Month: February 2026

Senior Swimmers Reflect on Their Final High School Season

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By Melia Benetos ‘27

As the end of the winter term approaches, so does the end of winter sports seasons, which means that many swimmers will have to say goodbye to their senior friends as they look toward their futures. The mix of excitement and sadness was echoed by Zuzana Havlíčková ‘26, who reflected on the 2025-2026 season, saying “similarly to the previous year, swim season was very fun. Even though many swimmers graduated last year, many new joined and it was great to be surrounded by people who want to swim and improve every day. I have quite mixed feelings about senior night though. On one side, I am looking forward to it, as I’m sure we are going to have a great time. On the other though, I know that it’s going to be a bit sad as well to have a last home meet here at Sem.” This was Zuzana’s second year doing swimming at Wyoming Seminary. Aidan Benetos ‘26 shared parallel sentiments, emphasizing the strong bonds that the team formed and the emotions surrounding the upcoming senior night: “this year’s swim season has been incredible. I am so proud of all the hard work that everyone has been putting in so far. We were able to achieve amazing things because of how tenacious everyone is and because we all uplift each other. I feel like we were all able to become very close with one another this season, and honestly, I’m sad about senior night coming soon, and saying goodbye to this team and my high school swim career. That being said, I’m also very excited to celebrate all of the work that my fellow seniors and I have done over the years.” Aidan began swimming in his sophomore year and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Abby Ryu ‘26, who participated in swimming for her entire high school path, had a similar experience to Aidan and Zuzana, stating “my experience this season has been definitely different, but in a good way. It’s less competitive but still really fun and the team is close. As senior night as well as districts approach, I’m a little sad, but mainly excited to end my high school swim career on a high note!”

Looking ahead to senior night and the end of incredible high school swim careers, all three Wyoming Seminary swimming seniors feel very emotional, but very excited to celebrate their hard work and experiences. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors alike are sad to say goodbye to their senior friends, but excited to see what path they take as they move on in their lives. Coaches and family members are extremely sentimental but eagerly anticipate what comes next in each senior’s journey. Senior night will be a meaningful celebration of the legacy that these swimmers leave behind, and the bright futures that await them beyond the pool.

Keeping the Dream Alive: How Wyoming Seminary Students Honor Dr. King’s Legacy

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By Melia Benetos ‘27

On Monday, January 19th, Wyoming Seminary students came together to honor the life and lasting influence of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through an incredible opening chapel, student-led workshops, community service, and an all-advisory debrief. The day started with a lovely chapel led by Reverend Carrick, who talked about how important it is to remember Dr. King and how hard he worked to help bring equality through peaceful protests. After the ceremony, students made their way to workshops led by their peers. From “Becoming Powerfully Chalant” to “Different Beginnings, One Journey: Exploring how Diversity Forms Communities and Enriches Traditions,” there was truly a workshop where everybody could learn about something new and truly put themselves into somebody else’s shoes. Simran Sharma ‘27 reflected on her experience, saying “MLK day was an amazing experience because we got to go to different workshops and learn about the different aspects of oppression. I think it was a great way for students to learn more about the effects of MLK day outside of classes.” Simran participated in the workshops “Education for All? Access, Censorship, and Prejudice in Learning” and “Crash Course on the AIDS Crisis.” Nancy Dahal ‘28 had similar feelings, sharing that “MLK day was a really interesting new experience! I deeply appreciated all of the work of the presenters and I thought the workshops I was in were really fascinating! I also got off well with everyone in my slates, so I found it a really fun day off from school!” Nancy engaged in the “Crash Course on the AIDS Crisis” and “Misogynoir: Hardships that Black Women Face in Modern Day Society.” After attending their workshops, students and faculty enjoyed lunch and then came back together in their advisory groups to debrief about what they learned and what Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy meant to them. Although both students and faculty originally saw MLK day as a well-deserved day off from a busy school day, throughout the day, they discovered that it was so much more than that: it was an opportunity for everyone to get educated on many different topics and come together to remember Dr. King’s lasting impact on the world.

Black Box Brilliance 

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By Nancy Dahal ‘28

Each year, the Wyoming Seminary Drama Department produces three different theatrical shows. This year started with a boom as the autumn musical combined music, dance, and acting into a fantastic, all-around act! The end of the year holds the spring play which captivates audiences with its intense acting and riveting characters. Between these two spectacles is where the Winter Workshops lie. The Winter Workshops contained two slates this year which were hosted in BPAC from Wednesday February 11 to Sunday February 15.


The Winter Workshops consist of comedic scenes ranging typically from ten to fifteen minutes with a small cast of actors each. Unlike the musical and the play which both require around five days per week, the workshops operate with only one hour per scene a week. Due to the lighter time commitment, they attract many students who did not have previous interest, experience, or time to be involved in Sem Drama. In the words of Doron Glynn ‘26, “I got involved in acting at SEM through the winter workshops in my freshman year. I’ve been doing it ever since and it’s allowed me to make some of my closest friends. You can participate in some hilarious scenes and show your talent without the intense time commitment of the musical.” 

This low time commitment allows a greater range of people to join in on the experience. The workshops welcome varying experience levels as well ranging from aspiring professionals to hobbyists to people who just wanted to try new things and put themselves out there. These students also tend to vary a lot in age and origin with students of all years and from all places collaborating. The tighter knit fashion of the scenes and rehearsals continues this trend as the students involved in scenes together can form long lasting friendships. 

The Winter Workshops act as a casual way for students to express their passions towards theatre. Kurt Soreth ‘26 described it well by saying, “Winter Workshop for the past four years has always been a huge learning experience for me whether I am playing a DMV worker or even Satan. I love acting and the art of performance, and I knew it was going to be another great show!”

With all the joy and laughter that they brought to campus, the Winter Workshops were an astounding success this year. The Sem Community thanks all the students involved in the incredible production both on and backstage. As well, many incredible faculty members made the Workshops possible like directors Mr. Sherry and Mrs. Sherry and Mr. Bussie, the hands behind the operation. Hopefully, the Sem Drama Department will continue to be able to bring such incredible productions to the spotlight for many years to come!