“My family and I celebrate Chanukah. For me, on each day we do something different. Like one day, we play games as a family and on another day we give out food at a shelter. On the last day, we make traditional food.” 

-Arielle Pesach ‘13

“My most memorable holiday is the old Russian New Year because it’s an important part of our culture and brings back memories of Russia. To celebrate it, we make Russian dumplings.”

-Vlad Muslimov ‘15

“I celebrate Diwali. Diwali is the festival of lights and the New Year for Hindus. Gifts are given, and there are special lamps called diyas. We also eat a lot.”

-Rewa Kumar ‘12

“On Christmas Eve, my family and I celebrate by having a traditional Polish dinner. Each serving of the dinner represents different parts of our lives we’re thankful for.”

-Lydia Hanson ‘12

“My sister and I watch all the old Claymation movies. We do it every year just because we like them.”

-Liz Scanlon ‘12

How often do you attend religious service? (150 students surveyed)

Once a Day = 0%

Once a Week = 68.6%

Once a Month = 8.2 %

Infrequent = 11.3 %

 

Never = 11.9%

Do you believe in a higher power? (150 students surveyed)

Yes = 49%

No = 21%

Not Sure =30%

What is your Religious Preference? (150 students surveyed)

Hindu: 7.3%

Protestant: 38.6%

Catholic: 30%

Jewish: 4.6%

Muslim: 1.3%

Mormon: 1.3%

Atheist/Agnostic: 16.6%