George School students will celebrate Holiday Weekend on December 10–12, 2010, a beloved annual tradition at George School. A focal point of the event is the semiformal Holiday Dance, held on the evening of Saturday, December 11, at 8:00 p.m. in Main Dining Room. The dance is sponsored by George School’s day student prefects, student leaders who provide support for their peers. It features festive decorations organized by the students, and refreshments provided by Parents Association volunteers.

“We have chosen a metallic color scheme,” said Cara Scott, a day student prefect from Warrington, Pennsylvania. “We’re trying to keep the details a secret so that people are more excited to see what we have in store for them.”

Morgan Brod, a day student prefect from Newtown, Pennsylvania, added, “We’ll be working hard all day long to turn the dining hall into a great atmosphere for the dance.”

On Sunday, December 12, students, faculty, staff, and parents will gather for Holiday Meeting for Worship at 7:30 p.m. in the George School Meetinghouse. A variation on the traditional silent worship practiced by Quakers, Holiday Meeting for Worship is an opportunity for school community members of all faiths to gather by candlelight for quiet reflection. During meeting, Religion Department Head Maria Crosman will present a reading of the Christmas story and a reflection on the season. The annual tradition also includes musical performances by George School students, which will begin at 7:15 p.m.

The full Holiday Weekend schedule is available online. Holiday Weekend is among thirty themed weekends with social and educational activities planned for students during the 2010-11 year. Upcoming themes include Live Music, PRO (Pacific Rim Organization), Environmental Awareness, Student Council, and UMOJA.