The lovely ladies at Smurthwaite began the semester with a retreat. This was a chance for the girls to meet each other and get adjusted to their new home in Smurthwaite Scholarship/Leadership House. Old members made an effort to be open and welcoming to the new members showing them around campus. 
Makynna Johnson and Katelyn Lee visit the Strong Community’s basketball courts. Alex Aye, Kiley Hernandez, Anna Guess, and Kirsten Prindle Visit the great room in the Library and stop by Van Zile (one of the dining centers). New Member Riley griffin finds her new home in Hale Library during the Scavenger Hunt!
Another Activity that is tradition in the house during retreat is participating in the KSU Challenge Course! Here the residents conquered challenges as a new friends. 
During Retreat week the girls got to bond with the bother house, Smith Scholarship House. The women of the house made new friends in both houses and enjoyed the time before classes started.
Retreat weeks concluded with House Meeting and excitement for the up and coming school year.