The Williston Northampton School

Easthampton, Massachusetts, USA view map
Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation

Williston provides superior college preparation through academic and cultural collaboration with the Five Colleges in Western Massachusetts. Students and faculty experience a unique learning environment that provides opportunities to engage and explore. In addition, Williston offers numerous opportunities in competitive athletics, the arts, and leadership. Our excellent campus facilities and the magnificent recreational and cultural offerings nearby provide an enriching setting for an outstanding education.

19 Payson Avenue, Easthampton, Massachusetts, USA 01027
413-529-3241

Director of Admission: Christopher Dietrich
Admissions Phone:413-529-3241Fax:413-527-9494
Email: admission@williston.com Website: www.williston.com

Application Deadline: February 01
Application Fee: $50
International Application Fee: $100
Accept TABS Admission Application: Yes

The Williston Northampton School

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Class of 2011 Enrollment Decisions

Posted on July 28, 2011
Williston students have diverse talents, interests, and goals, and they choose from a wide range of colleges and universities. See a list of the colleges in which members of the Class of 2011 have enrolled.
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Alan Alda, Commencement Speaker, 2011

Posted on March 30, 2011
The Williston Northampton School’s 170th Commencement took place on Saturday, June 4, at 9:30 a.m. on the Williston quadrangle in front of the Reed Campus Center with 121 students graduating. Actor and writer Alan Alda, grandfather to a member of the Class of 2011, gave the 2011 Commencement address
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Founded: 1841
Campus Size: 125 acres
Grades Offered: 7th-post-grad
Accredited by: NEASC

Student Body

	Boarding Grades 9th-post-grad	Day Grades 7th-post-grad	Total
Girls	140	90	230
Boys	140	90	230
Total	280	180	460

Tuition and Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $47,900
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $32,800
Payment Plans: Offered
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 49.00%
Average Awarded: $29,500

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Summary: At Williston, a good education involves much more than passing knowledge from teacher to student. It's an educational journey, an interactive process shaped by faculty-student relationships. We offer an academic environment that respects your ability to think for yourself and gives you the right balance of structure and freedom to make the most of it.

Department Director: Gregory Tuleja

Average Class Size: 12

Full Time Teachers: 85

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 60.00%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:5

Saturday Classes: Yes

Number of AP Courses Offered: 22

Notable Achievements: Don Cheng'11 semi-finalist in U.S. Physics Olympia, Dr. Alan Lipp publishes third mathmatics book, Fiddler Sarah Hubbard'12 1st in national contest

Advanced/Enrichment Programs

AP Courses
Post Graduate Year

Support Programs

College Counseling
ESL: Intermediate
ESL: Advanced
Peer Tutoring
Technology Center
Writing Center

English:

Creative Writing
Honors
Literature
Playwriting
Poetry
Writer's Master Class

History:

Asian History
Classical History
European History
Honors
United States History
World History

Foreign Languages:

Chinese-Mandarin
French
Spanish
Latin

Religion/Philosophy:

The Bible
Ethics
Philosophy
World Religions

Humanities/Social Sciences:

Economics
Psychology

Sciences:

Anatomy
Animal Behavior
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Ecology
Environmental Science
Genetics
Physics
Physiology
Organic Chemistry

Math:

Algebra
Calculus
Functions
Honors Math
Geometry
Probability
Statistics
Trigonometry
Discrete Math; Multivariable Calculus

Computer Studies:

Computer Programming
Computer Science

Music:

Choral Music
Composition
History of Jazz
Individual Instructions
Music History
Orchestra
Voice

Performing/Visual Arts:

Acting
Architecture
Art
Art History
Ballet
Ceramics
Choreography
Dance
Design
Directing
Drama
Drawing
Film and Video
History of Theater
Lighting Design
Modern Dance
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Production
Silkscreen
Stagecraft
Studio Art
Television Production
Textiles
Theater Arts
Theater Design

Special Programs:

Community Service
Independent Study
Semester/Year Off-Campus
Study Abroad:
School Year Abroad

Distinctive or New Programs:

Williston Scholars:18th Century in the Connecticut River Valley
Williston Scholars: Contemporary Art & Culture

AP Courses Available:

Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
Microeconomics
English Language
English Literature
Environmental Science
European History
French Language
French Literature
Comparative Government & Politics
Latin: Vergil
Music Theory
Physics B
Physics C
Psychology
Spanish Language
Spanish Literature
Statistics
US History

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Summary: Our graduates tell us that their most important life-long friendships began right here at Williston. Students live in small dorms with a family atmosphere and in larger dorms in the center of campus. Dorm parents and other members of the faculty are always on hand for advice and friendship.

Department Director: Kathryn Noble

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 10

Average Students Per Dorm: 25

No. of Girls Dorms: 5

No. of Boys Dorms: 5

Dorm Amenities:
Game Room
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Wireless Internet
Vending Machines

Dress Code: Casual

Student Life

Summary: Williston students take on leadership opportunities in over thirty active clubs on campus, participate in community service opportunities with their advisory, and enjoy outstanding weekend activities in the Five College region.

Facilities

All-weather track
Baseball field(s)
Basketball court(s)
Fitness Center
Technology Center

Volleyball court(s)
Football field
Indoor basketball court(s)

Indoor pool
art gallery, game center, snack bar,dance studio

Clubs and Organizations

Amnesty International
Astronomy Club
Chess Club
Community Service
Computer Club
Debate Club
Diversity Club
Dorm Proctors
Environmental Club
FCA
Food Council
Foreign Language Clubs

Habitat for Humanity
Honor Council
Horseback Riding
International Clubs
Investment Club
Literary Magazine
Math Club
Newspaper
Outing Club
Peer Counseling
Peer Tutoring
Photography
Quiz Bowl

Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
SADD
Theater
Weightlifting
Yearbook
Yoga

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Summary: Athletics are an integral part of our program with 61 teams in 32 sports competing in state-of-the-art facilities. Exciting and vibrant classes in visual and performing arts taught by professional artists.

Arts Department Director: Susanna White

Athletics Department Director: Mark Conroy

Notable Achievements: Girls' lacrosse won fifth straight champtionship, Bridget Instrum'12 named All-American in lacrosse, Annual Williston Film Festival every spring

Arts

A Cappella Group
Audiovisual Club
Chamber Choir
Chamber Ensemble
Chamber Orchestra
Choral Music
Dance
Drama Club

Glee Club
Jazz Ensemble
Rock Band
Stage Band
String Ensemble
Tech Crew
Theater
Musical, Williston Film Festival,Art Openings

Interscholastic Sports

Alpine Ski Racing
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross-Country Running
Diving
Equestrian
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Horseback Riding
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling

Recreational Sports

Aerobics
Alpine Skiing
Dance
Equestrian
Martial Arts
Mountain Biking
Rock Climbing
Snowboarding
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Weight Lifting

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Summary: Through a highly individualized program, Williston's college counseling staff guides juniors and seniors through all facets of the college admissions process. Our ultimate aim is to encourage each student to explore colleges that will foster his or her unique talents and goals.

Department Director: Timothy Cheney

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%

Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

New York University	14 graduates
Northeastern University	13 graduates
Connecticut College	13 graduates
Boston University	10 graduates
Colby College	10 graduates
University of Vermont	10 graduates
Cornell University	6 graduates
Northwestern University	5 graduates
University of Pennsylvania	4 graduates
Harvard University	2 graduates

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores

	25th percentile	75th percentile
Critical Reading	NA	NA
Mathematics	NA	NA
Writing	NA	NA

Notable Alumni

Robert Samuelson (Class of 1963) Financial Columnist, Newsweek and Washington Post Editor

Brad Hall (Class of 1975) Actor, Producer, Writer. Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Anchor

Koyalee Chanda (Class of 1992) Emmy-nominated Director, directed episodes of Blue's Clues and Sesame Street

Winthrop Crane (Class of ) 40th Governor of Massachusetts, U.S. Senator, Owner of the Crane Paper Company

Lawson Ramage (Class of 1926) Vice Admiral in the U.S. Navy, Decorated with the Medal of Honor

Patrick Rissmiller (Class of 1997) Professional Hockey Player, NHL New York Rangers, Forward

Chic Eglee (Class of 1970) Screenwriter & Producer for Television

Edward Clark Potter (Class of ) Sculptor of New York Public Library lions

Victor H. Fazio (Class of 1961) California Congressman

Mitch Epstein (Class of 1970) Photographer, Cinematographer, and Production Designer

Quotes from Alumni

The experiences that I had at Williston helped me to ‘think on my own two feet.’It also helped me gain self-confidence.These qualities have helped me live an industrious & interesting life every day.

-Ron Diehl, Class of 1961, member of the Headquarters, Department of the Army Energy Policy Team

Williston has been a big turning point in my life. It's helped me find a passion that I didn't have before I came here.

-Rafael Cortina, Class of 2009, Occidental College

"I can't wait to get out there and help others experience what I have." (From her senior year)

-Olivia Moses, Class of 2009, Gettysburg College

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Summary: During the summer our facilities are used by several outside organizations, such as nationally known sports camps and Suzuki Violin music classes. Our Summer Theater program offers children and teens the opportunity to rehearse and perform plays before a public audience. Find out more at http://www.williston.com/summerprograms

Department Director: Gina Tirell

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Summary: Williston shares a home in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts with the Five Colleges: Amherst, Mt. Holyoke. Smith. UMASS, and Hampshire. Having the Five Colleges nearby allows students & faculty to take advantage of opportunities to engage and explore that are virtually unparalleled at any other independent school in the country.Find out more at http://www.williston.com/plus

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