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Watkinson to Host Suddes Group Fundraising Coaching Program
Watkinson School is pleased to announce that the Suddes Group is bringing its esteemed “Impact Ignites Income Cohort Training” to our campus on October 22, 2024. The Suddes Group designs fundraising solutions that will see funding results in the near term and build a foundation for a sustainable culture of philanthropy in the long term.
Watkinson Presents “An Evening with Arn Chorn-Pond”, a free event
Chorn-Pond is a Cambodian musician, human rights activist, and survivor of the Khmer Rouge regime. Hartford, CT – Watkinson School, Hartford’s oldest independent day school for grades 6-12/PG, is pleased to announce the return of Arn Chorn-Pond to our campus on October 10, 2024. A long-time friend to the school, Chorn-Pond will spend a day
Raheem Mullins ’97 Nominated To Serve As Chief Justice Of CT Supreme Court
Governor Ned Lamont announced yesterday that he is nominating the Honorable Raheem L. Mullins ’97 to serve as chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court. In addition to serving as a justice on the state’s highest court, the position of chief justice is responsible for serving as the head of the judicial branch of state
Watkinson Elects New President and Vice President
Kathleen Kane-Francalangia and Nancy Wheeler named Board of Trustees President and Vice President Respectively Watkinson School is pleased to announce that Kathleen Kane-Francalangia (West Hartford), has been elected president of its Board of Trustees effective July 1, 2024. Kane-Francalangia succeeds Wendy Avery (West Hartford), Director of Marketing and Communications at Corridor Ventures. Nancy Wheeler (Northampton,
Return of the Hog River Review
After a brief respite caused by the pandemic, the Hog River Review (HRR) has returned. Begun in the early 1990s as a student-led literary magazine, and evolving into a full-color literary and arts magazine in the early 2000s, the HRR ceased publication from 2020-2023. This year, sophomore Landon S. decided to take on the challenge
David Hemingson ’82 Is Guest of Honor at fundraiser for Grace Scholars
Oscar-nominated screenwriter David Hemingson ’82 spent the day on campus on April 9, 2024. He attended classes, spoke at All-School Meeting, and in the evening was the guest of honor at a fundraiser for Grace Scholars at Watkinson. Watkinson School is grateful to Mr. Hemingson for his generosity of time and attention to our students
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Our annual feature & alumni magazine is now online! The Spring 2019 issue talks about the progress we’ve made on our five-year Strategic Plan.
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