Emerson Welcomes a New Pride of Lions on Move-In Day
As vehicles of eager first-year students (and parents) moved along Boylston Street on Tuesday, August 26, the cheers and hollering of orientation leaders around the corner on Tremont Street became louder.
Hopping out of their vehicles, new Emerson students were greeted with bullhorned greetings welcoming them to their new home.
Move-in day is always a joyous tradition as students and their parents, staff, faculty, and administration, come together in anticipation of a new school year. Here are some scenes from the day:
Ella Hamilton ’29
Ella flew in yesterday from California with her mother Julie Hamilton. Ella said why she chose Emerson:
“The environment of the school is the right fit for me. The opportunities with clubs, theater presence and internships.”
Julie was emotional talking about her firstborn going off to college, and why she knew Emerson is the right place for her daughter:
“I’m going to start tearing up. I didn’t see that coming… We were impressed with the internships and opportunities on the LA campus, the Netherlands, and the D.C. program.”
Anna Scarpone ’27
Orientation Leader
After announcing a new student’s arrival, Scarpone explained why she’s back being an orientation leader:
“I love it for so many reasons. I love to be able to connect to the new class. I love the energy. My [orientation leaders] were so patient. They helped me feel safe and made me feel that I was part of the community, and I want to do that for this new class.”
Abigail Miner ’28
Orientation Leader
A tennis team member, Miner was dancing along Tremont Street, and announcing new arrivals. Her advice for new students:
“Have fun and don’t be afraid to be yourself.”
Kyle Katzman ’29
Sitting in the passenger side with his dog Callie, and dad along Boylston Street, Kyle was looking forward to diving into Emerson academics.
“I came because of the film program. It’s one of the best in the country. Multiple times both of my parents said that Emerson would be a good fit for me, but I didn’t really understand why. Then I visited Emerson, and said, ‘Now I get it.’”
Maddie Thompson ’28
Orientation Leader
Thompason, an RA and Comedic Arts major, was working “elevator communications,” (pushing buttons) as she helped other OLs to bring bins full of new students’ stuff up to their rooms – including one person who brought three microwaves to college. Thompson offered a riddle:
“What goes up, but never comes down?” Emerson school spirit? “A broken elevator,” joked Thompson.
Leslie Lipson and Assistant Vice President for Student Success Sharon Duffy
Leslie, parent of Kayson Lipson ’29, cheerily introduced herself to Duffy after recognizing her outside of Tatte Bakery on the corner of Boylston and Tremont streets. Duffy was the facilitator for Kayson’s summer Emersion Foundations of Success first-year seminar, during which Duffy made comments on Kayson’s film assignment, and Kayson sent a screenshot of the comments to Leslie.
“I wanted to say hello to this person, who in one screenshot got my kid so well in just a minute of [Kayson’s] film,” said Leslie.
Kat Fristrom ’29 and Associate Director of Student Transitions Desiree Baker
Fristrom and her dog, Creampuff, were along Tremont Street, catching up with Baker.
“I met Desiree six months ago while working at A.R.T. [American Repertory Theater] as a properties intern. She said if I’m looking for a school of the arts, that I should apply to Emerson. Even before that, everyone at A.R.T. was telling me to apply to Emerson. Once I got in, my coworkers at A.R.T. were telling me to say hi to this teacher, and say hi to this teacher.”
Kevin Reyes ’29
Walking through the first floor of the Little Building, Reyes, guitar in tow, said he chose Emerson because of the positive, welcoming environment.
“I love my guitar. Music helps me in any situation, whether I’m happy, sad, or anxious. I always have it on me.”
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