Ashlyn B. '24: Disabilities Awareness: Engineering to Create Change

Sandra Santana
Ashlyn B. '24 is wrapping up her time in Emma Willard School’s Signature Program, a capstone program for juniors and seniors that allows them to deeply explore a personal passion. Ashlyn has dedicated her work towards her project, “Disabilities Awareness: Engineering to Create Change.”
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One of 360: Soumya B. ’23

Sandra Santana
Helping us close out 2022 is Soumya B. ’23, a Senior boarding student from Morocco and Massachusetts. Read on to learn more about Soumya’s dedication to education, interest in politics, and gratitude for family.
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One of 360: Liza N. ’24

Sandra Santana
Meet Liza N. ’24, a first year junior from Western Ukraine. Hear from Liza, in her own words, about her journey from Novovolynsk to Troy, Computational Chemistry, and exploring the ski slopes of the Northeast.
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A Season of Success - Fall Athletic Desserts

Sandra Santana
The Emma Willard School community came together at Morning Reports today to celebrate the accomplishments and success of our 2022 Fall athletic season. With a number of athletes taking the field, pool, and boats, we are thankful for their overwhelming dedication to Emma athletics. Read on for our.
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One of 360: Ally D. ’25

Sandra Santana
This October, we’re hanging out with Ally D. ’25, a sophomore day student from Latham, NY for our One of 360 series. Hear from Ally, in her own words, about pet fish, buttered pasta, and avoiding the Senior Triangle.
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Honoring Our Culture: A Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month Reflection

Sandra Santana
In honor of Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month, Head of School Jenny Rao reflects on her identity as a Latina growing up in Mexico City, and the role heritage has played in her evolution from international student to Head of School.
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A Hunger for Change

Sandra Santana
Gemma Halfi, associate director of equity and inclusion at Emma Willard School, is using the new academic year to turn our attention towards the discriminatory systems and policies that perpetuate food inequities in the United States and helping the school community think about making tangible,.
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One of 360: Crystal S. '23

Sandra Santana
Mount Ida is back and buzzing with the return of our incredible school community. As we all begin to settle into our routine, it’s time to learn about the faces who make our spaces special. Our One of 360 series kicks off this month with none other than New York City native, Crystal S. ’23! Hear.
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A New Year at Emma!

Sandra Santana
It’s been a quiet summer atop Mount Ida without the infectious bouts of laughter we know and love. The months since Commencement, Reunion, and GirlSummer have flown on by (in what feels like the fastest Summer of all time), but that means one thing: Opening Week is finally upon us.
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Gargoyle ’21-’22: A Book Dedicated to Mr. Berry

Sandra Santana
This year, the senior class has decided to dedicate the yearbook to a beloved member of the Emma Willard School community, Alan Berry.
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