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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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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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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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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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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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Walker’s Musicians Selected to 2021 Northeast Regionals

Walker’s students Katherine Tang ’22 (flute) and Nadine Stetzelberg ’23 (cello) were selected for the Connecticut Music Educators Association (CMEA) Northern Regional High School Festival. Although there is no live…

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Capabilities is in Walker’s DNA

By Ned Edwards, Director of Walker’s Capabilities Approach Program “The moment came when I wanted more freedom of expression and action, and the opportunity to create something of my own…I…

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Camille Dungy Visits Walker’s

Article by Lizzy Strapp ’21 The Visiting Writer Seminar had the pleasure of hosting author Camille Dungy for a week-long, virtual visit. The Visiting Writer Seminar is a semester-long course…

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Madison Olvert ’21 Places Second in National Horse Show

Madison Olvert ’21 Places Second in The 2020 Hamel Foundation National Horse Show 3’3” Equitation Championship Madison “Maddie” Olvert ’21 had an impressive finish as Reserve Champion this past weekend…

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Walker’s Hosts Junior Project Symposium

On Saturday, September 26, Walker’s hosted the first of two Junior Project Poster Symposiums for the 2020-2021 school year. This year, the event took place outside under tents, where 33…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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Honoring Juneteenth

Happy Juneteenth! Though the Emancipation Proclamation was proclaimed by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1st, 1863, for various reasons that declaration did not reach all parts of the country at…

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Tribute to the Class of 2020

“Today we have not a commencement, but a tribute to all of you. A tribute traditionally was an act of homage from one tribe to another, a showing of respect,…

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By the Book: Ellie Lardner ’23

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. Walker's tenth chapter

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Junior Earns Girl Scout Award

April 3, 2020 Mackenzie Zeytoonjian’s ’21 Gold Award project, “Give And Receive,” is a way to empower children with different abilities by showing them that anyone can make a greater…

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Jordana Doshna: Flying Solo

Jordana Doshna ’21 has a unique view on the world, literally. She recently received her pilot’s license to fly solo and spends any chance she can soaring thousands of feet…

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Jordana Doshna: Flying Solo

Jordana Doshna recently received her pilot's license to fly solo and spends any chance she can soaring thousands of feet above us all.

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By the Book: Megan Mulhern

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. Walker's first chapter

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Fall 2019 Horse Show Results

Read more for individual equestrian results from recent shows including the National Horse Show, New England Equitation Finals and IEA.

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Congresswoman Jahana Hayes Visits Campus

On Tuesday, October 1, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, the U.S. Representative for the Fifth Congressional District of Connecticut, visited campus where she met with student leaders, faculty and administrators, and addressed

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Walker’s Begins 109th School Year

Walker's entered its 109th academic year last week with Opening Days filled with preseason practices, field trips, special assemblies and several opportunities for students to bond with their classes and

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August 2019 Equestrian Update

August Equestrian updates from Fairfield County Hunt Club, Vermont Summer Festival, Folly Farm and Zephyr Farm.

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New Athletic Director Named

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

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February 2019 Equestrian Update

Continue reading for updates from the Fairfield County Hunt Club, Florida and Folly Farm equestrian events.

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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.

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Fox Crossing Horse Show Results

Walker's Upper School and Middle School teams both placed second in the Fox Crossing Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Horse Show held December 9 in Morris, CT.

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Alumnae Win IHSA National Championship

Walker's alumnae Sheriden Beard '14 and Hannah Tuckner '14 won the 2018 Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) National Championship on the Skidmore College Varsity Riding Team.

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Head of School on KZSU Stanford FM

Head of School Meera Viswanathan recently had an opportunity to do an extended interview with the Stanford University radio station KZSU for their Modern Tek News program about education in

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High Placings in Virtuoso Pianists Competition

On Sunday, April 23, Victoria Wang ’18 and Joyce Qiu ’20 competed in the Virtuoso Pianists Competition at the Austin Arts Center on the campus of Trinity College in Hartford.…

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Students Perform in All State Music Festival

Three Walker’s students performed in the Connecticut Music Educators Association (CMEA) All State High School Festival held March 30-April 1 at The Hartford Marriott & The Connecticut Convention Center. Congratulations…

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The 102nd Year of Walker’s is Underway

Walker's 2013-2014 academic year is underway as campus buzzes with new and returning students eager to meet new faces, start classes, and kick off the fall athletic season.

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