Rox Outside the Box: The United Nations of Woodstock

The United Nations of Woodstock School, May, 2012

When my son graduated from Woodstock 20 years ago I was in America and hence could not make his graduation ceremonies. So attending the ceremonies in 2012 was a special treat for me as I felt I was not only “graduating” myself from my stint at the school, but also making up for lost time--especially since my son was actually in town for his 20^th class reunion! I always used to say that sending your kid to Woodstock was like sending them to the United Nations High School. At no time was this more evident than during the Baccalaureate ceremonies during which everyone dressed in the costume of their native country. You have to admit that most look better in their native dress rather than in today’s latest fashions--at Woodstock that most often meant tight jeans and a t-shirt. In native dress, everyone seemed to behave in a proud and dignified way. Check out the colorful variety of countries and costumes on display for this last “Chapel” in honor of the Class of 2012: