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...
Woodstock School proudly hosted milestone reunions for the Classes of 1973, 1983, and 2003 earlier this year. Celebrating their 50th-, 40th-, and 20th-year milestones, respectively, members of these classes returned to campus for joyous reunion tours and activities arranged by Sanchali Chakraborty and the Advancement and Alumni Relations team, with help...
Benjamin Godbersen, Class of 2005, embarked on an epic motorcycle journey from Germany, traversing numerous countries before arriving in India this year. His final stop and heartwarming homecoming took place at Woodstock School 20 years to the day from the first time Benjamin set foot on campus. Current Woodstock student...
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...
Bhavenesh Kumari Patiala, Class of 1950 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Distinguished Alumna Bhavenesh Kumari on June 23, 2023. A member of the royal family of Patiala, Bhavenesh excelled in a career that was closed to women and to those of her lineage. Bhavenesh came to Woodstock in...
