The WFS girls’ soccer team defeated St. Mark’s 4-1 on Sunday afternoon to capture the DIAA Division 2 State Championship!
Six minutes into the contest, Gianna Cottone ’26 passed the ball to Lucy White ’27, who fired a shot inside the right post to put Friends up 1-0. After the Spartans responded quickly to tie it at 1-1, Kate Weigand ’29 scored off an assist from Ryan Weigand ’26 in the tenth minute to put the Quakers up 2-1. White added her second goal in the 26th minute, scoring from about 35 yards out and placing the ball over the Keeper’s head in the top left corner. K. Weigand added her second goal—and the final goal of the match— off of a free-kick strike in the 28th minute.
Teagan O’Donnell ’29 posted six saves. The backline of Sara Clothier ’26, Anna Weiner ’26, Noura Boland ’29, and Clara Kurz ’29 continued to prove themselves as one of the top defensive units in the State, limiting scoring opportunities for the Spartans.
The Quakers finished the 2026 season with an overall record of 16-2-1, the most wins in program history. They also scored the most goals in the State of Delaware this season (102) and produced the school’s longest winning streak (13 games).
Individually, multiple WFS players etched their names into the record books:
Ryan Weigand finishes her career as the school’s all-time leading scorer with 116 points. Weigand also has the most career assists with 48, set the single-season mark with 21, and is tied for third with 68 career goals.
Kate Weigand set multiple single-season records. She scored the most goals (37) and points (52).
Sofia Dattani ’27 ranks top-three in the following categories: career goals (68), career assists (45), and career points (113).
Teagan O’Donnell set the program record for most wins by a goalie (16).
Stats and information provided by Charlie Donaghy ’95.
On the latest episode of the Quaker Matters Podcast, WFS Director of Athletics Brad Greenman breaks down his first year, the lessons that student-athletes learn through athletics, and his hopes for the 2026–27 school year.
The Class of 2027 participated in the College Counseling Office's annual Application 101, where students completed the Common Application and refined their essays. The workshop was led by Interim Director of College Counseling, Rose Gnade, who has served on the College Counseling team since 2017.
Who remembers when the Class of 1996 took over the parking lot to spell out their graduation year?!
This fall, the Class of 1996 will celebrate its 30th Reunion during Homecoming Weekend, October 23-24, 2026. We hope to welcome as many classmates back to campus to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate together.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma is often considered the highest standard for college preparatory education. This year, more than 30 members from the Class of 2026 were IB Diploma candidates.
“I think that the experiential leadership experience, trying all these new things, was very, very helpful for me. I knew I felt ready going to a liberal arts college after this experience [at WFS] because of that…but then I think the most important thing to me, and this is where I think it’s foundationally and morally changed who I am, is just leading with empathy.”
Colton Loeffler ’29 participated in the Ulster Project Delaware this summer, a month-long program in July where American teenagers host Northern Irish teenagers while participating in team-building activities, embarking on exciting day trips, and creating lasting friendships- all while fostering peace.
When reflecting on the history of girls’ athletics at Wilmington Friends School, one name stands as a monumental pillar of leadership, transformation, and excellence: Natalie S. “Lee” Bush. Serving the school from 1966 to 1999 as the Director of Girls’ Physical Education, teacher, coach, and grade dean, Lee spent over three decades establishing a culture of empowerment that changed the trajectory for countless female student-athletes.
Drew Milford '00 (left) and Josh Galperin '00 (center) recently returned to campus for a tour with their classmate and Head of Lower School, Chris Loeffler '00!
“It is my hope that when families think about the role of music at Wilmington Friends, they think far past just the entertainment factor of the performance, but all of the influences that music has on their child’s complete education.”
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?
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