Priyansha Agarwal

How well do you know your JSB date?: Arina and Mark

Woodstock is seeing juniors and seniors mingle and plan out their dates for the Junior-Senior Banquet that is coming up, on May 4th, 2019. Sophomores plan a night full of food and dancing for Woodstock’s very own prom. So in this season of love, The Woodstocker decided to find out how well these couples know each other […]

by Priyansha Agarwal

Time to consider a no-homework policy

It is yet another evening for an 11th grader down at dorms. This morning, I left at 6:45 a.m. since I had to attend a meeting regarding one of my internships. Then, during lunch, I met with another person to sort out a project plan. After school, I went for my journalism PASSAGE. Once that […]

by Priyansha Agarwal

She said, He said, She said: Rachel, Arpit, and Red

Rachel and Arpit are a couple, and Red is Rachel’s best friend. Arpit and Red were asked specific questions related to Rachel, to figure out who knows her better. Please note: No answers were discussed. What is Rachel’s all-time favorite Disney movie? Rachel: The original High School Musical. Arpit: High School Musical. Red: I’m gonna […]

by Priyansha Agarwal

JSB downpour unites Adcresco

“Guys, it’s raining! Again!!” It seemed like a mess. Everyone was running around and trying to get things done. This was going to be quite an experience. Every year, one of the most awaited events is the Junior-Senior Banquet — JSB. Generally, the sophomores are responsible for organizing it, and the juniors and seniors attend […]

by Priyansha Agarwal

Former student leader reflects on school’s impact

“Even though I have achieved very little in life so far, wherever I am and whoever I am — the best of it I truly owe to Woodstock.” Introducing Aditya Todi, class of 2010. “Woodstock was a truly transformative experience for me. Looking back, the idea of studying in a remote place in the foothills […]

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People’s experiences of Sadie Hawkins

There was much anticipation for this year’s Sadie Hawkins. The theme was “Secret Garden.” People were all decked, dressed, and ready for the event on a cold October night. Many showed up in beautiful dresses and formal suits with dates or friends by their side. Despite the hype, not everyone had a pleasant experience. Some […]

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New fashion boutiques replace our culture

“It used to be a very big thing. Now people don’t care much about it.” This is what a nun at an embroidery center in my hometown told me. In our usual week-long Fall Break during October, I return to my home for that short vacation. A couple of weeks back, while I was still […]

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Food inadequacies encourage student innovation

It’s 10 p.m. on a school night. I am extremely hungry. I walk into the Midlands kitchen, looking for some food before going to bed. I find the same things I see every single day. The bread (which by the way is now being delivered in a nicer way, wrapped in what I think is […]

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He said, She said, He said: Giju, Minjae, and Sunggon

Giju and Minjae are a couple, and Sunggon is Giju’s best friend. Minjae and Sunggon were asked specific questions related to Giju, to figure out who knows him better. Please note: No answers were discussed. What are Giju’s opinions on being vegetarian? Which vegetarian does he dislike the most? Giju: Vegetarians are killing more plants […]

by Priyansha Agarwal

The app that will make you happier

This year, I took the AP English Language course, and a couple of summer break homework was tagged behind for me to work on. Amongst the assignments, one was to listen to seven hour-long episodes of the NPR Ted Radio Hour and reflect on them. For me, it was a very different assignment. I had […]