Nothing heats up a New England winter like Williston’s annual Lip Sync competition
The Phillips Stevens Chapel has seen its share of performances, but none bring the house down quite like the annual Lip Sync battle. Part of the yearlong Willympics competition—a spirited, campus-wide contest pitting dorms against each other and day students—Lip Sync has become a favorite winter tradition. For the 2024–25 edition, performers pulled out all the stops with elaborate costumes, bold choreography, and a soundtrack that included pop chart-toppers, Disney Channel throwbacks, Broadway hits, and a splash of Barry Manilow. Taking the top spot was Emily McFadon Vincent House, whose high-energy mashup of Macklemore songs earned raucous applause and top marks from the judges. Memorial Hall East claimed second with a spirited rendition of “The Greatest Showman”—or was it “The Greatest Show(Mem)”?—while last year’s champs, Logan House, landed third for their colorful, prop-filled take on “Copacabana.” While the judges tallied scores, a spontaneous dance party broke out, proving once again that at Lip Sync, everyone’s a star. Want to relive the magic? Check out the highlights on the Williston Northampton Flickr page.