News and Publications

2023

  • WPS Middle School Attends MATHCOUNTS

    Berlin, MD – In late February, a group of Worcester Prep middle school students attended the Annapolis Chapter MATHCOUNTS Competition held at the Chesapeake Science Point Charter School in Hanover, MD.
     
    The competition included four rounds: a sprint round, the target round, and the team round, which resulted in the final round.
     
     “I was challenged and appreciate the art of mathematical calculations under pressure,” Worcester Prep participant Jacob Lev said.
     
    Worcester Prep math teachers Ms. Hunter Causey and Ms. Kristina Watts coached the students throughout the school year in preparation for this competition. Representing the 8th grade were Isabella Fernley, Isha Garg, Jacob Lev, and Noa Bouzaglo. The 7th grade team included Chloe Holland, Ben Rafinski, and Scarlett Shimko. Sixth graders, Emerson Bofinger and Zane Freih, rounded out the team. The students performed well but were edged out of the final competitive round by a few points.
     
    “As a first-time participant, I was excited and inspired by my peers to try my best. Overall, it was a fun experience,” Worcester Prep 8th grader Isha Garg said.
     
    In February of 1983, the MATHCOUNTS Foundation was established by the National Society of Professional Engineers, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and CNA Insurance to make learning math fun. According to the foundation, middle school is a critical juncture when a love of math must be encouraged, and a fear of math must be overcome. MATHCOUNTS programs build problem-solving skills and positive attitudes about math, so students embrace challenges and expand their academic and career opportunities in the future.
     
    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.
     

  • Ocean City/Berlin Optimists Donate Towards WPS Prom

    Berlin, MD – On Tuesday, March 7, Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club President Christine Dolomount-Brown presented Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) with a $1,500 donation to support the Class of 2023 prom afterparty. Present to accept the donation were WPS Head of School Dr. John McDonald, Assistant Head of School/Head of Upper School Mike Grosso, and students of the senior class.  
     
    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.

  • WPS Chess Club Tournament Winners

    Berlin, MD – On Thursday, March 9, Worcester Preparatory School’s (WPS) Chess Club Tournament winners were recognized in front of their classmates and awarded with a trophy. 
     
    Led by Head of Lower School Dr. Sara Timmons, and Upper School Social Studies teacher, Paul Cyryca, the WPS Chess Club had much interest this year maxing out at 40 students participating. Chess Club met twice a month since the start of the 2022-2023 school year and had their final Chess Tournament on Wednesday, March 8.
     
    During lunch on Thursday, Dr. Timmons presented the winners, Arian Zheng (’31) of the Grades 2-4 bracket and Artemiy Klimins (’29) of the Grades 5-8 bracket with their trophies. The runners-up in the Grades 3-4 were Tejal Pillai (’31), and Grade 5-6 was Liam Doran (’30).
     
    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.

  • WPS Students Claim 1st in this Year’s Shirley Hall Youth Art Show

    Berlin, MD – Congratulations to Shirley Hall Youth Art Show middle and high school first place winners, Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) students Izzy Huber and Elena Gjoni. 
     
    The Shirley Hall Youth Art Show was held March 3-5, at the Art League of Ocean City. The following WPS students placed in the Shirley Hall Youth Art Show this year, junior Izzy Huber of Berlin, Maryland placed first in the high school category, and 7th grader Elena Gjoni of Ocean City, Maryland placed first in the middle school category. 
     
    For over 30 years, the Art League of Ocean City has featured artwork by Worcester County middle and high school students in the annual Shirley Hall Youth Art Show. Originally sponsored by the Women’s Club of Ocean City, the show was coordinated by Shirley Hall who was an active member of the OC Women’s Club and former Art League president. When the OC Women’s Club disbanded, the Art League continued to coordinate the yearly youth show as it was central to the organization’s mission. When Shirley passed away in 2006, the Art League renamed the show in her honor. 
     
    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.

  • WPS Lower School Celebrates 100 Days

    Berlin, MD – Worcester Preparatory School celebrated reaching their 100th day of school on Friday, March 3. Pre-K through Grade 5 students celebrated the milestone by dressing as 100-year-olds, as well as participating in a variety of educational and philanthropic activities throughout the day.
     
    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.

  • Yee-Haw of a Time at WPS Gala

    Berlin, MD – Parents, alumni, teachers and friends of WPS came together for a good time and a great cause at this year’s western-themed Worcester Prep Gala held on Saturday, March 4th at Seacrets in Ocean City, MD. The event featured a 50/50 raffle and live auction and ended with dancing to music by DJ Waxx. Nearly 250 members of our school community gathered together in celebration of Worcester Preparatory School (WPS).  Proceeds from the event will be used towards campus updates that will be completed over the summer. Thank you to all who turned out in support of WPS.  
     
    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.

  • Two WPS Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists

    Berlin, MD – Two Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) seniors are one step closer to earning a Merit Scholar title by being named Finalists.
     
    In September, Parker Tingle of Fenwick Island, DE and Christopher Todorov of Bishopville, MD were named 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists, and this month they have now been named Finalists. The two seniors qualified for the accolade by taking the 2021 PSAT. They are among 16,000 students selected as semifinalists, representing less than one percent of all U.S. high school seniors. 
     
    As Finalists, Parker and Christopher have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,250 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered in spring. Approximately half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholarship title. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments and potential for success in rigorous college studies.
     
    NMSC, a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance, was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 340 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nations scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence. For more information visit www.nationalmerit.org.
     
    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.
  • WPS senior Parker Tingle of Fenwick Island, Delaware has been named a candidate in the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

    WPS Senior Selected as Candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

    Berlin, MD – Parker Tingle, a graduating senior at Worcester Preparatory School, has been named one of more than 5,000 candidates in the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
     
    The candidates were selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2023. Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors. Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities.
     
    All selected candidates are invited to apply to the program by submitting essays, self-assessments, leadership and service activities, secondary school reports and transcripts. A distinguished panel of educators will review these submissions and select approximately 600 semifinalists in early April. The Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group of up to 32 eminent citizens appointed by the President, will select the finalists, and the U.S. Department of Education will announce the Scholars in May.
     
    For more information about the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, parents and students can email the U.S. Presidential Scholars Office at PSP@scholarshipamerica.org or call 507.931.8345.
     
    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.

  • WPS Receives Optimist Club Art Awards

    Berlin, MD – Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) students received awards for their artwork entered into the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club’s Worcester County High School Art Contest.
     
    In February, the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club’s gallery featured the Worcester County High School Art Contest, a juried art competition. The exhibition featured 26 pieces of student artwork submitted by high school art teachers, including WPS Art Director George Zaiser. The competition awarded a total of $2,000 in cash prizes to the student artists. The selection of artwork was judged by artist and former educator, Sandy Glassman.
     
    Drawing:
    3rd Angie Todorov – “Foxy”
     
    Painting:
    2nd Izzy Huber – “Shattered”
     
    Digital: 
    2nd Cayden Wallace – “Ruined My Day”
    3rd Anisha Batra – “German Dog”
     
    Blick Certificate: 
    Luke Loeser - “The Battle of Time”
     
    For more information on the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club visit www.ocberlinoptimistclub.org.
     
    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.

  • Berlin Mayor Visits WPS 4th Grade

    Berlin, MD – On Friday, February 24, Mrs. Shimko and Mrs. Jankowski’s 4th grade classes met with Town of Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall to discuss this year’s “If I Were Mayor” essay contest. 
     
    Each year it is a tradition at Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) for students to enter the “If I Were Mayor” essay contest, and this year’s theme is “Preserving the Past to Power the Future”. During Wednesday’s meeting, Mayor Tyndall talked about his role as the Mayor of Berlin, and the traditions and events the Town of Berlin features.
     
    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.

  • WPS Upper School Musical and Art Show Presents The Lion King Jr.

    Berlin, MD – Congratulations to the Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) performing arts program on their production of The Lion King Jr., this past weekend. Members of the community and Worcester Prep families and friends turned out in large numbers to support the cast and crew, resulting in standing ovations for both performances.
     
    WPS hosted The Lion King Jr. in the Athletic and Performing Arts Center on February 24 and 25.  The show was made possible thanks to the creative collaboration and determination of talented student performers and amazing teachers, Director Mrs. Paulette DeRosa-Matrona, Music Director Mr. Christopher Buzby and Art Director Mr. George Zaiser. 
     
    Upper School thespians and artists combined music, dance and an array of art mediums. On top of the show, incredible works of art were created by students and displayed throughout the lobby for guests to enjoy before and after the show.  
     
    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.

  • WPS Announces Upper School Winter Sports Award Recipients

    Berlin, MD – Congratulations to this year’s Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) Upper School students who captured coveted Winter Sports Awards.
     
    Varsity Cheerleading
    MVP – Sara Miller (Willards, MD)
    Coach’s Award – Olivia Mattingly (Berlin, MD)
    Most Improved Player – Quinn Solloway (Rehoboth Beach, DE)
    Most Outstanding Teammate – Madilyn Nechay (Hebron, MD)
     
    Varsity Girls Basketball
    MVP – Caitlyn Hoen (Bishopville, MD)
    Coach’s Award – Annie Carter (Lewes, DE)
    Most Improved Player – Kobe Bouzaglo (Berlin, MD)
    Most Outstanding Teammate – Ayla Yonker (Berlin, MD)
     
    JV Boys Basketball
    MVP – James Haley (Bethany Beach, DE)
    Coach’s Award – Jeremy Forman (Millsboro, DE)
    Most Improved Player – Michael Hebert (West Fenwick, DE)
    Most Outstanding Teammate – Allen Zhang (Lewes, DE)
     
    Varsity Boys Basketball
    MVP – Griffin Jones (Ocean City, MD)
    Coach’s Award – Jack Gardner (Salisbury, MD)
    Most Improved Player – Baylor Hoen (Bishopville, MD)
    Most Outstanding Teammate – Harrison Humes (Rehoboth Beach, DE)
     
    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.

  • WPS Inaugural Swim Meet Great Success

    Berlin, MD - Worcester Preparatory School’s (WPS) first swim team in history made its debut on Friday, February 10, at the Varsity Swimming Inaugural ESIAC Conference Meet, where the team displayed great talent from the jump.  
     
    The inaugural Mallards Swim Team consists of senior Meeta Agarwal, sophomore Will Wells, freshmen Jude Damouni and Lena Parker, and 8th graders Gabriella Damouni, Bella Fernley, Mia Jaoude, Jacob Lev and Jack Wells.
     
    Kristina Watts, who is in her first-year teaching Middle School math at WPS, has signed on to be the Mallards swim coach. Watts swam for ten years on the Eagle Swim Team in Baltimore County and four years at Salisbury University. She has coached swimming for 14 years for four different teams, consisting of all ages from 6 up to collegiate level, including high school teams that were conference champions, and swimmers who have placed Top 8 in the State of Maryland throughout her career. 
     
    Results:
    Girls 200 Medley Relay First Place: Mia Jaoude, Meeta Agarwal, Gabi Damouni and Lena Parker
     
    Girls 200 Free First Place: Gabi Damouni
     
    Girls 100 Free First Place: Gabi Damouni
     
    Girls 100 Fly First Place: Mia Jaoude
     
    Girls 100 Back First Place: Mia Jaoude
     
    Boys 200 Free First Place: Jude Damouni
     
    Boys 50 Free First Place: Jack Wells
     
    Boys 200 Free First Place: Will Wells, Jack Wells, Jacob Lev and Jude Damouni
     
    The WPS Girls' team finished 3rd out of 6 teams.
     
    The WPS Boys' team finished 2nd out of 6 teams. 
     
    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.

  • WPS 5th Grade Celebrates Valentine’s by Giving to Wyatt’s Warriors

    Berlin, MD – On Tuesday, February 14, Worcester Prep’s Lower School (PreK – Grade 5) celebrated Valentine’s Day. Before dismissal each class celebrated with a party, where students shared cards and treats with their classmates, or spent the time giving to a good cause. 
     
    Worcester Prep’s 5th Grade Class, along with the help of homeroom moms Jenna Hoch and Kim Kappes, spent their Valentine’s party building “Warrior Care Packages” by bundling infant blankets and books to be donated to Wyatt’s Warriors Foundation. 
     
    Wyatt’s Warriors Foundation was created in honor of Wyatt Mercer Shipe who was born with congenital heart defects. The foundation was created in Wyatt’s memory to help families during a difficult time by providing comfort, support, education and encouragement. In doing so, “Warrior Care Packages” are provided to families who must leave local hospitals for infant care at larger specialized hospitals. 
     
    For more information on Wyatt’s Warriors Foundation visit their website at www.wyattswarriors.org. 
     
    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.

  • WPS Alumni Association Hosts 100-Day Breakfast for the Class of 2023

    Berlin, MD – On Friday, February 10, the Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) Alumni Association sponsored a breakfast to celebrate the last 100 days of school for the senior class. Head of School, Dr. John McDonald and Assistant Head of School/Head of Upper School, Mike Grosso, served as chefs for the event, preparing pancakes and French toast for the attendees. WPS Alumni Association President, Chris Hoen ’90, welcomed the senior class and offered words of wisdom to the future graduates, including his daughter, Caitlyn. The featured guest speaker for the breakfast was WPS alum Gordon Abercrombie ’13 of Cato Gas & Oil Company. Abercrombie shared an inspirational speech to help guide seniors as they prepare to start their college career but also stressed the importance of remaining connected to Worcester Prep as alumni. In addition, each student was gifted a WPS tumbler courtesy of the Alumni Association.
     
    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.

  • WPS Super Bowl Friday Raises Funds for Catch a Lift

    Berlin, MD – On February 10th, Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) held “Super Bowl Friday”. For a $2 donation to Catch a Lift (CAL), students and staff were able to wear their favorite team’s jersey or colors. 
     
    CAL enables veterans to recover and rehab both physically and mentally through physical fitness programs. CAL was founded in memory of Army Cpl. Chris Coffland, who lost his life in Afghanistan while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom in November 2009. CAL's mission is rooted in Chris’ lifelong belief that, through fitness, one can reach their highest potential both mentally and physically. CAL believes fitness is a personal choice, as each member chooses how and where to work out. They offer options for coaching, and mentors assures that each veteran's unique needs are met.
     
    The fund was started by the family of Army Cpl. Coffland, who lives near to WPS. His niece, Tony Phillips, graduated from WPS in 2005. Army Cpl. Coffland was also a teammate and roommate to our Head of School Dr. John McDonald while attending Washington and Lee University. 
     
    For more information on CAL visit their website at www.catchalift.org. 
     
    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.

  • WPS Class of 2024 Ring Ceremony

    Berlin, MD – The annual Junior Ring Ceremony took place at Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) on February 8, 2023.  It is tradition that seniors present the juniors with their rings along with a few insightful comments as to why the recipient is special to them. The Ring Ceremony is always an inspiring event showing the bond and friendship between peers.
     
    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.

  • Worcester Prep Presents The Lion King Jr.

    Berlin, MD – Worcester Preparatory School presents The Lion King Jr. at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Doors will open 30 minutes before the show.
     
    Upper School students, parents and teachers are working very hard and having a lot of fun with this show. Tickets are now on sale, and available for purchase on our website at www.worcesterprep.org/arts/musical-tickets. Tickets purchased online will be available at will-call the day of the show. All tickets purchased in advance are $18 per person for all ages. Tickets sold at the door will be $20. Tickets may also be purchased at Worcester Prep during school hours.
     
    See you at the show! 

  • Mallard Robotics Participate in First Tech Challenge Competition

    Berlin, MD – On Sunday, January 29, the Mallard Robotics Club made its debut in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Chesapeake Qualifier held at Norfolk State University.
     
    The FIRST Tech Challenge Power Play, sponsored by Raytheon Technologies, challenged the team to design, build, test, and program an autonomous and driver-operated robot required to perform a series of tasks. Students were also judged on teamwork, problem-solving skills, Q and A with judges, the team manual, and their ability to form alliances with other teams to complete each course. 
     
    The Norfolk Qualifier, comprised of over 200 students from D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, provides participants access to education, career opportunities, and connections to over 50 million dollars in exclusive scholarships. 
     
    This qualifier allowed the Mallard Robotics Club to experience competition and engage in real-time problem-solving in a collaborative environment. The students built a one-of-a-kind robot featured during the meet and finished in the top 20, which is outstanding considering this was their first competition.
     
    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.

  • WPS Announces Middle School Winter Sports Award Recipients

    Berlin, MD – Congratulations to this year’s Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) Middle School students who captured coveted Winter Sports Awards.
     
    Middle School Cheerleading
    MVP – Addyson Wisniewski (Bishopville, MD)
    Coach’s Award – Emma Brooks (Berlin, MD)
    Most Improved Player – Abby Ferguson (Ocean City, MD)
    Most Outstanding Teammate – Ava Holland (Berlin, MD)
     
    7th Grade Girls Basketball
    MVP – Scarlett Shimko (Berlin, MD)
    Coach’s Award – Brooke & Blair Moore (Rehoboth Beach, DE)
    Most Improved Player – Ariana Cornescu (Rehoboth Beach, DE)
    Most Outstanding Teammate – Rani Yonker (Berlin, MD)
     
    7th Grade Boys Basketball
    MVP – Johnny Crossett (Berlin, MD)
    Coach’s Award – Jack Tunnell (Lewes, DE)
    Most Improved Player – Chase Thompson (Rehoboth Beach, DE)
    Most Outstanding Teammate – Mac Miller (Millsboro, DE)
     
    8th Grade Girls Basketball
    MVP – Laney Hoch (Salisbury, MD)
    Coach’s Award – Cora Conway (Rehoboth Beach, DE)
    Most Improved Player – Olivia Soares (Lewes, DE)
    Most Outstanding Teammate – Bella Fernley (Berlin, MD)
     
    8th Grade Boys Basketball
    MVP – Anthony Ziman (Ocean City, MD)
    Coach’s Award – Caleb Walston (Salisbury, MD)
    Most Improved Player – Dade Kappes (Selbyville, DE)
    Most Outstanding Teammate – Jack Adkins (Ocean City, MD)
     
    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.
  • WPS seniors’, Isabella Borsoni (Ocean City, MD) and Caitlyn Hoen (Bishopville, MD), prepare to sign their letters of commitment to play NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse.

    Two WPS Athletes Commit to Play Collegiate Sports

    On January 11, two of Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) senior student-athletes, Caitlyn Hoen of Bishopville, Maryland, and Isabella Borsoni of Ocean City, Maryland signed letters of commitment to play National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Women's Lacrosse.
     
    Caitlyn has signed to play Division III Women's Lacrosse at Mary Washington University (VA), and Isabella has signed to play Division III Women's Lacrosse at St. Mary's College-Notre Dame (IN). Both are standout students who were honored in a ceremony at school surrounded by their family, friends, coaches and administrators. 
     
    Caitlyn is a member of the Charles R. Jenkins Chapter National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society. In addition to being a 2x All Conference player on the WPS Girls Lacrosse Team, she has also excelled as a 2x All-Conference runner in Cross Country, 2x Honorable Mention in Cross Country, 2020 ESIAC Female Runner of the Year and 3x Team MVP. Caitlyn is also a long-time equestrian, as she rode, trained, and competed for ten years in various local, state, and regional Hunter/Jumper events. Caitlyn is the daughter of Christopher and Jennifer Hoen.
     
    Isabella transferred to WPS this year from Archbishop Spalding High School (ASHS) in Severn, MD. At ASHS, she was heavily involved in athletics, various clubs and the theatre program. Also, a member of the National Honor Society, Isabella chose to take the most rigorous curriculum available throughout high school, impressively combining honors, IB, and AP coursework. Upon arriving at WPS, Isabella signed up to serve as the team manager for the Varsity Volleyball team and is gearing up to play on the WPS Girls Lacrosse team this spring. She also serves as the Captain of the East Coast Select 2023 Woman’s Lacrosse Team. Isabella is the daughter of Eric and Jennifer Borsoni.
     
    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.

  • WPS Welcomes Recent Alums for College Fair

    Berlin, MD – On Tuesday, January 4, the College Counseling Department, together with the Alumni Association at Worcester Prep, started a new tradition with a College Age Alumni Luncheon & College Fair. The event provided an opportunity for current juniors and seniors to ask recent WPS graduates about their experience with the college application process, choosing the right school and college life.
     
    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.
  • Mrs. Harrison and Ms. Alison’s 2nd grade classes threw their balloons up in excitement at the end of the activity.

    WPS Lower School Gets Balloon Happy

    Berlin, MD – During December, Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) students practiced ways to help each other be happy as part of this year’s THRIVE theme, and the Lower School was all smiles with a balloon activity.
     
    THRIVE is an acronym for Trust, Happiness, Respect, Innovation, Value and Empathy. All of these concepts will be practiced throughout the school year through school activities and will culminate in one big THRIVE celebration at the end of the year.

    On December 13, 2022, the Lower School participated in a “Happiness Activity.” Teachers started the day with a group discussion about things that make them happy. Students were then instructed to go out into the hallway, which was filled with balloons, and find the balloon with their name on it.  When they realized how difficult it was to find their balloon within the mix of the other balloons, they were then instructed to select the balloon nearest to them and give it to the student whose name was written on the balloon.  The goal was to teach the students that when they are focused only on their own happiness, it can be harder to find, but when they focused on the happiness of others, they were able to find happiness too.
     
    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 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.