.
  
This newsletter is possible with the help of Kathryn '14. Kathryn is a life long Emma Girl, a dancer, a science lover, and a foodie!  
    
Last minute holiday shopper? Happen to be intrigued by our Fair Trade initiative here at Emma? Check out simple, handmade gifts from our friends at Mayan Hands! Scarves, friendship bracelets, handbags, and more!
 ICYMI: Other Scenes from Around Emma
Three Jester athletes signed NCAA Division 1 Letters of Intent this month! L-R: Claire, tennis, Marist College. Aleks, crew, UConn. Alexandra, lacrosse, Virginia Tech. Congrats!
 
Our annual Eventide concert takes place on Friday, December 13th following an advisor/advisee dinner. The choir and orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. Stop by if you are in the area! Pictured here, Dr. Debra Spiro-Allen, conducts the choir.
 
Visiting Other Schools?
Use our handy Best Fit Guide!

We know that our prospective students are visiting a number of schools as part of the process of growing, learning, and defining what their dreams are for their education. Bring along the Best Fit Guide and keep track of your gut impressions of each school on your list.  
In the Next Issue
Stay Tuned!

 

In the New Year, the first issue of the newsletter will show how Emma Willard balances honoring our past and our history as we move into the next century! Learn how we stay current with the changing paradigms in education and what we have planned for Emma's Third Century and beyond! This will come out just in time for our Great Education Debate which will be held on January 7th!