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All State Choir
Congratulations to Ethan Halaby '27, Adelaide Nourie '23, Piper Roskovensky '26, and Jemima Smith '24 who were accepted into the 2023 Delaware All-State Choirs!
Ethan will be in the Junior Chorus, singing under the direction of Dr. Lauren Conrad. Adelaide, Piper, and Jemima will participate in the Senior Choirs with Adelaide and Piper singing in the Treble Choir under the direction of Dr. Cera Babb, and Jemima singing in the Mixed Choir under the direction of Dr. Michael Semancik. After two full days of rehearsals, the concerts will take place on Saturday, February 25, at Delaware State University. In addition, WFS teacher Sara Gaines continues her leadership of the Junior All-State Choir committee.
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Class of 2000 Alumni Take a Tour of What's New
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4th Grade Electric Convention
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Returning to Inspire a New Generation of Artists
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1st Graders Explore Mexican Traditions with a Special Guest
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2026 Final Assembly Awards
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5th Grade Ukulele Tour
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