Author: Ivy Miller

Friday Night Football Game

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Izzy Shoemaker ‘26

On Friday, October 24, 2024, the Wyoming Seminary Blue Knights hosted the Penn Charter School for our homecoming football game. 

Though Wyoming Seminary played in the first ever high school Friday night lights football game ever, Seminary has not regularly participated in the highschool tradition in recent years. In more recent times, Sem more regularly holds Saturday afternoon games, which tend to draw fewer spectators. Josie Carpenter ‘26 said she’s much more likely to attend a night game. “Friday night light games are a big deal for all the other schools around here, so I get really excited when we host one. It makes it feel more special.” 

The most recent game had a huge student section. As it was a neon-themed game, all students received a neon colored shirt of their choice and wore their best neon clothing to support their team. Many students wore neon construction jackets, helmets, and neon face paint to get in theme.

There was also a special halftime performance; student volunteers made their best attempt at kicking field goals, some even making it from as far back as the 40-yard line. Sem True Blue also launched t-shirt cannons into the crowd while Ms. Cinti, who MC’d the game, got all students participating and cheering. 

The student section also had beach balls, silly string, and glow sticks to keep everyone engaged. 

Mirabaai Reitsma ‘26, a yearbook editor, spent her night taking digital camera photos of the student section and the game itself. “The student section looked so colorful and fun. I’m really excited to use the photos in this year’s yearbook.” 

Last year, Sem also hosted a Friday night game against rival Blair Academy. The student section had Beat Blair t-shirts, white face paint, and noisemakers. 

Though the result of both games were not in Seminary’s favor, all students who attended had a great time and were excited to support their football team. Homecoming weekend is a momentous time on campus, and a Friday night light game was a great event to have in celebration of it. 

Mysterious Furry Friend Becomes Daily visitor, Gains Popularity on Campus

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By Jake Bacon, ‘26

A mysterious orange cat has been showing up on campus within the last week, quickly gaining popularity and becoming a favorite among students. Its sudden presence has become a fun and unexpected addition to the students’ day.

No one knows exactly where the cat came from, but it has quickly become a public figure in students’ eyes. However, some students don’t like the idea of having a furry little friend around, “I want to punt the cat… someone has to do it. It’s harmful to the ecosystem, has malicious intent and drives security crazy.” Said Nathan Desmond ‘25.

The cat, which some students have nicknamed “Whiskers,” seems completely at ease with the hustle of school life. It’s often seen lounging near the benches by the main entrance or walking through the bushes around back campus during lunch breaks. Unlike many stray animals, this cat appears comfortable around people.

According to Desmond ‘25, who has been keeping track, “the once-plentiful squirrel population on campus has been rapidly decreasing ever since the cat’s arrival.” Many of the students worry the cat’s hunting methods are disturbing the local environment, since the squirrels play a role in seed dispersing and maintaining the health of nearby trees.

Some students have suggested relocating the cat to a local shelter, while others feel the cat should remain as long as no immediate threats arise. “It’s just being a cat, There’s no need to kick the cat out, it hasn’t caused any issues.” Said Jude Correa ‘25.

As the debate continues, students and faculty are keeping a close eye on Whiskers, waiting to see if the cat’s presence on campus will lead to a more significant environmental impact. 

However, for now, Whiskers remains a popular figure on campus, representing both a loved companion and a reminder of the difference in balance between humans, animals, and nature. 

Wyoming Seminary Arts Department Hosts Family Weekend Showcase  

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By: Abby Lott ‘25 

On Saturday, October 5, the Arts Department showcased Wyoming Seminary’s vast performance opportunities. The showcase took place in the Kirby Center for Creative Arts and was open to all students, faculty, and family who wished to attend.

The Drama Department opened the showcase with a preview of their upcoming performance of Once Upon A Mattress. With the performance running from November 8 through 10, George Malloy ‘28 and Laura Olsen ‘27 had only been working on the show for a few weeks, but nonetheless performed a scene along with their duet “In a Little While.” 

Following the Drama Department’s wonderful performance, the Wyoming Seminary Dance Company performed their beloved number, “Uptown Girl” to the tune by Billy Joel. The number featured company members between the graduating classes of ‘25 and ‘29, including Reece Fisher ‘25 who describes her experience performing as “Joyful!” Further saying that the Arts Showcase is “always a pleasure to perform in. It is so lovely to showcase our hard work within the company to our family and friends before performance season begins.” Contrasting the upbeat number, Senior, and Arts Department representative, Abby Lott ‘25, performed a Lyrical solo, titled “Lullaby,” to the song by Billy Joel. This heart-warming number was created as a tribute to motherhood and the connection between mother and child. 

Within the Music Department, the Jazz Ensemble performed a tune called “Now’s The Time” by jazz legend, Charlie Parker, consisting of improvisation opportunities for the musicians. Senior, and Arts Department representative, Tommy Majkowski ‘25 performed a solo in the piece, along with other ensemble members. In addition, the string ensemble performed a work titled “The Lovers’ Waltz,” originally written by Jay Unger and Molly Mason. The composition performed by the ensemble was arranged by Andrew Dabczynski to include strings and harp in the lush melody. Concluding the performance, the Wyoming Seminary Chorale presented two selections of praise and celebration. The first was an adaptation of Mozart’s festive “Alleluia, to Thee We Sing!” and the second was a French setting of the text “Chantez Alleluia!” by Dave and Jean Perry. 

When asked about the importance of the showcase, Jason Sherry, Fine and Performing Arts Department Chair, said, “It’s always fun to put together because for some of our ensembles, it’s the first time they get a chance to perform in public. It’s also usually the only time that all of our programs get to perform together, which is so special!” 

Emphasizing the excitement in the collaboration between ensembles and programs in the department, this weekend was truly a special experience for all who performed and attended. Lots of hard work goes into preparing performances, so it is always nice to see a preview of what the year is going to look like in the department as Wyoming Seminary community members.