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School News

2023

  • March

    Molly and the Admissions Team! (L-R: Michele Solimeno, Morgan Del Brocco, Molly Riley, Katie Myer, Kristen Mariotti, Mari Elizabeth Webb, and Jing Zhang Benavot)

    Four Questions with Molly Riley: Finding the Fun in Serious Business

    Molly Riley is assistant director of admissions at Emma Willard School and joined the team in January of this year. Previously, Molly worked at Emma as a House Parent (residential faculty) living with and supporting the school’s boarding student population. We asked Molly four questions about her role at Emma Willard.
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  • Winter sports: Basketball, Crew, Indoor Track and Field, and Ski Racing

    Winter Athletics Recognition

    Winter sports at Emma features basketball, indoor track and field, ski racing, and—new this year—winter crew. At the end of their season, the teams took some time to celebrate their successes and present awards. We invite you to learn about our stand-out student athletes from their coaches’ perspectives.
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  • Head of School Jenny Rao reflects on Women's History Month

    Reflecting on Women's History Month

    During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the voices and accomplishments of women around the globe in their efforts to shape our world.
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  • Moving Toward Wellness from the Fall 2022 issue of Signature magazine.

    Moving Toward Wellness

    In the following article from the Fall 2022 issue of Signature magazine, members of the athletics community share how Emma Willard School encourages students to participate in sports and physical activities to establish a foundation of good, healthy, lifelong pursuits. 
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  • A selection from the recent exhibitions—see the embedded slide shows for all of the art pieces, their titles, and artists.

    Celebrating Emma’s Visual Artists

    This winter, Emma students have expanded their horizons—winning honors from the Scholastic Arts Awards, Art in Three Dimensions competition, and even being a part of an exhibition at the Albany Institute of Art and History. 
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  • Emma Genius and the Educational Technology team regularly post tech and cybersecurity tips in key places across campus.

    Cybersecurity and Tech-cellence at Emma

    Last semester brought with it a variety of wins on the academic technology front at Emma. We’ve had continued success with our cybersecurity awareness training, and we’re seeing innovations in the use of technology across many disciplines on campus.
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  • The cast of The Earthling giving credit to the crew

    Devising The Earthling

    The Emma Willard School Theatre Department took a deep dive into devised theatre for their winter production, The Earthling. The story follows a time-and-space-traveling “Earthling” who arrives on Mars to help a small remnant of inhabitants solve their need for water.
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  • Photographs from the

    Visibility of Community: Anna Schupack ’18

    This past January, Dietel Gallery hosted an opening for “Visibility of Community,” a photography show from alum Anna Shupack ’18 in collaboration with the Emma Willard School branch of Democracy Matters. The exhibit includes interactive elements asking viewers to consider ‘what does democracy mean to you?’ and personal definitions of equity and inequity. Alongside opportunities to create protest art and write letters to local representatives on pertinent issues, Anna’s work showcases the activism in local communities especially during summer 2020. 
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  • February

    Emma Willard School's Black and Latinx Student Union (BLSU)

    BLSU Presents “Young, Black, and Gifted” - A Black History Month Celebration

    Yesterday, the Emma Willard School community united in a powerful tribute to the rich cultural legacy and historical contributions of Black Americans. With the theme "Young, Black, and Gifted," the BLSU's assembly illuminated the vibrancy of Black culture nationwide.
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  • We honor our founder, Emma Hart Willard, on her 236th birthday!

    Happy 236th to Emma Hart Willard!

    Yesterday we celebrated the 236th birthday of our founder, Emma Hart Willard, whose vision changed the American educational landscape for all women. The day included celebratory birthday cake, a fabulous presentation by Dorothy Wickenden, and a fundraising challenge to support The Emma Fund.
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  • Ava O. '25 and her mount Onyx, competing in the High childrens 15-17 jumper classic (1.15m). They jumped to 4th in the class in a very competitive group.

    Riding High: Practicum Equestrians Take Center Stage

    Dedication is a mandatory requirement for any athletic endeavor, but for equestrians there are unique challenges presented in a sport with equine teammates. Practicum, Emma Willard School’s independent study program, eliminates the hurdles riders face, allowing them to participate in the sport they love. Practicum equestrians Ava O. ’25, Caroline G. '23, and Isa J. '23, reflect on their time with the program.
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  • We spoke to three alums who were a part of an expert alum panel discussion during last year's Reunion.

    Invest in Yourself: The Key to Wellness for Women and Girls

    In the following article from the Fall 2022 issue of Signature magazine, alumnae experts from the Emma Willard community share their thoughts on pursuing wellness.
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  • Shakespeare & Company presents their Northeast tour of Romeo and Juliet

    Shakespeare & Company Presents Romeo and Juliet

    For the first time since 2019, Emma Willard School was excited to welcome Shakespeare & Company back to campus for an on-stage performance and workshop. As part of their Northeast Regional Tour of Romeo and Juliet, the company of seven actors each played multiple roles to stage the familiar tragedy with high energy and a touch of humor.
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  • Jill C. ’23, Sol H. ’24, Teresa Z. ’23, Manasa B. ’23, Evangeline W. ’23, Meli N. ’23, Pitta T. ’23, Ashlyn B. ’24, Cynthia Z. ’24, Narmene O. ’24, and Vernette B. ’24 received Hudson Valley Affiliate awards for Aspirations in Computing

    Continued Accolades for Emma’s Computer Scientists

    Regional results are now in, and Emma’s computer science students continue to be honored through the Hudson Valley affiliate of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT). Eleven Emma students entered the Aspirations in Computing awards competition, and each of them won an award! In addition, Computer Science Instructor Chiara Shah was honored with the Hudson Valley Regional Educator Award. 
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  • Anna W. ’25 and JJ A. ’25 catching the sunset at the swimming dock.

    One of 360: Juliette “JJ” A. ’25

    As the temps continue to dip, we’re dreaming of starry summer nights in the Adirondacks with Juliette “JJ” A. ’25, a 10th grade boarder from Wallingford, CT. Read on to learn more about JJ’s trouble loving cats, the fun in celebrating the seasons, and the beauty of finding your voice.
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  • ASU and MIASU host traditional games and crafts

    Lunar New Year at Emma

    Lunar New Year is an important tradition in many cultures and is celebrated by millions of people around the globe. Marking the first new moon of the calendar year, Lunar New Year is observed in many different ways, and both the customs and duration of the holiday vary from one culture or country to another.
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  • January

    Head of Institutional Equity and Inclusion Christine Gilmore and Associate Director of Equity and Inclusion Gemma Halfi make up Emma Willard's School's Office of Equity and Inclusion

    The 21-Day Equity Challenge

    It’s 8 o’clock in the morning on a Sunday in late January, and an anticipated email pops into the inbox of every student and employee in the Emma Willard community—just as it has for the 12 days prior, and will continue to do for the 8 days following.
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  • Associate Director of College Counseling Xavier McKinzie

    Four Questions with Xavier McKinzie: De-Mystifying the College Search Process

    Xavier McKinzie is the associate director of college counseling at Emma Willard School. Xavier joined Emma Willard in 2022 and most recently worked in admissions and recruiting for higher education at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. We asked Xavier four questions about his start at Emma.
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  • A Message from Jenny Rao, January 2023

    Strategic Plan and Campaign Q&A with Jenny Rao

    There have been many exciting developments at Emma Willard School since authoring our five-year strategic plan Leading with Purpose in October of 2021 and in the wake of the public launch of Infinite Horizon: The Campaign for Emma Willard School in May of 2022. Read on for a Q&A video from our Head of School Jenny Rao.
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  • Stella L. ’23, was recognized as one of the top 300 Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars of 2023.

    Stella L. ’23 Named A Top 300 Scholar in the 82nd Regeneron Science Talent Search

    The nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and mathematics competition drew submissions from 1,949 students from 627 high schools across 48 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and four other countries this year. Emma Willard School senior, Stella L. ’23, was recognized as one of the top 300 Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars of 2023.
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  • Head of Equity and Inclusion Christine Gilmore launches MLK Day activities at Emma Willard School

    A Vision of Equity: MLK Day 2023

    Each year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Emma Willard School community gathers for special programming to honor his legacy. This year’s theme, “A Vision of Equity,” explored both Dr. King’s dream of equity for all, as well as the equity work that has been done and is still to come in a variety of intersecting areas.
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  • Natalia V. '24, Ximena G-C. '26, and Claris D. '25 after a soccer game this Fall.

    One of 360: Ximena G-C. '26

    Ringing in the first One of 360 of the new year is Ximena G-C. ‘26, a first year boarding student from Mexico City. Get to know more about Ximena’s love of soccer, family ties to Emma, and her first Revels experience. 
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  • Emma Willard School announced the public launch of a $175 million capital campaign that will support and strengthen the school’s commitment to girls’ education.

    A Year in Review: 2022 at Emma Willard School

    Just like the previous year, 2022 was a year of firsts, thoughtful reflections, and incredible celebrations. Join us in remembering a few of our favorite memories from the last year with our top ten moments from Emma News!
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  • Representatives from the Wellies—the student group who champions wellbeing on the Emma campus

    Be Well: Exploring Wellness on Mount Ida

    In the following article from the Fall 2022 issue of Signature magazine, the Wellies and adult leaders in Student Life reflect on the wellness of our community. 
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