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The second annual Florence Baldwin Day took place on campus Friday, October 12. The Dining Room took on a Victorian era motif with menu items to complement. Students enjoyed cupcakes and alumnae around the world took pause to remember the woman who founded Baldwin nearly 125 years ago. Sally Powell traveled to London to toast with more than a dozen alumnae at the home of Lady Marion Norton Marks '70. Click here to see photos from the on-campus celebration.
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Grade VI Florence Baldwin Songs
Miyanni and Gabrielle
Florence Baldwin began our school.
We endeavor to the rule.
We take a task-to look in the mask (meaning your inner self)
That’s the Baldwin School.
Chorus: That’s the Baldwin School. That’s the Baldwin School.
We take a task to look in the mask. That’s the Baldwin School.
Abby and Devin
Vs. 1: Miss Florence Baldwin was born in Wisconsin state.
She founded Baldwin in eighteen eighty-eight.
Baldwin started in her mom’s house,
with only thirteen girls; a school as small as a mouse.
Vs. 2: It started as a prep school for Bryn Mawr College
And gave to girls great knowledge
It then expanded into Bryn Mawr Hotel
Miss Baldwin’s School was doing very well.
Chorus: If we could back to 1888
We would see Baldwin at the beginning which was so great.
Now Baldwin offers fine schooling: sports, Arts and such…
Baldwin is the best! We love it so much!
Sabrina and Emma - Winners of our Grade VI Florence Baldwin Song Contest!
Florence Baldwin was very smart.
She founded Baldwin, she had a very big heart.
She was a woman of many endeavors.
Our Baldwin school will stand forever.
Chorus: Thank you, Florence, for the Baldwin School!
Thank you, Florence, for the Baldwin School!
Zoe and Myla
Vs. 1: Florence Baldwin created our school in 1888.
Her smart, creative mind made this school great.
Volleyball, field hockey, tennis, too.
We love Baldwin just as much as you.
Cheer: Baldwin! Baldwin! Go Bears!
Vs. 2: Florence tried to make the school the best she could.
Now we all know that she would.
We are all thankful that we are here today.
Happy Birthday, Florence, that’s all we have to say!
Roma and Mary Rose
Florence Baldwin was born in 1858.
30 years later, blossomed a school that many people can relate.
To send girls to Bryn Mawr College was their goal.
Baldwin’s memory will always stay in our soul.
Today we celebrate Florence Baldwin Day.
She created our school and that’s the reason we are all here to stay.
Maansi and Natalia
Vs. 1: Florence was born in Wisconsin state.
She knew her task would define her fate.
Baldwin will stand forever
We will always be together.
Chorus: Oh, Florence, Thanks, Florence, Thanks, Florence, Thanks, Florence.
Sophia and Rachel
Vs. 1: Ms. Baldwin created our school.
Our school is really cool.
For minds determined to achieve their goal,
Baldwin thinking girls are smart and full of soul.
Chorus: From a little school with a big mind
Baldwin will always be loving and kind
Julia and Mecca
Florence, Our Hero
Vs. 1: Florence you have made this school come a long way;
So girls can get educated today.
Baldwin has grown since of the year of 1888.
Girls have come from country, city, town and state.
Vs. 2: We are more than just a school of girls.
We are a family from different worlds.
We are strong in our own way.
So, Happy Birthday, Florence, this is your special day!
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Grade VII Florence Baldwin Songs
Sydney and Jen - Winners of our Florence Baldwin Contest!
Vs. 1: There once was a lady named Florence Baldwin
In 1858, in Whitewater, Wisconsin
She graduated from the Howland School in Upstate New York
Then went to the Wesleyan College in Illinois.
Chorus: She’s the founder of our school
She was courageous
Because of her we’re here today
And this school will stay…her way.
Vs. 2: We owe our success to her
We’ll graduate and be strong
We have learned lots of things from her
They’ll be with us for long.
Chorus: She’s the founder of our school
She was courageous
Because of her we’re here today
And this school will stay…her way.
Anika and Alexis
Vs. 1: Florence Baldwin started our school.
Here there’s only one rule.
When you grad you must go to college
During school, we get a lot of knowledge
Chorus: When we get our edu-ma-cation
We are in one location
Baldwin, Baldwin, that’s the school
We are really, really cool.
Vs. 2: Art, Drama, music and more
When we’re here, we really soar
This school is great, there’s no doubt
Now let me hear you scream and shout!
Chorus: When we get our edu-ma-cation
We are in one location
Baldwin, Baldwin, that’s the school
We are really, really cool.
Aquilla and Anne
Vs. 1: Miss Florence Baldwin of the Baldwin School, Baldwin really appreciates you.
We have one way that we love our school; So we just thank you for all that you do!
And we Thank you! Erica and LindsayVs. 1: Florence Baldwin, born in 1858; from Wisconsin, graduated way upstate. She moved to Bryn Mawr, met Dr. James E. Rhodes. He told her about his college and an idea started to flow. She started a prep school; first of its kind; To help young girls grow and develop their minds. Chorus: We love Baldwin, yes we do, and this is all thanks to you! The school still stands today, and this is what we came to say: Listen, learn, and Lead is what we do This is all because of you! Meg and Alex
Vs. 1: You started Baldwin in your house
We thank you because we’re here right now
Chorus: Happy Birthday, Florence!
It’s your special day.
Even though you’re not here now
We have something to say.
Vs. 2: Teachers, students, leaders, too
And this, all because of you!
Chorus: Happy Birthday, Florence!
It’s your special day.
Even though you’re not here now
We have something to say.
Vs. 3: You founded Baldwin,
It was your dream-come-true
That’s why we’re here today
We give our thanks to YOU!
We give our thanks to YOU
Jane and Emma
Chorus: If not for Florence Baldwin, We wouldn’t be here today
And all the things we learned wouldn’t have gone away.
Vs. 1 Florence Baldwin founded a school in 1888
Now whenever you walk through the gates
You see the cherry blossoms they are so awesome
Chorus: If not for Florence Baldwin, We wouldn’t be here today
And all the things we learned wouldn’t have gone away.
V. 2-If you were here today, what would you think and say?
Of all the things we Baldwin girls do every day…
Lauren and Madeleine
Vs. 1: Baldwin’s past has gone so fast,
123 years have passed.
From Flo’s vision of a school-to-be,
To today’s school of reality!
Thinking girls make history,
Math, English and Biology
Chorus: Your work is strong and long,
And this is your birthday song.
Because of your talent, grace and smarts,
We’ve learned Social Studies and the Arts.
Oh! Flo, thanks to Dr. Rhodes
You got the chance to help girls’ loads
Through these gates is our second abode.
Vs. 2: Everyday when we come to school
We learn, using your tools.
Trying hard to get good grades,
You prepare us for another age.
Chorus: Your work is strong and long,
And this is your birthday song.
Because of your talent, grace and smarts,
We’ve learned Social Studies and the Arts.
Oh! Flo, thanks to Dr. Rhodes
You got the chance to help girls’ loads
Through these gates is our second abode. We love you, Flo!
Jessica
Vs. 1: Florence, Florence, Born with excellence.
A scholar, a Headmaster and giving girls a chance.
Chorus: Your name is Flo, Flo, Flo
You tell us “Glow, Glow, Glow!”
You are kind and we understand
That achieving is your goal.
Vs. 2: Baldwin, Name of our school
Students bright as jewels
The faculty, the thinking girls
Work to establish rules.
Chorus: Your name is Flo, Flo, Flo
You tell us “Glow, Glow, Glow!”
You are kind and we understand
That achieving is your goal.
Michelle and Sarai
Vs. 1: Miss Florence Baldwin had a genius mind
To start our school like no other kind
Now our school is better than ever
We are one Baldwin and we stick together
Chorus: Thank you, Florence, for all you’ve done
You made our school number 1
Now we have grades Pre-K to 12
To guide us through college well.
Vs. 2: Florence Baldwin founded our school in 1888
To help girls go through college and participate
Chorus: Thank you, Florence, for all you’ve done
You made our school number 1
Now we have grades Pre-K to 12
To guide us through college well.
Vs. 3: Happy Birthday, Dear Flo! Today is your day
We celebrate you, in a very special way.
Vs. 1: Miss Florence Baldwin had a genius mind
To start our school like no other kind
Now our school is better than ever
We are one Baldwin and we stick together
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