WOSA Tea

The first WOSA Tea was held in 1911, nearly 100 years ago. You will be hearing more about this centenary in the next couple of years. It was my pleasure to attend for the first time in 29 years. During this event, the graduating seniors are welcomed into WOSA. Instead of Parker Hall, the tea was held in the Quad. Class flags were hung from all the balconies and tables and chairs were set with cloths. We picked up our tea inside the dining room – chole bhatura, ham or veg sandwiches, chocolate pastries, and kala jamuns – and tea in china cups.

The program began with welcomes by Chris Starr and David Laurenson. Bhavanesh Kumari, president of WOSA/India and I, on behalf of WOSA/NA, welcomed the students into WOSA. Bhavanesh and I presented each student with a pukka membership card and a beautiful scarf.


It was wonderful to have older alumni present, too, from Lillian Skinner Singh ’39 right down to the class of ’09. Below are Chris Starr with Lillian and Crina Aurora.