Ellie Anderson '14 spent yesterday with a national celebrity - Punxsutawney Phil - who predicted six more weeks of winter on Groundhog Day 2022.
Ellie covered the event for her position at Hello Tierney, a marketing and advertising company in Philadelphia, where she focuses on social and digital media for a variety of clients including the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, visitPA, Donate Life PA, and Gift of Life Donor Program.
Ellie says while at WFS she was able to find life-long friends (who she is still close to) and discover her passions. "In high school, I was able to take advantage of extracurricular activities that helped me discover what I like versus what I don’t like, which paved the way for my college career and beyond." She participated in the B+ Danceathon, Best Buddies, and was on the volleyball and swimming teams all through high school.
Ellie graduated from Elon University with a degree in Communication Design and participated in many activities while there, including Alpha Xi Delta (Theta Nu chapter), SPARKS (a health education organization), and the ElonThon Dance Marathon.
Advice for WFS seniors? "Don't be scared to pursue something out of your comfort zone! You never know what you like until you try it."
Upper school chemistry students recently brought science to life through the “nylon rope trick,” exploring how one of the world’s first fully synthetic fibers is made.
Each spring, Head of School Ken Aldridge looks forward to sitting down with our 12th-grade advisory groups for pizza and conversation—an opportunity to connect, reflect, and celebrate the senior class during their final weeks on campus.
1st graders wowed students, families, and faculty with their coordination and confidence as they took the stage for the 1st Grade Circus—showcasing their skills in hula-hooping, juggling, balance beam walking, and plate-spinning. This beloved WFS tradition helps students build strength, focus, and hand-eye coordination.
Isla White ’29 and Scarlett Murphy ’27 earned regional recognition in the Delaware Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, a highly competitive program that honors outstanding creative work from students across the state.
WFS will host our annual Be Bold for Blue Giving Day on Friday, April 17, 2026. This fundraising event brings the community together to support our mission through Quaker education. This year, the school has set a goal to raise $150,000 from 350 individual donors.
5th-grade students designed and built ceramic slab containers in art class with Teacher Teal, applying many math skills learned in their home base classroom.
"The community is what I love most about being an athletic trainer, and it’s my favorite part of Wilmington Friends. I truly do come to work every day, and I don’t watch the clock; I don’t feel that it is work.” — Noah Underwood.
Lower school students welcomed local author Rebecca Louick to campus on Friday! Students in grades PK–5 had the opportunity to connect with Rebecca, hear about her writing journey, and learn firsthand about the importance of perseverance, reading, and storytelling.
Upper school Power and Performance English classes, IB Higher Level Visual Arts students, and Visual Art Majors traveled to Washington, D.C., for a research field trip.
WFS Director of College Guidance Kathleen Martin was one of 17 counselors invited to experience George Mason University (VA), about 30 minutes from Washington, D.C.
It was another excellent winter for WFS athletics. Our student-athletes competed with purpose, resilience, and school pride across every court, mat, pool, and track. We’re incredibly proud of their hard work and grateful to the fans who cheered them on.
Rick Grier Reynolds, who created the Global Peace & Justice course at WFS, returned today with Brian Winward, a returned citizen and long-time AVP facilitator, and parent of alumni Tim Terranova, to discuss the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) and run an AVP workshop with 9th grade students.
Lower school students enjoyed a special “Books & Breakfast” experience, bringing together students across divisions for a morning of storytelling and connection.
As part of his Physics Internal Assessment, Guillermo Romero Feito ’26 (right), with support from Henry Winn ’26, investigated the science behind accessibility—specifically, why the ADA standard for ramps is set at a 1:12 ratio.
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