Alumni Spotlights
From the Archives: Celebrating 30 Years With the Class of 1996
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.
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Class of 2027 Kicks Off College Journey with Annual Application 101 Workshop
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.Read More -
From the Archives: Celebrating 30 Years With the Class of 1996
Read MoreWho 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. -
Seniors Complete IB Extended Essays
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.Read More -
Leading with Empathy: Emily David Hershman ’09 Reflects on Her Journey from WFS to Public Service
“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.”Read More -
Loeffler Participates in Ulster Project Delaware
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.Read More -
Coach Lee Bush: Shaping Girls’ Athletics at Wilmington Friends School
Read MoreWhen 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. -
Class of 2000 Alumni Take a Tour of What's New
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!Read More -
How Music Shapes the WFS Experience: A Conversation with Chris Verry
“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.”Read More -
From WFS to Pharmaceutical Engineering: Madeline Malone ’18 Shares Her Journey
Madeline Malone ’18 came back to campus in May and spoke with our upper school STEMinist club!Read More -
Quaker Matters: Scott Clothier Reflects on Championship Seasons and Student-Athlete Success
It was an incredible year for the WFS field hockey and girls’ soccer programs, led by head coach and longtime WFS faculty member Scott Clothier.Read More -
Alumni Connect in Paris
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.Read More -
WFS Students Explore Australia Through Quaker Exchange
Alper Cebe ’29, Bayan Katirai ’29, and Will Van Druff ’29 all participated in the Quaker School Student Exchange Program this summer!Read More -
Celebrating Award-Winning Author Sia Willie
Read More1st 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! -
Language Trip to Spain Brings Learning to Life
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.Read More -
Rooted in Friends, Inspiring the Next Generation
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?Read More -
2026 Spring Athletic Awards
Congrats to all of the student-athletes who made All-State and All-DISC in their respective sports!Read More -
Blog From Tuscany
Enjoy this blog from WFS students who traveled to Tuscany as part of the QUEST Scholars program!Read More -
WFS Students Explore the History, Culture, and Traditions of China
20 WFS students spent the first part of their summer vacation exploring China’s rich history, culture, and traditions.Read More -
Learning Through Experience: Mindfulness and Teamwork in Action
Read More6th and 8th grade students stepped beyond the traditional classroom for meaningful hands-on learning experiences. -
Students Explore Ancient History on QUEST Service Trip to Tuscany
Read MoreStudents traveled on a WFS QUEST Service Trip to Tuscany, where they combined hands-on archaeological work with cultural exploration.
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