Winter Break Off the Beaten Path

Not all aspects of student life went into hibernation during winter break. Some students continued their work in athletics, the arts and career exploration.

By Ryan E. Smith
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Winter break for many means a time to relax — maybe with a good book or time catching up with loved ones. For some, though, that quality time between semesters was spent with their extended Kenyon family.

Athletes involved in winter sports such as basketball and swimming and diving continued to practice and compete, while a cappella singers toured with their groups. Those interested in exploring careers connected with alumni for job shadows and other learning opportunities. One student even visited with Lady Kenyon in England! Here are a few highlights.

Kokosingers

Kokes on Tour

The Kokosingers, Kenyon’s oldest established a cappella group, were one of multiple singing groups that performed over break. Their winter tour took them to Philadelphia (pictured) as well as Washington, D.C., Baltimore, New York City, Connecticut and Boston. (Photo courtesy of the Kokosingers)
Owl Creek Singers

Singing up a Storm

The Owl Creek Singers — the College’s only all-female, contemporary a cappella group — performed in Lexington, Massachusetts, as part of a winter tour that also took them to Connecticut and New York. A joint concert with the Kokosingers took place in New York City. (Photo courtesy of Delfina Buonocore ’28)
Basketball players

Hoop Dreams

The women’s basketball team, shown practicing Dec. 27, was one of numerous Kenyon squads that were active during winter break. The team played games in Puerto Rico before taking on Denison University and Earlham College. (Photo by Mikayla Rudolph ’26)

Swim Sensations

The men’s swimming and diving team took a tour of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, prior to a meet over winter break. (Courtesy of Jess Book ’01)
Students on a tour

Pre-med Trek

Students with an interest in careers in healthcare took a tour of Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus and met with medical professionals there as part of a “trek” organized by the Career Development Office on Jan. 9. Other students took time to follow alumni during job shadows.
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Keeping Up with the Kenyons

Maya Sherlick ’27, left, traveled to the home of Lady Sally Kenyon in Whitchurch, England, in early January, and also visited with her son, Alex, who spoke at Founders Day in 2024. Their ancestor, George Kenyon, Second Lord Kenyon, was one of the earliest benefactors of the College. (Photo courtesy of Maya Sherlick ’27)