<p>My sister is an alum and is taking my dd to May Day this weekend. It sounds like fun and a good way to celebrate sending in our deposit check for the class of '16.</p>
<p>What a fantastic way for your daughter to celebrate her enrollment! Make sure they get there early for the parade!</p>
<p>What time is the parade? I’m sure my sister has some plan or other, but I haven’t heard it yet. </p>
<p>English ivy, are you partaking in the maypole dances? How do people get spots?</p>
<p>We haven’t received our “scrolls” yet (the traditional “parchments” every student gets with a full schedule of may day events), so I’m not sure at the moment. It’s just after breakfast, I would guess maybe 8:30-9ish? But that’s an estimate.</p>
<p>As for maypole dancing, there is a pole for each class and a pole for McBride Scholars. I don’t think there’s a pole for students not currently attending, but it’s still fun to watch them race! There is also the “May Hole” (Bryn Mawr’s feminist response to the Maypole) that anyone can participate in. Everyone gathers around a giant circular sheet, chants “Hey Hey, Ho Ho, the Patriarchy has got to go!” then we lift up the sheet that’s covered in petals and run underneath. In my opinion, that’s far more fun than the maypoles! I’m pretty sure there are some youtube videos for reference.</p>
<p>Thanks for the response. I have actually heard about the May Hole from my sister. And I wasn’t expecting that prospie students would have a may pole. I was wondering how the members of your class decide who does the may pole dance - surely not all 300 members of the class?</p>
<p>Oh sorry for misinterpreting your question. You’re right, not everyone participates. There are signups throughout the year, typically at Plenary, but I think it’s often decided through a lottery of interested students.</p>