Which classes do you love (or have you unexpectedly learned to love!)?

“I loved my sculpture class because it gave me a lot of space to design what I wanted and create it with my own hands.”—Anya Zhang ’27

“I never thought I would enjoy English because of my learning disabilities, but having supportive teachers makes it easier to advocate for myself. I have grown in the classroom because I have had such a supportive group of teachers.”—Nina Coffee ’26

“The art classes at Williston are exceptional, and there is a course for almost any direction you could want to take! Experienced artists come in and show us their art in the Grubbs Gallery. My favorite class was the darkroom class; learning how to use a camera and develop film was so interesting, and something I will never forget.”—Mia Shaw ’27

“I never really liked English classes until I got to Williston. I always viewed them as stale and repetitive, but after my first year at Williston I was able to see my English class as a chance to think outside the box and challenge conventional thoughts.”—Hayden Hutner ’26

“I love the science classes at Williston, especially when we get to do experiments. It’s so fun to take what we have been learning in class and turn it into a hands-on experience.”—Zora Elkin ’27

“A subject I loved taking was the architecture elective. Going into it, I didn’t have any knowledge of architecture, but during
the class I found it very relaxing making the house models with the rules and complex lines.”—Ryan Elloras ’26

“I love the classes Williston offers. There is something for everyone to try. Journalism is a class I didn’t think I would like, but now I want to major in it in college!”—Daryn Fox ’26

“I have loved taking French. I have taken it since seventh grade, and although it is very hard and challenging—especially because we are only allowed to speak French—I have felt so much progression and love the activities we do.”—Maya Green ’26

“When I think about academics at Williston, I think about Honors Algebra 2 with Mrs. Whipple. It was a very challenging class, and I learned a lot about algebra and about who I am as a student. I learned new study habits that I find useful and will continue to use, and most importantly, I stepped out of my comfort zone by asking and answering questions.”—Riley Platt ’27

“A class I didn’t expect to love was Honors Biology. I had never really had an interest in science, but the curriculum incorporated law, which piqued my interest. Additionally, the energy and passion my teacher brought to it completely changed how I saw the subject.”—Mia Townshend ’26

“I took AP Government and Politics this year and felt it improved my writing ability. I learned a tremendous amount, which helped me shape a better overall understanding of the United States.”—Brenna Ziter ’26

“One thing I love about academic classes at Williston is that they are discussion-based. Unlike traditional classrooms where all the chairs face the teacher, many Williston teachers arrange desks in a circle to encourage open communication and thoughtful discussions.”—Brooks Marshall ’27