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Holiday Pops, Vespers warm up seasonal festivities
The Sweet Briar music department will perform a Holiday Pops Concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, in Memorial Chapel, followed by the College’s annual Christmas Vespers service at 7 p.m.
Senior stages female ‘Odd Couple’
Sarah Müth ’14 hopes her senior directorial project will deliver a fresh take on a beloved classic. Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple, Female Version” will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, in Babcock Studio Theatre at Sweet Briar College.
IHSA team finishes fall schedule on high point
Sweet Briar’s Intercollegiate Horse Show Association riders were victorious at home on Saturday, Nov. 16, earning the team championship title when they hosted the final IHSA show of the fall semester.
2013-14 Pannell Scholars announced
Eleven students from the Class of 2016 are working on projects funded by the Anne Gary Pannell Merit Scholarship this year.
Riders collect medals, ribbons at SWVHJA show
The Southwestern Virginia Hunter Jumper Association held it 25th Annual Show and Medal Finals the weekend of Nov. 8-10 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington.
Mr. Milton’s arms
Something about the guy with no arms and no legs but an indefatigable smile compels Scott Pierce.
Girls ready to run 5K at Sweet Briar
Sweet Briar College will host the Girls on the Run of Central Virginia Fall 2013 Celebration 5K at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23.
Making the most of Sweet Briar
For Cady Thomas ’98, giving back to her alma mater is a no-brainer. “I want Sweet Briar to remain an option for young women everywhere,” she says.
Stage set for Sweet Briar Dance Concert
Lily Hoblik is one of several student choreographers who’ll be showcasing work at the concert, which will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16, in Murchison Lane Auditorium at Babcock Fine Arts Center.
Stopwatch ticks on storied career
Bonnie Kestner’s swimmers came through for her Tuesday, as they have so many times over her 37-year career at Sweet Briar. On an emotional night marking her final home swim meet as a coach, the Vixens raced to a 131-66 victory over Ferrum College.
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