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Watkinson Private School Senior Is the Only Student Panelist on “Religious Communities United On Climate Justice”
Watkinson School, a private school for grade 6-12/PG in Hartford, CT, is pleased to announce that Elijah H. ’22 was selected to be the only student panelist participating in the virtual event “Religious Communities United On Climate Justice”. The panel was co-presented by the Jewish Youth Climate Movement (JYCM) and Interreligious Eco-Justice Network (IREJN) and

Freshly Squeezed Returns!
Watkinson School is pleased to present “Freshly Squeezed with Dennis House: Sparking Joy Against The Odds” on Wednesday, May 11. The panel for this timely topic will include: • Humorist Gina Barreca who speaks nationally and internationally about a variety of topics including humor, women’s comedy, women’s lives, and everybody’s stress. • morning show broadcaster

Watkinson Private School Senior Receives CT All-State Recognition for Varsity Soccer
Watkinson School, a private school for grades 6-12/PG in Hartford, CT, is pleased to announce that Evan R. ’22 received an All-State selection for the 2021 Connecticut Soccer Coaches Association ‘Prep Small’ Team. The All-State banquet took place this past Sunday, April 10th at the Aqua Turf Club. Evan was among the 24 members of

Jessica Dickens Featured in CT Women’s Art Show
Watkinson School, a private school in Hartford, CT, is pleased to announce that Technology & Communication Support provider Jessica Dickens has been selected to be a featured artist in the Connecticut Women’s Art Show on April 24, 2022. In its fifth year, the showcase is curated by CT Philanthropist Margaret Patricelli and is presented in

Watkinson Private School 10th Grader Takes First Place
Julia W. ’24 Won Regional Finals of the Next Narrative Monologue Competition Watkinson School, a top-rated private school in Hartford, CT, announces that Julia W. ’24 was the first-place winner of the regional finals of the Next Narrative Monologue Competition held at New Haven’s Long Wharf Theatre. Julia will go on to the national finals

Watkinson School Recognizes Kathleen Kane-Francalangia
As Inaugural Philanthropist of the Year Watkinson School is pleased to announce the selection of Kathleen Kane-Francalangia as the school’s inaugural recipient of the Philanthropist of the Year Award. The Award will be presented to Kathleen at Watkinson’s gala fundraiser, A Watkinson Affair, on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Kathleen began her long relationship with Watkinson
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