Senior Newsletter

What’s Inside:

Rosecliff Disorientation Senior Open Mic Night The Honor Code Affording Senior Week Commencement Senior Week Schedule Contact Information

Class of 2013 Volume 1, Issue 1

Rosecliff Ball, May 15th Newport, RI One of the main attractions of senior week is fast approaching! The Rosecliff Ball promises to be a fun-filled event that you can enjoy with your friends at one of Newport’s most beautiful mansions! Remember there will be bus transportation to and from the Wheaton campus. Also this event will be formal and proper dress is required. Buses for Rosecliff will depart at 5:45pm from the Science Center. Check in will be in the Spencer Café starting at 5:30pm. For those planning to stay in Newport, there will be a safe and complimentary trolley service that will take you at the end of the night to the center of Newport and the Holiday Inn. The prices of Rosecliff are as follows: Ticket: $70 Bus: $10 Drink ticket: $20 (buy at event from caterer) Lastly, don’t forget your government issued ID and remember that the Honor Code applies at school event off-campus!

(Contact Allison Moreau (moreau_allison) with any further inquiries.)

Disorientation   Disorientation promises to be fun-filled final celebration for the Senior Class! Disorientation is one last opportunity for everyone to get together and let loose. The tickets will cost $15. This cost will include round trip transportation, entrance to the event and food. Everybody must bring your government-issued ID for alcoholic beverages. This event will be on Monday May 13th from 8:00pm-12:00am. Buses will depart at 7:00pm from the Science Center Café.

Any questions please contact Ben Fagan (fagan_benjamin).

Affording Senior Week Start saving so that you can attend all the events offered during Senior Week! The prices for each event are as follows: Disorientation:

- $15; includes transportation, entrance and food. - Bring money and ID for alcoholic beverages

Rosecliff Ball: - $70 ticket - $10 bus ticket - $20 drink ticket (cash only, buy at event from caterer)

Tickets will be sold online, look for a link in an email

coming soon. Bring your PayPal receipt to Emerson from 5-7pm on Tuesday, April 30th OR 5-7pm on Wednesday,

May 1 to pick up the physical tickets!

If you want to buy a ticket in person, they will be sold April 23rd in Emerson from 5-7pm in Emerson (cash or

check only)

CALL FOR TALENT! Senior Open Mic Night

Do you sing? Dance? Like to perform? If you would like to perform on the Friday night before graduation to your class members in a laid back atmosphere please contact Ben Fagan (fagan_benjamin). If the seniors of any performing groups or individual talents would like to perform please get in touch so you can have a last chance on this special night before graduation!

The  Honor  Code:  “As members of the Wheaton community, we commit ourselves to act honestly, responsibly, and above all, with honor and integrity in all areas of campus life. We are accountable for all that we say and write. We are responsible for the academic integrity of our work. We pledge that we will not misrepresent our work nor give or receive unauthorized aid. We commit ourselves to behave in a manner which demonstrates concern for the personal dignity, rights and freedoms of all members of the community. We are respectful of college property and the property of others. We will not tolerate a lack of respect for these values.”

Remember, the Honor Code is all encompassing. You are expected to uphold the Wheaton College Honor Code at ALL senior week events, both on and off campus.

Graduation Rehearsal! Friday, May 17th at 9:00am This an extremely important reminder to all seniors. There is a MANDATORY rehearsal the Friday of senior week at 9am. Every senior is expected to be there bright and early that morning to learn what we can expect the next day. Any questions contact Ben Fagan (fagan_benjamin) ASAP!

Commencement Ceremony! Saturday, May 18th at 10:00am The 178th commencement ceremony of Wheaton College will be held on Saturday, May 18th at 10 a.m. Nancy Gertner, a former US federal judge, will be the keynote speaker. Tickets are not required for the ceremony and the rain location will be the Beard Field House. We ask each senior to limit his or her guest list to 8 people. Although Wheaton accommodates guests with meals, there is no space for private parties in the dorms as it is reunion weekend. Following the ceremony there will be a campus wide luncheon.

 

Senior Week Schedule

Monday May 13 11:30am Senior Thesis Parade The Dimple 12:15-1:30pm White Glove Brunch Emerson Dining 1:30pm Senior Class Photo Library Steps 1:45pm Hoop Roll Dimple 2:15pm Senior Tree Planting TBD

7:00pm Disorientation Buses leave from Science Center Café

Tuesday May 14 10:00pm- 1:00am Trivia Pub Night Emerson Wednesday May 15 7:30pm- 11:30pm Rosecliff Rosecliff Mansion Thursday May 16 12:00-5:00pm Beach Day Horseneck Beach, MA 5:00-9:00pm Senior BBQ Dimple 11:00-2:00am Loft Night The Loft Friday May 17 9:00am Commencement Rehearsal Haas Athletic Center 9:30pm Senior Sentimental Night Chapel 10:15pm Candlelighting Ceremony Peacock Pond 10:30pm-1:30am Senior Open Mic Balfour Atrium Saturday May 18 9:15am Commencement Line Up Everett Courtyard 10:00am Commencement The Dimple  

… and don’t forget!

If you have any questions or concerns don’t hesitate in contacting your Class Council Members!!!

Benjamin Fagan (fagan_benjamin) Kelsey Henderson (henderson_kelsey) Amy Solomon (solomon_amy) Allison Moreau (moreau_allison) Elizabeth Weber (weber_elizabeth) Andy Jamieson (jamieson_andrew) Jennifer Pierce (pierce_jennifer)

… let’s make the most of this Senior Week!