--- title: An Intimate Look at Student Life at Westtown School | Student Life at Westtown description: Student Life at Westtown | 'We Are Westonians' is a video blog that explores the student experience at Westtown School. Each new installment will feature current students answering questions submitted by alumni that highlight how Westtown encourages its students to be leaders and stewards of a better world. --- - [Students](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=728) - [Parents](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=689) - [Faculty/Staff](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=716) - [Alumni](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=784) - [Trustees](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=697) [![](https://blog.westtown.edu/hs-fs/file-2454828850-png/Westtown-Feb2015/logo_graphic.png?width=68&height=68&name=logo_graphic.png)](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=1) [![](https://blog.westtown.edu/hs-fs/file-2451508821-png/Westtown-Feb2015/logo_text.png) Spirited Quaker education since 1799](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=1) Search Site search - [Quicklinks](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=499#) - [Calendar](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=747) - [Faculty & Staff Directory](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=522) - [School Store](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=736) - 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[Westtown Lake](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=1000030) - [Health Center](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=1000130) - [Summer Sessions](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=1000132) - [Support Westtown](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=505) - [Alumni](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=784) - [Make a Gift](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=979) - [Giving](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=610) - [Your Investment](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=617) - [Volunteering](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=1404) - [Connecting](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=627) - [Events](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=624) # We Are Westonians ## [What is Meeting for Business?](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/meetingforbusiness) Posted by [Karl Vela '03](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/author/karl-vela-03) on Mar 11, 2016 10:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![MfBthumb.jpg](https://blog.westtown.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/MfBthumb.jpg?width=300&name=MfBthumb.jpg "MfBthumb.jpg") It is human nature to react to challenges that arise within our community. It is far more difficult to be adaptive and put systems in place to make our community better able to deal with the unknown challenges the future holds. It was with this impressive foresight that a small group of students took the initiative to make Meeting for Business a part of the Upper School experience. With the help of some dedicated faculty members and the student body presidents, Meeting for Business is now becoming an invaluable platform for involvement and a beacon of Westtown’s Quaker heritage. [Read More](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/meetingforbusiness) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/meetingforbusiness#comments-listing) Topics: [Student Life at Westtown](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/student-life-at-westtown), [Quakerism](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/quakerism), [Religious Life Committee](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/religious-life-committee) ## [Meeting for Worship at Westtown](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/meetingforworship) Posted by [Karl Vela '03](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/author/karl-vela-03) on Dec 30, 2015 1:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![MeetingHouse.jpg](https://blog.westtown.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/MeetingHouse.jpg?width=300&name=MeetingHouse.jpg "MeetingHouse.jpg") In all of my interviews with students, no matter the topic, an appreciation for the closeness that is cultivated between all members of the Westtown community emerges. Our students recognize its critical importance in formulating sound minds and open hearts. Time and time again they have explained to me that this closeness is central to what makes Westtown such a special place to live, learn, and grow. [Read More](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/meetingforworship) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/meetingforworship#comments-listing) Topics: [Student Life at Westtown](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/student-life-at-westtown), [Quakerism](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/quakerism), [Religious Life Committee](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/religious-life-committee) ## [The Big Impact of The Mini Farm](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/mini-farm) Posted by [Karl Vela '03](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/author/karl-vela-03) on Nov 13, 2015 1:48:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![](https://blog.westtown.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Farm2.jpg?width=320&name=Farm2.jpg) There is no denying that we are living in a digital age. As our students spend more and more of their time in a virtual landscape, it becomes increasingly important to offer them opportunities to unplug and interact and learn from the natural world. [Read More](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/mini-farm) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/mini-farm#comments-listing) Topics: [Student Life at Westtown](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/student-life-at-westtown), [sustainability](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/sustainability) ## [The Soon-to-be-Champion Field Hockey Team](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/fieldhockey) Posted by [Karl Vela '03](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/author/karl-vela-03) on Oct 9, 2015 4:07:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **![](https://blog.westtown.edu/hubfs/FieldHockey1.jpg)Twice in the last two years the Varsity Field Hockey team has gone to the FSL finals against ANC and lost** (and the semi-finals the year before that)! Needless to say, there is a heated rivalry brewing amongst the players as they are determined to both beat ANC and take the championship this year. [Read More](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/fieldhockey) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/fieldhockey#comments-listing) Topics: [Student Life at Westtown](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/student-life-at-westtown), [athletics](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/athletics) ## [Students Build a Prosthetic Hand for Two Children](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/prosthetichand) Posted by [Karl Vela '03](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/author/karl-vela-03) on Aug 31, 2015 3:49:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **A critical part of Westtown’s mission is imparting spiritual and ethical guidance on our students** and providing them with opportunities to follow their passions and make a difference to humankind. [Read More](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/prosthetichand) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/prosthetichand#comments-listing) Topics: [Student Life at Westtown](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/student-life-at-westtown), [Technology](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/technology) ## [The Student-Built Tiny House](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/tinyhouse) Posted by [Karl Vela '03](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/author/karl-vela-03) on Aug 31, 2015 3:40:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **Ever built a *house*?** Well that’s exactly what a group of dedicated Westtown students were up to on campus as a part of Senior Projects and Project Based Learning Week. [Read More](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/tinyhouse) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/tinyhouse#comments-listing) Topics: [Student Life at Westtown](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/student-life-at-westtown), [Senior Projects](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/senior-projects) ## [The Senior Play](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/the-senior-play) Posted by [Karl Vela '03](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/author/karl-vela-03) on Aug 31, 2015 2:43:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **With all the rigorous work, in and out of the classroom, that is part of a Westtown student’s life, it’s good to know that they still have time to have fun. **The senior play at Westtown is a treasured tradition because it gives our seniors a chance every spring to cut loose before getting ready to move on to the next big step; they have certainly earned it. [Read More](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/the-senior-play) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/the-senior-play#comments-listing) Topics: [Student Life at Westtown](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/student-life-at-westtown), [Arts](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/arts) ## [Dance Concert Dress Rehearsal](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/danceconcert) Posted by [Karl Vela '03](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/author/karl-vela-03) on Aug 31, 2015 2:36:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **The idea that dance is an effective means of expression was prevalent in my brief interviews with both Middle and Upper School dancers.** Teachers Julia and Jenny strive to demonstrate the communicative power of dance and its ability to enrich the lives of those who practice the art form.  [Read More](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/danceconcert) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/danceconcert#comments-listing) Topics: [Student Life at Westtown](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/student-life-at-westtown), [Arts](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/arts) ## [The Middle School iPad Program](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/ipadprogram) Posted by [Karl Vela '03](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/author/karl-vela-03) on Aug 6, 2015 5:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **New technologies emerge every day** and today’s middle school students are true digital natives. As educators, we need to meet them where they are, not force them to operate in a system of pencils and paper. The iPad program has been and will continue to be an invaluable resource for giving our students the most effective and relevant education possible. [Read More](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/ipadprogram) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/ipadprogram#comments-listing) Topics: [Student Life at Westtown](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/student-life-at-westtown), [Technology](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/technology) [All posts](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/all) ### Subscribe to have new videos automatically emailed to you! ## ***We Are Westonians*: An Intimate Look at Student Life at Westtown School** ### *We are Westonians* is a video blog focusing on all the ways that Westtown students are leading lives of purpose and meaning. Each installment will feature current students answering questions submitted by alumni that highlight how Westtown encourages its students to be leaders and stewards of a better world. ## **Did you know tuition only accounts for 77% of a Westtown Education?** It takes the generosity of thousands of community members every year to make a the Westtown experience possible for our students.  [![Make a Gift to the Westtown Fund](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/394143/560da246-82bd-4b35-9c39-8728e9c0be22.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/394143/560da246-82bd-4b35-9c39-8728e9c0be22) ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Student Life at Westtown (9)](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/student-life-at-westtown) - [Arts (2)](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/arts) - [Quakerism (2)](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/quakerism) - [Religious Life Committee (2)](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/religious-life-committee) - [Technology (2)](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/technology) - [Senior Projects (1)](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/senior-projects) - [athletics (1)](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/athletics) - [sustainability (1)](https://blog.westtown.edu/westonians/topic/sustainability) see all 975 Westtown Road West Chester, PA 19382 610.399.0123 [Contact Us](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=498#) - - - - [Apply Now](https://mbp.westtown.edu/SeniorApps/facelets/registration/loginCenter.xhtml?appId=AD) [Make A Gift](http://www.westtown.edu/page.cfm?p=979) Westtown School, a Quaker Pre-K -12th grade co-ed, private, college preparatory day and boarding school, offers a challenging and diverse curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, service and social action. 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