Willy Gras 2014
Wednesday, May 21
· Tug of War on Sawyer Field (15 per class) 3:30 p.m.                 100 points
o   2014 vs. 2015, 2016 vs. 2017.  Winners face off in finals.

· Canoe Race (2 per class, names drawn from hat at assembly) 4 p.m.  100 points
o   2014 vs. 2017, 2015 vs 2016.  Winners face off in finals.

· Relay Race (45 per class, events attached) 4:45 p.m. 200 points
o   The class with the most total points wins. In the event of a tiebreaker, a decision will be made by a special competition at 5:30 p.m. under the tent.

To participate, submit your names to your Student Council Representatives. THEY ARE YOUR COACHES.  Who is going to win it all?

Williston Softball defeated Choate this afternoon 8-7 in a Western New England semi-final game at Choate. The girls will play at Westminster tomorrow (Sunday) in the championship game at 11:00 am.

Congratulations and Good Luck to Coach Davey, Coach Ward and Willy Softball!

Go Wildcats!

Celebrate your spring season on Tuesday, May 20 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.! The Dining Hall will be officially closed to help provide dinners for everyone. Many thanks go out to Mr. Martin and his staff for their help. Congratulations on all of your achievements. We are so proud of you for representing the green and blue with purpose, passion, and integrity!

Ms. Brousseau

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Seniors,

Book Buy Back is next Friday, May 23, in the lower part of Reed.
Follett will on hand from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and will also accept returns of any books you may have rented from them.

Any questions?  Email or come see us in the Campus Store!

Thanks.

Jane Hannigan
Campus Store Manager

Announcing the Senior Project Showcase on Wednesday, May 21 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Dodge Room and the Grubbs Gallery.

The showcase will include a Visual Artist’s Reception in the Grubbs Gallery:

Mike Thompson – paintings
Regina Ryjih – photography
Esther Kim – mixed media
Olivia Miln – photography
Dylan Kenseth – photography

Plus readings In the Dodge Room by:

Maggie Fitzgerald:
How Did You Get Here?
An Audio Exploration of the Williston Community
Interviews with a Williston student, parent, faculty and staff members reveal how they found the school or how the school found them. Their unique perspectives illustrate the diversity of experiences people bring to this campus and the importance of sharing our stories.

Henry Lombino:
Continuing from the work he did during his Writers’ Workshop class in the Fall and Winter, Henry Lombino’s Senior Project explores expressing poetry in a variety of forms. His multimedia presentation showcases his original writing with different visual and spoken elements.

Brittany Collins:
Brittany Collins’ senior project is a study of memoir-centered, nonfiction writing that has involved the study of written identity. She has created a compilation of poetry, prose, and essays that tell her personal stories, and she has led free-writing workshops that allow others to explore their identities and dispel the editors in their heads.

Don’t miss the 2014 Contemporary Arts and Culture Class Exhibition!

Thursday, May 22, with a reception from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Dodge Room (with snacks!).

Participating artists:

Ali Brooks: surrealistic ceramic sculptures
Kai Brown: laughter film
Joy Chen: surrealistic doll house model
Sam Duffy: music from his soon-to-be released album
Nell Heidinger: stills from her Surreal Summer Fashion Show
Will Huang: eco- architectural models
Umi Keezing: exploring the nature of “cuteness”
Christina Kim and Moeki Mengheui: the nature of love (film)
Mackenzie Zehring: screening of WillyOne in the stubop

Stop by to support these awesome students and to learn more about their projects!

-Ms. Hume

Congratulations Seniors!

Senior Prom is Sunday at the Log Cabin.

Tuxes will be available on Friday and Saturday at Lunch and Dinner in the Dining Commons.
Flowers will be available on Sunday at brunch from 10:30am-12:00pm.

5:00pm- 5:45 p.m.: Gather on the quad for pictures and socializing.
5:45 p.m.: Board buses to the Log Cabin. (All students will ride together)
11:45 p.m.-1 a.m.: Return to campus for special dessert event in the Stu Bop.  Anyone who went to the prom is welcome but this event is OPTIONAL.

***Special Notes***
1.      All Boarders must be back in their own rooms by 1 a.m.
2.     Day Students will not be permitted to stay overnight on campus.  If you have a Junior Operator’s License you may not drive past 12:30am per Massachusetts state law.  Please be sure parents are aware that they can pick you up anytime between 11:45pm and 1am.

Senior Day is Monday at the Athletic Center.  We will gather from 11am-2pm for lunch and activities.  There are no classes for seniors but this event is required.  Riff’s will be catering lunch and the cupcake truck will be on site as well!  There will be a big screen with movies playing, the pool will be open and we have a 1,000 square foot obstacle course coming in…Seniors will also receive their yearbooks at this time.

If you have any questions, please see me or Ms. Talbot Syfu.
We’re all looking forward to the final weeks of the year…take care of yourself and each other.
Best,
Mr. Koritkoski

David Koritkoski
Assistant Dean of Students
History Department

Hey Wildcats.
Willy Gras is happening one week from now. We will have the Willy Gras staples of DJ, water slide, dunk tank, bounce house, and barbeque.

Your student council is meeting tonight at Mr. Hill’s house to discuss details of the relay race.  If you would like to participate and help your class be victorious, please contact your student council members.

WILLY GRAS 2014
3:30-6:30 p.m.
·       Class Tug of War on Sawyer Field 3:30 p.m.
o   Juniors vs. Seniors.   Freshmen vs. Sophomores.  Winners face off.
·       Class Canoe Races on Rubber Thread Pond 4 p.m.
o   Seniors vs. Freshmen.  Sophomores vs. Juniors.  Winners face off.
·       Class Willy Gras Relay Race 4:45 p.m.
·       Winning class announced at 5:30 p.m.