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alumnae accomplishments

Westover students from the last three graduating classes have attended these colleges, among other institutions. For the full list of colleges, visit westoverschool.org.

Our distinguished alumnae have achieved professional success in all fields, from starting their own companies to writing books to directing citywide planning initiatives.

Bates College Bentley University Boston College Brown University Columbia University Connecticut College Dartmouth College Emerson College Emory University Furman University Johns Hopkins MIT Middlebury College New York University Northeastern University Skidmore College Smith College Swarthmore College Tufts University University of Michigan University of Pennsylvania Washington University, St. Louis Williams College Yale University

 Look for the next two brochures,“To Do:

Arts, Athletics, and Extracurriculars at Westover School” and “To Be: Character Development and Leadership at Westover School”, in our series.

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Charlotte Beyer Fiveson ’65, the founder and president of the Institute for Private Investors, was featured in The Wall Street Journal’s “Donor of the Day.” In the article, “Nurturing Young Women to be Wall Street Leaders,” she credited Westover for “helping her to shape her company and her career on Wall Street.” Citing her lifetime of giving to Westover, the article noted that Charlotte “wants many other girls to be able to experience their own growth at Westover.”

Charlotte served as president of the Westover Board of Trustees from 1997 to 2003 and was the recipient of the Westover Award in 2010.

Katie Hallaran ’02 was awarded Westover’s Distinguished Young Alumna Award in 2012 for a variety of pursuits sharing the common thread of helping those in need. She worked in South Africa for HIV prevention, Cambodia for climate change education, and most recently with Kinyei supporting Cambodian grassroots enterprise programs.

Jen Downes ’11 was on a Ringling College of Art and Design student team who created a video on artificial reefs for an exhibition at the Mote Marine Laboratory Aquarium in Florida in 2012.

Jin Lee ’04, who has a PhD in Developmental Neuropsychology, joined with several colleagues to form Anacrusis Press LLC, an e-publishing house encouraging young adults to write and publish. As Vice President, Jin is responsible for expanding partnerships with schools, non-governmental organizations, libraries, and companies.

cogitare, agere, esse—to think, to do, to be

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WESTOVER SCHOOL

from the westover motto series: to think. to do. to be.

Westover provides rigorous academics within a collaborative community, as we prepare our students for the world and the world’s best colleges.

Students benefit from our all-girls environment, becoming active participants in their education. At Westover, every moment is an opportunity for learning, and our talented faculty challenge students both inside and outside of the classroom. Our curriculum continually evolves, and signature academic programs allow for in-depth exploration in a number of areas of study. Over 50% of Westover students participate in a Signature Program. Westover girls are global citizens with the skills needed for success in the 21st century.

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“Since 1909, Westover has remained true to its motto: Cogitare, Agere, Esse. ‘To think, to do, to be’ is more than a catchphrase. Westover develops young women who will be prepared to think their way through problems, to take action, and to make a difference with their lives.” — ann pollina, head of school

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In 2013, 79 Westover students in grades 10, 11, and 12 took 144 AP exams; 88% of the tests had scores of 3 or better.

In 2012, the national average SAT I score was 1498 and the Connecticut average SAT I score was 1528.

The 2012 Westover average SAT I score was 1780

ac ademic signature progr ams WISE (Women in Science and Engineering): Engineering, robotics, projectiles, computer programming, duct-tape boat building...WISE jumpstarts interest – and a likely career – in science and engineering fields that have historically been dominated by men.

OSG (OnLine School for Girls): Westover is a founding member of this unique consortium of all-girls schools, which offers courses that adhere to the highest standards of online education. Learning in genetics, global studies, multi-variable calculus, graphic art, and many other courses is collaborative and interactive, with video conferencing, online discussion boards, group projects, and other technologically enriched features.

Global Exchange Programs: Unique two and three month academic exchange programs in Australia, South Africa, England, and Jordan, six week language immersion exchanges in France and Spain, and a two week volunteer program in Rwanda.

Invest in Girls (IIG): Focusing on business, philanthropy, and other timely topics, this program helps girls develop an important skill: how to handle and deal with money. IIG holds field trips out into the world of business, and creates opportunities to connect with female mentors in a variety of fields.

The Westover Poets Program: Students develop skills in the craft of poetry through English electives, a series of special writing workshops, and individual work with visiting poets who have included Billy Collins, Katha Pollitt, and Eamon Grennan.

Sonja Osborn Museum Studies Internship (SOMSI): SOMSI, a partnership with Hill-Stead Museum, builds on Westover’s strengths in art history to immerse students in the professional world of art history and museum studies. Interns receive both credit and a stipend for their work.

For signature programs in other areas of study, visit westoverschool.org/signatureprograms.

Of the 1.5 million students who take the SAT annually, only 16,000— or 1%—qualify as National Merit Scholars. Virtually every year Westover has a qualifying student- twice the national average.