Worcester Preparatory School’s Chess Club Tournament winners were recognized in front of their classmates and awarded with a trophy recently. Led by Head of Lower School Dr. Sara Timmons and Upper School Social Studies teacher Paul Cyryca, the club had much interest this year maxing out at 40 students participating. The club met twice a… 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.
Tooth Fairy Helper Visits OC Elementary
First grade students at Ocean City Elementary recently enjoyed a visit from a tooth fairy helper, who taught them all the healthy ways to take care of their teeth. Pictured are Cora Handel, Emma Stallings, Noelle Fritzsche, Wyatt Brown, Charlie Hammond and Amelia Purnell.
WPS Chapter of the International Thespian Society Inducted New Members
Members of the Worcester Preparatory School’s junior class were inducted into the , the Educational Theatre Association’s student honorary organization to recognize high school student achievement in Theatre Pictured, front from left, are inductees Cayden Wallace, Parker Tingle, Cooper Ludt and Christopher Todorov; and, back from left, Assistant Head of School/Head of Upper School Mike… Read more »
OC Elementary Held Annual Worcester County Humane Society Care for Pets Drive
Ocean City Elementary School recently held its annual Worcester County Humane Society Care for Pets Drive. This year, the students, faculty and staff collected $1188.55 as well as many boxes of treats, toys and supplies to help keep the shelter clean. The most exciting part of the 2022 pet drive was the grade level cat food competition which brought… Read more »
Worcester Preparatory School Announced Essay and Art Contest Winners
Worcester Preparatory School announce this year’s Upper School Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Ocean City – Berlin Optimist Club essay and art contest winners. James Haley (Class of ‘25) placed first and Travis Netting (‘25) placed second in this year’s local DAR American History Essay Contest. Angeline Todorov (‘25) placed first and Jayden… Read more »
OC Elks Lodge 2645 Essay Contest Winners
Worcester Preparatory School’s Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 essay contest winners were recently recognized and presented their checks. Congratulations to sixth graders Ellie Phillips for earning first place and Rani Yonker who earned second place in the Grade 5 & 6 division. In the Grade 7 & 8 division, seventh graders Caleb Walston won first… Read more »
Worcester County High School Arts Contest Winners
Izzy Huber, right, (‘24) placed first 1st and Aria Islam (‘22) placed second in this year’s Worcester County High School Arts Contest sponsored by the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club. This exhibition featured 27 pieces of student artwork submitted by art teachers from Pocomoke High School, Snow Hill High School, Stephen Decatur High School and Worcester… Read more »
Ara Kang Placed Third in the Elks Lodge Americanism Essay Contest
Berlin Intermediate School student Ara Kang placed third in the Elks Lodge Americanism Essay Contest. Kang wrote an essay addressing the different ways one can show love of their country. Her essay will go on to compete at the state-level. Principal Ryan Cowder along with Allen and Gretchen Meyer of the Ocean City Elks Lodge… Read more »
Shirley Hall Youth Art Show Held
Worcester County students entered and exhibited in the Shirley Hall Youth Art Show that was on display at the Ocean City Center for the Arts March. 4-6. Betsy Hall Harrison, Hall’s daughter, judged the entries and sponsored cash prizes for the winners.
Worcester Preparatory School Holds 100-Day Breakfast Celebration
The Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) Alumni Association sponsored a 100-Day Breakfast celebration marking the senior class countdown to graduation. WPS Alumni Association President Steve Green ‘93 welcomed the senior class and introduced guest speaker, alum Wyatt Richins ‘16. Richins shared an inspirational speech to help guide seniors as they prepare to start their college career…. Read more »
