as the leaves change color

and the day grows shorter

the students of Bryn Mawr

celebrate the second quarter

the geese wake us up

with their honks and their noises

this is the time of year

where we gather in the cloisters

the great hall is shaking

with anassing hollers

the light of knowledge is bright

in this batch of scholars

the wind is blowing

and the students all unite

(to warm themselves up)

and to celebrate a special night

the first years will have

their lantern of knowledge

don’t look at it when you pick it up

and you’ll do great at college

and if you do look at it

pay a visit to our goddess

athena is forgiving

tell her what happened and be honest

so let’s celebrate here

let’s celebrate all around

for the lantern swinging and singing

that will happen all year long

you have your own lantern

of that we’re so proud

because now you’re a part of

the greatest lantern-owning crowd

happy lantern night to everyone and especially to the green class!