Retired WFS Teacher Javier Ergueta Featured in Delaware Today's Top Teachers Issue
Congratulations to retired WFS teacher Javier Ergueta on being featured in Delaware Today's Top Teachers issue!
During his 20 years at Friends, Javier Ergueta has consistently raised the bar of intellectual engagement and critical thinking in the upper school.
Javier has taught many history courses during his tenure at the School, including designing a brand new course for WFS, Global Politics, for the fall of 2020. Javier did nothing half-way. He had significant materials housed online for student learning, whether in a “Diigo” bookmarking site, a quiz bank site (Quia), or on our school learning platform. Javier read widely and voraciously, both to develop his own learning and in support of student growth.
Javier was passionate as well about the Theory of Knowledge course, a cornerstone of the International Baccalaureate diploma program. He has introduced hundreds of students to new ways of thinking critically about knowledge sources and creation. Junior “TOK” students regularly can talk about the important boundary between skepticism and gullibility, thanks to his discussions. His lessons on how we learn and what is considered truth in different disciplines have shaped the WFS TOK program.
Javier also advised the Model Organization of American States club and organized the World Affairs debates. He supported the Quiz Bowl club and an annual competition for local schools. Since his sabbatical in 2018-19, Javier has raised the climate change alarm in the WFS community and engaged students in climate change activism. In retirement he plans to devote more time to this critical agenda.
Javier and his wife, Petra, are the parents of three WFS alums, Emilio ’16, Cecilia ’18, and Pier-Paolo ’22.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the following retirees, whose dedication, leadership, and care have made a lasting impact on the Wilmington Friends School community!
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma is often considered the highest standard for college preparatory education. This year, 29 members from the Class of 2025 were IB diploma candidates.
Max Leffler ’22 recently hosted his 5th Annual Disc Golf Tournament, raising $5,200 in support of The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation and its mission to fight childhood cancer.
At the start of summer break, 15 Wilmington Friends Upper School students traveled to El Paso, Texas, as part of a QUEST Term Service/Leadership Trip. This immersive experience combines global education, leadership development, and community engagement.
The mastery program in middle school is a semester or year-long, student-initiated and student-produced project designed to develop that student's talents, interests, and skills. The emphasis is on achievement and completing a finished product that is either presented or displayed publicly in a polished, masterful way. Mastery projects may include academic research papers, visual and performing arts projects or performances, special teaching units, and physical projects.
Thank you for joining us for the Alumni & Friends baseball, lacrosse, and soccer games this past Saturday! It was a fun day of friendly competition, school spirit, and reconnecting with the WFS community—whether you were back on the field or cheering from the sidelines.
We hope you'll stop by campus to catch a game or say hello next year!
So much laughter and fun (for the grown ups, too!) at this week's lower school field days. Bring on summer! For more photos, visit our Smugmug page (password can be found in the Friends on Friday message). Photos courtesy of WFS Yearbook
For Mental Health Awareness Month, middle and upper school students answered the question "How will you take care of your wellness this summer?" The Quaker Cares committee then created a vision board with the many responses!
Celebrations for the Class of 2025 have begun, and last night was Senior Exploration Night, where members of the Class of 2025 presented the projects they’ve been working on for the last month.
Our final Lower School Culture Quest was a celebration of Juneteenth! Students explored the significance of Juneteenth through hands-on activities, music, food, and arts and crafts. It was a fun and meaningful way to learn about and honor this important day!
We wrapped up our spring concert series today with a preschool "informance," where our youngest students showcased their singing, dancing, and instrument playing!
One of our most beloved spring traditions...the middle school 5K! Costumed students (everything from the cast of Scooby Doo to famous athletes) walked and ran the Alapocas neighborhood all to benefit a good cause.
L-T Alleyne '26 sparked a chain of kindness in our upper school with a simple idea: write a thoughtful note to someone you don’t usually talk to—and pass it on. Thanks to everyone who took part, this sweet gesture made its way through our community, one kind message at a time.
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