Tree Lighting Kicks Off Holidays

As the semester winds down, papers are due and exams are looming. Students are preparing to complete the term and head home for winter break.

It's also a time of holiday spirit. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony features songs, both traditional and parody, performed by student groups as well as faculty and staff.

This season's event featured non-English versions of holiday favorites by the Chinese, French, Spanish, Latin and Greek language departments, traditional songs from Jewish students and faculty, and performances by senior staff, student life, student spirit groups and Songshine, student a capella group.

Enjoy this rendition of "Baby It's Cold Outside" from A Touch of Harmony, Randolph College's vocal jazz ensemble.

International Photo Contest Winners

Winners have been announced for the Ninth Annual International Photo Contest, part of the College's International Education Celebration.

Traditionally held in October and November, the contest is open to all students, faculty and staff. Entrants submit photos that highlight "things international" in one of two categories "People" and "Places". Winners receive Barnes & Noble gift cards and have their photos displayed in Main Hall.

Places

1st Prize - Melissa Gilbert '10
"Pisa Canal, Pisa, Italy"


2nd Prize - Reena Singh '10
"River Cam, Cambridge, England"


3rd Prize - Maura Duffy '12
"Madrid Street (Solarized), Spain"

People

1st Prize - Yanpaing Oo '11
"Old Lady at a Temple in Myanmar"


2nd Prize - Emily Wong, Assistant Director of Admissions
"Ayers Rock, Australia"


3rd Prize - Tashi Dhondup '12
"People - Unity in Diversity"