Traditions

Preserving Heritage, Inspiring Unity
Williams has a rich 130+ year history with many generational traditions carried on between classes and eras of the School.

Stories of Traditions

Jacob Bates
Class of 2025
One of my favorite traditions is our amazing holiday cookie decoration and ugly sweater contest at the end of December —
—bringing together faculty, all grades, and friendly faces, in one fun party!
Close Story
Jay Lui
Class of 2026
My favorite yearly event is Senior Day.
Over the years, students from all of the grades become very close to each Senior Class. On Senior Day, we, in a way, celebrate them leaving the school and going out into the world. We get to spend the day with them enjoying games and activities—like a dunk tank, spikeball and sports, tie dye, etc.— and have lots of fun. It brings the community together to enjoy the time we have left with our Seniors.
Close Story
Helen Godshall
Class of 2024
My favorite yearly event at Williams is Compchorea.
This is a music and dance show featuring original student composition and choreography. Our dance teacher also choreographed two dance pieces that you have to audition for. I love participating both in the choreographed dances, and by making my own. I love how the participants all come together through the late nights and long dress rehearsals. It is really a way to bond with people you might not get to talk with on a regular basis.
Close Story
Jaidyn Cote
Class of 2024
My favorite event at Williams is Spirit Week.
The Williams school community comes together and shows their Blues pride enthusiastically. The school dresses up as well as participates in activities such as the school wide lip sync battle where each grade comes together and creates a lip-sync routine to raise morale.
Close Story
Halloween & GVS Senior Night

Boy's Varsity Lacrosse HVAL Championship Game

Classics Club Latin Luncheon

Holiday Cookie Decorating

Holiday Cookie Decorating

Lip Sync Battle

Lunar New Year Celebrations

Middle School Moving Up Ceremony

Opening Week Tug-Of-War

Senior Day

Senior Day

Senior Day

Senior Goodbye Assembly

Senior Project Presentations

Senior Day

Senior Goodbye Assembly

Senior Night

Seniors vs. Faculty Basketball Game

Spirit Week

Spirit Week — Dress Like a Teacher Day

Spirit Week Murals

Spring Sports Day
Williams Traditions
- Orientation
- Building Leadership & Teamwork Day (9th Grade)
- Convocation and Opening Week Celebrations
- Fall Spirit Week
- Fall Sports Day
- Senior Halloween Assembly
- Mentor/Mentee Halloween Parade
- Fall Food Drive
- Holiday Cookie Decorating
- Polar Express – Holiday Gift Drive
- Senior Holiday Assembly
- Winter Sports Day
- Spring Spirit Week
- Spring Sports Day
- Prom (11th & 12th Grades)
- Senior Day
- Middle School Moving Up
- Senior Projects & Presentations
- Senior Night
- Commencement
- …and forever growing!