An Extension of the Classroom: The Importance of Educational Athletics with Brad Greenman
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.
“I believe our athletics are an extension of the classroom. We base our program on educational athletics, where every student has the opportunity to grow, whether they’re competing for a State Championship or if they are trying a sport for the first time. We want our students to challenge themselves, to build confidence, and develop skills that will serve them past graduation.”
Plus, a huge congratulations to Coach Greenman on his induction into the Newark Academy Athletics Hall of Fame for his standout career in basketball and baseball! Listen to the full episode via the link below. We can't wait to welcome our fall athletes back to campus this Monday for the first day of preseason. Go Blue!
Learning about Indigenous communities, lower schoolers enjoyed a special “Books & Breakfast” experience, bringing together students across divisions for a morning of storytelling and connection.
Kara Ogbeide ’28 was one of three students who completed the Penn Social Innovators Program last spring—a 12-week virtual program centered on social entrepreneurship that awards a certificate from the University of Pennsylvania.
First graders gathered for the annual monarch butterfly migration, a beloved, cross-curricular tradition for both students and teachers that connects science, Spanish, and art classes.
Congratulations to Palmer Jenney ’30 on being named Delaware Online Athlete of the Week for her outstanding performances last week! Jenney scored five goals across the Quakers' victories over Sanford, St. Andrew’s, and Archmere.
3rd-grade students explored the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) as they continue to study the Quaker testimony of Stewardship throughout the school year.
On the evening of Friday, October 23, WFS community members gathered in the Library Learning Commons for a night of community, music, and recognition at the All Alumni Reception. Guests enjoyed dinner, a lively performance by the upper school Jazz Band, celebrating the 1980s field hockey teams and 50 years of cross country, and recognition of this year’s alum award recipients.
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