Celebrating 106 Years: Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Murch Livingston ’37!
Elizabeth Murch Livingston ’37 (bottom row, center) recently celebrated her 106th birthday with her five children!
Elizabeth followed in the footsteps of her mother, Elinor Murch ’11, when she graduated from Wilmington Friends School in 1937. After earning her degree from Swarthmore College, Elizabeth returned to WFS, where she taught English during the 1940s.
Former WFS teacher and current archivist Terry Maguire recently uncovered these photos of Elizabeth from her days as a WFS student.
Photo 2: The cast of the 1937 Whittier play, Charm School. Elizabeth is seated, third from the left.
Photo 3: The 1937 Whittier Miscellany staff. Elizabeth is standing on the far right.
Please join us in wishing Elizabeth a very happy 106th birthday!
While visiting Paris, Jimmy Butterfield ’20 and Liam Hudgings ’20 enjoyed a reunion at Fête de la Musique, the global free music festival held each June 21 to celebrate the summer solstice.
1st grade teacher Sia Willie won the Black Author Award from the Black Authors Association (BAA) for her children’s book, “Liberian Rice Bread. Be on the lookout for her book as it will be featured in Times Square later this summer. Congratulations on this amazing accomplishment, Sia!
Students traveled on a WFS Language Trip to Spain, exploring the country's rich history, culture, and regional diversity through experiences in Madrid, Granada, Córdoba, Sevilla, and the small town of Dílar.
What makes our school so special? Sometimes it's the people who choose to come back. Did you know that 15 members of 2025-2026 Wilmington Friends School faculty and staff are also WFS alumni?
Former WFS art teacher and parent of alum Cynthia Mellow returned to campus this spring, stepping in as a substitute for Teacher Teal and working with students in grades 1–5.
WFS staff member Javier Rodriguez stopped by 1st grade Spanish class where he taught them a traditional Mexican song and explained the origin and history of the piñata. After this, students had a blast taking turns swinging at the piñata. Thank you, Javier!
5th grade ukulele players took their music on the road during the final week of school, visiting classrooms to share a short performance and a little joy.
During the final week of school, 2nd and 3rd graders took their learning beyond the classroom, participating in hands-on experiences that brought history and social studies to life.
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