Photo by Ali Meizels ’23.
This year’s seniors — the Yellow Sphinxes — celebrate their class pride at the 2021 Convocation.
By Michelle Brumley ’24
Staff Writer
One of Mount Holyoke’s most iconic traditions, Convocation, has seen both rain and shine since its formal kickoff in 1931. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020’s Convocation was entirely virtual. After a triumphant return in 2021, 2022’s Convocation has been rescheduled due to anticipated heavy rain on the original date of Sept. 6. As stated in an email to the community from the Office of the President, the new date for Convocation is Sunday, Sept. 18 — scheduled in part to accommodate student athletes, who frequently have games or meets on Saturdays. Some athletes, however, are scheduled to have their first game of the season this Sunday. This presents a scheduling challenge, according to rugby player Ava Healy ’24. Despite these setbacks, this year’s Convocation will take place on a day forecasted to be sunny and breezy, bringing together new and returning students alike.