Sloan Maas ’18 is the Eagles Autism Foundation Program Coordinator.
“WFS taught me the importance of time management and to take risks in the classroom. I also grew as a student and as an individual during my time at Friends due to the immense amount of support from my teachers, coaches, and peers.”
Sloan Maas ’18 graduated from Dickinson College in 2022 with her degree in International Business and Management. She kept herself busy during her time in Carlisle as she was a member of the women’s soccer team, served as an Admissions Ambassador, and was the VP of Marketing, Planning, and Events for the Panhellenic Council. Sloan also received the 2021 Leadership in Adversity Award, given to individuals who helped uplift various members of the Dickinson College community.
In June 2022, Sloan began working for the Eagles Autism Foundation, a non-profit organization of the Philadelphia Eagles. In her role as a Seasonal Associate, Sloan helps coordinate their fundraising events, works with their EAC sponsors and donors, helps support their 13 neurodiverse game day staff, oversees the Sensory Room at the stadium, and helps with all general and merchandise operations. Sloan loves her work because it combines her passion for sports and non-profit work. She states, “Professional sports teams have the ability to make a difference in their community and the impact that the Eagles Autism Foundation has made is nothing short of incredible. We are able to meet families where they are by providing resources such as vaccination clinics, a sensory friendly experience at every event at Lincoln Financial Field, and by funding innovative autism research and care programs.”
Prior to her time at Dickinson, Sloan was a WFS student. At Friends, Sloan was an All-State soccer player and served on LINK crew and the Spirit Committee. Her advice to the class of 2023? “Never settle and remember, you are the biggest advocate for yourself. Also, make sure to take advantage of all the resources that WFS offers and do not take a single day for granted; high school goes by fast, but everything following feels as if it goes by even faster.”
From documentary film sets to thoughtfully designed homes, Nikki Goloskov Dalrymple ’97 has built a career rooted in curiosity, reflection, and a deep respect for people’s stories.
Congratulations to Osi Chukwuocha ’22 on being named a First Team Academic All-American as a member of the Case Western Reserve University football team!
Bret Snyder ’87, CEO and President of W.L. Gore & Associates, took the GRIT Talks stage as a featured speaker at the quarterly community event highlighting local leaders and their stories of resilience. In his talk, Bret shared how curiosity, perseverance, and humility can shape a life of impact.
When Jen Rosenberg Keim ’06 returned to campus to speak with the upper school Pre-Med Club, she shared the experiences that shaped her path from a WFS student passionate about science and social justice to her current role as a pediatrician and Medical Director of the ACTION (All Children Thrive In Our Neighborhood) Foster Care Clinic at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Stephanie Bonnes ’04 (left) and Colleen Farrell ’04, former teammates on the WFS baseball team under Coach Bob Tattersall in 2003 and 2004, reunited with their coach at the Yale–Harvard football game.
Abby VandenBrul ’20 (far right) graduated from Penn State University with a degree in stage management and is currently working as a Production Assistant on the Broadway musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).
When Ashley Chompre ’20 returned to campus to speak with the upper school STEMinists Club, she described the curiosity-driven path that led her from WFS to her current role as a software engineer at Netflix.
Earlier this year, WFS honored Bruce P. Baganz ’69 as the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, recognizing his lifelong dedication to learning, leadership, and the arts.
Award-winning journalist and poet TyLisa C. Johnson ’13 was recently recognized with the 2025 Wilmington Friends School Distinguished Alumni Award for her exceptional contributions to journalism, community storytelling, and social impact.
“Wilmington Friends School prepared me to get the job done. Whatever task it may be, I am not afraid to take it on and give it my fullest effort. The worst you can do is learn. My WFS education also instilled the Quaker values such as integrity and stewardship through example and engagement, both in the classroom and in the community. I also learned the importance of asking questions not only to learn but to challenge others to do the right thing regardless of what it looks like.”
“It’s the Quaker ‘I to I’ philosophy that I hold so dearly to my heart, that helped prepare me for life after high school. It taught me to approach every person as an equal — to truly listen, understand, and connect without judgment. Its foundation is deep rooted in relationships and respect and it has helped prepare me for a career in Veterinary Medicine.”
“I believe in empowering students and educators alike by fostering collaboration, self-advocacy, and inclusive practices that help every individual reach their fullest potential. WFS laid the foundation for my philosophy of inclusion and collaboration, and I’ll always be grateful for that.”
“Watch the faculty, not just the ones in your best subjects! And, of course, the staff. They all have something to teach you, regardless of their position at the school.”
“WFS taught me how to work through interpersonal issues starting in Pre-K. Those lessons have stayed with me and shaped how I handle challenges in every setting since.”
“I attended WFS from Pre-K until graduation, and respect for all people was a central tenant to my education. It frames how I see the world, build relationships, and this inclusive mindset has helped me be successful in so many parts of my life.”
“Cultivation of sitting in silence, listening to the voices of spirit within and around me, through meeting for worship. This foundational contemplative practice, which led me to Buddhism, Integral Spirituality and beyond, is the basis of my music, psychotherapy, and teaching.”
“Wilmington Friends School provided me with the foundation for understanding what a community truly is. My teachers, coaches, and classmates helped me learn that a community is not necessarily a physical space but a feeling where everyone is valued and has a sense of belonging. Most importantly, my time at Friends formed my core belief that there is light in everyone and that every human being deserves to live a life of dignity.”
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