The Woods ring is an internationally known symbol of community.
Traditions
Traditions are a big part of life at The Woods. They are a way for you to bond with fellow students, show your pride in the College, and stay connected to he Woods long after you've graduated. Some of our more popular traidtions include:
Big Sis / Li'l Sis
Upper-class students "adopt" freshmen during their first campus semester, helping them become acclimated to college life and acquainted with The Woods community.
Ring Day
During your junior year, you'll become eligible to receive The Woods ring, a symbol of academic achievenment and the official entry into the community of "Woodsies" throughout the world. Distinctive and readily identifiable, the ring features a monogram "SMW" on the rectangular top of an onyx stone, an oak leaf base, six acorns representing the College's founders, and your class year. The oak is an insignia for strength and durability of character. Students receive their rings during an emotionally-charged ceremony that includes the singing of the "Ring Song," a tradition that has been an important part of The Woods since the song was first composed by the class of 1962.
Senior Crown
Seniors receive a crown of leaves at the Faculty-Senior Reception, held the week before graduation, signifying that their acorn has grown into an oak tree.
