WPS 5th Grade Field Trip to Veterans Memorial

10/16/2025

Berlin, MD – On Thursday, October 9, the 5th Grade class of Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) embarked on a meaningful field trip to the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines. The goal of the visit was to educate students on the significance of the Memorial and to instill a deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by veterans in service to their country.

During the trip, students participated in a variety of educational activities, including a guided tour of the Patriot’s Pathway, where they learned about major American conflicts throughout history. They also explored stories of local heroism and gained insight into the creation and purpose of the Memorial itself. Volunteer docents shared the history of the U.S. flag and discussed the meaning behind the commemorative pavers that line the pathway.

To broaden their understanding, members of the Stephen Decatur High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (SDHS NJROTC) met with students to teach flag etiquette and demonstrate the proper techniques for displaying and folding the flag.

This memorable experience provided Worcester Prep students with valuable lessons in American history, service, and patriotism—lessons that will stay with them for years to come.

Founded in 1970, Worcester Preparatory School is a private, independent Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 school located in Berlin, Maryland. Approximately 500 students from Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia attend. For more information, please visit www.worcesterprep.org or call 410-641-3575.

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The WPS 5th Grade class is pictured during their field trip to the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines with their teachers, Mrs. Lisa Rill and Mrs. Camille Jenkins, parent chaperones, memorial volunteers, and members of the NJROTC.
WPS 5th graders Carter Merryman (Berlin, MD), Colton Vescovi (Rehoboth Beach, DE), Aryan Verma (Millsboro, DE), Zia Salem (Berlin, MD), and Sophia Nistazos (Ocean City, MD) watch closely as members of the SDHS NJROTC program carefully prepare the flag.
WPS 5th graders follow drills led by the Stephen Decatur High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. Pictured from the left are Daxton Fones (Bishopville, MD), Q Durrell (Rehoboth Beach, DE), Auggie Hall (Frankford, DE), Alice Diorio (Selbyville, DE), Hristina Gjoni (Ocean City, MD), Finley Hanna (Bishopville, MD), and Hadley Hagner (Berlin, MD).
WPS 5th graders Georgia Duffie (Ocean City, MD), Adee Carmean (Georgetown, DE), Michael Bouzaglo (Berlin, MD), Emery Anthony (Selbyville, DE), and Ellie Bookwalter (Ocean City, MD) listen attentively to the docent on the Patriots Pathway tour.
WPS 5th graders Luna Wierengo (Bishopville, MD), Gracie Hornung (Newark, MD) and Landon Moreland (Pocomoke, MD) place the patriotic rocks they painted in the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines.

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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.