Wellness at Worcester Prep

4/23/2025

Berlin, MD – As AP exams approach, Worcester Prep’s Upper School students took a moment to unwind during Wellness @ Worcester, a program designed to alleviate stress during a typically hectic time.

The last couple of months of school can be stressful for students as they try to complete academic obligations before summer break. Wellness @ Worcester was launched in the previous year as an initiative to support the physical and mental well-being of Upper School students. Spearheaded by enthusiastic senior Lydia Schwartz in collaboration with the College Counseling program, the event introduces students to a holistic approach to health, focusing on stress management, study skills, and healthy lifestyle choices.

Last Thursday, Upper School students enjoyed a visit from Pets on Wheels of Wicomico County. As a certified handler for National Canine Therapy Dogs and the youngest member of Pets on Wheels, Lydia Schwartz is well-versed in the uplifting impact animals can have on human spirits. Her dedicated service, alongside her pug Sprinkles, has touched numerous lives across hospitals, nursing homes, and educational institutions.

While taking advantage of the warm weather, students also enjoyed yoga on the lawn led by Upper School English Teacher Ms. Elana Zambori, playing Giant Jenga, axe throwing, and blowing bubbles outside. Inside, they savored healthy snacks while using adult coloring books, writing thank-you cards to family and friends and releasing some tension with playdough.

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

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WPS senior Sydney Tingle (Fenwick Island, DE) spends some time with Sprinkles, a trained therapy dog from Pets on Wheels of Wicomico County, during the Wellness @ Worcester event.
WPS sophomores Isha Garg (Berlin, MD), Sydney Parker (Snow Hill, MD), and Gabriella Damouni (Lewes, DE) soaked up some sun while practicing yoga during the Wellness @ Worcester event.
WPS senior Sydney Tingle (Fenwick Island, DE) spends some time with Sprinkles, a trained therapy dog from Pets on Wheels of Wicomico County, during the Wellness @ Worcester event.
WPS seniors Ryan Mann (Bishopville, MD) and Avery Roselle (Rehoboth Beach, DE) let off some steam while practicing yoga at the Wellness @ Worcester event.
WPS junior Chase Ginnavan (Berlin, MD) takes his turn at Giant Jenga while playing the game with classmates during the Wellness @ Worcester event.

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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.