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 three-day event began with the annual Board meeting of the Directors, followed by dinners, member meetings, khaanas, hikes,...
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 and children Susan '78, Rick '79, and Milton '81. Mary shares the following: Dr. Frederick S. Downs,...
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 prouder of their remarkable journeys and outstanding accomplishments, hallmarks of true service to our community. Woodstock School is privileged and honored to...
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 of joy and nostalgia. The past few months have been bustling at the Advancement and Alumni Office as we've had...
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, walking down memory lane as they toured the campus, and interacting with our students! We take immense pride in sharing...
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. (Dick first served as a teacher at Woodstock from 1972 to 1979 and then returned for a...
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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 through sessions organised by the Centre for Imagination. Here is quick overview of the three-day fest...
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 Latin America. She is now using her experience working with global companies and brands to help NGOs and...
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...
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 students and staff and to attend sessions by some of our alumni sports industry professionals. This first-of-its-kind event not only...
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 of our community was evident in the excitement and fondness for Woodstock shown by our alumni, former...
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 talks. A heartfelt appreciation goes out to the Local Reunion Planning Committee, whose year-long efforts contributed to making the 2023...
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...
The recent weeklong GAIL Conference, centered on diversity and hosted by Kristin School in Auckland, New Zealand, welcomed 10 student delegates from each school, including Woodstock and its three adult chaperones. All eight GAIL schools representing various regions worldwide participated in a weeklong conference hosted by Kristin School. This conference also...
