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Up From
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Innovative financier Woolsey McKernon \u201985 uses carbon credits to replant forests devastated by wildfires<\/p>\n

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\u201cIT\u2019S ALL ABOUT TEAM\u201d<\/h2>\n

A sense of service and a pocket Constitution\u2014two things Navy pilot and White House military officer Tommy Reed \u201910 carries with him from Williston Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”975577″ img_size=”Full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.williston.com\/news\/dishing-out-delight\/”]\n

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DISHING OUT DELIGHT<\/h2>\n

As CEO of Fiesta Tableware, Elizabeth (Wells) McIlvain \u201973 is steering her family\u2019s venerable company into the future <\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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WELCOMING NEW IMMIGRANTS<\/h2>\n

What resources would best help new immigrants to this country? University Settlement spends $52 million annually to assist 40,000 newcomers to New York. CFAO Rabiya Akhtar \u201999 helps decide how. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”975493″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.williston.com\/news\/opening-the-door-for-youth-in-need\/”]\n

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OPENING THE DOOR FOR YOUTH IN NEED<\/h2>\n

How can we support young people with care they\u2019ll actually use? As Chief of Staff for the New York City nonprofit The Door, Ted Caine \u201904 helps oversee a one-stop social-service shop for teens and young adults. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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COACHING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AUTISM<\/h2>\n

How can we help people with autism build a meaningful and independent life? At Daivergent, a training platform and coaching service for the neurodiverse community, Cameron Dogan \u201914 leverages both high technology and human interaction. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”975495″ img_size=”Full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.williston.com\/news\/giving-talent-a-shot-at-success\/”]\n

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GIVING TALENT A SHOT AT SUCCESS<\/h2>\n

Why are talented kids from underrepresented backgrounds not finding success in the business world? Because they often don\u2019t have the opportunity to prove themselves, says Nicole (Smith) Moore \u201997, whose organization Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is working to change that. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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IN THE DEEP END<\/h2>\n

From Williston\u2019s pool to the Olympics\u2014the long and amazing career of Dale Neuburger \u201967 <\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”975570″ img_size=”Full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.williston.com\/news\/old-world-meets-new-generation\/”]\n

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OLD WORLD MEETS NEW GENERATION<\/h2>\n

For Don Battimelli \u201917, bringing his business acumen back to the family business is a combo as perfect as the Carmine\u2019s special<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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5 QUESTIONS FOR TODD KATZNER \u201987<\/h2>\n

As a Supervisory Research Wildlife Biologist with the United States Geological Survey, Katzner does work that informs everything from renewable energy policy to the development of an avian flu vaccine for the California condor <\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”975848″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.williston.com\/news\/creators-corner\/”]\n

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CREATORS\u2019 CORNER<\/h2>\n

Williston alums are showcasing their artistic talents in podcasts, on TV shows, and in video games. Here are a few to follow. <\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]

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REACHING BACK TO PAY IT FORWARD<\/h2>\n

A Williston connection helps a new scholarship fund find a worthy recipient on campus <\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”975585″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.williston.com\/news\/the-power-of-planning\/”]\n

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THE POWER OF PLANNING<\/h2>\n

Helping people enjoy their lives is what drives the work of Melissa (Anderson) Duffy \u201991 Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”975950″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.williston.com\/alumni\/events\/athletic-hall-of-fame\/”]\n

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HALL OF FAME AND ALUMNI AWARDS<\/h2>\n

Highlighting Reunion last June was the conferral of alumni and distinguished service awards. Read about the Hall of Fame here<\/a> and Alumni Awards here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]

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A SENSE OF PURPOSE<\/h2>\n

Why Paul Wainwright \u201968 gives back to the place that sparked his passion for photography Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”975456″ img_size=”FULL” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.williston.com\/news\/willistuff\/”]\n

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WilliStuff!<\/h2>\n

A roundup of intriguing products made by Wildcat entrepreneurs and artists <\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”975847″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.williston.com\/news\/in-their-own-words-s-a-fogleman-10-commencement-address\/”]\n

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS<\/h2>\n

For Williston Northampton\u2019s 182nd Commencement ceremony, alumna Sarah A. Fogleman \u201910 returned to campus to\u00a0give the commencement address<\/a>. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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KING OF THE CAGE<\/h2>\n

Five questions for Jason Tirrell \u201990 on his role in the Athletic Center\u2019s uniform and equipment hub<\/span>\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”975771″ img_size=”Full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.williston.com\/news\/supporting-all-students\/”]\n

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SUPPORTING ALL STUDENTS<\/h2>\n

This year, Williston\u2019s Center for Academic Success turns 5! Here are some of the ways this innovative center is helping students thrive and reach their full academic potential. <\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]

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5 THINGS WE\u2019RE TALKING ABOUT!<\/h2>\n

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A LOVE OF LEARNING<\/h2>\n

Sarah Levine taking her teaching to next level with prestigious Fulbright Award Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”975851″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=b0UHdB1V18w”]\n

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS<\/h2>\n

At this fall\u2019s Convocation ceremony, Student Council President Kevin Mwangi \u201924 imparted words of wisdom on how to make the most out of the Williston experience <\/span>Watch Video<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]

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COOL ON CAMPUS<\/h2>\n

We polled admission interns about the latest in food, music, and more. Here are their picks. Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”975945″ img_size=”Full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.williston.com\/news\/campaign-updates-3\/”]\n

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CAMPAIGN UPDATES<\/h2>\n

With less than one year to go in the Williston Builds campaign, we are poised to surpass our $70 million goal\u2014the largest in school history.
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ALWAYS PROUD OF THE GREEN AND GREEN<\/h2>\n

Williston is committed to making campus as energy efficient as possible. Here\u2019s a roundup of some recent improvements. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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The class of 2023 is remarkable in so many ways, including its size. There were 145 graduates feted at Commencement 2023, one of the largest graduating classes ever at Williston Northampton.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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The class of 2023 knows its way around athletic fields and competitions\u201451 graduates are now playing sports at the Division I, II, or III level in college.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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43 members of the class of 2023 took a Williston Scholars course during their time here. A sampling of topics: Williston\u2019s First Chinese Students; Preserving Languages and Cultures Through Oral History; Emotion Detection with AI; Growing Organs and Transplants; and original creative works of writing, music, dance, and theater.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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After graduation, the class of 2023 headed off to more than 80 four-year institutions\u2014both in the United States and abroad. Skidmore and Northeastern were popular choices, with six Wildcats attending each institution.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Head of School Robert W. Hill III issued one call to action to the class in his Commencement address: \u201cI\u2019m going to offer you just my one solitary piece of advice as you await your diplomas. That one piece of advice is this: Think small. That\u2019s right. Think small, not big.\u201d Meaning, do the small things right, class of 2023, and watch the big things fall into place.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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The class of 2023 experienced something in their final year that was foreign to them\u2014a \u201cnormal\u201d academic year. The class came in as freshman when the COVID-19 pandemic started, and even through May of their junior years, the class members were masked up and testing. \u201cThis is what made this year so special and such a success,\u201d class speaker Luke Ballard \u201923 said during Commencement.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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