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! This autumn, Woodstock School proudly hosted milestone reunions for the Classes of 1975, 1980, and 1995! Alumni from across the decades returned to campus to relive treasured memories, walk beloved paths, and reconnect with friends, teachers, and the place that shaped them. Whether celebrating 50, 45,...
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...
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 –...
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...
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. Born into a multicultural world as a third-culture kid, Awon’s journey has spanned Hong Kong, India, and the UK, shaping her as...
