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“At Westover, my athletic side has really come out. I’m on the Varsity tennis and swim teams, competing against strong opponents like Taft and Choate. At the NEPSSA Division III Championship, I broke the school record in the 100-yard breaststroke by nearly two seconds! It’s so satisfying to see my hard work pay o≈.” — sophia (far right), senior from monroe, ct, first head of the athletic association
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Number of athletic options at Westover, including 23 interscholastic teams in 12 sports, plus several recreational sports and activities See all of our athletic offerings at westoverschool.org/athletics
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Number of Westover graduates who are currently college athletes
In 2013–14, Westover had 9 New England All Stars and 24 All League athletes
Westover grads currently participate in 11 sports at the NCAA collegiate level
Read more athletic highlights at westoverschool.org/athletics
“Singing in Glee has widened my knowledge of the different genres and construction of music, and singing in St. John the Divine was simply amazing. Listening to the sound of our voices within such an extravagant place and touching people’s hearts through our music was an experience that words just cannot express.” — victoria, junior from baltimore, md
Several of Westover’s singing groups, including Glee Club (shown at left), perform annually at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York City.
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arts electives offered ranging from AP Studio Art to Advanced Filmmaking to Technical Theater Apprenticeship
14 art awards won in 2014 (twice the national average), including CT Scholastic Art Awards and Halo Awards
performances every year including dance, drama, and music
all westover music teachers are professional musicians
Learn more at westoverschool.org/arts
student clubs and organizations
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new clubs form every year based on student interests, ranging from Amnesty International and Music Ensemble to Manga and Flag Football
student participation
most students participate in 3 or more clubs
amount raised and donated to 13 nonprofit organizations by the 2014 Dorcas Society Fair
See a list of all our extracurriculars at westoverschool.org/clubs
Westover offers a breadth of programs outside of academics for all girls to discover and explore their passions. Every day students are given the time to participate in arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities, and, as a result, they try everything, from squash and canoeing to social activism and singing. Our size allows us the flexibility to accommodate all interests and talents. Novices and experienced athletes can achieve their personal best, competing in interscholastic sports or participating in personal fitness classes. Artists can develop talents or discover new ones through a range of performing and studio options. And for inspiration or just plain fun, students head to New York City, Boston, and New Haven for weekend activities or classroom field trips.
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“Our students are involved in many activities and programs beyond the core academic program—and at Westover, this is intentional. We provide time in our students’ daily schedules for them to seize the day by taking part in music, athletics, visual and performing arts, and extracurriculars—they don’t have to choose one over the other.” — ben hildebrand, academic dean, science & wise teacher, coach
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“I love the weekends here... trips to NYC and to Boston are great, activities with our brother schools are always popular. I think my two favorite activities so far have been the Relay for Life with Trinity-Pawling and the Carnival at Salisbury!” — sofiya, sophomore from russia
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To learn more about arts, athletics, clubs and extracurriculars, and social activities at Westover School, contact our Office of Admission:
weekend activities every year
203.577.4521
at Westover and with local peer and brother schools, including:
admission@ westoverschool.org
Dances at peer schools Movie night with Trinity-Pawling Six Flags amusement park trips Talent Show Yale a cappella group performance at Westover
·· Football game at Salisbury ·· COLORES Festival at Westover ·· Holiday sightseeing and shopping in New York City ·· Relay for Life with Trinity-Pawling ·· South Kent BBQ and hangout
Learn more about student life at westoverschool.org/students
·· Junior and Senior Prom with Salisbury ·· Environmental Action Club clothing swap ·· Club Night offerings: on-campus movies and outings to local stores and restaurants