Winston in the News
Seniors from The Winston School, a College Preparatory Program for Students with Learning Differences, Accepted to 15 Colleges
Morningstar, July 15, 2010
Seniors at The Winston School in Del Mar, a college preparatory program for students with learning differences in grades 4 through 12, have been accepted at 15 different colleges for the Fall 2010 semester. Each senior who applied at a two or four-year-school received at least one college acceptance.
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Winston graduates off to colleges
Del Mar Times, July 15, 2010
Seniors at The Winston School, 215 Ninth St. in Del Mar, a college preparatory program for students with learning differences in grades 4 to 12, have been accepted at 15 colleges for the Fall 2010 semester.
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Entrepreneur has advice for Winston School seniors
Del Mar Times, June 24, 2010
 Tim Wollaeger, managing director of Sanderling Ventures, felt a kinship with The Winston School seniors who recently attended his two-day class "Goal Setting and Problem Solving."
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Softball season winners announced
North County Times, June 23, 2010
The Winston School's regular softball season recently ended with a 5-0-1 record. The following players were recognized for achievement in the sport at the school's annual awards ceremony.
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Summer arts program offered
North County Times, June 2, 2010
The Winston School summer Academy of the Arts for high school and middle school students grades six through 12 is from 12:45 to 3:45 p.m. July 12-30 at 215 Ninth St. The three-week program is centered on the 1971 musical "Grease" and develops student creativity in one particular art form, choosing from visual arts, drama, digital arts or music.
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Winston students shine in summer show
Del Mar Times, July 31, 2009
 Last week, Winston School students rocked out with the "Little Shop of Horrors" musical, the school's first show to come out of their summer art academy.
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A Special Education
Union Tribune, August 9, 2009
 Tom Pisapia came to The Winston School in second grade, his hooded jacket pulled far over his head. Shy and withdrawn, Tom's learning disabilities had wracked him with anxiety.
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Community helps Winston senior realize goal
Del Mar Times, May 15, 2010
 On the fast track to college, 18-year-old Jake Campbell has overcome auditory processing challenges to excel at The Winston School but after attending the school for seven years became dangerously close to losing the opportunity to graduate until the Del Mar community stepped in.
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Winston School talent show is a hit with students
Del Mar Times, May 6, 2010
 The Winston School in Del Mar recently held its annual talent show. Headmaster Mike Peterson said the show has become a highly anticipated event for students, teachers and parents.
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Readying for Wonderland
North County Times, April 21, 2010
 Drama students at the Winston School in Del Mar rehearse for their roles in the upcoming production "Alice in Wonderland."
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The Winston School Director of Special Education shares insights at third Conversation Series 'How to Advocate for and with Your Child' (PDF)
Carmel Valley News, April 15, 2010
The Winston School's Director of Special Education, Jeff Kozlowski is a trusted guide for students with learning differences seeking to navigate school and prepare for life.
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Oratorical contest winner
North County Times, April 13, 2010
 The Del Mar/Solana Optimist Club recently held its annual Oratorical Contest at Calvary Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Solana Beach.
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Expert says teen online friendships can be productive (PDF)
Rancho Santa Fe Review, April 1, 2010
Dr. Hilary Buff has long been intrigued by the quality of teen online friendships versus face-to-face
friendships and has studied the subject over the past decade.
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School to Present Talk on ADHD
North County Times, November 9, 2009
Developmental-behavioral pediatrician Dr. Sarita Doyle Eastman will headline The Winston School's fall
Conversation Series "How Parents and Students Succeed with ADHD" at the school's Del Mar campus Thursday.
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Musicians gather for young rockers with disabilities
La Jolla Light, October 21, 2009
 Indie rocker Matt Curreri will rock the house - coffeehouse, that is - at 8 p.m. Oct. 23 at Lestat's, 3343 Adams Ave., in San Diego...
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Students at The Winston School produce "Little Shop of Horrors"
Carmel Valley News, August 13, 2009
 The Winston School Summer Academy of the
Arts presented “Little Shop of Horrors” July 23 and
24 at the school’s Del Mar campus...
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Also covered in the North County Times here (.pdf, 455k)
Book recounts life journey of local female surgeon
Del Mar Times, September 16, 2009
 As a young child in Costa Rica, Anita Figueredo dreamt of being
a doctor. She insisted upon it until eventually the 5-year-old propelled her mother to move them to New York so
she could pursue her dream...
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Actor Ed Asner lends voice to Winston School’s
community forum on Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome
Rancho Santa Fe Review, June 18, 2009
 With an inviting, deadpan sense of humor and a booming, warm voice honed from a career on screen, beloved actor Ed Asner, on June 11, took part in the Winston School’s “Living Life on the Spectrum: Student and Parent Perspectives on Autism and Aspeger’s Syndrome"...
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