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 to harsh measures against "enemy aliens" – citizens of Germany and Austria-Hungary. Mass internments and forced repatriations disrupted lives, yet amidst...
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 alumni know, Woodstock has been home to Third Culture Kids (TCKs) since before the term "Third Culture Kid" was...
Woodstock School students and alumni have been coming together to provide crucial assistance as conflict continues in India's northeast state of Manipur. Students have been collecting funds in support of those displaced by violence in Manipur via chapel offerings and the sale of rakhi bracelets as well as through an upcoming...
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 Slovakian border. Advancement and Alumni office intern Jaiveer '24 recently connected with Andrew over Zoom to find out more about him...
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. They share about themselves and their respective experiences of Woodstock as a place to develop as a global citizen while forming...
We are pleased to share a letter from Chaplain & Director of Community Engagement Mrs. Sanjaya Mark sharing updates regarding Woodstock School's ongoing engagement with MGVS Kaplani School: 6 June 2023 Dear Woodstock School and MGVS Kaplani School Communities, Mussoorie Gramin Vikas Samiti (MGVS) Kaplani School Coordinator Mr. Surender Singh recently shared the...
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 Fitness. Her clients have included high-profile business and corporate leaders as well as several Bollywood celebrities. She is...
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 about themselves and their respective experiences at Woodstock both as a rewarding living and learning experience and as a...
