Nupur Agrawal

Tigers repeat as Doon Cup champs

“I’ll be surprised if we win, but I’ll also be surprised if we lose,” said Kuhu Singh, Class of 2021, said before heading off for this year’s Doon Cup. The senior girls football team has been with three coaches in the past two years: Mr. Francisco, Mr. Puri, and Mr. Hubbard. But they worked past […]

by Nupur Agrawal

Presidential candidates envision better school

In the past few weeks, there has been an intense student-body presidential race. As an effort to disseminate each candidate’s ideas, The Woodstocker caught up with them. Veer Arya, running for the position of school president, has maintained a theme of channeling student voices throughout his campaign; Arya’s slogan is “Speak Up.” He believes that […]

by Nupur Agrawal

10 things to do before graduation

As of April 30, 2019, with only 25 days left for the Class of 2019, The Woodstocker decided to create it’s very own Bucket list for the seniors. Being at Woodstock is an amazing experience and it would be regretful if one didn’t enjoy everything it has to offer before moving on. 10. Go on […]

by Nupur Agrawal

Leaving home does not mean losing home

A new home. After 14 years of living in the same place, with the same people, and the same routine, I was suddenly yanked out of the familiar monotony to all that was full of the unexpected. I was happy where I was before; I had great friends, amazing teachers and lots of fun. I […]

by Nupur Agrawal

Technician reveals importance of silent strength

While the science department experiences frequent change, with teachers coming and leaving annually, one face remains a constant. Vinod Tonk, or Vinod-ji, has been a part of Woodstock for 24 years and currently works as a lab assistant. He is loved among all students. “He always answers my questions, and he doesn’t judge me even […]

by Nupur Agrawal

Friendships blossom on Valentine’s Day

Each year on February 14, many exchange flowers, chocolates, candy and declarations of love. This day, dedicated to love and romance, is named after Saint Valentine and dates back to the late 5th century. At school, STUCO members did their utmost to facilitate the festival of romance by acting as a middle man to buy […]

by Nupur Agrawal

Review: Les Grands Espirits

Education is a leading issue in today’s world, especially in less economically developed areas. This happens because qualified teachers are usually unwilling to work in such areas. Les Grands Esprits, a film by Olivier Ayache-Vidal, is about schools in smaller and more troubled areas in France where the standard of education is not the same […]

by Nupur Agrawal

He said, She said: Eye and Han

When did you guys start dating? Eye: Sept. 3, 2017. At 3 o’clock. Han: Sept. 3. Last year. What was your first impression of each other? Eye: He was really cute. I found him…What’s the word? Charming. Han: She was cute. A bit weird. What is Han’s favorite thing about Eye? Eye: I think it’s […]

by Nupur Agrawal

She left…?

It feels weird without her. As if, something is missing. She isn’t around anymore, she left me. I watched her climb into our car with a huge smile with a lit up face while I was barely keeping it together. What would I do without her? How would I survive without my big sister? Our […]

by Nupur Agrawal

NHS honors teachers on their special day

Since 1962, students across India celebrate Teachers Day every Sept. 5. Teachers Day began when a few students of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India’s first vice-president and second president, suggested that they celebrate his birthday. He suggested that his students celebrate all teachers rather than just him on this day. For Indians, the day is an occasion […]