Whispering Pine Yearbook 2023

Retrospect

After such a turbulent few years, many of us are left wondering what could have been, if not for these unfortunate circumstances. As we now try to pick up from where we left of and create something new, we look to the past for inspiration. It’s always dificult to know if we’re doing the right thing, but the best way to tell is to judge by the aftermath.

In keeping with this theme, this Year’s Edition of the Whispering Pine focuses on retrospection, and the importance of learning from our past. And there’s no better way to do that than relive it.

“The mark of a good action is that it appears inevitable in retrospect.”

INDEPENDANCE DAY

W S P I R I T

W E E K !

CENTER FOR IMAGINATION

Activity

Week

Leadership

Residential Life

QUAD OFFICE

Adminstration

UY OFFICE

ADMISSIONS

ADVANCEMENTS

L-R: Aditya Manral, John Robert Shoemaker, KatieJo Walter, Kali,

COMMS

BUSINESS OFFCIE

CFI

HANIFL CENTRE

Departments

Shailender Bhandari, Dharmendra Bhandari, Mahendra Singh, Brijesh Tyagi, Gyan Dev, Arvind Singh, Bhakar Bahuguna, Ganesh Kapri (not pictured) Mahendra Mehra & Arvind Singh.

PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE

TRAVEL

L-R: Sandeep Rawat, Vimmi Dang, Dr. Craig Cook

HEALTH CENTRE

L-R: Ashu, Ankul, Shivraj Singh, Kuldeep Bhandhari, Dr. Lanka Amar, Themneivah Singh, Bormani Devi, Pinky Choudhary, Thinley Norzo, Ruth Kalsang (not picutred)

L-R: Ashish Luthra, Anand Prakash, Jayendra Bhandari, Mahavir Singh Panwar, Sunil Dutt Baloni, Sanjay Singh, Vinod Sharma

IND & SOC

Academic

DESIGN

L-R:Tilak KC, Katerina Vackova, Aishwarya Dasappa, Anusuya Vijay, Prabin Rai, Prateek Santram, Afroz Anjum, Anusuya Vijay, Aradhana Chhikara, Vandana Ferguson

EY TEACHERS

L-R: Robert Farnham, John Robertson, Taeyeong Jun, Shrey Nagalia, Tesal Sangma, Alpana Pathak, Martha Britton, Rinnie Charles, Sabrina Hartmann, Nicole DePew

DRAMA & FILM STUDIES

Departments LANGUAGES

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

SCIENCE

Assembly&Activity Committee

HEADSOF MEDIA

class governers

Missing: Dite, Arjun Menezes

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Missing: Yena Pyo, Yuin Lee, Junho Jeon, Mark Monteiro, Jayant Basnyat, Ashish Eicher, Devyani Rothor

Music Recitals

and Concerts

Christmas

Mela

abian UY

nights SHOW

Sadie

Hawkins

JUNIOR SENIOR

SENIOR BANQUET

West Side Story BACK TO THE

@ Woodstock

BASKETBALL

Senior Boys Team Senior Girls Team

Junior Girls Team

FOOTBALL

Senior Boys Team

Senior Girls Team

BADMINTON

CYCLING

Table Tennis Tennis

Cross Country

Squash

WIN MUMBY 2022

LADY TIGERS AS THE RUNNERSUP!!

Goal-A- Thon

TOP 5 SONGS

Creepin’

21 Savage, Metro Boomin, The Weeknd

Mixed Signals

Mark Monteiro

Niagara Falls

21 Savage, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott

Glock In My Lap

21 Savage, Metro Boomin

Sure Thing Miguel

VIDEO GAMES

TV Series

Kindergarten

Grade 2 & 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Grade 10

Not pictured: Anaahat Tung, Aditya Singla, Stavya Sindhu, Shashwat Sindhu, Vikramaditya Shekhawat, Amaan Shaheem, Ananyaa Pathak, Taksh Kothari, Myra Khurana, Pranit Jhunjhunwala, Ashton Hawthorne-Somers, Ekansh Gupta, Pranavi Gupta, Anna Dendol, Airella Chandrasekaran, Jasleen Kathuria, Angad Sood.

Aadi Mehta & Shivom Sood

“Success is 60% confidence, 35% hardwork, and 5% luck.”

- Aadi

“Endings are just beginnings in disguise. “

- Shivom

Seni

Menezes

And they were roommates

Ohmygodtheywereroommates

“I NEED COFFEE.”

- Anna “Look what you made me do” - Prisha

“There’s always one more step” ~ 19.06.2022 - Rhythm

Mugshots

Dyumna Madan

Just might work out

Deeya

“All this forehead and I still can’t remember stuff for exams” -

Ishika

“Here comes the sun, its alright!”

- Ishika

“Litle darling, it’s been a long, cold, lonely winter”

Nidang (Dite) Apang, Jihoon Kim, & Junho Jeon

“Did…did I gradgitate this time ye?” Junho

“Finally I made it”

- Jihoon

“If you don’t like your destiny, have the courage to change it.”

- Dite

Ahaan Agrawal, Eliya Batapa, Krya Malhotra, Mark

Monteiro, & Ark Kapoor

“Someone Said- There’s always an Asian beter than you. I’m that Asian.”

- Eliya

Jayant Basnyat

“Markus Monteirius Singer Songwriter soon to be rapper in latest album”

- Mark

Naavya Jain & Rhea Pradhan

Women in Stem

Nakshatra Bajaj, Ashmit Goel, Aarav Katula, & Ronit Bawa

- Nakshatra

“Thinking about the bread leaving the hose on read”

- Ashmit

“If you aren’t trending on the hub, then your life’s just pointless”

Ria Keshkamat, Nysaa Sureka, Songa Woo, & Yuvika Vohra

my hobbies include hiting people and failing math

Splendour and Misery/A Bad Student with Good Intentions (on livestream) - Gursimar

Not Pictured:

Aani Dugar

Aaryan Kanthamaneni

Aditya Bajoria

Ahaan Kothari

Daksh Budhia

Eeshan Chugh

Shivaan Ghandi

Shivratan Singh

Towseef Khan

Tsering Chorol

Zenith Patel

Zevin Patel

Most likely to be Mr Olympia: Eliya Batapa

DAC’s Most Wanted:

Zevin Patel

Best Glow-up: Nakshatra Bajaj

uperlatives

Best Fashion Sense: Gursimar Kumar

Guess the baby!

Lorin, Shivom Sood

Surana, Ronit Bawa, Rythm ind, Shivaan Gandhi, Shivratan Singh, Sumaira Chopra, Tanvi Garg, Towseef Khan, Yuvika Vohra, Songa Woo, DaHye Lee, -Nak

Sureka, Preksha

Deorah, Jaiaditya

Batapa, Isha

Purswani, Jayant Basnyat, Junho Jeon, Kushagra Agrawal, Kyra Malhotra, Mark Monteiro, Naavya Jain, Nysa

L-R Aadi Mehta, Aani, Aahan Kothari, Anna Kassis, Arjun Menezes, Arpita Kohli, Chaitanya Ahuja, Eliya

daniella

엄마에게: 우드스탁에 있는 4년 동안 꾸준히 사랑해주고 응원해줘서 고마워. 엄마의 사랑과 관심 덕분에 여기까지 올 수 있었어. 힘들 때마다 기댈 곳이 있어서 너무 안심되고 다시 일어설 수 있었어. 엄마도 나 때문에 마음고생 많이 했었을 텐데 상처 주는 말 하나도 안 하고 계속 꽉 안아줘서 고마워. 엄마의 기도와 응원을 통해 나도 하나님께 더 가까워질 수 있었어. 그동안

꾸준히 버팀목이 되어줘서 고마워. 사랑해. 아빠에게: 아빠, 한국에서 판 다른 땅에서 20년 넘게

우리 가정을 묵묵히 유지하는 데에 큰 역할을 해줘서 고마워. 우린 어리고 부모한테 기댈 수

있지만 아빠는 낯선 땅에서 얼마나 혼란스러운 시간이 많았을까, 상상도 못 하겠어. 그래도

아빠가 하나님을 향한 사랑이 그리고 하나님이 아빠를 향하는 사랑이 넘쳐나서 너무 다행이야. 앞으로도 힘들 때마다 하나님한테 평안을 찾길 기도할게. 사랑해. 언니에게: 사랑하는 언니, 평소엔 어색해서 표현은 못 하지만 언니한테 많이 고마워. 하나님이 언니를 통해 나를 많이 아껴주시는 게 느껴졌어. 그동안 내가 고마움을 많이 표현하지 못했는데도 꾸준히 나를 생각해줘서 고마워. 앞으로도 언니가 하나님의 이끄심과 지혜로움을 통해 아름다운 일들을 행하길 기도할게. I appreciate all the things that you have done said and done for me. 오빠에게: 사랑하는 오빠, 우리 어렸을 땐 매일 싸웠는데 이제 오빠랑 편한 관계를 유지할 수 있게 서 감사해. 오빠가 그동안 성장해온 모습들을 보면 오빠의 변화가 참 신기해. 하나님이 오빠를 진심으로 사랑하시나 봐. 내가 미성숙하게 대할 때가 많았는데 묵묵하게 옆에 서 있어 줘서 고마워. 우드스탁에서 남은 시간 동안 다양한 상황들을 통해 하나님과 친밀해지길 기도할게. Dear auntrin, thanks for coming into my lifeee. I cannot write how much I appreciate the time Igot to spend with you <3 Dear Eliza, thank you for always greeting me with your smile (and kisses). I have been, and will always admire your aura and aesthetic <3 Dear Pema, thank you for being one of the most generous and considerate people ever. I will always remember you for your kindness (screaming when I pick up your call) and imitation of auntrin (tangerine) <3 Dear Ruhbani, thank you for always making us laugh with your facial expressions. I won’t be able to forget the face you made in the Korean restaurant, and the panorama pictures we took <3 Dear Ashish, thanks for being the most non-judgemental person I’ve ever met. I will remember our breakfast, library, and drawing sessions :D Dear Dite, thank you for helping me leave my comfort zone. If it weren’t you, I wouldn’t have been able to play the saxophone again :D Dear Dondu, 안녕하세요 Dear Kuendrub (Zozo), thank you for making me feel like I belong to the friend group by treating me like a close friend (I got bruises bc of you) (jk) :D Dear Lhagyel, I will never forget your free-style raps and the jokes you made to make everyone laugh :D Dear Niko, I can’t explain how much I enjoyed rock climbing with you. You’re one of the most genuine and kind people I’ve ever met, and there is always something to learn from you whenever you interact with people :D Dear Zozo, “...................” jk. rough you, I was able to open up entirely to our friends. ank you for being considerate (calling for dinners) and making conversations with me from the beginning of this Spring semester (in the COLDNESS) :D Dear Mr. Bradley, I appreciate the e ort you put into our music classes, whether o ine or online. Even though I did not express it, your sarcasm during classes made band classes much more enjoyable. Although it is your job, I am always amazed by your ability to give helpful feedback and translate music between instruments. It’s unfortunate that I could be in your band for only a year, but it was enough time to love my instrument even more. ank you so much for loving your students sincerely. Dear Mr. Eicher, although I have made many mistakes and caused di culties, thank you for being patient and reassuring me of my potential. ank you for all of your feedback, compliments, and love for the arts. I am glad that you found interest in arts in college. If you didn’t, I wouldn’t have been able to see your beautiful paintings. I will always remember you for your beautiful language and kindness.

Mama and Papa: ank you for sending me to Woodstock, although I regret staying here sometimes, it’s honestly not that bad haha. I’ve learnt so much over these years, so much to carry along my entire life. I think this is probably one of the best decisions y’all have made. Nysa: just thinking about you makes me wonder how you’ll ever be able to survive in college. I just love how you don’t care about anything in this world except math. I’ll miss coming to you and ranting about my life hahaha oh and ill miss ramen with you. Mathematicians are in high demand so i really hope you become one someday. I love you a little bit only. Once and always my personal chef :) Ria: buddy where do i start? If it wasn’t for the summer program we wouldn’t even have spoken, but fr tho summer program with you was super super fun and I just love how immensely funny you are, even in the worst of situations you make everyone laugh. Yuvika: you’re just always in pain bro hahahah it’s quite funny. ank you for educating me on things.. LMAO. ill miss randomly roaming around the school with you. Sumaira: sumiii although we’ve dri ed, you have and always will be someone i trust immensely and i just low how i can just come to you at any time and rant youve always been so available and thats something i love about you Sanaya: Sanuu mann ill miss assemblies with you, you’re such a cutu ill miss u loadssss love u Sehar:: seharrrr omg ill miss business with you ill miss your rants with mr tilak and that fact that youre always in some pain.. HAHAHA but on a real note adhiraj is the one Tanvi: taviii ik we dri ed but you’re literally one of the sweetest people ever and I rlly rlly hope u and ahaan lasttt Tanvi jain: my child i love u so much ill miss ur rants sooo muchhhh especially at 10pm at night when im just trying to sleep tysm for ruining my sleep schedule you’re so strong and super super nice and i want you to stay like this forever pls dont change for anybody:)) i hope ws treat u well and i really hope u have amazing time last year at ws Rachel:you’re incapable of anything but being nice i know you’ll succeed in life but just remember that it’s okay to take some time o dont stress yourself out too muchh i love uu Samiya: always will be my best jsb date

Isha: you’re lit the one of the therapists ever you’ll always be sometime i go to for therapy and i mean always ill miss our therapy sessions and u just yelling at me hahah.. I just love how ur so calm abt everything tu s very lucky to hve u. Im not event kidding pls become a therapist when u grow up Naavya: ex roomie i just love how you’re so straight up w everything.. Nobody beats ur experience with guys and relationships hahaha its lit the most entertaining Towseef: ta f you’re an idiot sometimes but the other times u give decent advice only hahaha ill miss maths w u and u crying about ur maths grades

Kasin: roomieee you’re actually a funny human which is quite surprising ill miss walking up with u oh and also stressing about exams hahahaha youve been a very fun roommate to room with love uuu ps: keso and u are such mom and dad

Daniella: Daniellla you’re so so nice and dancing with u on jsb was super super fun i really hope u have an amazing time wherever u might be a er school ps: your art skills are unbeatable

Valorem: ank you for the most eventful and quite literally the most beautiful 6 years of my life.

rushita

e time has nally come for us seniors, the class of 2023 to head out! During these last 2 years spent at WS, I’ve had many memories and learned many new things. To my parents, I love you both so much! ank you for everything!

To my brother pakhe bachha love you. My favorite memory in ws, Keso <3 I love cooking w you and I HOPE you get into a good college muahhh. Lido and Kalsang and Rewa didi’s best seniors fr, mero kti haru miss y’all so much. To my girlyy Alina, I hope you get your Canadian diploma. Voy voy voy rhinyy my day 1, I pray to god that you won’t have to stay in nagaland forever but I’ll miss you and our cooking. Rachelll sweetest, very proud of you for passing chem. Eliza, I’ll miss watching movies w you. Atirahh so weird but I love it, I’ll miss defending you loser. Basnyat twins, my favorite juniors Ashray and Shayan I will always be down to take you guys out for food, call me anytime. Aanavi still le to nd your jsb date… meet you in Nepal hai. Pema and Kuendrub enjoy your last year in Woodstock. Nirbaan stay the same and thanks for the tuck. Kekhrie best waiter frrr Dondu focus on the prize which is your diploma!! Mr. Tilak ank you for the tasty Nepali dinners. To all juniors work hard, remember to have fun, and enjoy your time in Woodstock.

kasin rhiny

Mom and Dad I am grateful for all the encouragement, love and support that I have received from you, I love you guys. Atsa your advice is always the best, thank you for guiding me through IB. GulabiEra my favorite people ever 8=1. Lidoweii Senti Rewa Mesa My fav seniors in the world, my big sisters, I really don’t know how I survived 12th grade without you guys, can’t wait to see you soon! Kasin My day 1, I’m gonna miss our late night full course meals, stop spilling co ee and oil. Daniella inking back to our AM nights and us being behind held back to nish our EE. Keep up the grind! Keso My Naga brother and also a companion to reassure me that I am not procrastinating alone. Eliya One of my rst friends at ws ever, summer memories 2022. Pema ank you for always feeding me, whenever I’m with you I’m never sad or HUNGRY. Zozo My big brother, thanks for all the advice (even though some were not the best) #gossipgirls. Eliza my shin ramen addict, let’s nish all the movies on our to-watch list. Kuendrub Lamar : glow down gangerrr. Ruhbani My squishmallow, keep your ngers safe (all mine). Ashish can’t wait to meet up in spain. Lhagyel keep up the raps! Kekhrie Dondu Ketou my junior-juniors, study hard IB is no joke. To all my classmates and juniors wishing the best for all your future endeavors.

jjun un jun & aspar aspar aspar

ABaljeet: You’re the Veronica to my Matt. I cannot overstate how lucky I am to have a roommate that can objectify me in the uniquely special ways you do. You are the centrepiece of my best memories & I’ll miss every second of our time together, my melanin challenged compatriot. Thank you for your endless love, support, humour, & money. I love you. Dyum dyum: Though you are tiny, your vibes are jusht the wow. I feel like I’ve known you for over a month. I cannot describe how much you’ve come to mean to me. Thank you for existing, that was very cool of you. I will see you on the beach, or in the plane you buy for me. I am not buying you a house, but we can get rich together. Chopda: I’ve never dreamt anyone quite like you could exist, & I’m so lucky to be wrong. Thank you for everything, your patience, your smile, your time. Woodstock was missing a piece before you decided to solve that for me, I’m so lucky to have you. Thank you. Mahk: Hey sexy. If I was as talented as you, I’d walk around like I was 6 feet tall. Fortunately, you are also that. This ain’t any goodbye, I’ll see you at a family reunion. Aman: You can call me crazy, & this is probably self-flattery, but I’ve always seen us as parallel versions of each other, ambivalent states of being. The way you apply yourself to everything & refuse to quit until you’re satisfied with your mastery baffles me. You inspiration. Junho: You’re so cool bro. I’m so happy we got to room together and less happy we shared a bed that often. Stay in touch, stop touching me. Ark: My guy. Rishikesh, Football, Physics, and Math couldn’t have been anything that they were without you. I can’t wait for everything you do. Winterline gang: bro I love y’all for everything and not one second of WS would’ve been the same without you legends, y’all mean the world to me. Y’all are my boys, from study buddies to teammates. You guys are the reasons I am who I am, for better or for worse. Daksh: My cute baby, I love you. From being a study buddy to my support system, I’m so lucky to know we’re in each other’s corners. Shoulda moved to my room tho. Bajo: You are a bully. Thank you for helping me become one. Aryaman: I know you’ll keep everything perfect, and I can’t wait for you to call me about everything you’ve created. You’ve helped me make so much with time we’ve had together, slow down sometimes my guy, we know you’ll do great things. Ashish: CAPTAIN! You legend, you’re the nicest, smartest guy, and it’s a privilege to know you. Stay in touch please. The world is yours and if there’s anyone that deserves it, it’s you.

The Football Team: Being captain was the experience of a lifetime. You guys taught me more than I ever could’ve hoped for. Every memory, every minute of practice and every meal together made me come to appreciate and admire you guys more. Like we’ve all said on every bus ride. Man, I love this team. I still relive those unforgettable moments, and I’ve never been more honoured, privileged, and proud to be line-up on a field before. Thank you for every second. I’d give anything to do it all again. The NASA Team: You guys are incredible. The sheer amount of willpower, skills, and energy brought to a room when you all come together is unimaginable. Thank you for everything you managed to pull off and the unforgettable days together. I will always be the champion of 4:00 am CC basketball. Good luck for everything coming your way and the incredible things I know y’all will go on to do. Let me know if I can ever help. To Asia and beyond. Ms. T: I would unequivocally let you medicate me through anything. Let me know if you need help putting these twerps in their places, though I’m sure you have it on lock. Mr. Ansari: Thank you for defining my life at Woodstock, you made the mountainside more special than I ever thought it could have been. My Dorm Parents: Thank you for the life you gave me, Woodstock felt more like my main home than anything else, and the love brought to every day gave me the kindest, most meaningful support. Nothing would be possible without you. Ms. Nicole, Ms. Basu, Ms. Aanchal, Ms. Joona, Mr. Roy, Mr. Bernard: Everything I have come to be capable of in all measures of holistic growth have been a direct result of your help, time, and energy. Thank you so much for everything. Everyone else: This entire community has shaped me in unimaginable ways, I hope I managed to make the impacts I was so supported in doing.

Mum & Dad: Thank you so much for everything you’ve given me over the years. Not just the material things, but all the opportunities, love, and support. I wouldn’t have been able to make it without you guys. Remy: Don’t forget, you have to sign up for football, badminton, AP courses, learn karate, 3 instruments, and everything else that I wasn’t able to do. All jokes aside, make the most of the time you have, it goes by a lot faster than you realise. Oscar: Congratulations on graduating film school!! I hope that you’ve had a great year, and that things finally worked out well. Arjun: My longest running roomie and friend. It’s been such an amazing year and a half with you, I can’t believe it’s nearly over. Thank you so much for all your guidance, support, and kurkure. I can’t wait to get free tickets to space, or at least a long explanation on the aerodynamics of it. You better keep in touch. Junho: My weirdest and most controversial friend by far. From trying to convince me that slavery makes sense, to making your girlfriend misogynistic, there’s a lot that you’re capable of. It’s been great to be able to get close to you in the past few months, and I know you’ll go on to account for a person who does great things. Mark: You’re so kind hearted, smart, sweet, a very talented musician, and overall a good person. I’m so glad that you were my first DP roommate, you made it just that much better. Anna: The person who made assemblies bearable and my free periods so much more interesting, thank you. I still don’t get how you had that many free periods, but you made up for it with all the coffee you bought me. Asha: You are in some messed up way, my oldest friend by years. Although we’ve been kind of on and off, you have always been there to support me when I needed it. Those late night talks after mediocre school events were always interesting. Let me know when you get into Cambridge, I’d love to visit. Samiya, Faith, & Selma: I don’t know what I would’ve done without you last semester. You made my life so much more interesting, fun, and I’ve learned so much from you guys. Samiya you taught me how to read people, Faith you’ve shown me how easy cross country is, and Selma you’re amazing simply for putting up with all my America questions. Niko and Husain: Nikolas it’s been a blessing to get to know such an absolute physical and mental unit. Your incredible strength, kindness, and mind will take you so far in life. Husain you’re one of a kind, and it’s been so interesting getting to know you. I can’t wait to work together at Summer School. Anaahat: You’ve always been there for me, to keep me accountable, make sure I stay sane, and to torture me with no mercy. I’m going to miss absolutely destroying you at every single sport known to man, and your unique conversation style. Ms Aastha: I’ve loved working with you for the past 3 years, and even though it hasn’t always been easy it has definitely been rewarding. Thank you for all your guidance and endless support, I don’t think we’d have a yearbook without you. Ms Nicole, Ms Aradhana, & Mr Farnham: All of you have had a profound impact on my life at school, and thank you so much for not making me hate my favourite subjects. You’ve been such incredible teachers and people, and I feel so lucky to have been taught by you. YB Team: Thanks to all the designers who made this yearbook possible, and good luck in the future!

rhea

Naavya: Thank you so much for being there for me shawty I love you so much and I’ll always enjoy listening to your rants I’ll always be on your side even if you committed manslaughter You’re honestly so inspiring and I’ll miss you so much Amatya: I’ll miss mero nepali gang Thank you for always listening to my stupid stories and rants I know it's difficult to deal with my negative brain cells You always support me and I appreciate that LOL Also thanks for taking me under your wing last sem and looking out for me Jayant: MR PRESIDENT. You always listen and accept my requests even though most of the time they’re the stupidest things ever. Thank you for literally everything, picking me up at 10 pm when I snuck out for the first time, always being responsible in my stead, and giving me mature advice + looking out for me Namo: You’re so dumb I miss you at school mero Nepali bhai, it doesn't feel the same without you One of my fav juniors Atreya: Also one of my fav juniors, I remember the 3 of us joining in ninth and your contagious laughter too Please stop flexing in every mirror you see Rinzing: I know we didn't get off to a great start in MYP but I’m so glad I got to know you better because you ’ re so sweet Reddy: REDDY!!! I’ll miss you broski thanks for ALSO dealing with me and getting me good cookies Kushagra: “11 years of friendship” You literally never take my side but ily You’ll always be shorter than me in my head Thanks for all the funniest memories (in TBS too) I’m ngl I think I’ll remember every name you called me and every inside joke Nirvair: My FAVORITE ninth grader <3 Thanks for making activity week entertaining and bearable I’m so glad I got to know you because you are an icon I’ll miss you loads! Palden: Another Nepali bhai, I’ll never forgive you for you know what I’ll miss you though. Junho: SHIBAREN LOL. Thank you for creating vibing with the boys during covid because I don't think I could've gotten through school without that server Playing league with you is always either super tilting or super fun, and I swear I’ll become a better Samira main!! I’ll miss math with Manoj with you (you playing Sims 4 while he’s teaching us calculus) Sumaira: Sumra you literally make Woodstock what it is for me You’ve always been amazing since 9th grade and ily loads Sahana: Sana Woodstock doesn't feel like Woodstock without you I’ll always remember 9th grade and all the stupid things we did Miss you loads Meher: Idlu!! Ily and thank you for keeping up with me since 9th grade “PP” was honestly the funniest incident ever, and thank you for making Woodstock memorable for me Ashlesha and Aahana: You two are the cutest juniors ever So talented too!!! I hope you guys do well in DP I’ll miss seeing your faces at school

naavya

Mamma and papa: thank you for everything you do for me, i love you more than you know Kiara: i don't know what i would've done without, you were my favorite roommate, i love you kyra: your energy is literally infectious, i'm going to miss our catch ups, thank you for always listening to my rants yuvi: thank you for always uplifting me and supporting every dumb decision i make songa: i appreciate your spanks and i love your hindi curses rhea: you ’ re very cool, i love your dumb jokes and the way you can entertain yourself mahima: my little child, i love you sm Ms Aastha: i couldnt have done ws without you, you ’ re the literal best diya: my forever mister sanaya: your idgaf attitude inspires me more than yk isha: kaz>> sehar: sorry i never took u to jsb, ily sumaira: you'll always be the only one to call me naavi, ily gia, atirah, tanvi: thank you for always cooking for us tanvi: working with you has been one of the best parts of my yearbook experience markie: i’ll never forget our first semester walks, you ’ re going to make it big someday meher: love you, you ’ re a great friend ahaan: you give me a headache but ily for all the times you ’ ve listened to my rants, given me advice and just made things better arjun: so much has happened, i'm glad we ’ re friends still saim: forever going to cherish all your rants about school and life, can’t believe i was actually scared of you gursi: you ’ ve heard and seen so much, i’m sorry for all my chaos shiv: rajasthan buddy<3 jai: i didnt know you for too lon, but the time we spent together will always be something ill appreciate navya: CC memories and barbie!! Dev: funny seeing you here haha valorem: you guys gave me everything a high school experience needed, from all the fun drama to every running joke, these two years will always be special to me

Dyumna

Dad, Mom & Dhir : Thank you for sending me to Woodstock for the greatest learning experience of my life. I will never forget your foresight and will forever be grateful. Dhir, don’t lose sight of where we have to reach. Long way to go. Nysa : Thank you for being the absolute best roommate I could’ve asked for. I’ve known no one to be more stubborn, or more caring. I was most myself with you, and you always made me feel like things would be all right. Thank you for crying and laughing with me. You star, I love you. Arjun : Ahrun, thank you for being a constant. It has been an honor to see you evolve into the individual you are today. You’re stuck with me for life, loser. To private jets and making a bucket load of money. Aditi : I hope I’ll get a chance to be your date again, soon enough. There’s no one I’ll miss more. Football team : The team is never one player. Although it pains me to say goodbye, I’d like to thank you for being my family at Woodstock. I love you guys. Keep up the dedication and passion, and no one can beat us. (Him Jyoti is never counted when I make statements like these) Eighth graders, step up and put in the effort. You are our game changers. Ninth grade, ask for help when you need it. Tenth grade, continue being the backbone of the team. Eleventh grade, imbibe leadership in the team. I’m proud of all of you. Keep me updated on it all. And whoever beats Rinzing's stairs' record, lunch is on me. Devyani, Jasleen and Diya : Thank you bhai. You’ve made me a better human. I wouldn't be President if not for you. Jasleen, please stick in there and fight the odds. Diya, I'm sorry for all the times I wasn't there. I know and trust you'll make all of us proud. Devyani, I love you man. Have a warm bread jam for me someday in senior year. Priyanshi : Trust yourself. Fight, and fight hard. I’m always a call away. Mr B : Thank you for everything. I’ll always remember you, and how you called football soccer. Miss Aastha : Thank you. I learnt the most about marketing, myself and life sitting in your office. Thank you for trusting me. Miss Priya : Thank you for setting me up for senior year. I owe a lot to you. Miss Sarah and Mr Prateek : Miss Sarah, I tell everyone this, but you are true favourite. Thank you for making everything so much easier. Thank you for always being there for the class, Mr Prateek. I will never forget the two of you. Miss Prarthana : Thank you for becoming my family away from home, and taking care of me. Vidisha : I love you tiny human. We are the true gym boys. Mishika : I’m going to leave it at SUIIIIIII. You'll do great. Liliana : Don't doubt yourself. You deserve the world. Kyra : You inspired me to get a science degree. I love you, and wouldn’t be the same without you. Mark : Markus, keep at it man. So excited to see where you go. Jayant : It was an unexpected pleasure to work with you. Probably the most capable person I’ve seen. Aaram se chal le, I know you can take over the world. Sumaira : I’ve learnt a lot from you, and how you stand up for others. Thank you for making Arjun bearable. Gursi: Thank you bhai, this can't be goodbye. Keya & Kimaya : Thank you for being the best seniors. Future StuCo : Forget about the power. Start working for the school. Valorem : Best of luck! Keep a few couches open, I’ll see you guys around. Woodstock : Thank you for trusting me to be President, I hope I was able to do it justice. If there's one thing I want to leave behind, I got an 8/110 in Math, but it worked out. High school, you've been a beauty. We'll be fine, or maybe not. Here's to hoping we all figure it out. Good night bois. I'll miss you.

Nysa

Mom, Dad- I cannot express how grateful I am for everything you have done for me. Thank you for teaching me responsibility and shaping me into the person I am today. I wouldn't be the person I am without you both. Even if I don't say much, I love you both and will miss you. Thank you for always being there for me and having my back. You guys are fantastic. Dyumna- Bachelors of Science, I love you man. There is no better roommate than you. You've been there for me and my rock since the day we met. You were always there for me when I needed something. Thank you for making my high school worth it. You've seen me at my worst and stood by my side at my best. We have memories that are unrivalled. I can't wait to see you launch your own business. Even if you're a thousand miles away, I'm not going to stop bugging you. Nothing I can say will ever be enough to express my gratitude to you because you truly have the biggest heart. Ria- Ria, I have no words that can express you. Whenever I wanted help, whenever I was sick, whenever I lost my things (which would be found in the dustbin) you were there beside me. Our inner jokes, the code names, everything I will rejoice and miss, you waking me up and then irritating you that I still have two minutes. BTW those two minutes are life. I am blessed to have a friend like you. I know that if you wouldn't be there, I would have missed almost or every day of school. Thank you for always being there when nobody else was. I love you so much that words can never express the actual depth of my feelings. Navya- Navya, it's been a journey with you and that journey will never end. Whenever you want to talk about something, I will be just a call away from you. Don't think twice before you call. I know I will miss you a little too much even if I say I won't. Enjoy school as much as you can. You won't understand right now but trust me you will. I also never thought that I would be saying this. You are the greatest gift one could have asked for, and I am so glad that you are my sister. No matter how far apart our lives, I’ll always find a way to return to you. No one in my life, no matter what, can ever truly replace you. Sisters by chance, friends by choice. Yuvika- Yuvi, I cannot believe that two years have passed by so quickly. It feels like I have known you for a really long time. Gonna miss you so much. Will party together in Canda. Songa- Songaaaa, I will miss you. I will miss how you are always sad and sleepy and then be awake for food and again go back to sleep. I will keep teaching you more hindi and punjabi songs. Just shift to India. Anyways you are more than ninety percent indian. Jihoon- Jihoon, I will miss the walks with you and how you used to keep running behind your physics teacher and cry even if you had like a 35 predicted. You are just another topper kid. Will miss you and those basketball sessions. Dite- Dite my basketball buddy. I know you did not win from me in one on one but yes you have always pushed me to my limit. Wellll I will definitely miss playing bb with you and thrashing you to it. Shiv- Shivvvvv. OMG i know those hindi classes would not be bearable without you. BTW, Just to confirm, I am NOT Bengali. So yeah.Keep in touch. Sumaira- Sumi, these two years with you have been amazing. I would never want anyone except you by my side as a captain. We have just killed it together. Thank you so much for giving me this memorable 2 years of my life. Rushita- rushiiii, Loved the times we walked up to school together and will miss how i used to irritate you so much everyday. Basketball Team- Guysss remember, I will MISS YOU ALL SO MUCH and I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU ALL. I loved the times in Kodi and other matches and how we all just slept in the squash court during Win Mumby. I would have not asked for a better team. Definitely I will miss you all the most. Miss Kalpana- Miss Kalpana, thank you for supporting me through thick and thin. I would not be in love with maths if it wasn't for you. You just made it so interesting. I know that whenever I have a problem ever again later in life, You will be there beside me. Thank you so much for helping me through everything. I will miss you and Umika. Mr Tilak & Mr Kenton- Coaches, you both have shaped me who I have become. Before joining Woodstock, I was not sure and was not confident in my game but after you coached me for a few months, I am now more confident in doing what I do. Basketball is my life and would not leave it even when I am in college and I am so obliged to have the two of you coaching me for the past few months. Sakshi and Kritvi- You both are the best juniors. I am very proud of you both. COntinue what you both are doing. Sakshi, continue with your English. Be confident in yourself. Don't think twice. If you want anything just call me. Kritvi, you enjoy the UK and have a new start. Fit in and make a change in your new school also.

Mom and dad: , Yuvi: my bestie and roomieee<3 I’m thankful that we were roommates in 9th grade because you have always been the best roommate. Thanks for always caring about me, always being there for me, and being a person who really knows me:)) I’m really gonna miss you and everything we did together like watching movies and all the things we did in Noida, see you in Canada;) Ria: thanks for helping me with chem and being the funniest person I’ve ever met, I’ll miss you so much. Yuvi and ria: my best Hindi teachers, thanks for translating Hindi songs. I’ll never forget Hindi, especially the swear words, I’ll miss our code names and stalking crushes, thanks for making me such yummy food. I hope you guys get over your crushes:)) Bite thanks for teaching me English. It made me like eng class. Also, thank you so much for trying so hard and making my bf and I work out. Jihoon: thanks for giving such good advice, also choose one between iPad and GDC Tasty: I’ll miss tasty so much, going down to dorms together every day, waiting for each other up in school, eating dinner together, and playing songs… Yedam:

Naavya: I miss playing name place animal thing game after gadget time during 11th gradee. Thank god we have the same size, and you have the best jeans Junho: thanks for all the emotional support and sharing Korean food, also thanks for making Korean class so much fun even tho you teased me a lot. Daniella: we really made lots of good memories together Prekshaa: we still haven't finished the Hindi movie that we started watching Nysa: thanks for letting me borrow your skirt. I will never forget our teamwork during the basketball match with Dite Shiv: I miss the time we spent together in Delhi, we should go back someday. I hope everything works out well with you guys.

YUVIKA YUVIKA YUVIKA A A A

Jayant Basnyat

Baba & Mamu: Thank you for everything, for all your support, and for all the sacrifces you have made. I will be forever grateful that you sent me to Woodstock. Ashray & Shayan: Cherish every moment at Woodstock, conquer this school, and keep the Basnyat legacy alive. I know the both of you will do exceptionally well. Zohaa: Thank you for opening your heart to me; you are the best girlfriend I could ever ask for. This year has been one of the best ones in my life, and I owe it all to you. I love you. Passi: You have come a long way, and you have no idea how proud I am of you. Focus on what is important and learn to delegate - the upcoming year is your moment in the sun. Sangjun: I respect your focus, dedication, and competence. But, most of all, I admire how kind and nice you are to everyone around you. Never change. Brijesh: You were the foundation of what I managed to build at Woodstock. Thank you for always supporting me and being by my side. Mrs Roberts: I could not have done it without you or your guidance, wisdom, and prayers. Valorem was truly blessed to have you as their homeroom head. Amatya: You were always patient with me and my problems, and you set aside your own to help me with mine. I will never forget your selfessness and will miss having you as my roommate. Keep eating Cheetos and binge-watching Netfix. Eeshan: You are one of my closest friends at Woodstock. I’ll miss getting your advice, listening to sad songs, and hearing about Banta Bhikhari. Oak: You guys are my family. Thank you for all the amazing memories. Ms Vimmi: You were always willing to hear my ideas and to take a bet on me. You motivated me to live up to my potential. Thank you for everything. StuCo: Don’t be afraid of controversy, and never forget - if you don’t like how the table is set, turn over the table. Dyumna: You kept me in check and enabled me to see things through a different lens. I am grateful for all your support. I could not have asked for a better Co-President. Top Boy: It is astonishing how quickly you managed to learn everything in AV. You are the future of the Crew, and I have no doubt that it is safe in your capable hands. AV Crew: Always strive for excellence, provide industry-standard support, and be proactive. I hope you guys get to work in a renovated Parker Hall. ICT: Thank you for supporting me technologically in all my endeavours. I will greatly miss the entire team. Ms Aanchal: Thank you for all your guidance and support. I am forever indebted to you for making sure I go to college. Dorm Parents: You made Woodstock my home away from home and nurtured me into a better individual. Thank you. Mr Garg: Thank you for believing in my plans and ideas and, more importantly, for bankrolling them. I will never forget your jokes and sense of humour. Ms Vandana: You were always willing to help me with a smile on your face. I’ll never forget that you named me the Godfather of Woodstock, and I will always be grateful for having you as a teacher. Mr Will: Thank you for giving me the freedom and space to tinker with the websites and allowing me to learn independently and hone my skills. I will miss listening to your unique opinions on everything. Hardik, Krrish, Palden, & Aadil: Stop getting into trouble unnecessarily and make the most out of your time at Woodstock. We’ll party when we meet in Nepal. Valorem: I could not have asked for a better class to go walking out the doors of Woodstock with. Woodstock: It was my honour and privilege to serve you as President. Although our journey together comes to an end, know that if you need anything, you can always reach out. I will miss you all dearly.

Aryan Amatya

Everyone: Thank you for your love, support, and kindness through this blessed journey. I will miss you all.

Ahaan Agrawal

Ahaan specifically told me that he didn't want to write anything. So instead, I will quote something he said a long time ago. "level 14 mother witch" - his favorite roommate (ark)

Ark Kapoor

Hey 'frens', this is my senior will. I would firstly like to shoutout a few of my favourite juniors (please note: this is jan ark talking and in no particular order): Ashish , Wolf, Arjun Asano, nirvaan - email me when you get into harvard , Raghav, Senior (Football) Team, jaemin, sam, Ronit L, Aaryaman, Nirbaan, Kek, Dondu, Rudy, Jigme, Zozo, Gonpo, Tejas, Kuendrub and to all the MY kids. (ashish take care of them yeah ly and get a girl maybe)

Now for WS23, my time at this school has been really fun. M-I-L-F best team. and winterline built diff, Kanta, bajo and dite yall stay lit yeah, and kanta pls make big business I need to buy. Jihoon and arjun math and physics only fun with yall and pls keep being sick try hards. kush you actual legend pls dont od, school fun asf with you, gonna miss you all. Finally, Eliya, mark, junho, ahaan, Kyra and shreya. I actually love you all so much. Eliya remembers we have to get big asf (300 kg dl baby). Markus Monteirious, your songs are so sexy like you, listening to songs with you are actually fun. Junho you are actually mommy junho. Ahaan my guy been there since day 1 bro love. Kyra, you ' re actually my real mom I love you and uday. Shreya nia tripathi, this page isn't long enough for me to write something for you, so all I'm gonna say is, I love you nia. Ithan you chad i miss you, adhiraj im literally sitting next to you writing this I actually love you brother, uday my guy what do i even say or where do i start youre my bro since 0'9. AND FOR THE CLASS OF 2023: ASAFALA USAFALA

"RIPin mypuss UdayGorthi"

Towseef:

To my freshman self, I leave the advice to take risks and not be afraid to make mistakes High school is a time to explore and find out who you are and what you want to do with your life Don’t be afraid to try something new and step out of your comfort zone To my sophomore self, I leave the advice to stay organized and to stay on top of your work It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the workload, but if you stay organized and prioritize your tasks, you’ll be able to manage it all To my junior self, I leave the advice to take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way High school is a time to explore and find out what you’re passionate about Don’t be afraid to take on new challenges and try something new To my senior self, I leave the advice to enjoy every moment High school is a time to make memories and cherish the relationships you have made Don’t forget to take time to appreciate the little things and to make the most of your last year To my teachers, I leave my gratitude for all the knowledge and guidance they have provided me They have helped me to grow and to become the person I am today To my friends, I leave my appreciation for all the laughs and memories we have shared They have been my support system and have helped me through the tough times To my family, I leave you my thanks for everything you have done for me over the years I know that I have not been the easiest person to get along with, but your love and guidance have been invaluable I hope that we continue to rely on each other for support Finally, to the Class of 2023, I leave my best wishes for a bright future High school is a time to explore and find out who you are and what you want to do with your life Don’t be afraid to take risks and make mistakes Cherish the relationships you have made and make the most of your last year Gursimar: Thank you for sticking with me throughout Ramadan, encouraging and praying all 5 times with me and thank you for the food Shivom: Being such a great mentor and helping me with any issues I had was something I can never forget Jayant: Bhai kapde khareed le please, but always stay the G you are bro Nysa: I really hope you become a little less annoying :) Ria: Thank you for being the typical desi mummy KanthaMONEY: Thank you for being there whenever I needed anything and making the best decision by jumping in the pool Keep making the money moves PROPERLY Eliya: Keep being the real one and never try the trial and error method iykyk Saim: You were amongst the first friend I had in ws and its been a real pleasure brother Amatya: You introduced me to some of the best songs and I'll always appreciate that G Rachel: You're one of the juniors that I got close to, keep on going the way you are and keep fighting through everything like you always do Alina: Thank you for making my senior year a whole lot better from memories to all the jokes we make will always be remembered The moments we've had together will always be ch i h d d I l h k d l tl th k f ki such amazing food

Shivom:

As our high school journey comes to an end, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the memories we've created and the lessons we've learned These past four years have flown by and it's hard to believe that our time together is coming to a close I leave behind my love for our school spirit and the countless moments of laughter shared with friends I hope you will continue to carry the memories we've made and the relationships we've formed, and that you will always hold them close to your heart To the underclassmen, I pass on my love for getting involved and making the most of your high school experience Take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way and never be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone Most importantly, always be kind and respect one another, for it is the small acts of kindness that make the most significant impact Finally, I would like to say thank you to our teachers and sta for their unwavering support and guidance throughout our time here I am grateful for the knowledge and skills they have imparted to us and I know we will carry them with us as we move forward into the next chapter of our lives I took a turn to the dark side(Chat GPT)

Isha- Mummy Deorah my soulmate, i love u everything because i make bad decisions in life, ur mom and most importantly understanding thank u Sumaira- Mumma Chopra my bestfrien there, I will miss you so much and laughing wit Sumaira u both have to give me advice anything punching walls and instead call our favorite hum life and let me drive u in Lucknow I beg I promis love u loads lil sis Vidisha and Aditi- VANISHANA scared of you running to me Ruhbani- my baby, don’t make bad decisions with boys. I love uuu sem, thanks for taking care of me, making me Junho- stop freaking out all the time, u will be o enjoyed me sprinting in heels and being trau woodstock, u r child please don’t die Ark- arkad and bambi and I love you forever oh and also hi get into harvard and make mom proud Wolf- T about random things lmao Sehar- my child, and there i love uu

Finally class of 2023 thank you for culturing me <

Kyra

Eliya- you constantly and consistently infuriate me with your life choices but Woodstock wouldn't have been the same without you Thank you for dealing with me when I’m being a woman Don't do anything stupid without me okay? stop getting hurt so much Mark- I’m sorry for making you think I didn't like you at the start but thank god you stuck around You are one of the best human beings I know thank you for letting me sit in the soup with you traitor boy ;) Ark- I helped you dodge a bullet you owe me you'll always be the golden child of the family, keep making me proud. Junho- I will never stop exploiting you for food and money. Angry chihuahua boy ill actually miss you a lot. Show everyone in hong kong what a smartass you are. Ahaan A- I’ll never forget the one time you complimented me and called me drippy I felt so cool. You are a treasure, don't be too mean to your future gf Dyumna- my day 1 at ws You better have an extra room in your big ass house for me to crash in when you’re rich and I'm broke You are genuinely one of the most insane people I’ve ever met I love you and your strange brain<3 Mishika- you’ll always be my dementia-ridden child Try not to murder anyone and don't let the hyperfixation get the better of you Make good choices and don't punch any walls, kids or teachers I love you ong fr fr ngl ty for making me feel like not a crazy person and tell Aditi and vidisha I love them Wolf- I don't have abandonment issues You suck and I still think you jinxed me I'm going to miss you so much though Stay in touch please Arjun- shut up I love you but genuinely shut up but also don't change, keep being the absolutely driven and kinda insane boy you are I'm glad I know you Shreya- lil trauma baby I won't be able to fall asleep without your snoring. As crappy as Dubai is im so glad it brought us together thank you for everything. be good to my child and stop worrying so much. have fun in Europe! Facts. Ms Nicole- You made me not hate Woodstock. Thank you. Kush- im glad we got close even though you annoy me all the time Im also glad ill never have to sit with you in ess again Stop biting people Bio tutoring kids- stay alive you got this Baarishein juniors- I hope yall get to play baarishein in empty rooms in the middle of the night a few more times I’ll miss you guys Dont forget the deodorant ;) Uday- high school would have gone very differently for me if it wasn't for you youll always have a very special place in my pocket I love you the most monke boy

To my parents and my brother, thank you for your constant support This journey wouldn’t have been possible without y ’all. I love you

Advisor Photos...

... & Messages

I have had two advisor groups in this class of 2023 since grade 9 and have had the present group since grade 10. Co-advisors have also changed though I have had the privilege to remain with this group for the three years leading to their graduation. Yes, the pandemic and the lockdown have been integral to our experiences as an advisor group when much of our face time and interaction took place online. We have been back on campus since last Spring and have been able to meet together in person, not just for advisor group and homeroom but also for advisor nights and class nights.

The student in my group who has been at Woodstock the longest is Tanvi Garg who joined in 2016 in grade 6. Two of the students joining in grade 8 in 2018 are Nakshatra Bajaj and Jihoon Kim. Yuvika Vohra has been at Woodstock for four years since grade 9. Ahaan Agrawal has been here since grade 10 and the remaining students, Arpita Kohli, Oneeka Jesuraja, Prisha Agrawal and Dite Apang joined us in grade 11.

It has always been fascinating to observe students grow from being children into the maturity of young adults. During distance learning there were challenges meeting online, with screen-shy students with either having their camera off or with just the forehead visible. Not mentioning names, there was one student whom I would not have recognized in person from our online meetings.

This advisor group is special and one that I will cherish even as I come close to the end of my own long tenure at Woodstock. Needless to say, each person is unique with strengths and potential for contribution and leadership in life. This group has seen members involved in community service, creative writing, business enterprise and serving on the academic honesty council. You know who you are if you are reading this message. Tanvi, Nakshatra, Jihoon, Yuvika, Ahaan, Dite, Oneeka, Arpita and Prisha, you all have been a privilege to be with until your graduation. Wishing you all the best for your future and hoping to see you again.

Sayonara!

It has been a privilege getting to know you ten wonderful human beings. The ‘oldies’ I’ve watched growing up since 9th grade for whom Woodstock has been more than just a school. Those who came later and who left their mark each in their own unique way, boisterous or quiet, all profoundly signifcant. The punctual and the habitually late. Basketball players, MMA fghters, airplane pilots, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs. The road has been bumpy at times but I hope you have learned the right lessons along the paths you have trod so far. This is the miracle of life, full of hope and possibility, growth and learning. Each of your lives is so precious, so full of potential. I wish you all the best. Take the path of integrity and empathy and you will do well in life.

To Aarav, Ashmit, Dyumna, Keso, Rhea and Shreya,

It has been an extraordinary few years since I have been your advisor. From the Grade 9 retreat to the unexpected, but then normalized Zoom sessions, to trying to get back to “regular” school, it has been one crazy ride. The fact that we had so many from our group leave us only made it harder to keep everything together.

I realise that high school did not end up like you all had imagined it, but you made the best of it in the end. Even though right now Senior year may seem like a long string of deadlines, believe me, that will be the last thing you think about in a few years.

I really hope your time at Woodstock will have made you appreciative of the friends you have, the family that you will now have for the rest of your life, the connections you have and will make by being a student from this school.

It has not been easy, and it has not been smooth sailing throughout, but honestly, high school never is, even in the best of circumstances.

I really hope you will stay in touch with each other and me. Just remember, you all have a home in Woodstock or wherever we are in the world (not right after Grad though). You all did not let life cow you down these past few years and I hope that your time here will launch you to great things.

Our group was the right mix of studiousness and laziness, from super excited ones to quiet listeners, from STUCO leaders to sports team captains and from chatterboxes to bunkies.

It has only been a year that I have been with you in this role but it has been a matter of joy to have known some of you from the time you joined Woodstock as a Grade 5 student. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time with you guys in various roles - as a parent of your classmate, PSHE teacher, Activity Week Staff chaperone and now, as an Advisor and a Homeroom head.

I will fondly remember our advisor meetings flled with your open communications - Preksha’s sudden insights, Rhea’s intense bio revisions, Shivom’s video evidence of ‘arrival’, Jayant’s sudden disappearance, Daniella’s smile as an answer to all problems, Tsering’s every morning message to clarify the advisor meetings, Ronit’s basketball stories and our own Zenith’s promise to get a massage chair for future advisees.

It has been my privilege to spend time with an amazing group who always made me feel proud and I must concede that I never once had to step into the shoes of a strict teacher thanks to your exemplary behaviour as Seniors.

Finally, as you prepare to start the next chapter of your life, refect on your journey. Be proud of your achievements, and celebrate your successes but don’t forget to bring a smile to your neighbour by spreading positivity, kindness and humility.

My prayer for you all is,

“ Let go of your problems.

And let God handle them.

Let go of your hurt

And let God heal you.

Let go of your fear

And let God sustain you

Let go of all your worries

And let God bless you”

Always remember to be Good Human Beings. … Love you all

Congratulations and goodbye to my advises of the class of 2023. Without question, the best thing about Woodstock is the students, and the best thing about Woodstock students is the class of 2023, and the best thing about the class of 2023 is Mr. Farnham’s and Mr. Manoj’s advisory. It’s just a fact, you can’t argue with facts.

Thank you Swayam, Shivratan, Isha, Chaitanya, Naavya and Aadi. Swayam, I will never forget your online learning stories about life, the universe and everything. Shivratan, you are a paragon of calm, even if you don’t feel it, you seem like you are calm. Isha, you are unforgettable, I will never forget your name. Chaitanya, keep playing, keep singing, music is your superpower and your shield against the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune. Naavya, your early morning energy is amazing. Joining our online advisory at 3:30am Lagos time. Aadi, for all the chances to talk about history, thank you. Non-history lovers just don’t understand.

You are an amazing group of men and women. Be good, be happy, and in the years to come, fnd a way to make money doing what you love.

G U R S I M A R

Dear Guru/Simsim/Ladoo,

You have grown up to be a ne man, and we can’t be more proud. You are loved for the little boy you were, the special man you are now and the Wonderful son you always will be.

Nothing in this life is permanent, and as we have only one life, cherish every moment. Do daring things, make wise decisions, and surround yourself with people who challenge you to do greater things. We want you to believe deep in your heart that you are capable of achieving anything you put your mind to. To that you will never lose, you either win or learn. Just go forth and aim for the skies. We can’t promise to be here for the rest of your life. But we can promise To love You for the rest of our lives. We know you are a free spirited soul, and we have complete faith in you. We believe in your dreams, and we will always be there to support you. Do well and achieve your endeavors with ying colors.

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Loads of Love Mom and Dad

Away from home

In Grade 5

"Mom, where're my socks?" In the process, Soccer is all that matters, Friends are too important. Getting into trouble, consequences await.

"I can't, I don't know how to go about"

Congratulations Cheche! You did it! I remember how painful separation was when you first left home for Woodstock at the age of 10 Never regretted though Over the years, we all have gone through ups and downs but never had God forsaken us Continue to always be kind, calm, and mindful God's blessing for wisdom and courage as you move on to face the world - Mom

Encountering high and low, You are finally passing out the test From Boyhood to Manhood. Continue being a kind-hearted person Having a genuine concern for mankind.

- Dad

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Thank you for being a great big brother. Thank you for the bitter sweet memories that you have given me over our childhood. I wish you all the best in whatever lies ahead.

You are an amazing and funny brother and I'm grateful that you have taught me a lot of amazing stuff like playing minecraft, CSGO, DLS, and whole lots of other fun games!

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Our Darling Sanu,

Pretty, witty, and pretty witty is what comes to mind when we describe you. Crazy and drives us crazy – that too!

Moody,

Moody, cranky, fussy all at once to go. Giggly, bubbly, chirpy is your alter ego.

You love challenges – just that u throw them at us A challenge to wake you in the mornings, to eat without a fuss!

And that Instagram! We call it a bane of our existence. You say it's the source of your sustenance!

Why are you so different from us? We loved books, hard work and a ride on a bus.

Where is the issue we wonder when our DNAs are a perfect match?

reply, DNA - Designed to Not

Your cheeky reply, DNA - Designed to Not Adhere –that's the catch!

You are certainly not the daughter of our expectations.

You are much more and beyond imagination!!

Much love, Mum, Dad & Naish

You did it and I know this is just the beginning , hope you will always yourself as happy as you are today, and remember graduation is an exciting time . It is both an ending and beginning , it is warm memories of the past and big dreams for the future.

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. I was filled with unbridled joy the moment I saw the two lines on the pregnancy test; it surged through me like pure spring water.

You've had harmonious relationships since you were a child. By simply looking at you, I was able to receive positive impacts in many areas of my life. Throughout my life, I've faced a number of daunting challenges. During those moments, you were there to console and understand me. 이것이

. That is why having you makes me the happiest mother in this world. I appreciate your kindness and love toward me.

You now stand in front of a number of possible pathways, as you have turned 18 now. You are wise enough to make the right decision every moment by relying on God. I'll pray for you so that you'll have the courage and strength to confront upcoming challenges.

By handling unforeseen situations in the past, you have shown us that you are a resilient person. Remember that we will always be there for you as a family. Father and I are glad that you are a part of our family, and we praise God for that. As you walk with God, cherish the plans he has for your future. I will pray to God to assist you in making wise decisions in turbulent moments.

Dear Ashmit

“PRIDE” is what your name means and that's exactly what you are

Being your parent has never been easy for us You introduced a whole new world of amazement each day during your early childhood and it s no less even today Each year has opened a new page of experience where you raised the benchmark of parenting

“Thanks for this roller coaster ride ”

We are reliving your childhood while penning this down

We left no stone unturned to make you eat and sleep Taking you on a drive to make you sleep and rickshaw ride to make you eat in a day

Sometimes on a swing in a park under hot sun and staff cycles too And ya how can we forget the Volini cap which used to be my spoon for you in those days

Ahhh thinking of all this is giving us goosebumps even today You also played incorrectly like other toddlers but less with toys, more with utensils and shaving kits Hot wheels and gillette were your favorite pastimes and not to forget my patience was what you played with the most

Never seen a little chap so inquisitive and curious about all small details

One moment we would take to thank you that yes we have cracked it and top of our game and next moment you were ready with a new challenge for me Hold on Ashmit and read it wise as now every step of yours will be a matter of your choice and we trust that we have prepared you for all the storms which life may give you

We know you are very head strong Although you listen to everyone but follow your own instinct maybe that’s why you are here today

“WOODSTOCK” was never in our list but you were destined this way

Sky has always been your limit That's why we can't thank you enough because we explored a whole new world during this expedition

Ashmit always

# Follow your courageous heart

# Believe in yourself

# Value your Purpose and work hard to achieve your goal

Never forget Gratitude and forgiveness are the best medicines for life

WISHING YOU A SCINTILLATING COURSE OF LIFE

Love and blessing always, Maa & Papa

We were grateful when you were born to us

We named you Swayam Pramit, one who attains enlightenment by himself . It was a wish and a hope. When you sailed through every hurdle, preterm birth, flat feet, shortsighted ness, Speech issues, bullying we cheered on the sidelines

You make ‘Jabberwocky’ sound perfectly reasonable, you make your friends leave their laptop screens to listen to your stories, you make the audience sit up when you enter the stage, you make our eyes fill with tears of joy when we listen to your narratives

You light up our world and one day the world will be lit up with your words. We are loving every moment of watching you grow and we will be celebrating every step you take . Like it says in an old song

S W A Y A M P R A M I T

S W A Y A M P R A M I T

S W A Y A M P R A M I T

Hey Caspar….Happy Graduation!! We are all so incredibly proud of you and all that you’ve accomplished. We have had the privilege of watching you grow from day one at Woodstock. Bursting with energy and excitement for what lay ahead, ready to tackle whatever came your way - and always with that great big smile! Through your extraordinary perseverance, grace, determination and indefatigability you have exceled in your academic achievements … not to mention your social and sporting adventures!

You’ve arrived at the end of your school journey as a strong-minded, integrous, kind and grounded young man - a formidable opponent in any realm of human endeavour.

We are excited to see what you do next Caspar, and want you to know that we will always be here to support and cheer you on in all your future pursuits.

We are stardust brought to life, then empowered by the universe to fgure itself out – and we have only just begun.

Love you Caspar, Dad, Mum, Remy and Oscar

Dear Caspar,

I know whatever you put your mind to you will achieve. That is a fact. Even though you are graduating I still can’t move on from you being my younger brother. Yet that’s changed now, and it has for some time. We’re brothers and I will always look out for you, no matter where you are. I hope you’ve made the most of your 12th year and you’ve squeezed every single bit of joy from it. I love you Caspar, thank you for keeping me in check sometimes and bringing a more logical and mature side to the things I do. Also just know that our great Monopoly rivalry will live on. It’s not over yet.

Love, Oscar

We are so excited that YOU, our beloved wonderful daughter, is entering in a new phase of life i.e going to University.

You have always made us proud with your achievements. We are always delighted to see you growing as a wonderful multi-talented person that you are.

You are brave, you are intelligent, you are smart, you are pretty and you are confdent. You must know that God has gifted you with these virtues and you need to learn to believe in yourself more and more….

The best part of you is that you have your own original personality. At this young age you have your own thoughts, opinions, knowledge of many subjects. Being an avid reader has shaped that original person that you are… We are already seeing you how you are taking decisions by weighing alternatives and choosing to do the right thing. Please continue to make wise choices.

Always remember that you are more capable than you know. Lean on yourself and remind yourself that you can accomplish anything that you want.

We believe that we have given you strong wings… Now go choose your sky and fy as high as you can in your life. Fly like an eagle… pursue all your dreams.

While in University, have fun and meet new people. Eat healthy food and take good care of yourself.

Love you so very much.

Jihoon Kim

Ahead of Jihoon's graduation ceremony…

First of all, I thank God’s guidance to a precious school, precious encounters, and unforgettable memories. On my first visit to Woodstock

I was filled with great gratitude, along with many worries ahead for you But since then, I have been grateful to witness many positive things that have been done through you.

You have already experienced God who is with you, and your growth story is impacting many hearts Jihoon, I pray that you will become a great person who leads abundance of people to the right path, and I will continue to pray and support your life to become brighter than the countless stars in the sky!!

Celebrating Jihoon's graduation

Jihoon's loving father and mother

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