Issue 4 2024-2025
News
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Congratulations, Class of 2025!
On a joyful (but soggy!) June 7, the Class of 2025 processed into the Greenwood to receive their diplomas. This class joins a vibrant alum community that spans the years…Read More Read LessOn a joyful (but soggy!) June 7, the Class of 2025 processed into the Greenwood to receive their diplomas. This class joins a vibrant alum community that spans the years and the globe. We wish them well as they set off upon their next endeavors!
We have created a web page for the Class of 2025 where you can watch individual videos of our Commencement speakers, get links to the Commencement photo galleries, and see where some of our graduates are off to in the College Shirt Day gallery. We invite you to watch the Commencement in its entirety below!
Students
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Closing Meeting for Worship
In the Lower School, the last Meeting for Worship of the school year honors fifth graders and their graduation from Lower School. Each student stands from the facing benches to…Read More Read LessIn the Lower School, the last Meeting for Worship of the school year honors fifth graders and their graduation from Lower School. Each student stands from the facing benches to share a thoughtful reflection about their time in Lower School, then Meeting for Worship is observed. It is wonderful tradition that centers on each student’s experience. Congratulations to our rising sixth graders!
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Moving Up!
Eighth graders, their families, and Middle School faculty gathered on June 4, 2025 to celebrate the Middle School Closing ceremony. As they were presented with their certificate, recordings of each students’…Read More Read LessEighth graders, their families, and Middle School faculty gathered on June 4, 2025 to celebrate the Middle School Closing ceremony. As they were presented with their certificate, recordings of each students’ reflections on their time in Middle School were shared. The ceremony also featured student performances, and messages from Middle School Principal Will Addis and Head of School Chris Benbow ’90. Following the graduation, families gathered in the Center for the Living Arts for a lovely reception. Congratulations to our rising ninth graders!
Enjoy the whole gallery of photos here!
Community
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Shoemaker Visiting Lecture
Shoemaker Visiting Lecturer Series Presents: Negin Farsad Monday, November 17, 2025 7:30 p.m. in the Barton-Test Theater We invite you to our next Shoemaker presentation by comedian Negin Farsad. Farsad…Read More Read LessShoemaker Visiting Lecturer Series Presents: Negin Farsad
Monday, November 17, 2025
7:30 p.m. in the Barton-Test TheaterWe invite you to our next Shoemaker presentation by comedian Negin Farsad. Farsad is a TEDFellow and gave a TEDTalk on social justice comedy seen by millions. She is a regular on NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me and Neil deGrasse Tyson’s StarTalk. She is author of How to Make White People Laugh and host of the podcast Fake the Nation. You can see her on Hillary Clinton’s Gutsy Women on AppleTV+.
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FallFest!
Saturday, September 20, 2025 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Join us for food, fellowship, and family fun! FallFest is a carnival-like event for the entire Westtown community. There will be food trucks,…Read More Read Less
Saturday, September 20, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join us for food, fellowship, and family fun! FallFest is a carnival-like event for the entire Westtown community. There will be food trucks, games, crafts, prizes, and so many more special activities. We hope to see you there!For more information about FallFest or volunteering, please contact Bridget Cadden.
