Alums, do you recognize this special spot on campus? Teachers Juan Rivera and Perry Zanki took a group of students to explore Elephant Rock where they shared stories about Elephant Rock and a photo of students from the 19th century on the rock, courtesy of Sara Mullen in the Archives. We thought you’d like to know that the tradition lives on!
| Alums Weekend: May 15-17, 2026 Join us for a weekend full of familiar faces, shared laughter, and meaningful connection. All are welcome as we celebrate classes ending in 1s and 6s, with a special recognition of the Class of 1976 for their 50th Reunion! Registration will open in February 2026. Check here for updates! Here’s some of what’s waiting for you: Lunch with classmates and friends: Pull up a chair and catch up with your classmates and friends over a casual, homemade meal. Alums Annual Meeting: Hear the latest update from Westtown, hear from a fellow Westonian about their journey since graduation, celebrate our Changemaker Awardee, and cheer on your class. Game Time: Lace up or cheer loud at the Alums Soccer and Field Hockey games! NEW! Explore Westtown Sessions: Connect the past, present, and future experience of a Westtown education in these unique, engaging sessions. Special Activities: Canoeing, activities for kids, Meeting for Worship, and much more! |
We were thrilled to welcome writer, comedian, filmmaker, podcaster, and frequent panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! Negin Farsad as our first Shoemaker Visiting Lecturer of the school year! During the day, she met with students and faculty/staff in small groups for Q&A sessions. Students in the Acting and Directing classes had the opportunity to talk with Negin about her craft and ask questions about filmmaking.
In the evening, she performed a stand-up set for members of our community including students, parents, and friends of Westtown before engaging in a moderated talk led by our Theater Director Shawn Rowley. After the presentation, a reception was held in the Chu Gallery, where Negin spoke with students and guests. Negin’s visit sparked conversations about humor, satire, and their roles in breaking down barriers.
We are grateful for the Shoemaker Visiting Lecturer Fund that allows us to bring visitors like Negin to campus, as well as the Shoemaker Committee for facilitating these speakers.
The campus was humming with activity on the Upper School Parents’ and Guardians’ Day! It was a joy to see parents and guardians attending classes and spending the day with their children to get a glimpse of Upper School life. Our thanks to all who helped plan and organize this special day! Enjoy a gallery of photos here!
It was a pleasure to welcome Middle School parents and guardians this fall! Parents and guardians were able to sample their children’s classes and learn more about life in the Middle School. See more photos in the gallery here!
We love our pets and building community, so we were thrilled to host the Community Dog Walk once again this year! It was a lovely fall day as members of our community and their four-legged friends took a stroll around campus to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage. Thank you to all who paw-ticipated!
Enjoy more photos here!
This years’ FallFest was a lovely day of food, friendship, music, games, and community! Our thanks to all who helped this event a success, especially our team of volunteers! Enjoy more photos here!
In addition to the girls varsity soccer FSL Championship, there are other fall season achievements to celebrate! We are proud of all of our student-athletes and the work they do on and off the field! Here are a few highlights:
This season’s Waring Award Winners are: Nina Atkins ’27 (Field Hockey), Maya Holt ’26 (Girls Soccer), Deyvi Ramos ’26 (Boys Soccer)
Congratulations to our fall season student-athletes who signed their National Letters of Intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level! These seniors are:
Grant Alexander – St. Bonaventure – lacrosse
Maya Holt – Moravian University – soccer
Catherine McDonough – Ohio Wesleyan – lacrosse
Emma McDonough – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – lacrosse
Sam Mojica – Connecticut College – lacrosse
Lucy Smith – Stevens Institute of Technology – soccer
Atlee Vanesko – Ohio State – basketball
Quartez Walker-Welch – Hampton University – lacrosse
Enjoy more photos of the signing here!
Join us in congratulating the girls varsity soccer team, Head Coach Scott Bissett, and Assistant Coaches Paul Lehmann, Grace Bendon, and Julia Marrone! They won their fourth Friends Schools League title in a row, which ties the current record of consecutive titles in FSL history! The team also advanced to the PAISAA Championship. Way to go, ‘Town! See this tenacious team in action here!
