Mr 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...
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...
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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 your next great read. The Greatest Game - Stephen Alter '74 [gallery size="large" columns="2" ids="46956,46957"] Stephen Alter ’74 is an award-winning author whose works often weave...
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