Celebrating The 98 Anniversary Of Wosa

Celebrating the 98th Anniversary of WOSA

“Raise Your Hand” for Woodstock

Remember what it felt like to “Raise Your Hand” in school?

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It showed that you had an answer It showed that you had an idea It showed that you volunteered to participate even if you weren’t quite sure you were right It was an offer of support It felt a lot better than being “called on”

That’s the theme leading th up to the 100 Centenary of WOSA W o o d s t o c k

S c h o o l

RAISE YOUR HAND Greet

Give

Engage

2011 will be the th 100 Anniversary of the first formal WOSA Gathering

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up to that centenary, Woodstock School wants to: – Thank you and support your engagement – Enhance communication – Increase attendance at gatherings – Improve participation in annual giving – Generally Engage the unengaged

How Can You Raise Your Hand for Woodstock? Raise

your hand to GREET Raise your hand to GIVE Raise your hand to ENGAGE

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GREE T with classmates you Get back in contact

haven't seen since school.  Meet up with fellow students, parents and staff in your area.  Connect with the school and others on Facebook, WSAlumni.com and by other electronic means to share your stories and interactions with others

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GIV E participation at Let’s encourage any level in the annual fund

– Currently only 7-10% of alumni give – Even a small donation indicates care – Let’s have a participation goal rather than only a financial goal

 Contribute

ENGAG E

your ideas  Care about the mission and values of the school  Volunteer with your local WOSA  Help us recruit staff and students  Come and visit India and Woodstock

Thank you for participating in Worldwide Woodstock Day and for Raising your Hand for Woodstock

Now for some school news - Gym dedication - Chris Anderson ’74 alumni award - Hostel renovation - Tour Bhutan with Jane Cummings’

It took almost a decade but was worth the wait

September 18, 2009 Win Mumby Gym Dedication

Described in Indian newspapers as “The finest in North India, if not all India”

A full regulation size basketball court

1 practice basketball court and 3 badminton courts

1 squash court

4 table tennis tables

3 climbing walls in a dedicated room

Fitness gym

Full equipment for cardio, strength and functional sports training

Gymnastics/play area for Elementary School

2 fully equipped classrooms with smartboard technology

4 locker room and restroom facilities with 24 showers, 17 WCs, 16 hand wash sinks, 104 lockers.

Major Donors: Win Mumby ’42 Carol Downs Mumby Rick Downs ’79 Class of ’42 Class of ’43 Class of ’52 Coca Cola

Honored guests from the Downs and Mumby families

Rick Downs ‘79 with Sanjay Narang ‘81, Supervisor of Construction

Hostel Renovation New two story structure where old pool was located

New pool New basketba ll court

Hostel Renovation Space for an additional 25 students Wireless internet throughout Lounges on every floor Bathrooms on every floor New dining room Interior spaces have been completely rebuilt Only the exterior walls remain

Chris Anderson ’74 Distinguished Alumnus of Woodstock School October 26th Awards Ceremony

Chris Anderson founded the Sapling Foundation, to "provide a platform for the world's smartest thinkers, greatest visionaries and most-inspiring teachers”

After a long career in journalism and publishing (during which he launched Business 2.0 and the games website IGN), Chris Anderson became the Curator of the TED Conference in 2002.

At an all-school assembly in the Win Mumby Gym on October 26th Chris will receive his award and speak on the topic of global citizenship

During the special assembly, Project Bandaloop will perform. The company, under the artistic direction of Amelia Rudolph ‘82, creates a blend of dance, sport, ritual, and environmental awareness

Jane Cummings’ Himalayan Odyssey Tour sponsored by Friends of Woodstock School (FWS)

Alumni and friends of Woodstock School are invited to join this unique tour from April 8- 28, 2010 and experience the dramatic scenery and vibrant culture of the highest mountain range in the world while returning to their roots in Mussoorie. The tour will be led by Jane Cummings, former director of KWI, and later Woodstock School's Development Director.

Experience: Hinduism Outdoor Education India Nature Buddhism Wildlife Hiking Bhutan Garhwal Himalayas Woodstock

Download the brochure and registration form:

http:// www.woodstock.ac.in /HO

“Woodstock School: A Day in Our Lives” Although no day is “typical” at Woodstock, this entertaining video takes you around the clock and throughout the campus for a glimpse into Woodstock School for a 24 hour period. View or download the video at: http://www.wsalumni.com

Through the Woodstock Lens: A Visual Experience of India New coffee table book

Through the Woodstock Lens: a visual experience of India reflects the places that Woodstock staff and students live, work and travel in India. This photo journey begins at Woodstock School and extends throughout India.

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Available from the alumni store. Rs. 1250 for sales for those living in India or the SAARC countries US $39.99 for the rest of the world, postage and packing extra. For information on how to order a copy, email [email protected]. Or get a free copy by becoming a regular donor through the "sustaining donors" scheme managed by Friends of Woodstock School.

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