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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…

February 15, 2022

News / May 25, 2022

2022 Spring Athletic Awards Announced

The following athletes were recognized for their contributions to Walker's athletic program during the spring 2022 season. Congratulations to all!

Added to: Athletics, Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis

News / May 13, 2022

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

Added to: Athletics, Golf

News / April 22, 2022

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

News / April 4, 2022

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.

Added to: Athletics, Swimming

News / February 18, 2022

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: Philanthropy, Athletics

News / January 5, 2022

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

News / December 9, 2021

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

News / December 3, 2021

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

News / November 19, 2021

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

News / September 20, 2021

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

News / September 17, 2021

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

News / August 10, 2021

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

News / August 9, 2021

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

News / July 30, 2021

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

News / July 29, 2021

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.…

Added to: Athletics, Swimming

News / March 26, 2021

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…

Added to: Athletics, Swimming

News / March 24, 2021

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

News / February 12, 2021

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…

Added to: Athletics, Skiing

News / January 29, 2021

Alex Faucher ’23 Races to the Podium

Alex Faucher ’23 continues to keep Walker’s skiing on the map this winter. Competing in the Seibert U16 Cup at the Berkshire East Mountain Resort in Massachusetts on Sunday, January…

Added to: Athletics, Skiing

News / January 19, 2021

Walker’s Skier Sweeps Two First Place Finishes

In the first race of the winter season, Anneliese Sonju ’21, four-year member of the Walker’s varsity ski program and captain of the 2020-2021 team, claimed first place overall in…

Added to: Athletics, Skiing

News / January 19, 2021

Lizzy Strapp ’21 in USA Maccabi Soccer Training Video

Photo by Emmy Vitali ’20 This past August, Lizzy Strapp ’21 was a coach at the Connecticut Olympic Development Soccer Camp. Lizzy’s positive attributes as a leader and soccer player…

Added to: Athletics, Soccer

News / January 14, 2021

Walker’s Equestrians Earn Top Ribbons in Wellington

Several members of Walker’s equestrian team traveled to Wellington, Florida to compete in the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), one of the world’s most prestigious equestrian events. As a result of…

Added to: Athletics, Riding

News / January 8, 2021

Liv Webster ’21 Named All-State in Soccer

Olivia (Liv) Webster ’21 was one of just over a dozen independent school student-athletes to receive the All-State Award honor by the Connecticut Girls Soccer Coaches Association. Each season, upwards…

Added to: Athletics, Soccer

News / December 18, 2020

Liza Phillips ’17 Named Field Hockey Captain

Walker’s alumna and Nichols College senior Liza Phillips ’17 was named the field hockey program’s co-captain for the 2020-21 campaign. Liza was a tri-sport athlete at Walker’s, where she earned…

Added to: Alumnae, Field Hockey

News / December 4, 2020

Four Walker’s Seniors Sign Commitment Letters

Clockwise from top left: Daphne Peterson ’21 and Athletic Director/Swim Coach Kati Eggert, Head of School Meera Viswanathan and Olivia Webster ’21, Jordana Doshna ’21 and Abby Grimaldi ’21 with…

Added to: Athletics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming

News / November 20, 2020

2020 Fall Athletic Awards Announced

Read more for the spring softball, golf, tennis and lacrosse awards given to noted players during the spring sports award ceremonies this year. Congratulations to all athletes on a great…

Added to: Athletics, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Volleyball

News / November 20, 2020

Coach Duran Awarded M.D. Nadal Award for Sportsmanship

This year at Thanksgiving Vespers, the entire Walker’s community had the chance to celebrate Coach Mimi Duran as she accepted the M.D. Nadal Award for Sportsmanship given annually by heads…

Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey

News / November 6, 2020

Fall Team Spotlight: Varsity Volleyball Sees Strong Results

Pictured: 2020 varsity volleyball team Article written by Sarah Shaw ’23 Each week throughout the fall, we will highlight one of our nine teams that normally have a very traditional…

Added to: Athletics, Volleyball

News / October 30, 2020

Fall Team Spotlight: JV Volleyball Sets Strategic Season

Pictured: Captains and seniors Olivia Dargis ’22, Kate Weiss ’21, and Kayla Sudol ’23 Article written by Jordana Donshna ’21, EWAC Member Each week throughout the fall, we will highlight…

Added to: Athletics, Volleyball

News / October 23, 2020

Fall Team Spotlight: JV Soccer is Stronger Than Ever

Pictured: Alizeh Mohsin ’21, Ku Paw ’22, Vané Lois ’21, Allison Wall ’22, and Patricia Sackor-Blamah ’22 Article written by Allison Wall ’22 and Alexia Grech ’23 Each week throughout…

Added to: Athletics, Soccer

News / October 16, 2020

Fall Team Spotlight: Field Hockey Training Continues Full Speed

Pictured: Captains Kat Mason ’21, Emily French ’22, Ava Calma ’22, and Claire Shemo ’22 Article written by Claire Shemo ‘21 (EWAC Member, Field Hockey Captain) Each week throughout the…

Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey

News / October 9, 2020

Fall Team Spotlight: Cross Country Cruises Through Creative Season

Pictured: Seniors Madi Knapp ’21 (captain), Erin Corbett ’21 (captain), Sophia Botero ’21, and Jordana Doshna ’21 Article written by Erin Corbett ’21 Each week throughout the fall, we will highlight…

Added to: Athletics, Cross Country

News / October 2, 2020

Fall Team Spotlight: Varsity Soccer Presents the Wildcat Games

Pictured: Varsity soccer captains Maddie Olvert ’21, Olivia Webster ’21, Ava Strohmeyer ’21, and Lizzy Strapp ’21. Article written by Sarah Shaw ’23 and Liv Webster ’21 Each week throughout…

Added to: Athletics, Soccer

News / September 25, 2020

Fall Team Spotlight: Equestrians Excel at New England Equitation Championships

Pictured: Chloe Fares ’24 placed 12th in the USHJA Hunt Seat Medal Final out of 154 competitors at the New England Equitation Championships Each week throughout the fall, we will…

Added to: Athletics, Riding

News / September 15, 2020

Junior Goalkeeper Selected for Field Hockey Under Armour Select Game

Emily French ’22 recently attended College Connection, a field hockey showcase event, and was one of only four goalkeepers out of 14 selected to play for the Under Armour Select…

Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey

News / September 10, 2020

Bui Named Varsity Volleyball Head Coach

Jonathan Bui joins the Walker’s coaching staff as the head varsity coach for the 2020 season. Coach Bui comes to Walker’s with 10 years of coaching experience, including currently at…

Added to: Athletics, Volleyball

News / August 7, 2020

Alum Spotlight: Caroline Smith ’19

Alumna Caroline Smith reflects on her participation in Walker’s athletics and how it has shaped her college experience at Haverford College, PA. Caroline has recently completed her freshman year playing…

Added to: Alumnae, Athletics, Squash

News / July 16, 2020

Fall Co-Curriculars Update

On July 15, the heads of school and athletic directors of the Founders League met to make a decision and craft a statement regarding fall interscholastic competition.

Added to: Athletics, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Riding, Soccer, Volleyball

News / July 10, 2020

Alum Spotlight: Mariah Dunn ’19

Alumna Mariah Dunn ’19 reflects on her participation in Walker’s athletics and how it has shaped her college experience at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, CT. While at Walker’s,…

Added to: Alumnae, Athletics, Basketball

News / July 10, 2020

Swim Team Earns Scholar Recognition

Walker’s twelve varsity Upper School swimmers have been honored as a National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) Bronze Level Scholar team. The NISCA/SwimOutlet.com Scholar Team Award recognizes teams achieving high…

Added to: Athletics, Swimming

News / July 10, 2020

Senior Swimmers Named Academic All-Americans

Letian (“Jane”) Li ‘20 and Emily (“Emmy”) Vitali ‘20 have been named Academic All-Americans by the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA). In order to be a recipient of this…

Added to: Athletics, Swimming

News / June 11, 2020

Todd D’Alessandro Receives Darrell Carrington Award for Contributions to Walker’s Athletics

The Darrell Carrington Award is presented annually to a member of the Walker's community in recognition of that individual's contributions to the athletic program.

Added to: Academics, All School, Athletics

News / June 8, 2020

Prizes Awarded to Upper School Students

On Saturday, June 6, the Walker’s community gathered virtually to celebrate the awarding of prizes to students in the Upper School. In her opening remarks, Head of School Dr. Meera…

Added to: Academics, All School, Arts, Athletics, English, History, Language, Math, Science, Upper School

News / May 29, 2020

Alum Spotlight: Maisie Smith ’19

Alumna Maisie Smith '19 reflects on her participation in Walker's athletics and how it has shaped her college experience at Haverford College, PA. Maisie recently completed her freshman year there…

Added to: All School, Athletics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash

News / May 22, 2020

Swim Team Raises $4,000 for Edward J. Madden Open Hearts Camp

Walker's Swim Team completed over 41 miles in one hour during one of their afternoon practices in February and raised more than $4,000 for The Edward J. Madden Open Hearts…

Added to: All School, Athletics, Swimming

News / May 15, 2020

EWAC Welcomes New Members

Nine new members of the Walker's student-body have been selected to The Ethel Walker Athletic Council (EWAC).

Added to: All School, Athletics

News / May 14, 2020

Alum Spotlight: Mary McNally ’17

Alumna Mary McNally ’17 reflects on her participation in Walker’s athletics and how it has shaped her college experience at Siena College (NY). Mary is a captain and three-sport athlete,…

Added to: Alumnae, Athletics, Cross Country

News / May 1, 2020

Winter Athletic Awards Announced

Read more for the winter squash, basketball, skiing and swimming awards given to noted players during the winter sports award ceremonies this year.

Added to: Athletics, Basketball, Skiing, Squash, Swimming

News / April 30, 2020

Alum Spotlight: Liza Phillips ’17

Alumna Liza Philips '17 reflects on her participation in Walker's athletics and how it has shaped her college experience at Nichols College in Dudley, MA.

Added to: Alumnae, Athletics, Field Hockey

News / April 10, 2020

Eight Athletes Named NEPSAC All-League

It was a successful winter for our athletes as several players were recognized as All-League competitors within the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) and Founders League.

Added to: Athletics, Basketball, Skiing, Swimming

News / March 26, 2020

Swimming 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.

Added to: Athletics, Swimming

News / March 3, 2020

Walker’s Basketball Ranked 5th Seed in NEPSAC Tournament

For the second year in a row and the fifth time in ten years, Walker's varsity basketball team will compete for the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class…

Added to: Athletics, Basketball

News / February 28, 2020

Walker’s Competes in High School Squash Nationals

High School Squash Nationals took place last weekend at Westminster School and the Walker's team was in Division VI.

Added to: Athletics, Squash

News / February 21, 2020

Walker’s Host National Girls and Women in Sports Day Celebration

The Ethel Walker School hosted its first National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) on Saturday February 15.

Added to: Athletics

News / February 7, 2020

Basketball Player Scores 1,000th Career Point

In a game against long-time rival Miss Porter's on Wednesday, February 5, Hannah Iwaszkiewicz '20 became the first player in Walker's basketball history to score 1,000 career points.

Added to: Athletics, Basketball

News / January 17, 2020

Mimi Duran Honored by National Field Hockey Coaches Association

Walker's varsity field hockey coach is honored by the NFHCA for her 300th win record.

Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey

News / November 13, 2019

Field Hockey Named Western Champions and Advance to Tournament

The Ethel Walker School varsity field hockey team qualified for post-season play in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class C tournament.

Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey

News / November 11, 2019

Soccer Seeded Sixth in New England Tournament

Walker's varsity soccer team earned the #6 seed in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class C Tournament.

Added to: Athletics, Soccer

News / November 11, 2019

Walker’s Runner Receives All-League Honors

Madi Knapp '21 had a top 15 finish in the varsity race which earned her All-League Honors for the second season in a row.

Added to: Athletics, Cross Country

News / November 8, 2019

Coach Mimi Duran Reaches 300 Wins

The Connecticut Field Hockey Hall of Famer now boasts a record of 300-154-40.

Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey

News / October 29, 2019

Cross Country Runner Shatters Course Record

On Saturday, October 26, Madi Knapp '21 set a Pomfret School cross country course record and helped Walker's cross country team win first place against Marianapolis, Rectory and host school,…

Added to: Athletics, Cross Country

News / October 25, 2019

Coach Inducted into New England College Athletic Hall of Fame

Amanda Naimie, head JV field hockey coach and assistant varsity lacrosse coach, was inducted into the New England College Athletic Hall of Fame last month.

Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey, Lacrosse

News / October 18, 2019

Walker’s Raises Over $2,000 for Play4TheCure

On Saturday, October 12, five field hockey teams from Canton, Simsbury, West Hartford, Goshen and Wethersfield joined Walker's field hockey teams in a play day to raise $2,253 in the…

Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey

News / September 24, 2019

Walker’s Soccer Team Trained by Melanie Michaud

In addition to implementing this routine, Coach Smith also was pleased to bring Melanie Michaud, who works with college, professional and Olympic athletes as a strength and conditioning coach for…

Added to: Athletics, Soccer

News / September 13, 2019

Alumna and Paralympic Gold Medalist Shares Her Story with Student-Athletes

Sydney Satchell '10, Paralympic athlete for the USA Women's Sitting Volleyball team, traveled back to Walker's from Lima, Peru with her gold medal in hand and passed it around to…

Added to: Alumnae, Athletics, Lacrosse, Volleyball

News / July 2, 2019

Chloe Miller of Avon Honored with US Lacrosse Award

Chloe Miller '19 of Avon has been selected as the 2019 US Lacrosse Jackie Pitts award winner for the State of Connecticut for her lacrosse involvement and contributions to the…

Added to: Athletics, Lacrosse

News / June 4, 2019

New Athletic Director Named

Walker's is pleased to announce that Kati Eggert has been named our new athletic director, effective July 1, 2019.

Added to: Athletics

News / May 31, 2019

Spring Athletic Awards Announced

Read more for the spring softball, golf, tennis and lacrosse awards given to noted players during the spring sports award ceremonies this year. Congratulations to all athletes on a great…

Added to: Athletics, Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis

News / May 21, 2019

Four Walker’s Lacrosse Players to Play in National Tournament

For the thirteenth consecutive year, Walker's lacrosse players will help represent Connecticut in the US Lacrosse National tournament.

Added to: Athletics, Lacrosse

News / May 9, 2019

Alumna Spotlight: Dorothy “Dotty” Ferguson Corbiere ’64

Watching this year's Boston Marathon, Dorothy "Dotty" Ferguson Corbiere '64 reminisced about her completion of the race in 2018.

Added to: Alumnae, Athletics, Tennis

News / April 19, 2019

Softball Spotlight: Reagan Kerecz ’20

Continue reading for more on junior shortstop Reagan Kerecz.

Added to: Athletics, Softball

News / April 5, 2019

Varsity Spring Sports Sweep Opening Games

Varsity lacrosse, softball and tennis all came out on top for spring season openers.

Added to: Athletics, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis

News / March 6, 2019

Two Athletes Named NEPSAC Class C All-Stars

Varsity basketball players Mariah Dunn '19 and Hannah Iwaszkiewicz '20 have been recognized as New England Class C All-Stars.

Added to: Athletics, Basketball

News / March 6, 2019

Walker’s Swimmer Places Third at New England Tournament

Walker's swim captain Erin Shanly '19 placed third at the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Division III Championship meet held at Cornerstone Aquatics in West Hartford on March…

Added to: Athletics, Swimming

News / February 26, 2019

Walker’s Varsity Basketball Team to Participate in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Class C Tournament

For the first time since 2015, Walker's will compete for the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class C Tournament title.

Added to: Athletics, Basketball

News / February 14, 2019

Skiing Wins New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Championship

For the third year in a row, Walker's varsity ski team took home the first place trophy in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Championship.

Added to: Athletics, Skiing

News / February 8, 2019

Wildcats Recognized as Scholar Athletes

Caroline Stent '19, Brianna Duba '19 and Lily Cullen '20 have been named to the Keith Waldman - Optimal Performance Associates / National Field Hockey Coaches Association High School National…

Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey

News / February 1, 2019

Brianna Duba ’19 Named NFHCA High School All-Region

Brianna Duba '19 was named GoPlay National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) High School Southern New England All-Region.

Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey

News / January 18, 2019

Ski Team Wins Brigham League Race

Walker's saw impressive finishes on Wednesday, January 16 against Brigham Ski League schools at Ski Sundown, finishing as the top team among the seven teams competing.

Added to: Athletics, Skiing

News / December 18, 2018

Basketball Team Named Holiday Tournament Champions

Walker's welcomed seven other prep schools to campus for the Holiday Tournament.

Added to: Athletics, Basketball

News / December 14, 2018

Walker’s to Host Swim Clinic with Olympian Amanda Weir

Walker's will host a Fitter and Faster Swim Tour clinic on Saturday, January 26 and Sunday, January 27 with Amanda Weir, three-time Olympian and four-time Olympic medalist, World Champion and…

Added to: Athletics, Swimming

News / December 13, 2018

Walker’s Hosts Third Annual Holiday Basketball Tournament

Walker's will host the third annual Holiday Basketball Tournament in the Centennial Center.

Added to: Athletics, Basketball

News / December 11, 2018

Walker’s New Squash Coach Ranked #4 in the U.S.

Head squash coach Laila Samy comes to Walker's from Wesleyan University where she was a four-year member of the squash team.

Added to: Athletics, Squash

News / November 30, 2018

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.

Added to: Athletics, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball

News / November 30, 2018

Brianna Duba ’19 Named National Field Hockey Player of the Month

Senior Brianna Duba of Harwinton was named as the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Player of the Month in Connecticut for November.

Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey

News / November 29, 2018

Walker’s Runner Finishes Strong at League and New England Championships

At the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Championship race, Madi placed sixth in a field of 159 runners beating a time she ran in the first meet of…

Added to: Athletics, Cross Country

News / November 19, 2018

Field Hockey Named NEPSAC Class C Finalist

After a regular season record of 11-3-1, the varsity field hockey team made it to postseason for yet another season.

Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey

News / November 14, 2018

Field Hockey Wins Class C WNEPSFHA

Walker's varsity field hockey took home the title in the Western New England Preparatory School Field Hockey Association.

Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey

News / November 14, 2018

Student Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

Three seniors at The Ethel Walker School in Simsbury have signed national letters of intent to play lacrosse at the collegiate level.

Added to: Athletics, Lacrosse

News / September 14, 2018

Varsity Field Hockey and Soccer Teams Start Season Strong

This week, the varsity field hockey and soccer teams both opened their seasons with great wins.

Added to: Athletics, Field Hockey, Soccer

News / June 1, 2018

Spring Athletic Awards Announced

Read more for the spring softball, golf, tennis and lacrosse awards given to noted players during the spring sports award ceremonies this year.

Added to: Athletics, Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis

News / April 20, 2018

Walker’s Athletes to Represent CT in National Lacrosse Tournament

Walker's lacrosse players Abby Grimaldi '20, Shay Ventresca '19 and Lily Cullen '20 have been selected to represent Connecticut at the US Lacrosse National Tournament.

Added to: Athletics, Lacrosse

News / March 9, 2018

Winter Athletic Awards Announced

Read more for the winter squash, basketball, skiing and swimming awards given to noted players during the winter sports award ceremonies this year.

Added to: Academics, All School, Athletics, Basketball, Skiing, Squash, Swimming

News / February 16, 2018

Walker’s Ski Team Wins New England Championship

For the second year in a row, Walker's varsity ski team took home the first place trophy in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class C Championship race.

Added to: Athletics, Skiing

News / January 17, 2018

Spotlight On Our Scholar-Athlete Program

Our signature Scholar-Athlete Program recognizes students who excel at the highest levels, both athletically and academically. These athletes balance a rigorous class schedule with practice and competition nearly every day,…

Added to: Athletics, Golf, Lacrosse, Riding, Skiing, Soccer

News / April 19, 2017

Five Walker’s Girls to Compete in the US Lacrosse Women’s National Tournament

Five Ethel Walker School students were selected to compete in the US Lacrosse National Women's Tournament after an extensive tryout held earlier this month.

Added to: Athletics, Lacrosse

News / March 10, 2017

Winter Athletic Awards Announced

Read more for the winter squash, basketball, skiing and swimming awards given to noted players during the winter sports award ceremonies this year.

Added to: Athletics, Basketball, Skiing, Squash, Swimming

News / March 8, 2017

Walker’s Hosts New England Swim Championships, Has Record Finish

On Sunday, March 5, Walker's hosted the 2017 New England Preparatory School Swim Association (NEPSSA) Division III Championships at Deerfield Academy. Walker's swim team had its best finish yet at…

Added to: Athletics, Swimming

Playing The Game

Athletics are an integral part of our girls’ experience. When young women train and compete, they rise to meet new challenges, step into leadership roles, and emerge physically and intellectually stronger — as individuals and as team members. Each girl competes with a passion and determination, and with pride in the Walker’s name. In every aspect of their life at Walker’s, students are empowered to lead with confidence, courage, conviction, and integrity.

Walker’s athletic teams compete in the Founders League, a league of highly selective college preparatory schools, and nationally recognized as one of the most competitive and respected leagues in the country. As a member of the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC), Walker’s Athletics program supports the NEPSAC Code of Ethics.

Middle School Athletics

At Walker’s Middle School, girls play sports at the level that meets their abilities. Some students excel on Middle School teams while others have the skill to play at the JV or varsity level. At the start of each season, some Middle School athletes are invited by Walker’s athletic director or coaches to try out for a JV or varsity team.