-by Faith Danglo- While the hallways of Winsor are filled with smiling faces, one less smiling face has been there to greet students this fall: our Director, Ms. Stettler, who was on sabbatical in Europe this semester. Along with many outdoor activities, including cycling with her husband from the Czech Republic to Austria and hiking …
-by Summer Peyton- Before I craft my response to last issue’s article “Affirmative Action: Benign Intention, Unjust Execution,” I should define affirmative action. Affirmative action is the practice favoring those who tend to suffer from discrimination, namely historically excluded groups such as women and racial minorities. Often affirmative action is used in the context of …
-by Claudia Forrester- Every sophomore year, Winsor students are offered the opportunity to apply to any of three different semester programs: CITYterm, the Mountain School, and the School for Ethics and Global Leadership. Located in New York City, rural Vermont, and Washington D.C., respectively, each program offers students a unique learning experience. CITYterm focuses on …
-by Sea-Jay Van der Ploeg- While glancing out the window during class, you may have noticed the tall steel prongs growing out of the construction site. Yes, the construction project is well under way. Here is a quick by-the-numbers update of what has happened in the past month: The project passed The Boston Redevelopment Authority …
-by Claudia Forrester- Though these facts are not well-known, the apples served in the cafeteria are locally grown, the eggs are cage-free, and the fish is usually caught the day before it is served. These are only a few examples of Mr. Downes’s continuous efforts to provide healthy food options that we Winsor girls all …
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