KEEPING MACLAY TRADITIONS ALIVE

return this year. Consequently, the majority of upper school students have not experienced Convocation before, creating an air of excitement in the student body. New student, junior Bella Ekk, was pleasantly surprised by the one school feel of Convocation.

“It was so cute looking at all the little kids with the seniors, ” Ekk said. “Learning the [Alma Mater], that was kinda fun! I had never known that was a thing.”

The only thing that was different with Convocation this year was livestreaming the event due to limited space and providing easy access for alumni and parents all over the country to be present. The purpose and traditions that make up Convocation have not changed within the six occasions

Convocation has occured. Ninth year teacher, Stephanie Amidon, has gotten to experience the start of Convocation as well as the return, making her well versed with the traditions.

“When Mr. Milford started the tradition of convocation, I immediately saw the purpose of it,” Amidon said. “Convocation has come to be one of my favorite events on campus. As we continue to grow the one school community it is a wonderful way to bring the entire Maclay community together. I truly enjoy seeing the seniors walk in with the first and second graders. It is a reminder of the beginning and end of the life of a Marauder- it’s a living breathing vision of our