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Felicia Brady-Lopez Named Eleanor Thomas Nelson ’49 Chair in Fine Arts
One of 10 endowed chairs at Winsor, the Eleanor Thomas Nelson ’49 Chair in Fine Arts was established in 2003 in honor of Eleanor “Ellie” Thomas Nelson, a devoted member of the Winsor community with a lifelong love of the arts. Her family established this chair to honor her connection to the school and to…
Fall Music Concert Showcases Winsor Ensembles
The annual Fall Music Concert on Friday, October 8 was held in the David E. and Stacey L. Goel Theater during all-school assembly. Barely a month into the school year, over 100 students from across 7 performing arts courses participated in the concert: Lower School Orchestra, Lower School Chorus I/II, Lower School Descants, Upper School…
Making Sense of Early Application Options
Most Winsor seniors will submit at least one application in November; many submit several. Not surprisingly, one of the most common questions we hear in College Counseling concerns the various early application programs and how to use them to best support a student’s college goals. Before diving into the details, it’s helpful to remember that…
“Fulfilling the Promise” at the Semiquincentennial
The Winsor School was one of four high schools across the nation that participated in Fulfilling the Promise, a documentary from Sphere Education Initiatives. Timed to the semiquincentennial, Fulfilling the Promise is a portrait of civic education in the United States and challenges students to consider, “Are we living up to our founding principles?” Other…
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…
Convocation Takes to the Skies
Waving traffic batons, donning safety vests, and wearing peaked caps, seniors “flew” into the David E. and Stacey L. Goel Theater to the tune of Sean Kingston’s dance anthem “Fire Burning.” Head of School Meredith Legg P’32 welcomed everyone to the 2026–27 school year telling students they were “one year older, and one year wiser”…
Fall Advice for Class VIII Families
The final year at Winsor can sometimes feel like two separate experiences. The busy fall months filled with applications, leadership responsibilities, and challenging classes gradually give way to a spring filled with celebrations and the beginning of letting go. As the college application process kicks into gear in the coming weeks, remember to keep in…
A New Look for Winsor
This fall, Winsor is unveiling a refreshed visual identity that better reflects the energy, diversity, and joy of the school community while honoring 140 years of academic excellence. The update introduces a cohesive, contemporary design system that captures the full Winsor experience—one defined by intellectual curiosity, meaningful relationships, creativity, confidence, and purpose. At the heart…
Ready for the Next Level: Four Seniors Pursue Collegiate Athletics
Winsor is thrilled to have six accomplished athletes from the Class of 2026 who are continuing their athletic careers by pursuing sports at the collegiate level. Grayson Dolins ’26 will be joining the field hockey team at Bowdoin College (DIII) this fall. A four-year varsity letter winner who played both forward and midfield, Grayson was…