Category: News

By Kyleigh O’Hara ’21

Pennies for Patients was a fundraiser ran by Kaley Rider for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society that took place from December 4th to December 15th. This year’s fundraiser was particularly special because it was in memory of Mrs. Kathryn Hughes, an inspirational person who helped out the community in many ways. She was the mother to senior James Hughes and recently passed due to Leukemia. Since the fundraiser was in honor of her, Kaley wanted everyone to contribute so that last year’s goal of $700 could be surpassed.

The fundraiser was a major success. Money was collected in donation boxes, from half of the proceeds from the dress down day on December 6th, and from the bake sale. Many students donated on the first day, already passing last year’s amount in the first collection alone. As the week went on, The goal of $1,000 was quickly reached. Kaley was very ecstatic with the outcome of the fundraiser, as she said in a school-wide email, “I was crying in joy from the total.” She also noted that the fundraiser showed how united the Sem community is.

The dinner was held in the Blue Gym, where 16 countries were represented on the night. (Photo Courtesy of Carol Bao ‘19)

International Dinner

By Yifei Liu ’21

On January 13th, 2018, Wyoming Seminary boarders held their first international dinner in the Blue Gym. Students from 16 countries came and participated at the event. Every year the dinner is held by the International Club, which is in charge of events based on students who have different and special culture backgrounds. Most of SEM’s boarders that are from all over the world are club members.

Last weekend, students were all busy preparing for the international dinner, and they cooked foods that are from their home countries. Every year, international students can use SEM faculties’ kitchens to prepare food, and each year there are always different countries participating.

The dinner was a success which fulfilled its purpose, to improve the connection between people from different places and to give a chance to international students to inform others about their country and their culture.

By Reese Butcher ’20

After the absence of the Student Auction last year, it was brought back again this year and had successful turnout. Starting off with the Prize Wheel during an assembly, students began the bidding fever that carried over into the actual event Friday night.

With donations ranging from college t-shirts to various types of food to having Mr. Shafer as a servant for a day, the event raised a large amount of money with its different and fun donations that were sold to the highest bidder of the night. The total of the night ended up being over $1,700 which will be used by the student government to put on more events for the student body.

People who attended had a good time. Austin Daya ‘18, said he “had a blast” and the highlight of his night was winning Mr. Chace’s signed CD. Government members also thought the event went well. Molly Leahy ‘19, student government president, said that after the auction, “the next big discussion is what to do with it, and we have some ideas bouncing around.”

Overall, the Student Auction was a fun and successful event and will hopefully continue to be held every year.