WPS Class of 2027 Ring Ceremony

2/12/2026

Berlin, MD –The annual Junior Ring Ceremony for the Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) Class of 2027 took place on Thursday, February 5, 2026. A cherished WPS tradition, the ceremony features seniors presenting juniors with their class rings and sharing thoughtful remarks about why each recipient is special to them. The Ring Ceremony continues to be an inspiring celebration of friendship, mentorship, and the strong bonds shared among students.

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

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WPS students gathered following the ceremony for a group photo. In the front row from the left are Alex Gjoni (Ocean City, MD), Jack Wells (Seaford, DE), Emma Nordstrom (Berlin, MD), Isha Garg (Berlin, MD), Gabriella Damouni (Lewes, DE), Lyla Roberts (Berlin, MD), Cora McClanahan (Selbyville, DE), Karrigan Russell-Wood (Berlin, MD), and Chase Burbage (Berlin, MD). In the second row from the left are Meredith Walston (Salisbury, MD), Sydney Parker (Snow Hill, MD), Elena Hickman (Horntown, VA), Justin McGovern (Salisbury, MD), and Caleb Walston (Salisbury, MD). In the third row from the left are Darren Lockard (Ocean Pines, MD), Blake Curdie (Berlin, MD), Michael Hall (Ocean City, MD), Jack Adkins (Ocean City, MD), Maximilian Lev (Lewes, DE), Ben Holloway (Ocean City, MD), Jacob Lev (Lewes, DE), Kyler Phillips (Ocean City, MD), and Gavin Sutherland (Lewes, DE). In the back row from the left are Luke Pitarra (Selbyville, DE), Ayath Islam (Ocean City, MD), Jackson Griffin (Ocean City, MD), Gavin Mann (Bishopville, MD), and Danny Kirwan (Bethany Beach, DE).
WPS juniors Meredith Walston and Caleb Walston of Salisbury, MD, celebrated with their parents, Jill (left) and Randall Walston (right), following the Ring Ceremony.
WPS junior Ayath Islam of Ocean City, MD, celebrates with his parents, Julie Akter (right) and Tauhid Islam (left), following the Ring Ceremony.
Senior Ansh Batra (center left/Lewes, DE) presented junior Gavin Mann (center right/Bishopville, MD) with his class ring. They are pictured with Gavin Mann’s parents, Michelle (left) and Michael Mann (right).
Juniors Danny Kirwan (Bethany Beach, DE) and Karrigan Russell-Wood (Berlin, MD) proudly display their class rings following the ceremony.

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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.