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View our most recent articles below or visit our Archive page to search through all of WiNK from 2025-26!

General News

How Much Do Students Really Use ChatGPT?
Piper '28

In a recent survey, just over half of Wooster students reported using ChatGPT for schoolwork. Students weigh the pros and cons, using it more for STEM than Humanities. 

Welcome, Baby Kahn-Johnston!
Corinne '28

Associate Director of Development and Girls Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach Mrs. Kahn-Johnston '08, welcomes her first son, Ethan Robin Kahn-Johnston.

Mr. Reynolds Has Stage Fright?
Sadie '27

You would never know it, but Mr. Reynolds gets nervous before Chapel each week. Taking on his fear has helped him grow in confidence and public speaking. 

A Mindful Morning
Charlotte '27

For the month of January, Mr. Rexford leads a mindfulness meditation every morning to teach students and teachers more about his passion for mindfulness.

Echo is Taking Submissions!
Campbell '28

Are you an artist or writer? Submit your work to Echo, Wooster's student-run literary magazine. 

Two Pack the Gyms Next Week!
Kathryn '26 and Yiorgos '27

Students are invited to come together on Thursday, Jan. 22, and Friday, Jan. 23, to support Wooster basketball. Pack the Gyms return with high-stakes games and school spirit!

Traditions and Events

Second Annual Swap Shop was a Success!
Lily '27

The Green Team Club invited students to bring in new or gently used clothes to help combat fast fashion and donate to the Dorothy Day Hospitality House.

2026 Middle School Winter Concert
Amelia '28

Last week, the middle school performed for friends, family and the Wooster community. They shared their musical learning this year, singing and playing instruments. 

Festive Sweater Day 2025
Amelia '28 and Campbell '28

On Wednesday, students, faculty and staff came to school in their holiday gear. Campbell and Amelia shared some of their favorites from the day!

Wooster Danced the Night Away!
Marley '26

Upper School students enjoyed a disco-themed Winter Formal that raised funds for prom and sparked excitement for the holidays.

No Lessons and Carols This Year
Sarah '28

This year's Lessons and Carols has been canceled due to inclement weather. Sarah shares the meaning and planning behind this event. 

Open House: Admissions Perspectives
Charlotte '27

The Open House this past Saturday was a huge success. The Admissions team spoke about what they love about Open House and the Wooster way. 

Videos and Podcasts

Name A Woman...
Kathryn '26 and Kendall '26

In honor of Women's History Month, Kathryn and Kendall asked the Wooster community to name trailblazing women.  

Backpack Bonanza
Alé '26 and Hannah '26

Find out who has the heaviest backpack on campus!

Ins and Outs for 2026
Camila '27, Lily '27 and Scarlett '27

Find out what Wooster students and teachers are leaving behind in 2025 and bringing with them in 2026.

What's Wooster Listening to?
Alé '26

Find out what music upper school students are listening to between classes, before practice and during frees!

Wooster Sports

Meet the Coaches: Boys Varsity Basketball
Alé '26

Coach Anderson returned this season with a new assistant coach, Alec Brown. This year, the team's focus is on working hard and showing up for one another every day.

Wooster Soccer Seasons Comes to a Close
Sadie '27

After a season filled with teamwork, perseverance, and growth, Wooster’s soccer teams close out the year proud of their progress and passion on the field.

Girls Basketball Season is Here!
Fiona '26

With the fall trimester coming to an end, basketball season is starting up again! Girls basketball players have recently finished their tryouts and have started practicing.

Athlete Spotlight: Fall HVAL Tournaments
Kathryn '26 and Yiorgos '27

As the HVAL tournaments are underway, Kathryn and Yiorgos highlight two athletes who have stepped into the spotlight! Congrats, Hellen '26 and Johnny ‘26!

Meet the Generals

Alumni Spotlight: Audrey Merchan '15
Crosby '27

As a Wooster Alumna, Audrey has carried the Wooster values with her through college, into her career and now on the Board of Trustees!

Gabe Settles the Score
Hannah '26

Read about the Wooster sophomore who crafted the music for our fall play, “Little Women." 

Get to Know Mr. Fischer
Campbell '28

Mr. Fischer, Wooster's first teaching fellow, quickly became an important part of our community. From science labs to the ultimate frisbee field, you can find him all over campus!

Keeping Up with Josh Carone '18
Scarlett '27

How one student’s passion for storytelling, humor, and collaboration shaped his journey from Wooster to Sony Pictures.

Keeping Up With Alex Byrnes '24
Marley '26

Since graduating, Alex has explored their passion for animals across the country and is now headed to Australia! 

Beyond Campus

MLB Off-Season Recap
Ian '28

Spring training is here after an exciting few months of free agent signings, contract negotiations and more!

Trailblazing Black Americans from Connecticut
Scarlett '27

This Black History Month, Connecticut’s own Lewis Latimer, Sarah Boone, and Edward Bouchet remind us that major breakthroughs in science and everyday life were built by Black hands, often right in our backyard.

2025 Season NFL MVP Race
James '27

James analyzes the merits of both Matthew Stafford and Drake Maye, who lead the NFL MVP race. Find out who the Wooster community thinks should be crowned this year.

From the Archives

The Blizzard of 1934
Hannah '26

From the archives, read about Wooster’s experience with one of Connecticut’s worst snowstorms in history, including the fearless adventures of its students.

Honoring Wooster WWII Service Members
Hannah '26

As part of a larger research project, Hannah highlights the stories of a few Wooster students who served in World War II in honor of Veterans Day. 

Cookie Recipe From the Archives!
Alé '26 and Hannah '26

Hannah and Alé will be baking the recipe for "ridiculously delicious quadruple chocolate espresso cookies," which was found in an archived newspaper of The General from 2007.

Wooster Football's Past and Present
Sean '26

Sean shares the history of football at Wooster, the birth of the co-op program with Harvey School, updates on this season and his own perspective as a player. 

We Could Do With: 1943 to Now
Hannah '26

Hannah welcomes the Wooster Community to another Archives-filled year while shedding light on a humorous student-written piece from 1943.
 

About WiNK

WiNK (“Wooster Ink”) is Wooster School’s online student news publication. WiNK serves as the student voice of our community, and provides readers with a weekly overview of what's happening in our students' lives, and it gives students a chance to share their interests and voices. The majority of the content is developed in our Upper School Journalism classes, but we also accept contributions from other students and faculty members.

WiNK Contact

Lily Newman '21

Publications Teacher
lily.newman@woosterschool.org
203-730-6706