6th Grader Alden Durrell WPS Head of School for a Day

5/7/2024

Berlin, MD – Worcester Prep 6^th grader, Alden Durrell of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, acted as Head of School on Tuesday, April 30. “Head of School for a Day” was a live auction item at the annual WPS Gala this past March.

As Head of School, Alden offered a casual dress day for all students, teachers and administrators in exchange for a $3 donation, raising over $1,200 to be donated to the Maryland Coastal Bays Program located in Berlin, MD. His busy schedule was filled with leadership meetings, visiting classrooms, touring the campus, as well as security and athletic field checks. He also enjoyed lunch with a small group of friends in his new office. His fellow 6^th graders were treated to donuts for breakfast, ice cream at lunch and enjoyed a game of Capture the Flag during last period. Grades 1-5 were treated to double recess, and Middle and Upper School students appreciated a rare opportunity to enjoy recess during their free period.

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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At the start of the day, WPS Head of School Dr. John McDonald stands with Head of School for a Day, Alden Durrell (Rehoboth Beach, DE) as they welcome students to school.
WPS Head of School for a Day, Alden Durrell (Rehoboth Beach, DE) is all smiles sitting in a very important chair at WPS.
WPS Head of School for a Day, Alden Durrell (Rehoboth Beach, DE) rides along with WPS Assistant Head of School/Athletic Director Mike Grosso while performing routine athletic field checks.
WPS Head of School for a Day, Alden Durrell, treated his friends to lunch in his new office. Going around the table from the left are Brock Hidell (Rehoboth Beach, DE), Chase Thompson (Rehoboth Beach, DE), Sebastian Correa (Ocean City, MD), Elliot Mason (Frankford, DE), Alden Durrell (Rehoboth Beach, DE), Liam Crowley (Rehoboth Beach, DE), Dexter Feldman (Berlin, MD) and Luke Mize (Dagsboro, DE).
WPS Head of School for the Day, Alden Durrell (Second row 5th from right/Rehoboth Beach, DE) treated his 6th grade classmates to a game of Capture the Flag instead of their last class of the day.
WPS Head of School for a Day, Alden Durrell, presented Head of School, Dr. John McDonald, with a check to be donated to the Maryland Coastal Bays Program. Alden raised the funds by allowing a dress down day in exchange for a $3 donation.

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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.