We last interviewed to Greta Schacht, Class of 2014, when she organized a viewing of the documentary "Girl Rising" at Willow last May. Inspired by the film, she decided to take time off before college in order to travel, learn about global issues, figure out how she...
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Alumni Spotlight: Zak Griffin
We reached out to Willow alumnus Zak Griffin, Class of 2017, to ask him some questions about what he’s up to now and how Willow has helped him in his journey. Give us a brief summary about yourself. I’m a junior at Gill St. Bernard’s right now, and I spend most of...
Alumni Spotlight: Greta Schacht & “Girl Rising”
Willow alumna Greta Schacht will be hosting a screening of the film “Girl Rising,” a documentary about girls’ education around the world, at The Willow School on May 24. “Girl Rising” is not just a movie; it’s a global campaign for promoting girls’ education and...
Willow Alumna Raises $5,000 for Tanzanian Orphans
Thanks in part to your generous support, Willow alumna Greta Schacht raised over $5,000 in just 48 hours to support 15 orphans in Tanzania! "I am humbled, awestruck, and absolutely blown away by the outpouring of love and generosity from friends, family, and even...
Alumni Spotlight: Helena Digney
Helena Digney, from Willow's Class of 2014, is currently attending Connecticut College in New London. She's on track to become a veterinarian with an environmental science major. Helena said she's interested in exploring the field of holistic medicine and its...
Alumni Spotlight: Alexa Epstein
Alexa Epstein, a Willow Class of 2017 graduate, is a sophomore at Voorhees High School. A lover of theater, she will soon be performing in SKIT's production of Newsies. "I have been doing theater since fourth grade," Alexa said. "I love it because I get to be someone...
Alumni Spotlight: Luca Pizzale
Luca Pizzale graduated from Willow in 2018 and is now a freshman at Pingry. In school, he enjoys math, science, and art, and and outside of school, he plays the piano, participates in a trivia competition club called the Quiz Bowl, works set and tech for drama...
Alumni Spotlight: Noelle Iati
Noelle Iati is a Class of 2014 alumna. After Willow, she attended Mendham High School for two years. She then dropped out, got her high school equivalency, and went to college at Bard College at Simon’s Rock. After getting her AA Degree, Noelle transferred to Sarah...
Support a Willow Alumna Volunteering in Tanzania
Over the last three months, Willow alumna Greta Schacht has been volunteering at a school for impoverished children in Tanzania. She has been deeply inspired by Juma Judson, the director of the school, who she calls "one of the most amazing individuals I've yet to...
Watch Willow Alumna Gabrielle’s TedxYouth Talk: “Art is Instinct”
Earlier this month, Willow Class of 2015 alumna Gabrielle Kaminski gave a TEDxYouth talk on the importance of art at Gill St. Bernard's, arguing that it is instinctive for all of us and must be respected in its own right. Watch it below! Gabrielle is a senior at Gill...