WFS College Guidance Director Kathleen Martin Visits George Mason University
WFS Director of College Guidance Kathleen Martin was one of 17 counselors invited to experience George Mason University (VA), about 30 minutes from Washington, D.C.
Our two full-time college counselors maintain relationships with admissions leaders across the country. Whether it’s a large research university like George Mason, an HBCU, or a small liberal arts college, we stay abreast of the latest trends to better advocate for our students. From hosting 150 college reps on campus to our Application 101 workshops, we provide individual guidance to every Friends family.
Lower school students welcomed local author Rebecca Louick to campus on Friday! Students in grades PK–5 had the opportunity to connect with Rebecca, hear about her writing journey, and learn firsthand about the importance of perseverance, reading, and storytelling.
Upper school Power and Performance English classes, IB Higher Level Visual Arts students, and Visual Art Majors traveled to Washington, D.C., for a research field trip.
WFS Director of College Guidance Kathleen Martin was one of 17 counselors invited to experience George Mason University (VA), about 30 minutes from Washington, D.C.
It was another excellent winter for WFS athletics. Our student-athletes competed with purpose, resilience, and school pride across every court, mat, pool, and track. We’re incredibly proud of their hard work and grateful to the fans who cheered them on.
Rick Grier Reynolds, who created the Global Peace & Justice course at WFS, returned today with Brian Winward, a returned citizen and long-time AVP facilitator, and parent of alumni Tim Terranova, to discuss the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) and run an AVP workshop with 9th grade students.
Lower school students enjoyed a special “Books & Breakfast” experience, bringing together students across divisions for a morning of storytelling and connection.
As part of his Physics Internal Assessment, Guillermo Romero Feito ’26 (right), with support from Henry Winn ’26, investigated the science behind accessibility—specifically, why the ADA standard for ramps is set at a 1:12 ratio.
Cora Lohkamp ’26 and Lila Rubano ’26 shared their work from the QUEST Scholars Program, a three-year service-learning experience that challenges students to engage deeply with an issue they care about and make a meaningful impact in the community.
Wilmington Friends School was honored to welcome acclaimed author Cristina Henríquez to campus as part of the Nathan M. Clark Speaker Series for an evening presentation for the community as well as a daytime collection for upper school students.
Tuesday night’s International Baccalaureate (IB) recital showcased the talents of IB Music HL2 and SL students in an evening of vocal and instrumental performances.
Numerous WFS students were honored at the Blood Cancer United Student Visionaries of the Year Grand Finale Celebration, recognizing their leadership, compassion, and commitment to making a difference in the fight against blood cancer.
The Wilmington Friends School Mock Trial team delivered an outstanding performance at the 35th Annual Delaware High School Mock Trial Competition, competing against 26 teams from across the state. The WFS “A” Team finished 3rd overall, while the “B” Team earned an impressive 9th-place finish.
The WFS College Office recently hosted a Case Studies program for juniors and their parents/guardians. Prior to the program, students and families were given three college applications to read.
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