Memorial Hall East—affectionately known as Mem East—is easy to overlook. The rooms are smaller, the walls are older, and sound resistance? Not great. You’ll hear laughter from the upstairs bathroom, late-night FaceTimes, and the occasional hair dryer at 7 a.m.—because apparently, Mem East never sleeps (or at least never stops getting ready). At first, it...| The Willistonian, Est. 1881
Heading into the summer many high schoolers are looking for job opportunities. It’s not as easy as it sounds. Summer is a time that many high schoolers are looking for job opportunities to refill their pockets that went dry during the school year. Location, opportunity, and experience are some of the many factors that make...| The Willistonian, Est. 1881
As the NBA playoffs head into the conference finals, the battles between teams are becoming more intense. The 2025 NBA Playoffs began April 19, 2025, and will continue to sometime between June 13 – 22. Already there have been intense battles, upsets, and great performances. The Denver Nuggets, last year’s NBA champions, recently fell to...| The Willistonian, Est. 1881
A legal and political firestorm has erupted between the Trump administration and Harvard University—one that could redefine the boundaries of academic freedom, government oversight, and the role of higher education in America. At the heart of the conflict: billions in frozen federal funds, a crackdown on international student enrollment, and allegations of political retribution. In...| The Willistonian, Est. 1881
The class of 2025, we’ve been through a lot. To name a few memories: Carter moonwalking out of his freshman campaign speech, the John Hazen nerf gun epidemic, Paul being everyone’s favorite person for all of freshman year, Gus purposefully slipping on a banana in the dining hall, Luke’s library cartwheels, Ore’s Occupation, Gab entirely...| The Willistonian, Est. 1881
With the 2025 Williston school year coming to an end, teachers are working hard to make the 2026 school year just as exciting. “Science and Society” is a new course addition to the Williston science curriculum from 2026 and onwards. John Doll, science teacher who joined the Williston faculty team this year, is the creator...| The Willistonian, Est. 1881
Williston will not be the same without Ms. Motyka. Each day, students are greeted with a radiant smile and a warm greeting as they enter the Schoolhouse doors. Next year, the “whole structure of the school” will change, as junior Lateef Aiyeyemi says, when Jenna Motyka moves with her husband to North Carolina for his...| The Willistonian, Est. 1881
Williston possesses a specific character that exudes passion and community bond that shines beyond the vital endowment. The Admissions building is home to both the admissions and financial aid departments. Its close cousin, the Schoolhouse, right down Payson Ave., contains the business office in its basement. Deep within the ranks of these two pertinent buildings...| The Willistonian, Est. 1881
In a historic move that signals a new era for Brazilian football, Real Madrid’s manager and head coach is leaving the team. Legendary Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti will depart Real Madrid at the end of the La Liga season to take over as head coach of Brazil’s national team. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) made...| The Willistonian, Est. 1881
Williston welcomed a fifteen-year-old basketball player from China this ’24-’25 academic year: freshman Will Zhou. Will’s stellar performances this season came later in the season, credit to his work ethic, in games against Salisbury School—where he scored three 3-point shots—and another game, also with two important three pointers extending a Williston lead against St. Paul’s...| The Willistonian, Est. 1881