Wilson Weekend: A Student’s Perspective
By Muskan LNU
Nearly 400 alumnae, alumni, family, and friends joined students on campus in mid-October for Wilson Weekend. The event featured several receptions, soccer and baseball athletic events, crafting events at the barn, food trucks, the annual parent’s brunch with the president, BBQ & Brew, golfcart karaoke, and spooky evening entertainment.
As an exchange student from Pakistan, I wasn’t sure what to expect from Wilson Weekend, but it turned out to be way more interesting than I thought. There were activities that were completely new to me, and luckily, one of my friends from Pakistan who is also studying in the U.S., joined me for the weekend, which made everything even more fun.
The women’s soccer team took a quick selfie before riding the wagon from the Hankey Center parking lot to their game at Kris’ Meadow on Saturday afternoon.
We kicked off the first day with golf cart karaoke. I joined my international friends, and since I had the chance to choose the music, I obviously went with Bollywood! It immediately reminded me of home and made the whole experience more personal. The next day, we had a “Scarecrow Make and Take” (though I made mine with full enthusiasm, I forgot to take it back to my dorm!). It was such a new experience for me—I’ve never made or even seen a scarecrow in real life. But since I got the chance, I went all out and made what was probably the cutest scarecrow ever. Honestly, I doubt it would scare any crows—if anything, it might attract them!
Coming from a country where cricket is the main sport, I don’t know much about football—sorry, I mean soccer! But as a cultural exchange student, I didn’t want to miss any opportunities, so I joined in. It was fun, even
The men’s soccer team rode the wagon from the Hankey Center parking lot to their game at Kris’ Meadow on Saturday afternoon. though I didn’t really understand the game.
The men’s soccer team rode the wagon from the Hankey Center parking lot to their game at Kris’ Meadow on Saturday afternoon.
Lastly, since it was the Halloween season, Saturday night featured an event called “Summoning Spirits”, a combination of a seance and a magic show. Written and performed by Peter Boie, this interactive experience brought to life old legends and haunted stories by using multimedia, magic effects, and masterful storytelling. This was the most fun part of the weekend for me, as I had never experienced anything like that before. It was such an eye-opening and unique weekend, full of things that were completely out of my usual routine, and I loved every bit of it!
Lastly, since it was the Halloween season, Saturday night featured an event called “Summoning Spirits”, a combination of a seance and a magic show. Written and performed by Peter Boie, this interactive experience brought to life old legends and haunted stories by using multimedia, magic effects, and masterful storytelling. This was the most fun part of the weekend for me, as I had never experienced anything like that before. It was such an eye-opening and unique weekend, full of things that were completely out of my usual routine, and I loved every bit of it!
Representatives of the Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) met with recipients of the animal-studies scholarships made possible by a TERF grant, during the Donor Recognition Event on Friday evening. (left to right) Former Trustee James A. Orsini, Kendi Long ’26, Regina Snyder ’26, Trustee Margaret H. Duprey , Michelle Miller ’21, and Natalie Cowdrick ’22.
Far right: Judi Wolf ‘25 and Magic escorted the soccer teams to their games and carried the US flag for the National Anthem.
