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Lesley Dennis Tryon ’71 Recognized for Decades of Service to Wilmington Friends School
Wilmington Friends School honored Lesley Dennis Tryon ’71 at Homecoming 2025 with the Outstanding Service Award in recognition of her more than three decades of dedicated service to the school community, her commitment to service as President of the Board for Survivors of Abuse in Recovery (SOAR), and as Treasurer for Friends of Bellevue State Park. She currently serves as Endowment and Finance Administrator at the Jewish Federation of Delaware.
During her tenure, Lesley served as a trusted and compassionate leader in the Business Office, most recently as Assistant Director of Finance. Known for her patience, kindness, and deep institutional knowledge, she supported employees and families alike, guiding staff through benefits enrollment, assisting with billing questions, and ensuring steady operations through times of transition. In 2022, her impact was recognized nationally with the Professional Achievement Award from the National Business Officers Association.
A lifelong member of the WFS community, Lesley is also the parent of Alex Tryon ’06 and Amy Tryon ’08. Reflecting on her time at Friends, she shared, “You never really leave Wilmington Friends School…Friends truly is my home, and my colleagues are truly my family.”
At the Alumni Awards celebration, Lesley spoke about the lasting impact of a Friends education, saying, “Schools can educate kids. Yes, they can. But we make good people.”
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Lesley Dennis Tryon ’71 Recognized for Decades of Service to Wilmington Friends School
Wilmington Friends School honored Lesley Dennis Tryon ’71 at Homecoming 2025 with the Outstanding Service Award in recognition of her more than three decades of dedicated service to the school community, her commitment to service as President of the Board for Survivors of Abuse in Recovery (SOAR), and as Treasurer for Friends of Bellevue State Park. She currently serves as Endowment and Finance Administrator at the Jewish Federation of Delaware.Read More -
Nathaniel Huxtable ’22 and Eddie Micheletti Jr. ’20 Reunite in Reading
Nathaniel Huxtable ‘22 (far right) and Eddie Micheletti Jr ‘20 reconnected after Eddie’s AA game in Reading, PA on July 5. Eddie’s New Hampshire Fisher Cats won 5-3 with Eddie going 1-2 with a single, two walks, and run scored from the cleanup position and played RF. In the July 4 weekend series, Eddie went 8-20 with two doubles, a triple, and a HR.Read More -
Class of 2019 Alumni Compete in Lake Norman Sprint Triathlon
Michael McKenzie ’19 and Peyton McNeill ’19 recently competed in the 2026 Lake Norman Sprint Triathlon!Read More -
From Internship to Impact: Caring for Rescued Exotic Animals
After graduating from WFS, Isaiah Gaines ’21 attended Indiana University, where he earned his B.S. in animal behavior in 2025.Read More -
Grace Terrell ’24 Receives Kathryn George Tyree Innovation Fellow Award
Congratulations to Grace Terrell ’24 on receiving the Kathryn George Tyree Innovation Fellow Award—recognizing an outstanding second-year student at Trinity College who demonstrates innovation, creativity, problem-solving, and forward-thinking entrepreneurship.Read More -
Evie Rademaker ’25 Helps Wilmington University Win Conference Championship
Congratulations to Evie Rademaker ’25 and the Wilmington University women’s lacrosse team on winning the 2026 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament Championship for the first time in school history on Saturday!Read More -
Class of 2022 Reunites at Huxtable's Senior Day
Osi Chukwuocha ’22 (far left) and Nat Bush ’22 joined Nathaniel Huxtable ’22 on his Senior Day at the College of Wooster.Read More -
Impact of Senior Explorations With Leah Rizzo ’11
As WFS seniors prepare to head out on their Senior Explorations, Leah Rizzo ’11 knows firsthand just how impactful that experience can be.Read More -
WFS Alum Max Okolo ’18 Continues His Path Toward a Career in Medicine
Wilmington Friends School alumnus Max Okolo ’18 continues to make an impact in the medical field.Read More -
Nikki Goloskov Dalrymple ’97 Blends Storytelling, Service, and Style
From documentary film sets to thoughtfully designed homes, Nikki Goloskov Dalrymple ’97 has built a career rooted in curiosity, reflection, and a deep respect for people’s stories.Read More -
Osi Chukwuocha ’22 Named First Team Academic All-American
Congratulations to Osi Chukwuocha ’22 on being named a First Team Academic All-American as a member of the Case Western Reserve University football team!Read More -
Bret Snyder ’87 Shares a Leadership Journey Rooted in Curiosity and Resilience at GRIT Talks
Bret Snyder ’87, CEO and President of W.L. Gore & Associates, took the GRIT Talks stage as a featured speaker at the quarterly community event highlighting local leaders and their stories of resilience. In his talk, Bret shared how curiosity, perseverance, and humility can shape a life of impact.Read More -
Celebrating National Women and Girls in Sports Day
On this National Women and Girls in Sports Day, we proudly recognize our WFS girls’ basketball program.Read More -
Jen Rosenberg Keim ’06 Inspires Pre-Med Club with a Career Rooted in Science, Service, and Compassion
When Jen Rosenberg Keim ’06 returned to campus to speak with the upper school Pre-Med Club, she shared the experiences that shaped her path from a WFS student passionate about science and social justice to her current role as a pediatrician and Medical Director of the ACTION (All Children Thrive In Our Neighborhood) Foster Care Clinic at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.Read More -
Reunited in Courage: Two Trailblazing Alumnae and Their Coach, United by Leadership, Service, and Legacy
Stephanie Bonnes ’04 (left) and Colleen Farrell ’04, former teammates on the WFS baseball team under Coach Bob Tattersall in 2003 and 2004, reunited with their coach at the Yale–Harvard football game.Read More -
Abby VandenBrul ’20
Abby VandenBrul ’20 (far right) graduated from Penn State University with a degree in stage management and is currently working as a Production Assistant on the Broadway musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).Read More -
Ashley Chompre ’20
When Ashley Chompre ’20 returned to campus to speak with the upper school STEMinists Club, she described the curiosity-driven path that led her from WFS to her current role as a software engineer at Netflix.Read More -
Bruce P. Baganz ’69
Earlier this year, WFS honored Bruce P. Baganz ’69 as the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, recognizing his lifelong dedication to learning, leadership, and the arts.Read More -
TyLisa C. Johnson ’13
Award-winning journalist and poet TyLisa C. Johnson ’13 was recently recognized with the 2025 Wilmington Friends School Distinguished Alumni Award for her exceptional contributions to journalism, community storytelling, and social impact.Read More -
Nathaniel Huxtable ’22
“Wilmington Friends School prepared me to get the job done. Whatever task it may be, I am not afraid to take it on and give it my fullest effort. The worst you can do is learn. My WFS education also instilled the Quaker values such as integrity and stewardship through example and engagement, both in the classroom and in the community. I also learned the importance of asking questions not only to learn but to challenge others to do the right thing regardless of what it looks like.”Read More
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