“Wilmington Friends School provided me with the foundation for understanding what a community truly is. My teachers, coaches, and classmates helped me learn that a community is not necessarily a physical space but a feeling where everyone is valued and has a sense of belonging. Most importantly, my time at Friends formed my core belief that there is light in everyone and that every human being deserves to live a life of dignity.”
Miles Katzen ’16 graduated from the University of Delaware in 2020 with a degree in Human Services. During college, he worked as a Senior Counselor and Program Director at Camp Skylemar in Naples, Maine. After graduating from the University of Delaware, Miles returned to Wilmington Friends School to serve as an Associate Teacher and Assistant lacrosse coach for three years while pursuing his Master's in School Counseling from Villanova University. He currently serves as a Health and Wellness educator, coach, and advisor at The Haverford School. Reflecting on what he enjoys most about his work, Miles states, “I love that each day I am able to make a positive impact on someone else’s life. I am motivated to be the role model and person of support for our next generation of learners, whom I was so lucky to have during my time as a student at WFS.”
His advice to the Class of 2025? “Express your gratitude and keep doors open! WFS is a special place full of caring, dedicated, and impactful people. I never imagined returning to WFS to work as a teacher, but this opportunity allowed me to rekindle relationships with many people who positively impacted my life. I was so fortunate to be able to thank these people for all they did for me, and I was glad to show them how they have helped me get to where I currently am. Take the time now to write that thoughtful thank you note to a teacher, to send a message to a coach, or to express your gratitude in person to your advisor. Let the people in your life at WFS know how much you appreciate them - these relationships will help you long after your days in Alapocas!”
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.
This year, WFS lower schoolers were lucky enough to pair their studies of important figures in Black history with a visit from author Lesa Cline-Ransome, who has written many books about important people in Black history. Each class chose a book written by Cline-Ransome for their study. Class posters are currently on display in the lower school lobby!
As part of their IT Literacy course, 6th grade students are developing and analyzing surveys on topics related to middle school life, learning how to craft effective questions and interpret results.
As part of their unit on the constitution, 8th grade students recently met with Judge Eliza Hirst. Eliza and her colleague Paige Chapman delivered an engaging presentation focused on young people's constitutional rights.
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Wilmington Friends School admits students of any race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of these schools. Wilmington Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.