Veterans Celebrated at WPS

11/19/2025

Berlin, MD – On November 11, Worcester Prep’s Lower School came together in a musical performance to celebrate veterans.

The Veterans Day Program, directed by WPS Lower School Music Teacher, Mrs. Joanie Brittingham, began with the Presentation of Colors led by guests from the American Legion. This year’s guest speakers were WPS lower school parents, Marine Major Rebecca Hagner and Marine Captain David Hagner; WPS alumni, Cadet 3^rd Class Ava Wilsey and Midshipman Third Class Dylan Simons; and WPS teacher and Coast Guard spouse, Kim Jankowski. Throughout the program, the Musical Mallards performed the “Star Spangled Banner”, “A Grateful Nation,” and “For the Good of the Many.” Students in attendance were able to invite family members and friends who have served, or are currently serving, in the military and enjoyed a visit with them following the performance.

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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Worcester Prep’s Musical Mallards perform the “Star Spangled Banner” during the annual Veterans Day Program at Worcester Preparatory School.
WPS 5th graders Hadley Hagner (Berlin, MD), Landon Moreland (Pocomoke City, MD), Luna Wierengo (Bishopville, MD), and Alice Diorio (Selbyville, DE) introduce guest speakers during the annual Veterans’ Program at Worcester Prep.
Worcester Prep’s Musical Mallards perform “A Grateful Nation” during the annual Veterans Day Program at Worcester Preparatory School.
WPS 5th grader Hadley Hagner (center/Berlin, MD) stands proudly with her parents, and guest speakers, Marine Major Rebecca Hagner and Marine Captain David Hagner.
Following the Veterans Day Program, WPS 5th grader Adee Carmean (center/Georgetown, DE) shared a special moment with her grandfather, Wayne Holston (left), and father, Hal Carmean (right), who both served in the Marine Corps.

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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.