At the March 2 dinner meeting of the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club we hosted the winners of the annual essay contest. Each student read their essay. Pictured, from left, are Kathy Cater, Optimist member and chair of the essay contest; Jude Damouni, third place winner; Marian Hanna, second place winner; and Sydney Todorov, first place… Read more »
Category: Students
What the youngsters achieve in the classroom deserves as much attention as any other news and this section is devoted just to the students who are excelling in the classroom and beyond.
WPS Seniors Named Merit Scholar Finalists
Two Worcester Preparatory School seniors are one step closer to earning a Merit Scholar title by being named Finalists. In September, Parker Tingle of Fenwick Island, Del. and Christopher Todorov of Bishopville were named 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists, and this month they have now been named Finalists. As Finalists, the seniors have an opportunity… Read more »
OC Elementary Celebrated 100th Day
Ocean City Elementary celebrated the 100th day of school with students, faculty and staff dressing in creative ways representing 100 and also dressed up how they might look when they are 100 years old. The school held a penny drive and raised $231.98 to donate to the American Heart Association. A fourth grade is pictured. Submitted Photos
WPS Alumni Association Sponsored Breakfast
The Worcester Preparatory School Alumni Association sponsored a breakfast to celebrate the last 100 days of school for the senior class. The featured guest speaker, introduced by WPS Alumni Association President Chris Hoen, was WPS alum Gordon Abercrombie ’13 of Cato Gas & Oil Company. Seniors pictured from left were Kathy Zhang, Sophia Spadaro, Annie… Read more »
Mallard Robotics Club Made Debut
The Mallard Robotics Club made its debut in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Robotics Chesapeake Qualifier held at Norfolk State University. Team members pictured are Vanesska Hall, Tyler Netting, Allen Zhang, Lydia Schwartz, Travis Netting and Jackson Fernley.
OC Elementary Kindergarteners Made New Year’s Resolutions
Students in Brian Mills’ kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary recently made New Year’s resolutions for 2023. The students learned how people around the world celebrate the holiday by thinking of ways they can better their bodies and souls in the coming year. The students’ resolutions ranged from learning to play piano to being kinder… Read more »
Worcester Prep’s Lower School Celebrated Valentine’s Day
Worcester Prep’s Lower School celebrated Valentine’s Day. Before dismissal each class celebrated with a party, where students shared cards and treats with their classmates, or spent the time giving to a good cause. Worcester Prep’s fifth grade class, along with the help of homeroom moms Jenna Hoch and Kim Kappes, spent their Valentine’s party building… Read more »
Pocomoke Elementary Celebrated 100th Day
Pocomoke Elementary kindergarteners celebrated the 100th Day of School this week by writing 100 Valentines, which were delivered to the Hartley Hall Nursing Home and the 50Plus Center in Pocomoke. Submitted Photos
WPS Held Annual Junior Ring Ceremony
The annual Junior Ring Ceremony took place at Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) this month. It is tradition that seniors present the juniors with their rings along with a few insightful comments as to why the recipient is special to them. The Ring Ceremony is always an inspiring event showing the bond and friendship between peers. Above,… Read more »
WPS Seniors Present Rings
Worcester Prep senior Harrison Humes presented junior Carson Rayne with his class ring. Below, good friends Hunter Simons, Luke Hopkins and Dylan Simons proudly display their new class rings.