During Trinity’s 25th school year, we are looking back at Trinity’s history each #tbt. This week, we look at 25 years of Greet the Week. “Go outside and face the east and greet the day with some kind of blessing or chant or song that you made up yourself.” Those instructions from the book “The Way to Start the Day” by Byrd Baylor laid the foundation for a Trinity tradition: Greet the Week. Wildcats gather each Monday as a community for school announcements, songs, scripture, the Honor Code, and more. This Trinity staple began as a morning routine in founding staculty member Chris Weiss’ 5th Grade classroom. “You had to go out and greet the day before Morning Circle began,” she recalled. “I can actually picture them trickling out, standing on the deck facing east, and closing their eyes, saying a prayer or something else.” This made founding Academic Dean Liz Whisnant wonder if the entire school could do it. “It really then took on a life of its own,” Dr. Weiss said, as new elements became a part of the gathering, such as the Lord’s Prayer and music. What began on the deck of learning cottages 25 years ago continues today in the courtyard, sometimes in the gym or the field. “I am so glad Trinity is still honoring this tradition,” Weiss said.
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