Williston parents, alumni and friends got together for a night socializing at Amy’s Place in Easthampton on December 12.
Alumni and Friends at Amy’s Place
Upcoming Holiday Tournaments
Schedules and results of the various holiday tournaments that Williston teams are competing in over the next couple of weeks can be found at the following link. Results will be updated daily.
Thursday Menu: Dec. 13
Breakfast
French toast, ham, home fries, breakfast wraps, yogurt bar, assorted eggs at the grill
Lunch
Corn chowder or soup du jour, chicken wing or drummers, orzo with sautéed vegetables, Prince Edward Isle blend vegetables
BBQ pulled pork grinder, sautéed peppers and onion-cole slaw
Pasta station: gemelle, marinara or meat sauce, seafood scampi
Dinner
Chef’s Choice
What’s All the Fuss About the Student Newspaper?
Mairead Poulin ’13 is the current Editor-in-Chief of The Willistonian. She likes coffee, Italian Greyhounds, the occasional thunderstorm, and speaking her mind. Her column, From The Editor’s Desk, is published weekly.
When I was little, I was a pathological liar. I have distinct memories of creating the most outlandish, completely impossible stories, and sharing them with the adults in my family (who surely must have known that I was telling tall tales). I attribute this unattractive hobby to my love for telling stories. And once I graduated to scribbling, and later typing, out my stories (instead of passing them off as the truth), I formed a distinct definition of writing: the sharing of the details of a story in a way that made people want to read it. I figured that this made me a lover of “creative writing” – someone who specializes in fiction. But when I came to Williston as a freshman, I realized that my love for telling stories could translate into another form of writing: student journalism.
Marcia Reed’s Gallery 37 Opens
Williston’s long-time fine arts teacher Marcia Reed has opened her new space, Gallery 37, in Millford, Delaware. According to an article on MilfordLive.com, the gallery will feature “unique artwork that will enhance the art community in the area” as well as works by Reed and other artists. Read the full article.
Photos courtesy of Debi McMullen.
Wondrous Tales of Old Japan on Feb. 18-23
Wondrous Tales of Old Japan, by David Furumoto, consists of four Japanese folktales told in the theatrically magical style of Kabuki! Gorgeous costumes and makeup combined with onstage practical effects bring these stories to life. See a boy born from a peach and grow to save his family from the ogres. Go with us as we take a journey under the sea with a fisherman and a turtle! Be amazed by the transformation of Yuki Onna, the snow woman and smile as you witness the blossoming of the cherry trees on stage! Our characters spring to life in front of your eyes and will be walking so close that you could reach out and touch them. Come spend an afternoon with with our actors as they show you The Wondrous Tales of Old Japan!
Performance dates:
February 18 – 23 @ 3:30pm
February 22 @ 7:30pm
Tickets: $7/students and seniors, $10 general public, free to Williston Northampton students, faculty, and staff. Reserve your tickets.
Athletes of the Week: Dec. 11
Each week the Athletic Department honors “Athletes of the Week”. Players are nominated by coaches for their efforts and performance the previous week. Please extend your congratulations to these athletes of the week!
Maranie Harris-Kuiper ‘15 – Girls Varsity Basketball
David Fay ’13 – Boys Varsity Squash
Rosie Lacas ‘14 – Girls JV Hockey
To read more about these athletes, please go to the following link:
http://willistonblogs.com/athletics/
Wednesday Menu: Dec. 12
Breakfast
Fried dough, home fries, banana or apple fritters, yogurt bar, make-your-own waffle
assorted eggs and omelets at the grill, fruit smoothies
Lunch
Vegetarian split pea or soup du jour, cheese calzones, Italian style Stromboli with salami, pepperoni and ham, polenta, fish nuggets, chicken stir fry, vegetable lo-mien, mixed vegetables
Pasta station: pasta, marinara or herb sauce, broccoli
Dinner
Boneless breast of chicken, dirty rice, Cajun shrimp and rice, chickpea-couscous croquettes, Catalina blend vegetables
Pizza station: create your own flat bread pizza
Pasta bar: pasta, marinara or garlic sauce, roasted vegetables
Three Musicians Head to District Festivals
Congratulations to Haoshu Xu ’13, Alex Li ’15, and Cara Hudson-Erdman ’17! After auditioning for the Western Massachusetts District Festivals, held at Westfield State University and sponsored by the Massachusetts Music Educators Association, Xu was accepted into the Western Massachusetts Senior District Orchestra; Li to the Senior District Chorus; and Hudson-Erdman to the Junior District Band.
Xu, Li, and Hudson-Erdman will now spend two Saturdays practicing with their respective groups before performing in concerts at the University of Massachusetts Fine Arts Center on January 12 and March 16, for the senior and junior districts, respectively.
Tuesday Banquet, Wednesday Assembly
On Wednesday, we will have Assembly in the Chapel at 8:30 am and be sitting by advisories.
On Tuesday at 5:45 pm, the boarding community and other community members who have RSVP’d will be gathering in the Dining Commons for a Community Banquet. TWe will be sitting by dorms and other attendees will have assigned seats. Dress is coat and tie for males and dresses, skirts, dress pants and appropriate tops for the females. In other words, dress to impress and all outfits should be within dress code!
Immediately following the dinner, the Hills have graciously invited everyone to their home for cookies and hot beverages. It should be a wonderful evening and we do hope you enjoy it!
Thanks again, Ms. Noble