WPS Academic Convocation Top Awards Announced

5/27/2026

Berlin, MD – The annual Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) Academic Convocation ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, recognizing students for outstanding academic achievement across all subject areas, as well as exemplary service to the school community.

The ceremony celebrated the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of WPS Middle and Upper School students throughout the academic year. The evening’s most prestigious Academic Convocation honors were awarded to four exceptional students. The Best All-Round Student awards were selected through a written vote by WPS faculty and staff.

The following students received top honors:

Head of School Highest Academic Average Award, Grades 9-11: Gavin Mann, Grade 11

Best All-Round Student, Grades 9-11: Gavin Mann, Grade 11

Head of School Highest Academic Average Award, Grades 6-8: Serena Jaoude, Grade 7

Best All-Round Student, Grades 6-8: Tejal Pillai, Grade 7

Founded in 1970, WPS is a private, independent Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 school located in Berlin, Maryland. Approximately 500 students attend from Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. For more information about WPS, please visit www.worcesterprep.org or call 410.641.3575.

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WPS Junior Gavin Mann (second from right/Bishopville, MD) stands with his certificate of Highest Academic Average Award and Best All-Round Student Grades 9-11. Gavin is pictured with his parents, Michael (left) and Michelle (right) Mann, and Head of Upper School Mrs. Carol Evans (second from left).
WPS 7th grader Serena Jaoude (Lewes, DE) accepts the Head of School Highest Academic Award for Grades 6-8 from Head of School Dr. Betsy Hornung.
WPS 7th grader Tejal Pillai (Lewes, DE) accepts the Best All-Round Student Award for Grades 6-8 from Head of School Dr. Betsy Hornung.

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Worcester Preparatory School

508 South Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811

Phone: 410-641-3575 | Fax: 410-641-3586

Celebrating 50 years, WPS is an independent, college prep day school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 students. Located in Berlin, Maryland, the private school attracts an average of 500 students from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.