“My experience at Wilmington Friends School taught me the importance of time management, resilience, and community. Academically, the rigorous curriculum helped me develop my critical thinking skills, intellectual curiosity, and the habits to handle complex material, all of which have equipped me with the tools to excel at Williams.”
Madeline Rowland ’23 is a sophomore student-athlete at Williams College majoring in Psychology and English. This past summer, Rowland served as a Research Analyst for MehtaCognition. In her role, she led research and quantitative (primary and secondary) and qualitative data analysis through customer segmentation comparisons, competitive profiles, and market sizing and growth analyses. Rowland was responsible for translating the findings from her research into actionable implications to improve clients’ core businesses.
Rowland helped lead the Williams field hockey team to the Division III National Semifinals this fall. She played in all 20 contests, starting ten games and accumulating 12 points (five goals, two assists). As a student-athlete at WFS, Rowland noted, “Competing at a high level while managing my academics has taught me how to efficiently manage my time. Most importantly, Quaker values, such as teamwork and integrity, have shaped my ability to build strong relationships with teammates and professors, which has been critical for balancing college sports and academics. These experiences have given me confidence in my ability to face challenges head-on and thrive in the supportive and ambitious atmosphere that is Williams College.”
This morning, Nick Heckles ’28, Kylie Poole ’28, Head of School Ken Aldridge, Samantha Poole, and Matt Heckles gathered for an appreciation and reflection breakfast with Austin and Vega, our exchange students from The Friends’ School Hobart in Tasmania, Australia.
WFS Director of College Guidance Kathleen Martin recently joined 11 other guidance counselors from Quaker-affiliated independent schools across the East Coast for a two-day visit to Guilford College, the only Quaker-founded college in the Southeast.
French 5 students explored the connections between food, culture, and language — and what better way to do that than through dessert? This week, they made a délicieuse sauce au chocolat in class. Miam!
Smart Machines students recently learned how to solder, a process that involves joining metal pieces together with melted filler metal that solidifies into a strong, conductive bond.
The WFS College Guidance Department welcomed Patrick Orr, Senior Associate Director of Admission and Director of Scholarship Recruitment at Centre College, to campus for a College Financial Aid Program.
First-grade students gathered for the annual monarch butterfly migration, a beloved tradition in the lower school that connects science, Spanish, and art classes.
Have you been to the Quaker Closet (QC) this year? For those new to the Friends community or who may have missed our announcements in the Friday Message, the QC is the clothing consignment store located on the ground floor of the middle/upper school campus.
After learning about El Día de los Muertos in Spanish class, first graders brought the tradition to life by decorating colorful calaveras—sugar skulls that honor and celebrate loved ones.
WFS 6th graders had an incredible opportunity to connect via Zoom with Earth science researchers from the University of Delaware, who are currently on a research expedition in the Atlantic Ocean near the equator off Cape Verde!
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Wilmington Friends School admits students of any race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of these schools. Wilmington Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.