A Historic Victory: Celebrating WFS's First Mock Trial State Champions
Today’s throwback features four members from the Class of 2016, who helped make school history as they led the Wilmington Friends School Mock Trial team to its first State Championship!
With their victory, the Quakers earned the right to represent Delaware at the National Mock Trial event in Idaho.
Jodi Lessner ’16 (co-captain) won a total of six best lawyer gavels—five in five rounds of competition, plus the overall best lawyer award; Katy Shannon ’17 went two-for-two in best witness gavels, and Jason Saville ’18 earned one best witness gavel. Other members of the championship team included: Joslyn Gardner ’16 (co-captain), Emilio Ergueta ’16, Chloe Hudson ’16, Allie Fulginiti ’17, Nick Gauthier ’17, Simone Veale ’17, Mary Agne ’18, Fiona Saunders ’18, and Danny Nakamura ’19.
The Class of 2016 will celebrate its 10th Reunion during Homecoming Weekend, October 23-24, 2026. We hope to welcome as many classmates as possible back to campus to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate this meaningful occasion together. Click here to register for Homecoming 2026: wilmingtonfriends.org/alumni/homecoming
“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?
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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