WFS Head of School Ken Aldridge was recently presented with a Proclamation from Wilmington's Mayor, Mike Purzycki, recognizing our 275th anniversary and for being a leader in education in Delaware. The proclamation reads:

"Whereas, Wilmington Friends School, the State's oldest existing school and first college preparatory school, has provided a well-rounded education for its many students since being founded in Wilmington in 1748, and

Whereas, Wilmington Friends School has a reputation for challenging students to reach their potential as lifelong learners by emphasizing individual attention from teachers and coaches, and by investing in student development and success, and

Whereas, Wilmington Friends School has a passion for creating a learning environment of peace, creativity, and independent thought while holding students to high standards and motivating them to become well-regarded members of the community; and

Whereas, Wilmington Friends School models its mission around Quakerism and core Quaker principles - integrity, community, equality, peace, stewardship and simplicity - while honoring a variety of faith traditions and placing importance on diversity of thought, identity, and experience as essential parts of becoming a leader, and

Whereas today, we congratulate Wilmington Friends School on 275 years of providing a quality education here in Wilmington and throughout the State of Delaware and beyond."