Worcester Preparatory School Celebrates Successful Tropical Resort Gala
Berlin, MD –Worcester Preparatory School hosted its Annual Gala on March 7, 2026, at The Ashore Resort & Beach Club in Ocean City, Maryland, welcoming parents, alumni, faculty, and community supporters for a Tropical Resort–themed evening. The fundraiser was a success and will support student-centered projects that enhance the Worcester Prep experience.
The program was hosted by MC duo Julia Ternahan and Abby Harrison of WPS 2nd Grade, who kept the energy high throughout the night. Guests embraced the tropical atmosphere as they gathered for an evening of fun and spirited bidding during the live auction. From a fishing trip aboard The Billfisher to Head of School for the Day, paddles were raised in support of WPS. Guests also enjoyed having their photo taken by Telescope Pictures and leaving with a custom WPS Gala Scopes keychain. The evening ended on a sweet note with Pineapple Dole Whip from Bonkey’s Ice Cream.
The gala brought together the Worcester Prep community and local supporters for a night of celebration and philanthropy, highlighting the generosity that continues to strengthen the school’s mission.
Worcester Preparatory School extends sincere thanks to the many sponsors, auction donors, and volunteers who contributed to the success of the event.
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.
Event sponsors Devin and Shannon Holland of Osprey Title & Escrow attend the Worcester Prep Annual Gala with Jessica and Joe Wilson ’08 and Wes and Lauren Hanna.
Second grade teachers Abby Harrison and Julia Ternahan serve as emcees during the Worcester Prep Annual Gala.
Worcester Preparatory School parents Joseph and Sara Booth and Jonathan and Jessica Brittingham enjoy the evening during the Worcester Prep Annual Gala.
Sponsor Beth Sharpley of Coastline Chemical, Inc., attends the Worcester Prep Annual Gala with her daughters, WPS teachers Katie Moreland and Sarah Campbell, and fellow teacher Madelyn Beebe.
Worcester Preparatory School parents Dorian and Lauren Bell of Millsboro, Delaware, attend the school’s Annual Gala in support of WPS.
Guests Steve Mealy, Rennie Hunt, Matt Giardina, Laura Mealy, and Shannon Hunt gather during the Worcester Prep Annual Gala.
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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.