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A History of Science Education: Reflecting on Alumnae Weekend’s Archives Masterclass
By Winsor Archivist Chelsea McNeil When Winsor’s Advancement team approached me with the idea of hosting a masterclass at Alumnae Weekend, I was thrilled. Even more exciting, the team suggested the class might be themed around the history of science education at Winsor. This way, we could host classes in the newly-renovated science wing in…
Three Awards for Three Extraordinary Alums
Winsor Alumnae Weekend included, as always, the presentation of several awards to outstanding members of the Winsor community. At the Alumnae Weekend luncheon, members of the alumnae engagement team presented service awards to two women who have worked long and hard on behalf of Winsor. Director of Engagement and Events Becky Withiam presented the Alumnae…
How One Alum Is Reimagining Life in Space
First taking the stage at an all-school assembly and then dropping into classes like AP Physics to meet with students, emerging technologies designer Sana Sharma ’10 returned to Winsor. “‘Emerging technologies designer’ is a fun way of saying I couldn’t quite choose between the sciences and the arts and have found a way to do…
CEO Mira Mehta ’02 Encourages Young VCs and Entrepreneurs to “Stay Curious”
Running a Nigerian tomato paste company was never part of the plan for Mira Mehta ’02. But when you “stay curious,” as she encouraged students in Winsor’s Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship Club, life takes some fascinating turns. “I thought I wanted to be an Olympic athlete,” she told the club on a recent visit to…
Gevvie Stone ’03 Receives NEPSAC Martin William Souders Memorial Award
Last month, during the annual meeting of the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC), Olympian rower and physician Dr. Gevvie Stone ’03 received the organization’s Martin William Souders Memorial Award. The award is presented each year to a New England Independent School graduate with a distinguished athletic record who has gone on to distinction…
Three Decades of Under the Lights
A beloved Winsor tradition for over three decades, Under the Lights brings current and former faculty, students, alums, and parents to campus for a Friday-night celebration of Winsor community. The gathered crowds cheered on the mid, JV, and varsity soccer, field hockey, and volleyball teams as they competed in 11 contests with area schools. Hundreds…
Forever Learning
During Alumnae Weekend, attendees had the option to attend one of three concurrent master classes on Saturday afternoon. Presented by Winsor staff and alumnae, each class offered a brief deep dive into a different subject, giving attendees the chance to engage in literary and historical discussions, flex their artistic muscles, and even explore Winsor’s own…
A Special 5th Reunion Dinner for the Class of 2020
The Winsor Class of 2020 had an unusual final spring semester, celebrating their graduation and many other events virtually even receiving their diplomas in festive, albeit a socially distanced, event on the turf. During Winsor Alumnae Weekend 2025, the Class of 2020 finally gathered with their families for a special fifth-reunion dinner that brought some…
An Alum’s Creative Path
The Winsor community frequently welcomes alums back to campus, and on Friday, September 12, members of SAFA, Winsor’s fine arts club, hosted President of the Winsor Alumnae Board Meghan Weeks ’04 at the weekly all-school assembly. SAFA Heads Hannah Minn ’26 and Jiwon Lee ’27 introduced Meg to the assembled students, faculty, and staff in…
Six Winsor Athletes Pursue Collegiate Athletics
Winsor is thrilled to have six accomplished athletes from the Class of 2025 who are continuing their athletic careers by pursuing sports at the collegiate level. “We are so proud of these six athletes and all they have accomplished. We have loved watching them grow as both athletes and leaders during their time at Winsor,”…