Wilmington Friends School athletes delivered a weekend to remember, as the swim and wrestling programs both turned in standout performances at their respective DISC Championships.
Swimming: The WFS swim program delivered an outstanding performance at the DISC Championships on Saturday afternoon. The girls’ team captured the DISC Championship with 338 points, while the boys finished third with 221 points. Eight Quakers earned individual podium finishes, and four relay teams reached the podium.
Top individual performances included:
Kylie Poole ’28: 1st in the 100 back, 1st in the 200 IM
Ellie Romano ’28: 2nd in the 50 free, 2nd in the 100 fly
Aubrey Ashman ’26: 3rd in the 100 fly, 3rd in the 200 IM
Pam Moore ’27: 3rd in the 100 free, 3rd in the 200 free
Rose Mulveny ’26: 2nd in the 100 breast
Cael McDonnell ’28: 2nd in the 200 free, 2nd in the 500 free
Theo Lawrence ’26: 2nd in the 100 fly, 3rd in the 200 IM
400 free relay: 3rd (McDonnell, Matthew McKenzie ’27, Jefferson, Lawrence)
Wrestling: The WFS wrestling program delivered a championship performance at the DISC Championships, earning 163 team points to outdistance second-place Tower Hill and claim its second consecutive DISC Tournament title. Twelve Quakers earned podium finishes.
First-place finishers included Pierce Burns ’26, Jordan Dalby ’29, Sloan Makoujy ’26, Brayden McLaughlin ’28, Cooper Miller ’28, and Levi Sawdon ’28. Matt Fineman ’26, Kyler Fleming ’27, Nya Parker ’27, and Asher Twilley ’28 finished second, while Mike Fineman ’28 and Bennett Martinenza ’29 placed third.
The title capped a strong season for the Quakers, who finished 10–6 in dual meets, went a perfect 5–0 in DISC duals, and repeated as DISC Tournament Champions. The team now turns its focus to the Independent Conference State Qualifier on February 20–21.
Upper school chemistry students recently brought science to life through the “nylon rope trick,” exploring how one of the world’s first fully synthetic fibers is made.
Each spring, Head of School Ken Aldridge looks forward to sitting down with our 12th-grade advisory groups for pizza and conversation—an opportunity to connect, reflect, and celebrate the senior class during their final weeks on campus.
1st graders wowed students, families, and faculty with their coordination and confidence as they took the stage for the 1st Grade Circus—showcasing their skills in hula-hooping, juggling, balance beam walking, and plate-spinning. This beloved WFS tradition helps students build strength, focus, and hand-eye coordination.
Isla White ’29 and Scarlett Murphy ’27 earned regional recognition in the Delaware Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, a highly competitive program that honors outstanding creative work from students across the state.
WFS will host our annual Be Bold for Blue Giving Day on Friday, April 17, 2026. This fundraising event brings the community together to support our mission through Quaker education. This year, the school has set a goal to raise $150,000 from 350 individual donors.
5th-grade students designed and built ceramic slab containers in art class with Teacher Teal, applying many math skills learned in their home base classroom.
"The community is what I love most about being an athletic trainer, and it’s my favorite part of Wilmington Friends. I truly do come to work every day, and I don’t watch the clock; I don’t feel that it is work.” — Noah Underwood.
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.
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