Category: News

Eight alumni returned to Sem to answer questions from the student body about their college experiences.

By Thomas Rydzewski

In a recent assembly, Sem alumni, who are currently in college, came and relayed information about their first year at a higher education school to Sem students, along with some suggestions from their college experiences. One of the questions asked was about the workload, which apparently wasn’t as much as expected.

Many students asked about the daunting workload of college, and the alumni said it was less stressful than expected. Some of these alumni are those who play Division 1 and three sports. One alum even claimed that Sem was harder than college, and all said that they were prepared for college due to Sem.

Of course, the alumni did more than just complement Sem. They gave helpful advice; adding on to the generic “you should actually study” advice, the alumni suggested we do many things: get enough sleep (naps count), study a week in advance, conference; use meal passes; check out all scholarships; and know you’re not the only new student (so be outgoing.) “The friends you make in the first week will stick with you forever!”

Overall, it was great to see the alumni return to Sem, and their advice will be helpful to not only seniors, but juniors, sophomores, and freshmen, too!

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.