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{{Infobox school
| name = The Winchendon School
| name = The Winchendon School
| image = CrestGreenSILHO with name.png
| image = The Winchendon School Crest.jpg
| caption = School Crest
| caption = School Alumni Crest
| motto = A better way to do high school - since 1926.
| motto = Nulla Vestigia Retrorsum.
| streetaddress = 172 Ash St, Winchendon, MA 01475
| streetaddress = 172 Ash St, Winchendon, MA 01475
| city = [[Winchendon, Massachusetts|Winchendon]]
| city = [[Winchendon, Massachusetts|Winchendon]]
| state = [[Massachusetts|MA]]
| state = [[Massachusetts|MA]]
| country = [[United States]]
| country = [[United States]]
| type = [[Private school|Private]], [[boarding school|boarding]] and day
| type = [[Private school|Private]], [[University-preparatory school|college-prep]], [[Day school|day]] and [[Boarding school|boarding]]
| established = 1926
| established = 1926
| founder = Lloyd Harvey Hatch, Sr.
| head = Laurie Lambert
| head = Sean Duncan
| faculty = 60
| faculty = 60
| grades = 9–12, PG
| grades = 9–12, PG
| enrollment = 285
| enrollment = 265 (Massachusetts Campus); 75 (New York Campus)
| average_class_size = 7
| average_class_size = 8
| ratio = 6:1
| ratio = 6:1
| conference = NEPSAC
| conference = NEPSAC
| accreditation = NEASC, NAIS
| accreditation = NEASC, NAIS
| head_name = Head of School
| head_name = Head of School
| campus = {{convert|326|acre|m2}}
| campus = {{convert|326|acre|m2}}
| endowment = $30.00million (as of August 2017)
| endowment = $30 million (as of August 2017)
| colors = Dark green, kelly green, and white {{color box|#00653b}}{{color box|white}}
| colors = Dark grey, kelly green, and lime green {{color box|#53565a}}{{color box|#4e9d44}}{{color box|#81BE41}}
| homepage = {{URL|http://www.winchendon.org/}}
| homepage = {{URL|http:/winchendon.org/}}
}}
}}
'''The Winchendon School''' is a coeducational, preparatory [[Boarding school|boarding]] and day school composed of two campuses; one in Massachusetts, and another in New York.<ref name="Campuses • TWS{{!}}Winchendon">{{Cite web|url=https://winchendon.org/campuses/|title=Campuses • TWS{{!}}Winchendon|website=TWS{{!}}Winchendon|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-28}}</ref> Founded in 1926, The Winchendon School has an average classroom size of eight students, an enrollment of approximately 290 students, and a student to teacher ratio of 6:1
'''The Winchendon School''' is a coeducational, preparatory [[Boarding school|boarding]] and day school composed of two campuses; one in Massachusetts, and another in Herald Square, Manhattan, New York.<ref name="Campuses • TWS{{!}}Winchendon">{{Cite web|url=https://winchendon.org/campuses/|title=Campuses • TWS{{!}}Winchendon|website=TWS{{!}}Winchendon|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-28}}</ref> Founded in 1926, The Winchendon School has an average classroom size of eight students, an enrollment of approximately 325 students on the two campuses, and a student to teacher ratio of 6:1


== One School, Two Campuses ==
== Student Demographics ==
A typical student body represents 18 countries and approximately 25 US states. The school community includes students in 9th grade to students in 12th grade, as well as post-graduates (PGs). The Winchendon School offers a total of $3 million in needs-based grants to its students every year.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://winchendon.org/about|title=About - The Winchendon School|work=The Winchendon School|access-date=2017-07-25|language=en-US}}</ref>
The Winchendon School is an Elite Boarding School composed of two campuses; a main campus located in [[Winchendon, Massachusetts]], and a newly opened campus in Manhattan, New York City. The School's flagship campus in Winchendon, MA serves boarding and day students in grades 9-12 and PGs. The picturesque setting and extensive facilities provide a safe environment while also enjoying easy access to Boston, Providence, NYC, and the rest of the northeast. The close proximity and good transportation options allow families from Boston to Springfield and from Providence to Portsmouth to consider the five-day boarding option and regularly enjoy a meal, event, or contest with their students.


== Special Academic Programs ==
The NYC satellite campus is in the heart of Brooklyn, within walking distance of some of the world's great resources, including universities and libraries, athletics and arts facilities, museums, and potential employers. The NYC campus is also closely connected with local neighborhoods through its partnership with the CDSC (Child Development Support Corporation).<ref name="Campuses • TWS{{!}}Winchendon"/>
The Winchendon School offers courses in world languages, computer science, engineering, English, history and social science, mathematics, performing arts, visual arts,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://issuu.com/home/published/courses_-_ma_r_8.22 | title=Account Signin &#124; Issuu }}</ref> and is recognized for its academic support center, named after the school's founder, Lloyd Harvey Hatch, Sr.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://issuu.com/home/published/learning_strategies_brochure_v5_3.21.23_1_ | title=Account Signin &#124; Issuu }}</ref>


== Athletics ==
=== The Winchendon School | MA Campus ===
The Winchendon School's athletic teams are known as the [[Elk|Wapitis]], and their colors are dark gray, kelly green, and lime green. The following competitive sports are offered at The Winchendon School:<ref>{{Cite news |title=Athletics - The Winchendon School |language=en-US |work=The Winchendon School |url=http://winchendon.org/parents/athletics/ |access-date=2017-07-25}}</ref>

The MA campus includes six academic and lab buildings, six dorms, a theater, a two-story [[Studio|arts studio]], and a music room. Its athletic facilities feature the Ritchie Ice Arena, the LaBelle Athletic Fields, Boomhower Field, six [[tennis court]]s, and two [[basketball]] and [[volleyball]] [[Gym|courts]] and a fitness center.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://winchendon.org/about/campus-facilities/|title=Campus & Facilities - The Winchendon School|work=The Winchendon School|access-date=2017-07-25|language=en-US}}</ref>
[[File:Faculty Hall, The Winchendon School.jpg|thumb|<nowiki>TWS | MA</nowiki>]]

=== The Winchendon School | NYC Campus ===
Winchendon's NYC campus is purposefully located in Harold Square of Manhattan, in a building owned by the CDSC, a long-time provider of services for the BedStuy, Clinton Hill and Fort Greene neighborhoods.  Students can be tackling quadratic equations or the next draft of an essay one period, and 10 minutes later, moving downstairs to help in the food pantry or the hydroponic garden. With a subway stop less than 200’ from our door, commuting and access to all of NYC is easy.

Facilities near the New York City Campus include:

* Brooklyn Museum
* Transportation Museum
* Pratt Institute (2 blocks)
* NYU
* LIU
* BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)
* Mark Morris
* BRIC
* YMCA
* Brooklyn Bridge and Prospect Park
* Barclays Center
* Thousands of potential employers, laboratories, artist studios and other potential “classrooms” <ref name="Campuses • TWS{{!}}Winchendon"/>

The MA campus is {{convert|15|mi}} from [[Mount Monadnock]], one of the most-climbed mountains in the world.

[[File:7K8A5422.jpg|frameless|350x350px]]

== Students ==
Winchendon students come from all across the world. Numbers change year-to-year, but a typical student body represents over 15 countries and approximately 15 US states. The school community includes students in 9th grade to students in 12th grade, as well as post-graduates (PGs). The Winchendon School offers a total of $3 million in needs-based grants to its students every year.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://winchendon.org/about|title=About - The Winchendon School|work=The Winchendon School|access-date=2017-07-25|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Special academic programs ==
The School is recognized for three academic programs: Global Dynamics, Service Learning, and ColLABS,.

Global Dynamics is a four-year sequence of courses that provides students with an integrated, multicultural survey of different regions of the world: Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the United States. Students examine history, art, literature, political science, economics and sociology to grapple with the forces of human nature - what unites and divides us - both in centuries past and as events became news yesterday.  Contemporary challenges require interdisciplinary solutions, and Global Dynamics is based on that model. In addition to comprehension, expression, and problem-solving skills, students develop increasingly robust critical thinking and collaborative skills.

Service Learning is a year-long, student-led, project-based curriculum in which students identify a problem or issue in the community around them and then work to fix it in collaborative groups. Service Learning is another element of the Winchendon experience where student interests reign supreme: from the theater to animal rights, from the impact of addiction to protecting the environment - whatever it is that our students feel the world needs. They put together the ideas, resources, and plan to make it happen.  Service Learning is as important as any course of study at Winchendon, as not only are the students practicing the core disciplines of problem solving, comprehension and communication, but they also have the opportunity to develop empathy, resourcefulness, adaptability, resilience and collaborative skills—and SL may be the single greatest opportunity for teens to develop leadership skills.

ColLABs, or '''col'''laborative '''lab'''oratories, are immersive, interest driven learning opportunities open to all Winchendon students. Twice a year, Winchendon students engage in two week intensive courses, collaborative projects, and internships. Short for Collaborative Laboratory, these Courses are elective-style workshops based on one of three types of learning experiences:

* Faculty-led, immersive classes with extensive project and field-based learning
* Student-designed (with teachers as mentors) independent projects in areas of specific interest
* Internships

Regular classes are set aside for the last two weeks of each semester so that students can pursue ColLABs of their choosing - all of which emphasize fundamental skills and habits central to The Winchendon School: character, collaboration, resilience, resourcefulness, and adaptability, just to name a few. Risk-taking is encouraged, and the design process and experience are often as important as the actual ColLAB itself. The Winchendon School website contains more information on the ColLAB program: https://winchendon.org/collabs-project-based-learning-and-electives/

Immersive learning through ColLABorative studies at The Winchendon School means our students have achieved subject mastery and personal growth through our experience-based learning. This can look different for different students. For some students, it may look like an internship at a non-profit learning how to fundraise, while for another student it may be writing a research paper on ''The Detection Mechanism of Gravitational Waves Emitted from a Type 1A Supernovae''.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Winchendon School |url=https://winchendon.org/collabs-project-based-learning-and-electives/ |website=Winchendon.org |publisher=The Winchendon School |accessdate=2019-08-28}}</ref>

[[File:Winchendon Boy's Hockey NEPSAC.jpg|center|560x560px|Winchendon Boys' Hockey at NEPSAC Championships|thumb]]
Winchendon's athletic teams are known as the [[Elk|Wapitis]], and their colors are dark green and white. The following competitive sports are offered at The Winchendon School:<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://winchendon.org/parents/athletics/|title=Athletics - The Winchendon School|work=The Winchendon School|access-date=2017-07-25|language=en-US}}</ref>
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* Soccer (boys and girls)
* Soccer (boys and girls)
* Cross Country (boys and girls)
* Cross Country (boys and girls)
* Badminton (boys and girls)
* Tennis (boys and girls)
* Tennis (boys and girls)
* Baseball (boys)
* Baseball (boys)
* Softball (girls)
* Softball (girls)
* Ultimate Frisbee (boys and girls)
* Volleyball (girls)
* Volleyball (girls)
* Golf (boys and girls)
* Golf (co-ed)
* Lacrosse (boys and girls)
* Lacrosse (boys and girls)
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Winchendon is a part of [[New England Preparatory School Athletic Council]] (NEPSAC).
Winchendon is a part of [[New England Preparatory School Athletic Council]] (NEPSAC).


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==History==
{{Unreferenced section|date=November 2016}}[[Williams College]] alumnus Robert Marr's experience at [[Deerfield Academy]], and earlier at [[Vermont Academy]], provided him knowledge to take The Winchendon School into its permanent home. As new headmaster in Newport at The Hatch School in 1959, Marr maintained its tutorial model while introducing his own leadership brand. Finding a new campus emerged as a focus for the new Head. Marr settled on Winchendon's current location. The school moved in the summer 1961 to Winchendon, Massachusetts.

Teachers like Charles Dillaway and Clifford Eriksen provided teaching in the traditional Hatch mold. The seasoned leadership of Bob Marr and his assistant head (and former Vermont Academy colleague) Frederick L. Zins enabled newly arrived students to sense the great traditions of Hatch-Newport – while also experiencing a revitalized school and its own setting.

During the early to mid-1980s, the school faced financial difficulties, which drew attention to the failures of the school. This led to many successful and grateful alumni donating to The Winchendon School. In the late 1980s, a rolling capital campaign was started that led to the addition of new dorms, a gymnasium and additional classrooms. Much of this attention happened during Headmaster LaBelle's tenure and pushed the school onto its feet, and it has been financially healthy ever since.

The Winchendon School has only had six headmasters. Marr's tenure (1959–1973), was followed by Lewis V. Posich, Stephen V.A. Samborski, J. William LaBelle, John A. Kerney, and current Head of School Laurie Lambert.


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
* [[Justin Dentmon]], professional basketball player, 2010 [[Israeli Basketball Premier League Statistical Leaders|top scorer in the Israel Basketball Premier League]]

* [[Francisco García (basketball)|Francisco Garcia]], professional basketball player
*[[Mark Concannon]], drafted into [[National Hockey League|NHL]] by the [[San Jose Sharks]] in the third round, {{abbr|No.|number}}&nbsp;82 overall, in the 1999 entry draft<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=47599|title=Mark Concannon hockey statistics and profile at hockeydb.com|website=www.hockeydb.com|language=en|access-date=2017-07-25}}</ref>
* [[Malcolm Grant (basketball)|Malcolm Grant]], professional basketball player
*[[Justin Dentmon]], professional basketball player, 2010 [[Israeli Basketball Premier League Statistical Leaders|top scorer in the Israel Basketball Premier League]]
*[[Francisco García (basketball)|Francisco Garcia]], professional basketball player
* [[Jordan Henriquez]], professional basketball player
*[[Malcolm Grant (basketball)|Malcolm Grant]], professional basketball player
* [[Anthony Ireland (basketball)|Anthony Ireland]], professional basketball player
*[[Jordan Henriquez]], professional basketball player
* [[Jermaine Johnson (basketball)|Jermaine Johnson]], former professional basketball player and current member South Carolina House of Representatives
*[[Anthony Ireland (basketball)|Anthony Ireland]], professional basketball player
* [[Mohamed Keita (basketball)|Mohamed Keita]], professional basketball player
*[[Jermaine Johnson (basketball)|Jermaine Johnson]], former professional basketball player and current political advisor
* [[Adam Kemp]], professional basketball player
*[[Adam Kemp]], professional basketball player
* [[Victor Page]], professional basketball player
* [[Devon Saddler]], professional basketball player<ref>{{cite news |title=Devon Saddler - University of Delaware Athletics |url=https://bluehens.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1648 |website=bluehens.com |access-date=2021-07-04}}</ref>
*[[Victor Page]], professional basketball player
* [[Greg Selkoe]], entrepreneur
*[[Devon Saddler]], professional basketball player<ref>{{cite news |title=Devon Saddler - University of Delaware Athletics |url=https://bluehens.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1648 |website=bluehens.com |access-date=2021-07-04}}</ref>
* [[Marshall Strickland]], professional basketball player
*[[Greg Selkoe]], entrepreneur
*[[Marshall Strickland]], professional basketball player
* [[Bruno Šundov]], professional basketball player
*[[Bruno Šundov]], professional basketball player
* [[Mike Hardman|Michael Hardman]], professional hockey player, [[Chicago Blackhawks]]


==References==
==References==
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The Winchendon School
School Alumni Crest
Address
Map
172 Ash St, Winchendon, MA 01475

Winchendon
,
MA

United States
Information
TypePrivate, college-prep, day and boarding
MottoNulla Vestigia Retrorsum.
Established1926
FounderLloyd Harvey Hatch, Sr.
Head of SchoolSean Duncan
Faculty60
Grades9–12, PG
Enrollment265 (Massachusetts Campus); 75 (New York Campus)
Average class size8
Student to teacher ratio6:1
Campus326 acres (1,320,000 m2)
Color(s)Dark grey, kelly green, and lime green    
Athletics conferenceNEPSAC
AccreditationNEASC, NAIS
Endowment$30 million (as of August 2017)
Websitewinchendon.org

The Winchendon School is a coeducational, preparatory boarding and day school composed of two campuses; one in Massachusetts, and another in Herald Square, Manhattan, New York.[1] Founded in 1926, The Winchendon School has an average classroom size of eight students, an enrollment of approximately 325 students on the two campuses, and a student to teacher ratio of 6:1

Student Demographics

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A typical student body represents 18 countries and approximately 25 US states. The school community includes students in 9th grade to students in 12th grade, as well as post-graduates (PGs). The Winchendon School offers a total of $3 million in needs-based grants to its students every year.[2]

Special Academic Programs

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The Winchendon School offers courses in world languages, computer science, engineering, English, history and social science, mathematics, performing arts, visual arts,[3] and is recognized for its academic support center, named after the school's founder, Lloyd Harvey Hatch, Sr.[4]

Athletics

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The Winchendon School's athletic teams are known as the Wapitis, and their colors are dark gray, kelly green, and lime green. The following competitive sports are offered at The Winchendon School:[5]

  • Ice Hockey (boys and girls)
  • Basketball (boys and girls)
  • Soccer (boys and girls)
  • Cross Country (boys and girls)
  • Tennis (boys and girls)
  • Baseball (boys)
  • Softball (girls)
  • Volleyball (girls)
  • Golf (co-ed)
  • Lacrosse (boys and girls)

Winchendon is a part of New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC).

Recent titles include:

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Campuses • TWS|Winchendon". TWS|Winchendon. Retrieved 2019-08-28.
  2. ^ "About - The Winchendon School". The Winchendon School. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
  3. ^ "Account Signin | Issuu".
  4. ^ "Account Signin | Issuu".
  5. ^ "Athletics - The Winchendon School". The Winchendon School. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
  6. ^ "Devon Saddler - University of Delaware Athletics". bluehens.com. Retrieved 2021-07-04.
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