Baldwin’s Lamplighters represent the confidence, self-awareness, school spirit and leadership - evidenced in part by their idea to create this special webpage - present in all Baldwin girls. Through campus tours, introductions to classmates and faculty, one-on-one conversations, and written correspondence, Lamplighters offer a genuine behind-the-scenes look at what it means to be a “thinking girl.” It is through these channels that visiting girls form unique connections and friendships with our students, easing the transition should they decide to enroll.
"Never be afraid to approach upperclassmen; they soon will become like sisters to you. Never be afraid to form close friendships; we are all in this together," wrote one Lamplighter to a newly accepted Baldwin student.
Each of Baldwin's 80 Lamplighters in Grades VI-XII makes visitors feel comfortable and welcome in the community, whether by introducing them to a favorite club advisor or including them in a conversation in the Dining Hall about a challenging homework assignment or recent team win. Lamplighters also give tours to prospective families throughout the week and during the Open Houses at Baldwin. Their “thinking girl” pride shines in all that they do.
Go on a mini-tour with Baldwin Lamplighters and theater mavens Julia Dewey and Michaela Shuchman by viewing the video below, and scroll down for a rotating feature (check back periodically!) on other 2011-2012 Lamplighters.
Name: Olivia Boreham-Wing
Grade: VIII
Grade Entered Baldwin: Kindergarten
Favorite Baldwin Memory: Olivia fondly remembers multicultural celebrations in Lower School, particularly the Japanese luncheon during which she and her classmates, dressed in kimonos, ate Japanese food and learned Japanese words.
Interests: Theater and music
Name: Sophia Tareen
Grade: XI
Grade Entered Baldwin: Pre-K
Favorite Baldwin Memory: Ring Day – one of many Baldwin traditions.
Interests: Girls education, activism
Name: Connie Wang
Grade: X
Grade Entered Baldwin: IX
Favorite Baldwin Memory: The bonfire, an annual Baldwin spirit tradition to kick off Homecoming weekend.
Interests: Athletic Association, Model Congress
As a fairly new student herself, Connie understands the feelings that surround starting at a new school.She was quickly made to feel comfortable and welcome, and shares that warmth with prospective students as a lamplighter.