“I always mention Wilmington Friends as having an incredible influence in my life as preparation not only for college but well beyond. Acceptance and curiosity in understanding sound simple enough, but as I get older, I realize the world would benefit greatly if more people were taught those lessons at a young age.”
Philip Montigney ’07 graduated from the University of Delaware in 2011, majoring in Fine Arts. During his time in Newark, he was a member of the University of Delaware Marching Band and had the honor of marching in President Obama's inaugural parade. While pursuing his MBA from Wilmington University in 2014, Philip received an opportunity to begin his career with Moore Brothers Wine Company and hasn’t looked back.
Over the past decade, Philip has served as a Wine Associate, Manager, and now he currently works as the CFO and Director of Operations for the Moore Brothers Wine Company in Delaware. In addition to being in charge of inventory and staffing, Philip spends much of his time interacting with customers and passing along his wine education to them. He notes, “I work alongside an incredibly passionate team, and we have the privilege of representing small farm winemakers who have mastered their craft across France, Italy, Germany, Spain, California, and more. Getting to meet the farmers that we work with is always a pleasure, and then getting to reciprocate by introducing our customers to their wines is an absolute joy.”
Prior to his time at the University of Delaware, Philip was a WFS student, where he was a two-time captain of the boys’ tennis team. His advice to the Class of 2025? “Stay curious. If something interests you, it is never too early or too late in life to learn.”
We were honored to have award-winning slam poet and author Andre Bradford visit all three divisions at WFS! Through his "On Purposeful Empathy" programming, Andre stresses the importance of empathy, vulnerability, and the power of storytelling. He encouraged students to find strength in their own voices and embrace the impact of their own stories.
8th grade Chinese students recent visited Le Shio restaurant in Wilmington to practice their Chinese speaking skills and to learn how to order food in a restaurant!
Rick Grier Reynolds, who created the Global Peace and Justice course at WFS, returned today with Brian Winward, a returned citizen and long-time AVP facilitator, to discuss the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) with 9th grade students.
Ricky Singh, the first person to summit Mount Everest and complete 50 marathons in 50 states, recently visited the Asian Student Union Club to share how he got into running and the mindset that fueled his journey.
Upper School Power and Performance English classes, International Baccalaureate Higher Level Visual Arts students, Visual Art Majors, and 3D Design students traveled to Washington, D.C., for a research field trip that took them on a cultural odyssey!
The WFS College Office recently hosted a Case Studies program for juniors and their grownups. Prior to the program, students and adults were given three college applications to read.
Upper School French students have been perfecting their language skills in the most delicious ways—French 2 students competed in a Top Chef Crêpes competition, while International Baccalaureate HL French students created a tarte au citron!
Happy Panda Day 2025! A new and beloved Lower School tradition on the day before Spring Break, students enjoyed a variety of activities, including visiting with a therapy dog, making special panda bookmarks and bird feeders, buddy reading, practicing Aikido and yoga, and completing several service projects.
Tuesday night’s International Baccalaureate recital showcased the talents of IB Music HL1 and HL2 students in an evening of vocal performances. Soprano vocalists Ella Morton ’25 and Piper Roskovensky ’26 presented a program of diverse repertoire featuring contemporary, traditional, and musical theatre selections.
International Baccalaureate chemistry, biology, physics, and computer science students visited the University of Delaware for a collaborative science project.
The Upper School Jazz Band recently had the opportunity to work with Blayne Salerni in a workshop on improvisation. Mr. Salerni, the band director at Smyrna Middle School, has led jazz improvisation workshops throughout Delaware for middle and high school students, as well as music educators
Braeden Mannering, the founder of 3B: Brae's Brown Bags, visited our lower school students to share his journey of creating a nonprofit that provides healthy snack bags to those in need. Braeden highlighted the importance of kindness, service, and how even young people can make a big impact in their communities.
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