Freshmen Retreat

The Freshmen Retreat—a hallmark of the Weber School experience—provides our students the first opportunity to come together as a class, build meaningful relationships, and develop important collaboration and problem-solving skills. While field trips and class outings are a regular part of life at Weber, the grade-level overnight trips offer something deeper: a structured opportunity for students to engage in hands-on learning, group challenges, and reflective conversations, all designed to foster personal growth and a sense of community.

This year, peer leaders played an essential role in guiding and mentoring our new students. From leading icebreakers and team-building activities to facilitating discussions, the peer leaders ensured that every student felt included and valued. Their leadership fostered an environment of trust, collaboration, and open communication, setting the tone for the year ahead. 

Upon their return to campus, Rosie Grinzaid, Associate Director of Student Social and Emotional Support, shared, "It was amazing to see how much they grew as a group in such a short time. They returned with a real sense of purpose and a stronger bond, ready to take on the rest of the year together."

A special thank you to our peer leaders—Adrianna Castiglione, Marion Kogan, Ella Hart Kashdan, Daryn Mand, and Jillian Smith—and our faculty chaperones: Rachel Miller, Jordan Crawford, Aner Gendellman, Pamela Cohen, Anthony Baker, and Adam Mayer. With the leadership of Michelle Geppert, Director of Student Programming and Leadership, and Rosie Grinzaid, the retreat was a great success.