WFS Community Recognizes the Life and Work of MLK, Jr.

Lower school students sat in silent reflection as they watched our annual kindergarten peace march. Some of the kindergarteners' inspirational messages included, "Be Kind Tu Erf" (Be Kind To Earth), "Do Not Litr the Osn" (Do Not Litter the Ocean), "Shre" (Share), and "Tac Kar Uv Pepl (Take Care of People). The lower school community then gathered for Meeting for Worship.

Middle school students watched Dr. King's "To Serve" video and then heard from upper school students about what service means to them, including Brandon Jones '25 and Ryan Tattersall '25, who spoke about their time with the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware; Jillian Farley '25 who spoke about Best Buddies; and Josh Fung '26 who talked about his mission trips. Students then spent time in several service activities including making sandwiches to donate to Wilmington's Ministry of Caring and writing cards for children in the hospital and those in senior care facilities.

Upper school students listened to a conversation between Sarah Lester '04, President and CEO of Cornerstone West & Community Development Corporation and Lucia Cericola '25, Andrew Forman '25, and Temilola Lufadeju '25. Lester's Wilmington-based organization provides programs, services, support and advocacy when and where they are needed to ensure families become self-sufficient, and our communities thrive. Students then engaged in student-designed and led workshops related to themes of Dr. King's work.