Bloom Fall 2023

STUDY BREAK

Rakeb Lemma ’25 enjoys some downtime between classes.

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No matter the season, you can find Anna Morrow ’24 on the field, court or turf supporting Mawrtian athletics. In addition to serving as the team manager for varsity field hockey, basketball and lacrosse, Anna founded Bryn Mawr’s Flag Football Club, leads the Special Needs Advocacy Club and is president of the Athletic Association. Join Anna on her typical Bryn Mawr day!

ALARM!

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I wake up to my “birdsong” ringtone at 5:30 a.m. and head to the gym to start off my day. I do a lot of strength training which gives me energy for the day ahead!

7:15 AM

MORNING ROUTINE

After I get home from the gym I quickly throw on my uniform and grab the bags I packed the night before for school and practice. I drink a smoothie and eat some eggs before jumping in the car with my three siblings.

8:00 AM

FIRST PERIOD

I start with U.S. History at Gilman with Mr. Matthews; we are currently learning about the 1920s. I have enjoyed getting to know new people and a new campus in 11th-grade coordinated classes!

9:40 AM

SEGUNDO PERÍODO

Next is AP Spanish with my advisor, Señora Keilhauer! We have a small class of juniors and seniors where I have enjoyed pushing myself to have conversations in Spanish.

Hablas español? ?

11:20 AM

THIRD PERIOD

Time for my favorite class, Biology. I was surprised I enjoyed biology this much but I love learning about how organisms work and the important function of each part of a cell.

MY SCHEDULE By Anna Morrow ’24

Halfway there!

12:40 PM

LUNCH

Lunch is a great time to catch up with friends and, preferably, eat outside! I usually pack a turkey and cheese sandwich with veggies and hummus. Today, I have an Athletic Association meeting during lunch.

1:30 PM

CONVOCATION

Convocation—our daily Upper School gathering—is so fun because I get to learn more about every speaker, even those I already know well. It is great to come together as a community and be present for 30 minutes every day.

2:50 PM

CLUBS

Clubs rotate each week. I am either leading the Flag Football Club, which I started last year in an effort to get girls more involved in a male-dominated sport, or Special Needs Advocacy Club to spread awareness about disabilities.

3:45 PM

ATHLETICS

Practice is my favorite part of the day! I am the lacrosse team manager and I learn so much by watching the team and talking to my teammates and coaches. I hope to become a football coach, so learning how an effective team operates will benefit my future career!

5:45 PM

HEADING HOME

I go home with my brother, who finishes practice at Gilman around the same time. During our quick drive home, we debrief our days at school and sports practices.

6:15 PM

DINNER + HOMEWORK

I feed my pets Delta, Pawley, Ty and Tucker (our whole zoo!) before homework and organizing for the next day. I’m the oldest of four siblings and we all eat dinner together with my parents (fajitas tonight!), then I shower and finish my homework before going to bed...Good night!

DELTA

TY TUCKER

WHAT’S IN YOUR BACKPACK?

The things we carry around on a daily basis can say a lot about who we are and what we like to do. See what Sophia Tallamraju ’24 brings to school for a typical Bryn Mawr day.

1. Sheet music: I’ve always loved singing and dancing and I learned to play piano when I was 6. At Bryn Mawr, I sing with Dayseye. Valentine’s serenades are fun, but I really love singing “Jerusalem” to seniors for the final time in the Graduation Garden.

2. Book: This is an immigration story about growing up and struggling with identity and a family’s generational divide. My English class has had really interesting discussions about what it’s like to grow up in America as someone of a different culture or race.

My dad is an Indian immigrant, so this book was especially hard-hitting.

3. Water bottle: All the stickers on here are from California coffee shops that I tried over the summer while visiting my grandma.

4. Backpack: I worked all summer to save up for this backpack. It’s my most prized possession!

5. Calculator: I’m taking physics, pre-calc and stats, so this calculator comes out a lot.

6. Stationery: I’m a stationery fiend. It started over quarantine. I love writing letters to my friends and using fancy paper and great pens.

7. Sewing kit: I’m learning to sew. I have a machine at home and I know how to make tote bags. I’m going to make my first dress this year. Yes, I did my own Gym Drill sash!

8. Library card: Since I moved here from California, I love the Pratt Library. The Roland Park branch is a calming place to be.

9. Daisies: I’m in the Daisy House! And even before coming to Bryn Mawr, I’ve always had a thing for daisies.

10. Makeup: I don’t wear makeup to school every day, but on days when I want to,

Sophia Tallamraju ’24

mascara is a must. I also love Fenti Beauty gloss.

11. Notebook: During the pandemic, I started taking online classes to learn Japanese. I learned two full alphabets (katakana and hiragana) and about 100 characters of kanji.

12. Binder: I’m taking PreCalculus AB right now. I have a newfound appreciation for math this year. It’s not my favorite subject, but I like Ms. Miyamoto’s approach to teaching it.

13. Coin purse: I got this at the Van Gogh Experience in Washington, D.C. Van Gogh is one of my favorite painters (The Starry Night is such a great painting even though people think it’s overrated). I learned he may have been color blind!

14. Laptop: I use this all the time for school, but also do some freelance design using the Photoshop and Illustrator skills I learned in my graphic design class.

15. Stuffie: This is a character in a multiplayer video game I play called Genshin Impact His name is Venti (like the Starbucks drink). It’s something I do to de-stress.

16. Headphones: I prefer wired headphones. I love making playlists. When I study I like to listen to lofi hip hop and Latin indie music, but whenever I’m going out or exercising, it’s 2000s pop!

17. Book: This was the first real history book I read on LGBTQ+ history. I found a lot of joy and pride in my identity to look at the work some of these figures had done.

18. Pennant: I love the spirit at Bryn Mawr. I love the Mawrtian and I love that we make puns about the Mawrtian!

THE OF ME Best Part

Developing a positive self-identity starts early at Bryn Mawr. Inspired after reading The Best Part of Me by Wendy Ewald, pre-kindergarteners talk about how their bodies are much more than just physical appearance. Here’s what some of our youngest students love about themselves.

Arms

“I like to swing them around while I skip. I like to bend and shake them around.”

Mouth

Mila C. ’36

“It helps me smile and talk to people! It helps me chew, and you need to eat to grow big and strong.”

Bowen W. ’36

Neck

Ears

Ears

Belly

“I put food in it and vegetables make you strong.”

Quinn L. ’36

“I can hear and know if I’m doing something good.”

Grace M. ’36

“They help me listen and make friends and learn.”

Stella G. ’36

“It holds up my face and head because it’s connected to my whole body.”

Josie H. ’36

KEYS TO CHANGE

It all started with a question: How can we help someone else? That prompted Bryn Mawr third graders to embark on a project combining math, technology and service learning to raise awareness for local nonprofits.

To begin, students selected one of 12 local organizations that support people, animals and/or the environment, including Blue Water Baltimore, Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS), Friends of Stony Run and the Enoch Pratt Free Library.

“We decided the best way to bring awareness to these local nonprofits is to create keychains because in the Lower School, keychains are everywhere,” said Alisha Caruso, Lower School computer science and technology integrator.

Using “inventor notebooks,” girls used math skills to calculate the average area of a regular keychain and a plan to create their own. They then used Tinkercad to design and fabricate their pieces for the 3D printer. Bones, pawprints, letters and leaves decorated many of the final keychains.

come to adopt dogs, cats and other animals,” added Avery Flamholz ’32.

and share!”

“When people look at my keychain, I hope they consider donating or finding out about helping the Stony Run stream.”

Claire Stevens ’32

CREATION STATION

Third grade students (including Cali McCoy ’32 and Abigail He ’32 at top left) watch as their keychain designs are created on the 3D printer.

“The best way to bring awareness to these local nonprofits is to create keychains because in the Lower School, keychains are everywhere.”

Alisha Caruso, Lower School Computer Science and Technology Integrator

16 Things

YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT DR. HETRICK

GET TO KNOW OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL HISTORY TEACHER EVEN BETTER!

1 I started at Johns Hopkins as a premed major before I switched to history.

2 The best place I’ve ever visited is London, but my favorite place is my home.

3 At the moment, I have one dog and one cat, but I’ve also owned guinea pigs, fish, a shrimp, a sea urchin, two rabbits and a snake.

4 I’m an Eagle Scout.

5 I’ve never tasted coffee or tea. Ever.

6 I once spent two weeks backpacking in New Mexico, and another time I lived on a boat in the Bahamas for a week.

7 My favorite ice cream flavor is raspberry sorbet.

8 I have two tattoos; one is a Mawrtian.

9 I’ve always wanted to go to Vienna, Austria.

10 I love teaching the Civil Rights Movement because it shows the best and worst of who we are.

11 I have a photographic memory.

12 I own more than 110 ties and each one has a story behind it.

13 My parents grew up in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, home of Groundhog Day.

14 My dream dinner party invitees would be Malcolm X, Joan of Arc and Frida Kahlo.

15 I was kicked out of high school biology for a month because I ate a Tic Tac.

16 My students are the best part of every day.

“This spartan tie is from Case Western Reserve University, where my daughter is starting school this fall.”

Dr. Matt Hetrick P’23

TOP 10 Books

From #BookTok reviews to lunchtime

RECOMMENDED BY MIDDLE SCHOOLERS

book club discussions,

Middle

School students love to share their latest reads and recommendations. Here are their top ten suggestions on what to read next.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Series by Ransom Riggs

Age 13+

Jake’s grandfather leaves him clues to a mystery that goes beyond our world. He discovers a magical place known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.

The Summer I Turned Pretty

By Jenny Han

Age 12+

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One girl. Two brothers. An otherwise perfect summer. What happens when Belly gets caught in a love triangle?

They Called Us Enemy

By George Takei

Age 12+

This graphic memoir from actor, author and activist George Takei explores his experiences as an Asian American during the Japanese internment in World War II.

Esperanza Rising

By Pam Muñoz Ryan

Age 11+

“I love this book because of all the excitement and suspense in the story and I would recommend it to all your families and friends!”

– Ria Bansal ’29

Nikki on the Line

By Barbara Carroll Roberts

Ages 9–12

“This book strongly connects to middle schoolers who have to balance extracurriculars, schoolwork and family.”

– Avelynn Puckett ’29

Fever 1793

By Laurie Halse Anderson

Age 11+

“Because it is intriguing and it is like experiencing yellow fever yourself!”

– Reagan Van Zile ’29

Keeper of the Lost Cities

By Shannon Messenger

Ages 9–12

“This is a great fantasy book and has a lot of adventure! It deals with hard friendships and relationships, and is a great middle-school-age book!”

– Gracie Collier ’29

Lovely War

By Julie Berry

Age 13+

“This is a YA book about young lovers in World War I, and it’s narrated by an abundance of Greek gods. It’s a really interesting book and I just couldn’t put it down!”

– Hannah Burney ’27

Wonder

By R.J. Palacio

Age 10+

Auggie was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to regular school. He wants to start fifth grade at his new school, but his classmates cannot seem to get past his appearance.

The Hunger Games

Series by Suzanne

Age 12+

Collins

“I recommend this great trilogy because it is a nonstop book where every page you turn is filled with action and you never know what is coming.”

– Sapna Gupta ’28

HOMEWORK ADVICE

Prioritize.

Global Lens

Fifty-five Middle and Upper School students stamped their passports this year through Bryn Mawr’s Global Education Programs, traveling to countries like Argentina, France, South Africa and Turkey during school breaks and throughout the summer.

England

Get your passport ready because this year, Bryn Mawr Global Programs is adding trips to Costa Rica and Japan!

Guatemala

Turkey

“I’d never expected to feel so at home in a place so different and far away.”

Kelsey Chang ’25, Guatemala

“I found myself feeling more and more grateful for the opportunity every day I was there. I made some lifelong friends and am definitely planning on going back soon.”

McKenzie Tebo ’24, England

tip“It was really cool being able to connect so much of what I learned this year in history class to things I was experiencing firsthand on my trip to Turkey.”

Marisol Grose ’25, Turkey

England

France

South Africa

Canada

“Traveling to South Africa on exchange has been a phenomenal and life-changing experience.”

Abby Bouyea ’25, South Africa

“My favorite part of the trip was going to the Dior Museum. It was so interesting to learn about the history of Dior and how pieces are made.”

Penelope Kousouris ’25, France

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HOW WE SHINE

At Bryn Mawr, students are encouraged to shine wherever they are. In the classroom, on stage or in their communities, our students pursue their passions, embrace challenges and use their bold voices. Meet six students who are shining at Bryn Mawr and beyond.

NEVES JONES ’28

Stepping up to the microphone in front of the entire school during the Daisy Day event “Bryn Mawr’s Got Talent!” Neves Jones ’28 admits she had “small nerves.” She clearly pushed beyond them as she belted out “When I Was Your Man” by Bruno Mars, with the audience swaying and singing along. Neves could hear her friends cheering for her and felt the support as she was crowned the winner of the all-school talent show. “I entered because Middle School has seen my talent, but I wanted everyone to see my talent. It was fun to do something with the whole school,” she said.

Music and singing in particular—has been a part of Neves’ life for as long as she can remember. She was 5 years old when she first worked in a studio recording a song in memory of her late father. When she sings, Neves says she still feels connected to him. “I love music and I do this for myself, but I’m also doing it for him,” she said.

At Bryn Mawr, Neves remembers loving Lower School music class and performing in the annual concerts. In Middle School, she sang with the sixth- and seventh-grade choral groups. This year, she plans to participate in Middle School Dance Company and Sumus

Deae, the eighth-grade chorus. “Going to chorus is going to my happy place. We sing, we have fun. I love being in class with Mr. Twining and Mr. Branch. We have lots of jokes and when we have a song we really love, we all sing it out together and it feels great,” she said.

Neves said she often thinks about her father and how, working as a youth advocate in Baltimore City, he used music to create positive change and connect with those around him. “That inspired me to become a good person,” she said.

Music will most certainly continue to be a part of Neves’ life. She is already planning her first Thanksgiving Convocation after she graduates from Bryn Mawr. “When I come back as an alumna,” she said, “I’m definitely going to be up there singing ‘Jerusalem’ with Dayseye.”

Above: Neves Jones ’28 singing at “Bryn Mawr’s Got Talent!” during Bryn Mawr’s annual Daisy Day tradition in January.

Left: Shreya Srivastava ’24 spreads colorful powder on friends during a spring Holi celebration.

“When I come back as an alumna, I’m definitely going to be up there singing ‘Jerusalem’ with Dayseye.”

Neves Jones ’28

AARA SAMPATH ’24 NANDINI NEGI ’24 SHREYA SRIVASTAVA ’24

The Upper School’s South Asian Student Union (SASU) is a thriving organization, many thanks to three seniors who have led the way: Aara Sampath ’24, Nandini Negi ’24 and Shreya Srivastava ’24.

The official organization was revived at Bryn Mawr three years ago and has since become an active group that promotes, educates and celebrates South Asian culture throughout the tri-school community. SASU is one of 12

identity-based clubs or affinity groups in the Upper School.

Nandini was excited to join SASU and take on a leadership role. “I knew we could do more,” she said.

This past year, SASU organized campus events, including tri-school Holi and Diwali celebrations, which each featured music, food, henna offered by SASU members and, for Holi, colorful powder for students to toss and apply. The group also participated in a Lower School Breakfast and Books event, where they read stories and books to share more about their cultures and connect with younger students.

Although major events take a lot of work, all three leaders agree it is well worth the effort. “We want to have these celebrations to bring people in and educate them when they might not otherwise know about these holidays,” Aara said.

Their goal for the future is to grow the club and student involvement. “This year we spent a lot of time on events, but we hope to do more within the club in terms of an affinity space,” Aara said.

They also want to do more beyond Bryn Mawr. The group attended the Impact Summit for the last two years, an event created by the Indian American Impact Project to advance the civil rights of Indian American and South Asian communities, and those of every American. They were among the youngest participants and found limited offerings for youth. The students want to lead a workshop at next year’s event. “This is a great opportunity for people our age. How we think about things and do things is going to change the future entirely,” Shreya said.

“This is a great opportunity for people our age. How we think about things and do things is going to change the future entirely.”

Shreya Srivastava ’24

Left: Nandini Negi ’24 celebrating Holi with colorful powder.

FINNLEY M c MAHON ’35 MOLLY M c MAHON ’29

Kindergarten teacher Meghann

McMahon P’29 ’35 remembers running her first race—the Baltimore St. Patrick’s Day 5K— back when she was in elementary school. Now, she shares the healthy habit with her daughters Finnley ’35 and Molly ’29.

Molly keeps all her race bibs on her dresser at home. Running is a way to help her unwind and release energy. “It’s important to be healthy and move your body. It improves your mood and helps you feel better,” she shared.

First grader Finnley was just 4 years old when she completed her first Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot to benefit the Towson YMCA, then ran her first “Kellie Run” when she was 5. She remembers crossing the finish line, “running into a crowd of people all cheering for me.”

Finnley will sometimes run with one of her parents but can’t keep up with her older sister Molly just yet. “She’s really fast,” Finnley said.

Although she has grown up running, Molly says race days are even better now that Finnley is there. “It used to just be my dad and me, and now it’s a lot more fun because when we finish we can wait for my mom and Finnley and cheer them on,” she said.

Running is also a way to give back to the community for the McMahon family. Meghann helps organize an annual Kellie Run event in memory of her late friend, Kellie Thompson Shiley, to celebrate Shiley’s “competitive spirit and love of physical fitness, family and friends.” Meghann recalls pushing Molly in a stroller during the Kellie Run a decade ago. Now, they do it together.

Meghann says that participating in races and events that benefit organizations shows her daughters that “life is bigger than every day and helping others can look different for everyone.”

What’s Your

BACK-TO-SCHOOL FORTUNE?

What does this school year have in store for you? Use this Bloom fortune teller to find out. Try it by yourself or with a friend to help predict your year ahead.

Will I perform on a stage this year?

DIRECTIONS

1. Ask the fortune teller a question. See our suggestions!

2. Select a Bryn Mawr icon from the top flaps.

3. Spell out the word, opening and closing the fortune teller along with each letter.

4. Stop at the last letter. Select one of the numbers.

5. Open and close the fortune teller while counting out the number.

6. Select one more number, then open the panel to reveal your fortune!

Will Bryn Mawr win any championships?

Should I run for a leadership position this year?

Should I try out for an athletic team?

Should I travel abroad this year?

Will I make any new friends?

Will we have any snow days?

HERE’S TO THE CLASS OF 2023

The 80 members of the Class of 2023 are heading off to 57 different colleges and universities this fall. Fifteen student athletes are competing in five different sports at the collegiate level. See where they’re going!

Seewherethey’regoing!

*Please note that a school name with a number next to it indicates the number of students attending that institution.

Babson College

Boston College 2

Boston University

Bryn Mawr College

Bucknell University

Carleton College

Carnegie Mellon University

Case Western Reserve University 3

College of William and Mary 3

Connecticut College

Davidson College

Dickinson College 4

Duke University

Elon University

Fordham University

George Washington University

Georgetown University 3

Johns Hopkins University 2

Lafayette College

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Middlebury College 2

Morgan State University

New York University

Northwestern University

Oberlin College 2

Pennsylvania State University

Pratt Institute

Princeton University 2

Purdue University

Reed College

Rice University

Rutgers University

Smith College

Swarthmore College 2

Syracuse University

Towson University

Tufts University 2

Tulane University

United States Naval Academy

University of Alabama

University of Delaware 2

University of Denver

University of Maryland, College Park 4

University of Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh

University of South Carolina

University of Southern California

University of Tampa

University of Vermont

Ursinus College

Villanova University 2

Wake Forest University

Washington and Lee University

Washington University in St. Louis 2

Wellesley College

Wesleyan University 2

Yale University

TAKE IT FROM US…

The Bryn Mawr College Counseling team supports Upper School students throughout the entire application process, including test prep workshops, mock interview sessions, essay writing classes and individual counseling meetings. Hear from two recent graduates about their college search process.

JULIA SURIANO ’23 UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK

What were you looking for in a school?

I wanted a high-caliber lacrosse program on the East Coast—a school where I’d have an opportunity to play and that has a strong academic program.

As a recruited athlete, your search process is a little different.

Yes, I started compiling my list during my sophomore year. I worked with my coach to determine what was likely and unlikely, and communicated with schools. College coaches are allowed to reach out to students on September 1st of junior year. I was committed by September 8!

“I had a gut feeling. When I first talked to the coach, that solidified my feeling that Maryland would be the place I felt most at home.”

Julia Suriano ’23

tip

Sue Yim ’23 recommends visiting colleges during the academic year instead of on breaks to “get a better feel for the authentic campus!”

How did you know it was Maryland?

I had a gut feeling. When I first talked to the coach, that solidified my feeling that Maryland would be the place I felt most at home.

What are you planning to study?

I want to major in public health and maybe think about the medical field. I’ll see where life takes me! I’m not going to spend my entire life playing lacrosse, so I want to set myself up for success.

What are you looking forward to?

The opportunity to play for a great lacrosse program and live on my own! It’s scary and exciting, but I know I’ll constantly be surrounded by friends and teammates.

What will you take with you from Bryn Mawr?

My bold voice and confidence. The past four years have helped me grow up a lot and that will serve me well in college.

KELLSIE LEWIS ’23 YALE UNIVERSITY

Tell us about your college search process.

I knew that I wanted to do something with social justice and social advocacy, so I thought about schools that have the best programs in political science, politics and government. That steered my choices for my initial list.

What was the college application process like for you? I applied to 13 schools. Starting in the summer helps so much! Getting the personal statement done is the most important thing and the deadlines set up by the college counseling team kept me on track.

What confirmed your decision? I got to visit most of the schools, but visiting Yale sold it for me. Once you know, you

know. It’s cliché, but it’s true. I just knew it was right for me. Everyone is so welcoming. I loved that the campus is immersed in nature, but there’s still a city feel like Baltimore with lots of opportunities to help the community.

How has Bryn Mawr prepared you for the next step?

Bryn Mawr has helped me find my voice and find myself.

What are you looking forward to?

Exploring a new city and meeting new people. I love shopping and I’m a foodie, so I’m excited to explore the vintage shops and try new restaurants.

“I knew that I wanted to do something with social justice and social advocacy, so I thought about schools that have the best programs.”

Kellsie Lewis ’23

OF THE WORLD Women

If you spot famous women like Marie Curie, Frida Kahlo and Gabby Douglas parading around campus, don’t be surprised! It must be second graders sharing their knowledge and research on Women of the World!

So what is it?

This favorite annual project is really one of the first opportunities for students to combine research, public speaking, reading and writing in a single assignment. It starts with second graders spending two weeks working in the library to learn about and compile a list of 12 women who made positive impacts on the world throughout history—there are no limits on geography or era.

Then what?

The big reveal! From their original list of 12 inspiring women, students are each assigned one famous person to learn more about. Second graders discover fun facts and important biographical information. For example, Misty Copeland was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and Jane Goodall went to University of Cambridge. They then use this information to write and edit their reports.

Alex Clark ’33 studied United States women’s soccer star Alex Morgan and was even able to go see her play (and score!) when Morgan’s team played the Washington Spirit. Meanwhile, Esther James ’33 studied ichthyologist Eugenie Clark and was eager to share all that she learned about fish and sharks with her classmates.

Women of the World gives students the chance to research a famous woman with whom they connect. Avyah Kipre ’33

studied Dominique Dawes because “she does gymnastics just like I do” and loved learning that Dominique was the first Black gymnast to win an individual medal in Olympic gymnastics. Francie McGuire chose to research Laura Bush because she “wanted to know what First Ladies do,” and her favorite fact was that Laura was a second grade teacher, just like Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Orlando in the Bryn Mawr second grade.

The highlight of the project is when students dress as their historical icon for a Lower School assembly. Each student gives a presentation before parading around campus, sharing all they have learned with the whole school community.

Second graders, left to right: Jojo Francella, Alex Clark, Talia Fishman, Sophia Gnanaraj, Esther James, Zara Price and Alaina Fishel.

FIND these famous women of the world

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Amelia Earhart

Dolly Parton

Helen Keller

Jane Goodall

Laura Bush

Maria Tallchief

Maya Angelou

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Mark your Calendar!

October 1

Science Rocks! at Bryn Mawr

October 5

Lower School Visit Day

October 12

Middle School Visit Day

October 20

Upper School Visit Day

November 3-5

Upper School Musical: Rock of Ages: Teen Edition

November 4

PK-12 Open House

November 28

Upper School Visit Day

December 1

Middle School Visit Day

December 8

Lower School Visit Day

December 15

2024-25 Admission and Flexible Tuition Application Deadline

January 18

Upper School: Beyond the Classroom

Want to learn more?

Reach out to our admissions staff to plan your visit and learn more about how you can become a Bryn Mawr girl.

Rebekah Jackson Senior Director of Enrollment Management

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Kathie Wachs

Lower School Admissions

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Middle and Upper School Admissions

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 Teleportation

 Mind-reading

6. Be a top or top student? athlete

7. TikTok or YouTube?

8. Give a gift or get a gift?