Ikechukwu Daniel Adebi ’18 graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) this past spring with his degree in Computer Science and Engineering
“I greatly appreciate WFS for giving me the opportunity to become an independent learner and teaching me how to write. Without these skills, I would not have had nearly as much confidence to go into research as I do now.”
Ikechukwu Daniel Adebi ’18 graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) this past spring with his degree in Computer Science and Engineering. A member of the MIT InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and Black Student Union during his time in Cambridge, Daniel wanted to pursue a career in software engineering because of his passion for coding and the ability to impact the world in a positive way through this work. Currently, Daniel is a Software Engineer Intern at Google where he is investigating and implementing various Natural Language Processing (NLP) models for Conversation Summarization to help summarize call and message transcripts for various advertisers that work with Google.
In addition to his work with Google this summer, Daniel is also pursuing his Master of Engineering degree with a concentration in artificial intelligence from MIT and is expected to graduate in May 2023. When asked to reflect on his future, he states, “As I spend more time thinking about my future career goals, I hope to transition to more of a research role, particularly in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence because so much of the world depends on these things more and more every day.”
Prior to his time in Cambridge, Daniel was a member of the WFS community and constantly made his impact felt both inside and outside of the classroom. A recipient of the Robert P. Hukill Science Award and the Amanda Spackman Gehret Mathematics Award, Daniel was a Science Olympiad, a member of the Robotics Club, and a member of the Philosophy Club. Additionally, he also earned All-State honors on the gridiron and was a member of the varsity basketball team.
His advice for current WFS students? “Make sure you’re always enjoying what you do, but also know your own limits, so that you don’t get overwhelmed.”
Congratulations on all that you have accomplished so far, Daniel - the sky's the limit!
Students, faculty, and staff gathered for an all-school Meeting for Worship on Mellor Field and sat in a 275-configuration to commemorate the School's anniversary! Click here to download the photo.
The WFS boys' lacrosse team was invited to run a clinic with students at Ferris School. The Delaware Lacrosse Foundation and several members of the WFS community helped found the lacrosse team at Ferris seven years ago, and players have found the exchange very rewarding as they share their love of the game.
Seventh grade Chinese students visited Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library to learn more about its Chinese wallpaper and book collection, helping the students gain valuable insight into Chinese history and culture.
Sixth graders recently spent time off campus for a morning of service activities in the local community. These trips included volunteering at the Food Bank of Delaware, Faithful Friends Animal Rescue, Rockland Place, Guardian Angels Daycare, and Alapocas State Park.
During Earth Day at WFS, preschoolers worked on beautifying their playground and fourth graders picked up trash around the athletic facilities. We thank these students for their stewardship!
The lower school recently received soil from WasteWell, a local company that collects the lower school's compost. Students used the soil to re-pot classroom plants and will also contribute soil to the school garden!
Before the Class of 2024 heads off on their senior explorations next week, they attend a series of seminars ("Senior Seminars") aimed at giving them tools for adulthood.
The WFS Model UN Club, accompanied by faculty advisor Nick Childers, recently sent a delegation of five students to the inaugural Tower Hill Model UN Conference.
Upper school environmental science students built model carbon capture algae farms as part of their study of climate change mitigation. They developed ways to measure algae growth using microscopes and a spectrophotometer.
Congratulations to our community members who performed at last night's Informal Concert! This concert is designed to showcase the talent of our students, parents, and faculty in an informal, yet serious, chamber concert or recital format.
Wilmington Friends School hosted its second 275th Anniversary Webinar series on Monday, April 8, titled “Leadership, Teamwork, and Quaker Values from the World of Sports."
Congratulations to eighth graders Maya Dobson, Lindsey Forman, Cooper Miller, Victor Montejo, Levi Sawdon, and Sofia Velastegui-Fratticci who contributed to IMAZINE 2023, the annual Delaware Libraries teen literary and artistic magazine! Click here to check it out.
Congratulations to the cast and crew of the upper school play, Radium Girls! This fast-paced ensemble piece featured 14 student actors playing multiple roles to create more than 30 characters. Bravo!
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