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 Board members, and many alumni returning to the hillside, campus has been alive with stories, laughter, and...
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 nothing short of inspiring. Dr. Kwak’s musical journey began with a spark: Chopin’s Nocturne in E-flat major. As a child, she...
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 away on 7 November 2025, leaving behind a lasting legacy of academic excellence, compassion and spiritual guidance. Dr...
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 library were brimming with books, many went untouched. The library had become more of a...
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. The morning began with a Woodstock Chapel service, featuring a thought-provoking, engaging – and entertaining! – devotion by Jonathan Abraham ‘01, setting the perfect tone for the day. Guests then gathered for a special tea in the sunny Amphitheatre before entering the stunningly renovated...
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 around the world — from London and Dubai to Paris and Atlanta — each filled with laughter, stories, and the shared warmth...
Celebrating Milestone Reunions on the Hillside! Woodstock School proudly hosted milestone reunions for the Classes of 1975 and 1980 this autumn!Marking their 50th and 45th reunions, alumni returned to campus to relive cherished memories, walk familiar paths, and reconnect with friends and teachers. From revisiting classrooms and dorms to sharing laughter...
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 on Woodstock School’s Board, Manav also plays an active role as one of the Alumni Ambassadors representing India and is a leading...
Dr. Aloke Maiti’s journey into Indian classical music began with the gentle encouragement of his mother, whose love for the art form planted the first seeds of inspiration. That early influence was later deepened by the towering legacies of Pandit Ravi Shankar and Pandit Nikhil Banerjee, whose mastery of the sitar...
Today we celebrate Mr Jordan Korth, a pillar of the Woodstock School Music Department and a quiet virtuoso of nearly every instrument within reach. Mr Korth’s journey into music began not with a formal recital, but with a group of friends determined to start a rock band. Faced with the absence...
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 woven into the very fabric of the Woodstock and hillside community. His rich, booming voice could fill an auditorium, his beautiful singing –...
Mr David Williamson, Head of Music at Woodstock School, has built a career shaped by curiosity, resilience and a deep commitment to nurturing others through the power of song. A self-described late bloomer, his musical journey has unfolded through a series of transformative experiences - each one opening a new...
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 missionaries across India and a mother who once roamed the same hills as a student, Ashton’s...
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 both a coach and a route setter. What first drew her to climbing was the combination of physical challenge and...
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 of 2020 returns: Arina Amatya, Muskan Negi, Subhashini Timothy (Former Staff), Joanna Victor, Tsering Lachungpa, Jia Loomba From quiet walks down...
