Last week, we were delighted to welcome two wonderful alumni back to campus — Faisal Qadir ’19 and Daniel Swarup ’19 — each bringing tremendous energy, expertise, and inspiration to our studen...
A Word from Mr Akshay Shah – Director – Hanifl Centre Freshly honoured with the “Award for Excellence” by the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), Hanifl Centre has h...
The Homecoming Mela took place this weekend, 29 November 2025 — and it was spectacular. Students, staff, hillside residents, parents, and alumni all came together to celebrate a vibrant day of commu...
Welcoming Alumni and Board Members Back to Campus The past few months have been filled with moments of reconnection and celebration at Woodstock. From the reopening of Parker Hall to the visit of our ...
As we prepare to launch its Pre-Conservatory Music Mastery Programme, we are thrilled to spotlight Dr. YunJi Kwak, a deeply accomplished pianist and educator whose journey through music has been nothi...
Woodstock School mourns the passing of Dr James Barton (born 6 August 1938), a deeply respected educator and leader who served the school with distinction for more than two decades. Dr Barton passed a...
When Mr Joel Ford stepped into his role as Head of Libraries, he was met with a challenge to create a new space for students where curiosity could come alive. Though the shelves of our UY lib...
A momentous celebration took place on campus with the reopening of Parker Hall on 31 October 2025, an event that acquired even more significance by coinciding with Worldwide Woodstock Day. T...
Worldwide Woodstock Day 2025 Worldwide Woodstock Day (WWD) once again brought our global Woodstock community together in a spirit of joy and connection. Alumni gatherings took place across cities arou...
Celebrating Milestone Reunions on the Hillside! This autumn, Woodstock School proudly hosted milestone reunions for the Classes of 1975, 1980, and 1995! Alumni from across the decades returned to camp...
From banking with global institutions to building and scaling multiple ventures, Manav Mehra, Class of 1996, has carved a dynamic path in finance, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Currently serving o...
Dana Crider, beloved teacher, dorm parent, church leader, environmentalist and long-term Mussoorie resident, passed away on 18 September 2025. For over four decades, his larger-than-life presence was ...
When Ashton first walked through the gates of Woodstock School in Grade 9, he wasn’t just beginning high school – he was stepping into a story already in motion. With grandparents who served as mi...
Dipika Hopkins ’11 on Climbing, Community, Self-Discovery Dipika Hopkins ’11 is a passionate rock climber who has been working in the climbing industry in London for the past three years as bo...
There’s nothing quite like coming home to the hillside. This photo blog captures the joy and nostalgia of our alumni returning to campus—some after decades, others more recently. Pic above: Class ...
Crafting identity: Awon Golding’s ’98 Journey from Woodstock to Millinery Mastery! Meet Awon, a creative visionary and Head Millennial Designer at Lock & Co., the world’s oldest hat shop...
We’re excited to showcase the latest publications by Woodstock alumni and community members—an inspiring collection of titles that span genres, geographies, and generations. Dive in and discover y...
Welcoming Ultimus: WOSA Induction Ceremony 2025 – An unforgettable celebration with alumni, parents, and our newest WOSA members The WOSA Induction Ceremony was a joyful and meaningful oc...
There’s nothing quite like coming home to the hillside. This photo blog captures the joy and nostalgia of our alumni returning to campus—some after decades, others more recently. From quiet...
Members of the Class of 2005 returned to campus to celebrate their 20-year milestone reunion. Having last gathered on campus for their 10-year reunion, the class brought back all the joy and energy th...
Class of 2000 Returns to Campus to Celebrate Their 25th Milestone Reunion! There’s something magical about coming home—and the Class of 2000 did just that as they reunited on campus for their 25th...
In this special interview, conducted by Grace, a student intern in the Alumni Office, Johnnie Singh ’56 reflects on his memories of Woodstock in the 1950s, his journey beyond the hillside, and t...
A Wonderful Start to the Semester with Alumni on Campus! This semester kicked off with many alumni visiting campus—meeting with staff and students, reminiscing about their time at Woodstock, and exp...
Class of 1985, Froggies Return for Their 40th Milestone Reunion! One of the highlights for our office is hosting class reunions and welcoming alumni back to campus, and the Class of 1985 Froggi...
Woodstock Alumni Gatherings in the USA! Enjoy these wonderful moments from our recent gatherings with WOSA members across the USA over the past few months. March 2025 – California Gatheri...
Woodstock School is honored to present the Distinguished Alum Award posthumously to Liana Gertsch, Class of 1980, to recognize her exceptional leadership and groundbreaking contributions to education ...
The Woodstock School community is deeply honoured to present the Outstanding Young Alum Award to Shruti Ganguly, Class of 2000, in recognition of her exceptional accomplishments as a filmmaker, produc...
We are delighted to welcome our new Director Dr Naomi Maynard to our team! Naomi joined us in late January and has hit the ground running, meeting Alumni in London, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Chicago,...
UK Community Thrives with Two Beautiful WOSA Gatherings in London and Edinburgh With a vibrant and growing UK community, Woodstock recently hosted two wonderful WOSA gatherings – one in Londo...
A Heartwarming WOSA Gathering in Landour One of the true joys for Woodstock staff and community members is welcoming visits from our WOSA alumni. This year the experience was made even more spe...
Welcome back to the campus alumni! It’s been a vibrant and eventful season at Woodstock! Highlights included our Alumni Artist Residency, visits from board members, and numerous alumni reconn...
Woodstock School proudly hosted milestone reunions for the Classes of 1974 in October 2024! Celebrating the Class of 1974’s 50th Milestone Reunion The Class of 1974 recently returned to Woodstock fo...
The month of October is the traditional month of WOSA, and October 2024 was truly remarkable! From Worldwide Woodstock Day gatherings in 22 locations around the globe to the Homecoming and Mela...
Welcome back to the campus alumni! We are back this semester and have loved welcoming many visitors to campus over the past few months. One of the highlights was the recent Independence Day cel...
With heavy hearts we wish to inform the Woodstock community that we have lost Saroj Kapadia, a much-loved member of the faculty and the wider community since 1954. Saroj Kapadia March 14, 1933 ...
We would like to share the sad news of the passing of Doma, a former parent and a beloved local hillside resident. Doma was well-loved and a well-known figure within the community. She came to ...
The Friends of Woodstock School Annual Meeting and Reunion 2024 took place in Estes Park, Colorado this month in the picturesque setting of the YMCA of the Rockies. Read below for highlights. The thre...
We convey our deepfelt sadness to the Downs family upon the recent passing of Dr. Frederick S. Downs, Woodstock Class of ’49 and Distinguished Alumnus Awardee. Dr. Downs is survived by his wife Mary...
Congratulations to 2023’s Distinguished Alumna Awardee Dr. Yuka Makino (Class of 1988) and our first-ever Outstanding Young Alumna Awardee Ms. Radhika Jain (Class of 1999). We couldn’t be ...
Welcome back to the campus alumni! We are delighted to welcome you all back to campus! Whether you’re returning after many years or just recently, your presence brings a wonderful sense o...
Woodstock School proudly hosted milestone reunions for the Classes of 1984 and 1994 in April 2024! Celebrating the 40th and 30th Milestone reunions on campus, both classes were engaged in campus tours...
RICHARD (DICK) H. WECHTER came to Woodstock in the early ‘70s following teaching service in Sitka, Alaska and at Kodaikanal School. He was part of the hillside community for more than 20 years. (D...
The Alumni Sports Fest had everyone on campus buzzing and busy with games and sessions planned over three days! Students and alumni enjoyed connecting over many sports at the GYM and Hansen Field, and...
Former Head of Product Marketing for Apple India, Shalini Bath ’89 worked at Apple for over 16 years and during her time there helped found Women@Apple diversity network associations in India and La...
The turmoil of World War I (1914-1918) extended far beyond the European battlefields, its ripples reaching the shores of India. British colonial rule fueled anxieties about foreign loyalties, leading ...
Our First Ever Alumni Sports Fest March 14-16 on Campus! Organized by the Alumni Sports Affinity Group, the Alumni Sports Fest invites you to return to campus for friendly games with s...
The month of October is the traditional month of WOSA, and October 2023 was extraordinary! From Worldwide Woodstock Day alumni meetings all over the world to Homecoming and Mela on campus, the spirit ...
The annual in-person FWS reunion unfolded this year in Tempe, Arizona, spanning from October 27th to the 30th. The event witnessed a remarkable turnout and featured enjoyable activities and insightful...
As a nearly 170-year-old institution and Asia’s oldest K-1 2 international boarding school, Woodstock School has a long history of serving students from a variety of cultures. As most of our alu...
Woodstock School proudly hosted milestone reunions for the Classes of 1973, 1983, and 2003 earlier this year. Celebrating their 50th-, 40th-, and 20th-year milestones, respectively, members of ...
Benjamin Godbersen, Class of 2005, embarked on an epic motorcycle journey from Germany, traversing numerous countries before arriving in India this year. His final stop and heartwarming homecoming too...
Andrew i-Hsin Yang ’15 recently completed medical school in Ukraine. When the Russo-Ukranian War escalated last year, Andrew assisted refugees and displaced persons who flooded his area near the Slo...
We recently had the privilege to connect with alumna and Woodstock School admissions volunteer Tsering (Sonam Deki) Kesang ’00 along with her daughter Kesang, a current student at Woodstock. The...
Bhavenesh Kumari Patiala, Class of 1950 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Distinguished Alumna Bhavenesh Kumari on June 23, 2023. A member of the royal family of Patiala, Bhavenes...
In our ongoing commitment to support our current students and provide them with real-world experiences, WOSA Asia members have once again extended valuable internship opportunities. These internships ...
Radhika Karle ’96, owner of Radhika’s Balanced Body, is a well-known face of fitness across India. As a nutritionist and Pilates trainer, she has received awards from Elle, Aspire She, and Zest Fi...
Summer School at Woodstock 2023 was the most successful, hustling, and bustling summer program on campus to date! The program provided a wonderful opportunity for community members to return to campus...
We recently had the privilege to connect with alumna and Woodstock School Board General Body member Kathleen Hawthorne ’90 along with her son Ashton, a current student at Woodstock. They shared ...
After developing the concept during his master’s degree work in the UK, Arsh Bansal ’11 returned to India and launched Tenpy, a startup providing nature getaway living in “tiny homes...
For this month’s From The Archive series, we bring you a touching piece of correspondence recently received from Dr. David Le Shana ’48. In his letter David shares a profile of his long an...
Congratulations to Woodstock School Distinguished Alumni awardees for 2022 Dave Rugh ’66 and Daphne Wysham ’79. These awardees have made remarkable accomplishments in the fields of ecology...
Alumni-staff collaborations are illuminating the history and magic of local nature! Hanifl Centre Director Akshay Shah and Distinguished Alumnus Stephen Alter ’74 have collaborated on a new book ent...
The Advancement and Alumni Relations Office is excited to inform the Woodstock community that Li-chun (Chu) Wu, Class of 1950, has donated to the Archives an album of photographs. See page 48 of the...
We are happy to share some of the beautiful scenes captured on the hillside and have made them into Zoom backgrounds and phone wallpapers for you to enjoy. We add new selections every other month when...
Scotland’s Finance Secretary Kate Forbes is a Member of the Scottish Parliament for an area of the Scottish Highlands. She also holds a post in the government as the Secretary of Finance. Having att...
Met at Woodstock? Married at Woodstock? Found a kindred spirit in another Woodstocker years later? We celebrate Woodstock love this month in recognition of Valentine’s Day and the recent Indian ...
We recently spoke with Anirudh Vohra, ‘10 during a visit he made to Woodstock and Mussoorie for his most recent film project. Anirudh completed his law degree after graduation. However, a passion fo...
Woodstock: A Writer’s Muse Saksham Garg ’13 recently published his first book, Samsara: Enter the Valley of the Gods. Sahiba interviewed Saksham about his book that draws much inspiration from the...
David J. Schoonmaker, Class of 1962 March 16, 1944 – December 15, 2022 We are deeply saddened at the news of passing of Distinguished Alumnus David J. Schoonmaker at age 78 on December 15, 202...
On October 10, 2022 three alumni made the most of a clear and beautiful day on the hillside together by taking a bike tour around Nag Tibba. One alum was making one of many return visits to campus to ...
Please offer a warm Woodstock welcome to our newest members of the Advancement and Alumni Office Team! Sanchali Chakraborty is the Office’s new Advancement and Alumni Office Coordinator and Dat...
Regional Schools Take Part in First-Ever Woodstock Entrepreneurship Fest Supported by WS India, UK Alumni, and Knowledge Partner Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs On 15 October, Woodstock School’s firs...
Principal Dr Craig Cook, Advancement and Alumni Director Katie Jo Walter, and Director of Communications Kenton Beachy ’78 visited the UK this past September to bring together and meet alumni w...
When Katie Jo Walter asked her soon-to-be short-term alumni host in the U.S. if she could bring him anything from the hillside, Marlin Schoonmaker ’67 replied, “There is one goodie from...
Meet Armaan Bindra, Yu Sung Eo, and Jo Touthang of Class of 2011, founders of Delhi based Bubble Tea company Got Tea. Founded in 2019, Got Tea’s story is as Woodstock as it can get and is truly ...
On Saturday, 28 May the Class of 2022 Graduated from Woodstock School, the first students to have an in-person graduation ceremony since 2019 and Woodstock’s second ever class to graduate with both ...
Team Woodstock visited Bangkok last week to meet with our diverse community of prospective parents and alumni as well as former staff and friends! Over the Weekend, our school team hosted Alumn...
Our High School Student Interns got to spend some time chatting with Katie Jo Walter, Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations, who joined Woodstock recently and will be leading all advancement ef...
The Woodstock School leadership team’s ongoing alumni engagement and admissions outreach trips took a stop at Kathmandu, Nepal in the recent weeks. Nepal has always been an important region for Wood...
With travel restrictions easing in the region, we have been making the most of this opportunity to travel to different regions to meet with members of our community. Earlier this month, a team from W...
This May, the first ever Woodstock Alumni Artist Residency will take place at Woodstock School’s campus! The residency is a collaboration between Woodstock’s Centre for Imagination, Art Depar...
Glenn Conrad has been honoured as a Distinguished Alumnus of Woodstock School for a lifelong achievement in philanthropy and voluntary service. A 1968 graduate of Woodstock, Glenn arrived in India as ...
Ajai Thandi, Class of 2009, gave up his corporate career as an investment banker to co-found one of India’s most popular coffee brands, Sleepy Owl Coffee. In this interview, Ajai shares how Woodstoc...
WOSA Asia’s formation last year has provided some much-needed encouragement for many alumni groups and networks in different regions to re-engage and strengthen their communities. One effort ...
It’s always exciting to see how our alumni community are finding new ways to reconnect with one another. Over the past few months, a few alumni artists from our community got together to brainstorm...
Yasmin Padamsee Forbes, alumni from the class of 1987, shares her wonderful stories of travelling and change among the world with us. Having experience in sustainable tourism, human rights, and global...
Saturday, 30 October, was Worldwide Woodstock Day, our annual celebration for everyone in the school community, wherever they are in the world. In a typical year, alumni gather together in far-flung p...
Summary: 2021 Virtual Reunion Sharon Seto ’79, Reunion Committee Chair Over the weekend of July 30 – August 1, 2021, over 900 alumni, former and current staff, parents, and frie...
Jamie Alter, Class of 1999, a successful YouTuber, actor, social media influencer, and a sports journalist, talks about his life experiences and journey. Jamie is the son of the late actor and Padma S...
Rehan Khan, Class of 1988, is on a journey to serve others and make a difference in peoples lives. He has been actively involved in the pharmaceutical industry as one of the top leaders and truly be...
Over the last week, as one surveys the hills surrounding us, tell-tale plumes of smoke have signalled forest fires burning through the tinder-dry Himalayan woodland. They are always a feature of th...
This subject of this month’s Alumni Spotlight, Stefan Eicher, is an artist who helped found the arts organization Art for Change and currently teaches in the Art Department at Woodstock School. ...
Anah Iqbal, Class of 2011, shares with us about her journey, influences and Woodstock experiences that helped her become an artist. Anah is the creative director at Muse Global India and has accomplis...
Ashwin Chacko ’07 is a digital designer based in Dublin, Ireland. He is a multi-disciplined illustrator who creates various conceptual illustrations. Ashwin uses art as a way of storytelling and tak...
Rose Sandy, a fellow graduate from Woodstock School, has achieved many great accomplishments that have created her legacy of being an established writer and avid thinker. Being the daughter of a diplo...