Traditions

Traditions thrive at St. Timothy’s School. Current students love maintaining traditions that have been part of life at St. Tim’s for generations. The ringing of the bell outside of the dining hall after an athletic victory, classes serenading Sixes before graduation, the senior-only privilege of walking through the moongate outside of Carter House, the mid-year roommate switch — these and other traditions build solidarity and spirit that lasts a lifetime.

St. Tim’s most beloved tradition — Brownie - Spider — dates back to the School’s founding in 1882, and involves everyone at the School, including teachers and staff. (The Head of School remains impartial by being half Brownie and half Spider). When a new student arrives to campus, she becomes a Brownie or a Spider. A girl’s allegiance can be spotted easily throughout her years at St. Tim’s — Brownies wear brown kilts on Fridays throughout the academic year; Spiders wear green kilts. Each group enjoys its own traditions and songs and forms a family within the larger community. Every year, spirit runs high as Brownies and Spiders prepare for their annual three-court basketball game held the Saturday before Thanksgiving vacation. This major event draws families, friends, and alumnae Brownies and Spiders from near and far.