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2024 Fall Athletic Awards Announced
Athletes recognized for contributions to Walker's athletic program during the fall 2024 season
Added to: Athletics, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball
Walker’s Seniors Sign College Commitments
Walker’s Seniors Sign College Commitments...
Added to: Athletics, Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Riding, Soccer, Swimming, Upper School
Walker’s Welcomes Fall Visiting Writer Malinda Lo
Walker's recently had the pleasure of hosting best-selling author Malinda Lo on campus...
Added to: Academics, All School, English, Student Life, Upper School
Math Department Chair Jen Wall P’22, ’24 Awarded Rooke Chair
Walker’s honored Math Department Chair Jen Wall P’22, ’24 with The Anastasia...
Added to: Academics, All School, Math, Upper School
State-of-the-Art Sustainable Residence Hall Opens on Campus
This fall, the Walker's community gathered to celebrate the official ribbon...
Added to: All School, Student Life
Paralympian Sydney Satchell ’10 Speaks With Walker’s Athletes
Sydney Satchell ’10 arrived to campus this week with a new accessory in tow...
Walker’s Equestrian Team Captain Interviews Olympian
While competing in Traverse City Michigan, Equestrian Team Captain Kipley K. '25...
Honoring the Class of 2024’s College Matriculations and Future Success
The Ethel Walker School Class of 2024 is ready for its next steps!
Added to: Academics, Upper School
The Ethel Walker School Celebrates 112th Commencement
On June 2, 2024, the community gathered under clear skies, enjoying a gentle breeze and radiant sunshine, to celebrate this year's graduates.
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Nine Walker’s Students Inducted Into Cum Laude Society
On Monday, April 29, 2024, nine Walker’s students were inducted into The Ethel Walker School chapter of the Cum Laude Society, an organization that recognizes academic achievement in secondary schools.
Added to: Academics, Upper School
Six Walker’s Writers Receive Scholastic Writing Awards
The work of six Walker’s writers has been selected for Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
Added to: Academics, English, Upper School
Walker’s Welcomes Spring Visiting Writer Carmen Giménez To Campus
Poet Carmen Giménez engaged with the Walker's community and shared valuable and motivational writing techniques during her visit from March 26 to March 29, 2024.
Added to: Academics, All School, English
Bozoma Saint John Announced as 112th Commencement Speaker
The Ethel Walker School is thrilled to announce that Bozoma Saint John, one of the most dynamic and influential figures in the world of business and entertainment, will give the…
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BLOG: Habitat for Humanity Trip 2024
Walker’s is back in Seguin, Texas with Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity! Each year, a group of our students spends spring break building affordable homes for deserving families in the…
Added to: Community Partnerships, Upper School
Six Field Hockey Players Named to NFHCA High School National Academic Squad
Six Walker's field hockey players have been recognized for their work both in the classroom and on the field.
Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey
Walker’s Swimming and Diving Finishes Historic Season
Walker’s Swimming and Diving finished out a successful season that earned the team two NEPSAC Division III awards for their work this winter.
Five Walker’s Artists Receive Scholastic Art Awards
The work of seven Walker’s artists has been selected for Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
Added to: Arts, Upper School
Students Commemorate the Life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Walker's community spent Wednesday, January 17, 2024 commemorating the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Added to: All School, Diversity and Social Justice
Walker’s Hosts Seventh Annual Basketball Tournament
As students headed out on winter break, Walker's varsity basketball team stayed on campus for an extra day to host our Seventh Annual Holiday Basketball Tournament.
Added to: Athletics, Basketball
Walker’s Welcomes Fall Visiting Writer Ibi Zoboi to Campus
The New York Times bestselling author of National Book Award finalist American Street Ibi Zoboi visited The Ethel Walker School from November 7 to November 10, 2023.
Added to: Academics, All School, English
Middle School Museum of Curiosities Continues Into Its Second Year
This fall, the 6th Grade Humanities and 7th Grade English classes of Walker's Middle School installed their annual exhibit for the Middle School Museum of Curiosities.
Added to: Academics, English, History, Middle School
Former Walker’s Athletes Return for Alumnae Field Hockey Game
On October 8, 2023, Walker's reestablished the Alumnae Suns vs. Dials Field Hockey Game, which we hope to make an annual tradition.
Added to: Alumnae, Athletics, Field Hockey
Sarah Prager ’04 Speaks at Walker’s LGBTQIA+ Assembly
On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, LGBTQIA+ author and activist Sarah Prager ’04 addressed The Ethel Walker School community during an assembly hosted by Walker’s Ward and Williams Center for Equity…
Added to: All School, Alumnae, Diversity and Social Justice, Student Life
Walker’s Field Hockey Hosts 11th Annual Play4TheCure Play Day
Pouring rain and cold temperatures put no stop to Walker’s 11th Annual Play4TheCure Field Hockey Play Day on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey, Philanthropy
Walker’s Students Receive Presidential Recognition for Environmental Action
In 2019, the Farmington River faced contamination after a fire broke out at Bradley International Airport, requiring the use of a special foam to extinguish the flames. This foam contained…
Added to: Academics, Middle School, Science
The Concord Review Publishes Research by Chenxi “Rita” Xiang ’24 on Chinese Women’s Suffrage
Chenxi "Rita" Xiang '24 has been published in the upcoming fall issue of The Concord Review for her history paper titled “Suffrage in Chinatown: Mabel Lee and the Female Chinese…
Added to: Academics, All School, Diversity and Social Justice, History, Upper School
Walker’s Soccer Team Earns National Academic Award
Walker’s varsity soccer team has been honored with the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award list from the 2022-2023 school year. On Thursday, August 31, the Team Academic Award winners…
Added to: Academics, All School, Athletics, Soccer, Student Life, Upper School
Horizons at The Ethel Walker School Hosts Annual STEAM Exposition
Horizons at The Ethel Walker School hosted its annual STEAM Exposition this past Thursday, July 27 at the School's Centennial Center.
Added to: Academics, Arts, Community Partnerships, Math, Middle School, Science, Student Life, Upper School
The Ethel Walker School Welcomes Alumnae Back to Campus for Walker’s Summer Athletics
This Summer at Walker’s features 15 organized programs with 19 alumnae and current students heading many of the programs. The athletics programs in particular has a strong line-up of alumnae…
Added to: Alumnae, Athletics, Community Partnerships, Field Hockey, Student Life, Upper School
Walker’s Celebrates Its 111th Commencement Ceremony
“Ave atque vale “Hail and farewell” from the latin poet Catullus. Congratulations to the freshly matriculated Class of 2023! The 111th Anniversary of Walker’s Commencement ceremony calls to attention the…
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The Ethel Walker School Presents Legally Blonde: The Musical
Walker’s campus packed the Ferguson Theatre both Thursday, May 18 and Friday, May 19 for the 2023 Spring Musical. The audience and performers worked symbiotically to produce a lively event.…
Added to: All School, Arts, Middle School, Student Life, Upper School
Walker’s Inducts Future Big 7 Leaders and Welcomes Families for Grandparents Day
Wednesday May 17, a brisk and quiet morning did not reflect the warmth of The Ethel Walker school campus as students welcomed their families and guests to Grandparents and Special…
Added to: Academics, Student Life, Upper School
Nine Walker’s Students Inducted Into Cum Laude Society
On Monday, May 1, 2023, nine Walker’s students were inducted into The Ethel Walker School chapter of the Cum Laude Society, an organization that recognizes academic achievement in secondary schools.
Added to: Academics, Upper School
The Ethel Walker School Breaks Ground on Sustainable Residence Hall
The Ethel Walker School officially broke ground on a new three-story residence hall that will open for the 2024-2025 school year.
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The Ethel Walker School Holds Athletics Hall of Fame Inaugural Ceremony
The Ethel Walker School Athletics Hall of Fame welcomed its inaugural inductees on Friday, April 21, 2023, during a ceremony held in Ferguson Theatre. The four deserving inductees were Nancy…
Walker’s Welcomes U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón to Campus
As the flowers started to bloom, Walker’s welcomed Ada Limón to campus. She is the author of six books of poetry, including The Carrying, which won the National Book Critics…
Toan Huynh ’93 Named 2023 Commencement Speaker
Toan Huynh ‘93, a distinguished leader in technology and finance, will give the keynote speech at The Ethel Walker School’s 111th Commencement on May 28, 2023. Huynh has over 24…
Added to: All School, Alumnae
Walker’s Athletes Recognized in All-NEPSAC Team Announcement
The New England Preparatory School Athletic Council announced its All-NEPSAC and All-NEPSAC Honorable Mention honorees, and Walker’s was well-represented in all winter sports. Recognition for these honors are based on…
Added to: Athletics, Basketball, Skiing, Squash, Swimming
Emilie McKenna ’24 Receives Scholastic Writing Award for Short Story
Something Domestic, a short story written by Emilie McKenna ’24, has received a Gold Key from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Emilie’s story was one of only seven out…
Elisa Del Valle Honored with Ally Award at Sixth Annual Black Girl Magic Ball
The Sixth Annual Black Girl Magic Ball honored Elisa Del Valle, Assistant Head for Student Life and Director of Social Justice and Inclusion, as an Esteemed Honoree at the Museum…
Added to: Diversity and Social Justice
BLOG: Habitat for Humanity Trip 2023
Walker's returned to Seguin, Texas this week to assist Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity! Our students are spending spring break building affordable homes for hardworking, deserving families in the area.…
Added to: Community Partnerships, Upper School
Dr. Julia Sheldon Accepted to Homeward Bound STEMM Leadership Program
Walker's Science faculty member Dr. Julia Sheldon has been accepted to the Homeward Bound STEMM Leadership Program.
Walker’s Hosts Shakespeare Fest
Walker's came together on Wednesday, March 1 to pay tribute to William Shakespeare at the School’s sixth Shakespeare Fest.
Added to: Academics, All School, English
The Ethel Walker School Opens Interactive Museum
Walker's archivist Kim Thacker has opened an interactive museum full of artifacts from Walker's history.
Added to: All School, Alumnae
Seven Field Hockey Players Named to NFHCA High School National Academic Squad
Seven Walker’s field hockey players have been recognized for their work in the classroom as well as on the field. The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) announced their High…
Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey
“Mind the Gap” Takes On New Meaning During Lacuna
The Ethel Walker School was thrilled to host its annual Lacuna Week, a unique opportunity for students to "mind the gap" in their school year.
Added to: Academics, All School
Maureen Lamb Wins 2022 Society of Classical Studies Award for Excellence in Teaching
Maureen Lamb, Latin Faculty and Dean of Educational Technology and Innovative Pedagogy, has been honored with The Society of Classical Studies (SCS) Award for Excellence in Teaching at the K-12…
Lucie Martinelli ’27 Recognized as Boston Globe All-Scholastic Athlete
Lucie Martinelli '27 has been recognized by The Boston Globe as an All-Scholastic Athlete.
Walker’s Artists Receive Scholastic Art Awards
The work of seven Walker’s artists has been selected for Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
Added to: Arts, Upper School
Walker’s Students Honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, students at The Ethel Walker School commemorated the life and the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of presentations, workshops,…
Added to: All School, Diversity and Social Justice
Mariah Cubano ’29 Named Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Youth Vanguard Award Winner
On Monday, January 16, 2023, sixth grader Mariah Cubano '29 was honored with the State of Connecticut Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Vanguard Award for her mission, "Black Characters Matter."
Added to: Middle School
Walker’s Hosts Annual Basketball Tournament
As many parts of campus emptied for winter break, the Centennial Center filled with basketball teams from peer schools traveling to Simsbury to play in the annual Walker's Holiday Basketball…
Added to: Athletics, Basketball
Student Musicians Qualify for CMEA Northeast Regional Groups
Nadine Stetzelberg ’23 and Sophia Xu ’26 have qualified to play in the 2023 Connecticut Music Educators Association Northeast Regional Orchestra and Concert Band in January. Their placements were earned…
Added to: Arts
Maureen Lamb Receives Language Teaching Award
Walker's Latin Faculty and Dean of Educational Technology and Innovative Pedagogy Maureen Lamb has received the ACTFL/IALLT Award for Excellence in World Language Instruction Using Technology (K-12).
2022 Fall Athletic Awards Announced
The following athletes were recognized for their contributions to Walker's athletic program during the fall 2022 season. Congratulations to all!
Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball
Walker’s Welcomes Mahogany L. Browne to Campus
The Walker’s community welcomed distinguished author, playwright, educator, and first Poet-In-Residence at the Lincoln Center Mahogany L. Browne as our Fall 2022 Visiting Writer.
Sixth Grade Creates Middle School Museum of Curiosities
The Sixth Grade Humanities class goes “mudlarking” in the Farmington River. In the Sixth Grade Humanities class with Kim Thacker P’24, ‘27, there is no shortage of hands-on learning. This…
Added to: Academics, English, History, Middle School
Collective Letter About SCOTUS Decision
Dear Walker’s Community, Over the last few years, there have been many moments that have fractured our country and our school communities. And with each moment, we, as leaders of…
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Walker’s Celebrates 110th Commencement
The 110th Commencement exercises of The Ethel Walker School were celebrated on Sunday, May 29, 2022.
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Walker’s Inducts 2022-2023 Student Leaders
Walker’s student government, the Big 7, was inducted for the 2022-2023 school year on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
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Walker’s Plays in 36th Annual Pippy O’Connor Golf Tournament
Walker’s traveled to Auburndale, Massachusetts to compete in the 36th Annual Pippy O’Connor Golf Tournament
Ten Walker’s Students Inducted into Cum Laude Society
On Monday, May 2, 2022, 10 Walker’s students were inducted into The Ethel Walker School chapter of the Cum Laude Society.
Added to: Academics, All School
Walker’s Swimmers Receive National Academic Honors
Walker’s Upper School varsity swimmers have been honored as a National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) Silver Level Scholar team with captain Allison Wall ’22 named as an Academic All-American.
Added to: Athletics, Swimming, Upper School
Walker’s Swim Team Named NEPSAC Finalists
Walker’s swim team was named Finalists at the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Division III Championship in early March.
Revisit Day: Accepted Students of Color Reception Speaker
Join us virtually on Monday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. ET for our third annual Accepted Students of Color Reception.
Added to: Admission, All School
Cosima von Peterffy-Rolff ’23 Plays at Carnegie Hall
Cosima von Peterffy-Rolff '23, a flutist with the Symphonic Youth Wind Orchestra, participated in The New York Wind Band Festival at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City earlier…
Added to: Arts, Upper School
BLOG: Habitat for Humanity Trip 2022
Students headed to Seguin, TX this week to assist Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity.
Added to: Community Partnerships
The Ethel Walker School Hosts the International SeaPerch ROV Challenge
The Middle School Robotics team competed in the SeaPerch ROV competition on Thursday, March 3, 2022.
Added to: Academics, Middle School, Science
Jasmine Morris ’19 Receives Scholarship
The Ethel Walker School alum Jasmine Morris ‘19 was awarded the Dr. Hilda Bolden Shorter and Dr. James Michael Shorter scholarship from the Tails of Hope Foundation at a ceremony…
Added to: Alumnae, Philanthropy
In Honor of the People of Ukraine
Head of School Dr. Meera Viswanathan at The Ethel Walker School shares a reading of T.S. Eliot’s poem "Ash Wednesday," in honor of the people of Ukraine.
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Walker’s 2021 Fall Classic Golf Tournament Raises Funds For Athletic Department
The Ethel Walker School held its First Annual Walker’s Fall Classic on Thursday, October 21, 2021, and raised a total of $57,000 to augment the budget of Walker’s Athletic Department.
Added to: Athletics, Philanthropy
Four Walker’s Field Hockey Athletes Named to the 2021 NFHCA High School National Academic Squad
Avery Bloom ’23, Bella Bontatibus ’22, Sorrel Reeves ’22, and Natalie Stewart ’23 have been named to the 2021 National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) High School National Academic Squad.
Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey
In Honor of Our Beloved Friend: Emily Broidrick ’98
When Emily Broidrick ’98 passed away unexpectedly in November 2018, her classmates convened to discuss ways in which they could honor Emily’s memory.
Added to: Alumnae, Philanthropy
Students Receive Scholastic Art Awards
Five Walker’s students have received Scholastic Art Awards this year, the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7-12 (artandwriting.org). The award-winning artworks will be…
Walker’s Dedicates the Lorinda Payson de Roulet ’47, P’70 Show Ring
Fueled by a love of sport and a drive for riders and horses to train and compete at their best levels, donors rallied to address a longstanding need to renovate…
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Walker’s Athletics 2021-2022 Winter Preview
With the conclusion of Walker’s fall sports, the focus shifts to what is sure to be an exciting winter athletics season. Basketball, swimming, and squash have had games, meets, and…
Added to: Athletics, Basketball, Skiing, Squash, Swimming
Catherine de Wolff ’23 Achieves the Girl Scouts’ Highest Award
For almost as long as she can remember, Catherine de Wolff ’23 has been involved with the Girl Scouts of America. At five years old, her parents enrolled her in…
Added to: Academics, All School, Science
Walker’s Musicians Selected to Regional Festival Band
Walker’s students Nadine Stetzelberg ’23 (cello), Katherine Tang ’22 (flute), and Cosima von Peterffy-Rolff ’23 (flute) have all been selected to the Connecticut Music Educators Association (CMEA) Northeast Regional Festival Band. The…
Added to: Arts
Junior Advances to Poetry Out Loud Regionals
Angie Jean ’23 will represent Walker’s at the Connecticut Poetry Out Loud Regionals in February 2022. Angie received the most community votes following her performance of Renée Watson’s “This Body…
Added to: Academics, All School, English
Walker’s Field Hockey Alumnae Make an Impact at The Collegiate Level
Hooray Sunray: Walker’s field hockey alumnae receive Player of the Game, Athlete of the Week, Player of the Month, All-League, and National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) honors and selection…
Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey
2021 Fall Athletic Awards Announced
Read more for the fall field hockey, soccer, cross country, and volleyball awards given to noted players during the fall sports award ceremonies this year. Congratulations to all athletes on…
Added to: Athletics, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Volleyball
Walker’s Hosts Fifth Annual Holiday Basketball Tournament
Walker’s will host the fifth annual Holiday Basketball Tournament in the Centennial Center on Friday, December 17 and Saturday, December 18. Other schools attending the tournament include Hotchkiss, Cheshire Academy,…
Added to: Athletics, Basketball
Walker’s Welcomes Visiting Writer Tina Chang
This week, the Walker’s community welcomed Brooklyn Poet Laureate and author Tina Chang as our Fall 2021 Visiting Writer. During Wednesday’s assembly, the entire school community convened in the chapel…
Dr. Emma Mitchell Awarded the Anastasia Payne Rooke ’48 Chair in Science, Math, and Technology
In front of students, families, and colleagues during Family Weekend on October 22, science faculty member Dr. Emma Mitchell was awarded the Anastasia Payne Rooke ’48 Chair in Science, Math,…
Walker’s Student Selected for Prestigious Youth Symphony
Nadine Stetzelberg ’23 has been playing the cello since she was four years old and has aspirations of playing in college and beyond. “I want to play in college and…
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Dr. Mitchell Receives Grant from National Science Foundation
Science faculty member Dr. Emma Mitchell, who teaches honors physics in the ninth grade, was selected to participate in a grant program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) which…
Dr. Semk Selected as University of Chicago Outstanding Educator
Walker’s Language Department Chair and French faculty member Dr. Chris Semk has been selected as a 2021 University of Chicago Outstanding Educator. Dr. Semk was nominated by recent graduate Vané Lois ’21,…
Walker’s Student Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Program
Katherine Tang ’22 has been recognized as a commended student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the…
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Walker’s Welcomes New Faculty
We are fortunate to have a talented group of new faculty joining the Walker’s family this year! Read more for an overview of the new members of our community: Dr.…
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Horizons at The Ethel Walker School Launches New Field Hockey Initiative
Walker’s Head Varsity Field Hockey coach Mimi Duran, a New Agenda: Northeast Women’s Hall of Fame inductee, recognized the gaps between opportunity and access to sports in underserved communities and…
Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey
Walker’s Capabilities Approach Seminar Partners with Connecticut Science Center
Walker’s alumna Kelsey Ballard Rogers ’11, STEM Career and Programs Coordinator at the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford, visited Walker’s 10th grade Coding Seminar in the Steelcase Active Learning Center…
Field Hockey Alumnae Keeley Duran ’18 and Brianna Duba ’19 Face Off in Double Overtime Duel
Walker’s 2017 field hockey co-captains Keeley Duran ’18 and Brianna Duba ’19 faced off in a two-day double-overtime duel. On a stormy September 8, Hamilton College Continentals Captain Duran ’18…
Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey
Senior Spotlight: Creating Community: Jordana Doshna on a Full Campus Life
Jordana Doshna spent her years at Walker’s taking advantage of every moment — and getting others to do the same. She kept a dizzying schedule, balancing varsity athletics, student leadership…
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Horizons Students Explore STEAM Concepts During Olympics Expo
Horizons at The Ethel Walker School hosted a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Olympics Exposition (Expo) on Friday, July 30 at Walker’s Simsbury campus. The Expo was part…
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Senior Spotlight: More Than a Team: Nora Griffiths on Being a Student-Athlete at Walker’s
Nora Griffiths is a serious student-athlete. She steps onto the court and into the classroom with determined focus to always achieve her very best. But at Walker’s, she also found…
Added to: Athletics, Basketball
Walker’s Welcomes Varsity Volleyball Coach
Jenna Rubin is joining Walker’s in her first season as the head varsity volleyball coach. Coach Rubin played at Smith College for the 2014 and 2015 seasons before transferring to…
Added to: Athletics, Volleyball
EWAC Welcomes New Members for the 21-22 School Year
In the spring, nine new members of the Walker’s student body were selected to The Ethel Walker Athletic Council (EWAC), a student organization that strives to improve and develop leadership…
Added to: Athletics
Walker’s Swimmers Receive National Academic Honors
Walker’s 13 Upper School varsity swimmers have been honored as a National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) Silver Level Scholar team with Daphne Peterson ’21 named as an Academic All-American.…
Walker’s Hosts CAIS Commission on Diversity in Independent Schools
On Wednesday, Walker’s hosted members of the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) Commission on Diversity in Independent Schools (CODIS), an educators network focused on diversity, as well as training…
Added to: Diversity and Social Justice
Walker’s Student Fosters Global Connections with New Community Partnership
Walker’s student Le (Sarah) You ’22 has created Chat-Pal, a new community partnership at The Ethel Walker School that was created during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chat-Pal is an international peer…
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Senior Spotlight: A Dancer’s Journey
Elisa Dey says her time at Walker’s helped her fall in love with dance all over again. Trained in ballet, modern, and improvisation, Dey began dancing at the age of…
Added to: Arts, Upper School
Senior Spotlight: From Robots to Octopuses, Kate Weiss on a Full Walker’s Life
Senior Kate Weiss knows how to seize every opportunity and moment. And this last year, despite a pandemic and a host of challenges around it, was no different.
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Virtual Reunion Draws Record Reunion Attendance
During the weekend of May 20-23 more than 300 alumnae from around the globe gathered virtually for a “reimagined” Reunion 2021 to participate in more than forty activities.
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Walker’s Celebrates 109th Commencement
Amidst the waning days of the global pandemic, guests gathered on Sunday, May 30 to celebrate the 109th commencement exercises of The Ethel Walker School. “We didn’t know what the…
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Senior Spotlight: Jenessa Lu’s Curious Lens on Life
Jenessa Lu’s talent for storytelling has many roots but one important one may be her willingness to look at life from different perspectives. She started exploring her craft early on…
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Three Winners Announced in Harvard Global Essay Contest
Earlier this year, Walker’s juniors participated in the Harvard Alumni for Global Women’s Empowerment annual essay contest which invites students to think critically about the status and rights of women. Students…
Fourteen Walker’s Students Inducted into Cum Laude Society
On Sunday, May 16, 14 Walker’s students were inducted into The Ethel Walker School chapter of the Cum Laude Society, an organization that recognizes academic achievement in secondary schools for…
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Walker’s Inducts 2021-2022 Student Leaders
Walker's student government, the Big 7, were inducted for the 2021-2021 school year on Monday, May 3.
Added to: All School, Upper School
Middle School Debate Team Qualifies for Championship Tournament
Walker’s Middle School Debate Team had another successful tournament on Saturday, April 24. The motion was “This House, as the United States Federal and State governments, would require standardized testing…
Added to: Middle School
Walker’s Welcomes Visiting Writer Carolyn Forché
Article by Claire Garceau The Visiting Writer Seminar at Walker’s is a course where students dive deep into studying a specific author for one semester. During the semester, we get…
Four School Records Shattered at Final Virtual Meet
On Thursday, March 18, seniors Claire Shemo ’21 and Daphne Peterson ’21 were recognized at the final swim meet of the season against Hotchkiss. The Walker’s swim team found great…
Student-Athletes Selected to NFHCA High School Academic Squad
Isabella Bontatibus ’22, McKenzie Connors ’21, Kathryn Mason ’21, and Claire Shemo ’21 were all named to the Keith Waldman – Optimal Performance Associates / National Field Hockey Coaches Association…
Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey
Student Makes Walker’s History as Poetry Out Loud State Champion
Shermya Dover-John ’21 has earned the title of Poetry Out Loud Connecticut State Champion following her virtual performance at the regional competition on February 26. While Walker’s has had several…
Added to: Academics, English, Upper School
By the Book: Christina Fares ’22
The New York Times has a weekly installment called “By the Book” which is a series of questions and answers about the reading habits of notable writers. This chapter features…
Added to: Academics, All School, English
Wollenberg Named Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Walker’s athletics program is pleased to announce that Abby Wollenberg is joining Walker’s in her first season as the head varsity lacrosse coach. Coach Wollenberg played at Roger Williams University…
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Middle School Debate Team Excels in Second Tournament of the Year
Walker’s Middle School Debate Team had its second tournament of the year on February 27. The motion was, “This House would ban law enforcement from genetic genealogy searches of consumer databases.”…
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By the Book: Kathleen Minahan
The New York Times has a weekly installment called “By the Book” which is a series of questions and answers about the reading habits of notable writers. This chapter features…
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Outbreak: New Public Health Course Takes COVID as Its Subject
Over the summer, while Science Department Chair Dr. Suzanne Piela was mostly in lockdown, she began mapping out how to translate what was happening with the global pandemic into her…
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Kyla Birk ’23 Skis to Second Place Finish
Kyla Birk ’23 joined her teammates in keeping Walker’s skiing on the podium this winter with her second place win in the U16 age group while competing on February 7…
By the Book: Eva Mazzola ’21
The New York Times has a weekly installment called “By the Book” which is a series of questions and answers about the reading habits of notable writers. This chapter features…
Added to: Academics, All School, English, Riding
Students Honored with Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Thirteen Walker’s students have received Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7-12 (artandwriting.org). Those earning Gold Keys are…