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Sullivan Earns the Hukill Award By: Hareena Houston ‘18

The Hukill Award is the Science award given out by Wilmington Friends School to a student whose love for science shines through in their work. The award recognizes the spirit of innovation and creativity. The award is given annually to a junior student who develops practical solutions to common problems, leadership, and demonstrates knowledge, skills, and excellence in the sciences. The student who receives this award has stood out with their understanding and their willingness to share and teach others.

The award is presented in honor of Robert P. Hukill who was a student of Wilmington Friends class of 1949. This year the award is going to Margaret Sullivan ‘17. She is currently a junior and next year she will be part of the Business Meeting Team. Margaret Sullivan is a major part of the WIlmington Friends Community and she is always willing to teach others using her love of the sciences.

When a student goes into the Upper School Design Lab, they can expect to see Margaret either doing something relating to Robotics or Science Olympiad. Even when she is doing homework, her passion for science is still as clear as day. When asked about Margaret, without knowing about her award, an anonymous student immediately thinks of her love and passion for the sciences. “Margaret is always willing to help me out with

any questions I have and she honestly made Robotics such a great time.” Margaret is not only an amazing role model but she is a great student whose passion shows through in her excitement and eagerness to share and learn.

Sarah O’Brien, Upper School Physics and Chemistry teacher, had a glowing report to share about her student: “Margaret Sullivan is an innovative, creative and brilliant student whose work ethic magnifies these characteristics and makes her an exemplary science student. She is a leader in the laboratory; her lab mates consistently refer to her for knowledge, ideas, and high level of practical skill. Margaret makes astonishing connections and her problem solving skills are exemplary. She is a joy to teach and I consider her an outstanding addition to my advanced chemistry classroom. She makes my job easier by being there.” Ms. O’Brien’s quote about Margaret shows that it takes more than just talent in science to win the award; the student has to be full of passion and willingness to push their knowledge to the next level.

Many students believe that Margaret is always bringing an aspect of fun and enjoyment to learning, especially the sciences.

Her passion for the sciences shines through her hard work. Congratulations to Margaret on winning the Hukill Science Award!

Haubert Excels in Math

math student who works hard and asks excellent questions. He has a great understanding of mathematics and is able to connect many concepts together in order to solve complex questions. He is also a very nice person who is humble about his ability and is very willing to help others as well. He was a pleasure to teach”. Mr. Roskovensky clearly thinks very highly of Patrick, and his view shows that this award is not just awarded to those that are talented; it takes passion and leadership as well.

Patrick’s math teacher in Junior year, Sarah Stock-Patterson, states, “Patrick is a very bright student who will seek extra help and ask questions until he understands the concept. That is one of the keys to his success.

Because he makes sure he understands everything on a deeper level, he is able to use that knowledge base to apply to new

By: Connor Miller ‘19

Every year at Friends, subject-specific awards are given out to students who show both passion and a high level of understanding of their subject. The Gehret Mathematics award is given to one or more students, chosen by the math department, as a truly exemplary scholar. The award is in honor of Amanda Spackman Gehret, ‘51. This year, the department decided on a single winner, Patrick Haubert!

Over the past four years, Patrick’s Upper School mathematics teachers have included Ildiko Miller, Sarah Stock-Patterson, and John Roskovensky. Mr. Roskovensky reflected on Patrick: “He is in my second year IB Higher Level math class. He is an excellent

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Shining Through Service By: Leah Johnson ‘18

Another school year has reached its end, and it’s time to recognize students who have distinguished themselves through their hard work this year. One of our core Quaker values at Friends is service. The Starkweather Community Service award is earned by the student or students who exceed the school’s requirement on service and impacts their community in a significant, positive way. The award was created by the Board of Trustees in recognition of Howard W. Starkweather Jr. ‘44. The plaque in the upper school lobby reads: the award was given for his “enduring example of service.” This year’s Starkweather award has been earned by Andrew Conces ‘16, Ty Moyer ’16, and Naza McMillan ’16.

Each year students can nominate themselves or another student who has gone above and beyond the service requirement to be considered for the award. Andrew served the Dominican Republic Education and Mentoring Project (DREAM) as a freshman. He spent seven days in the Dominican Republic working with children and improving/repairing local school buildings. In his junior year, Andrew organized a donation project to collect used baseball gear for Dominican children. He collected over a half (continued on page 4) situations in creative ways”. From Mrs. Stock-Patterson’s quote we can all learn a valuable lesson from Patrick about seeking out extra help, and having perseverance when something doesn’t come easily at first.

Patrick has demonstrated that he is a strong student in math, and can understand complex ideas at a deep level. To take his knowledge further, he is always willing to help another student, which plays a big role in his leadership at Friends. Patrick is an all around student-athlete who co-captains the WFS Varsity Soccer team, and Co-clerked the Student Disciplinary Committee among various other activities. This Fall he will be headed to his dream school, Georgetown University, where he will continue exploring his passion for knowledge. Congratulations, Patrick!

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E! News or Election News: How Politics Became Another Gossip Column Sarah Gooderham ’17 Editor-In-Chief With the general election less than 6 months away, media outlets are overflowing with the latest news about the shrinking number of candidates. Whether it be news on Trump’s latest outburst or Bernie and Hillary’s latest spat, the media are quick to broadcast it and the public is quick to consume it. We love hearing the latest stories about the election because, at the end of the day, most of what we read about these candidates is merely gossip disguised as political news. Meanwhile, many real political stories are not getting out to the public. Political news has come to be synonymous with news on the election, and this is unacceptable.

Whereas it could be thought of as a waste of time to talk at length about Kim Kardashian’s latest hairstyle, it is completely acceptable to spend hours discussing the opinions, lives, and even hairstyles of these public figures. And in many ways, it makes sense that we should be having conversations about the people that may one day lead this country; But where do we draw the line between valid discussions about the character of a candidate, and an endless stream of ‘news’ reiterating what we already knew about these people months ago?

The problems arise when candidate gossip is broadcast instead of other, equally or often more important, political news. Merriam Webster Dictionary

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defines politics as “activities that relate to influencing the actions and policies of a government.” This suggests that political coverage should include not only news on elections, but on other political processes as well, such as new laws being passed, protests; anything that influences the policies of this country While mainstream news is quick to discuss a candidate’s spending, there is little talk from these sources about how money is spent elsewhere in politics. I’m talking about the corporations that routinely use their big bucks to influence members of government. However, last April there was a very large protest in Washington D.C. that addressed this very issue, a protest backed by thousands of demonstrators and over 300 organizations.

Over 1,400 people were arrested to send a message.

Not surprisingly, this event, called Democracy Awakening, was not able to get its message out to many. The protests received virtually no mainstream media coverage. I could find only three major US news sources who covered the event in any detail, and I had to dig. So unless you’re tuned to the same news sources as me (such as those involved with organizing the event), you probably heard nothing about this important rally.

In many ways, this makes sense. Discussing politics — that is, political gossip — is low-hanging fruit as far as current affairs go. It does not require a lot of time and energy spend reading the news to be able to hold an intelligent conversation about the topic, because we all know the story: three candidates, two extremists, and one man stricken with verbal diarrhea who is now attempting to mop up his mess.

This mess was strategic on the part of Trump; whether you agree with his rhetoric or not, you were certainly talking about it. His extreme and brash

Editors-in-Chief Sarah Gooderham ’17 Sadie Proud ’17 Awards Editors Mike Coons ’18 Abby Kleman ’18

Sports Editors Alice Irwin ’18 Matt Tornek ’17

Entertainment Editors Katrina Skibicki ’17

Features Editors Lindsay Weber ’17

Photo Editor Evie Kortanek ’18

Copy Editors Megan Flanagan ’17 Evie Kortanek ’18 Adviser Daniel Scott

Web Editor Evelyn Wakeley ’17

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message has been regularly reported on as political news, and the abundance of coverage on this topic has lead to it being virtually impossible to have a conversation about politics without the mention of his name.

‘Trump’ is the ultimate buzz word of this election season, and the mere mention of his name will immediately elicit a response, whether is be a groan, an eye-roll, or perhaps a cheer. The media has done an excellent job in this manner: they broadcast Trump’s message, not just for all the country, but for all the world to hear. And as if Trump wasn’t clogging the arteries of the news enough, throw in talk of Hillary vs. Bernie, and there remains virtually no room for any other kind of political coverage. Herein lies one of the problems.

The other problem is that the nature of this particular election season has lead to an emphasis on the candidates instead of the issues. It is not hard to get a sense of what each candidate stands for, but for the longest time, debates between both the Republican and Democratic nominees were clogged with drama which, again, left no room for actual discussion of the issues.

Voters are being swept up by a wave of gossip, and many simply chose the candidate who they hate the least rather than picking the candidate to support based on the issues. And this wave does not only distort the actual nature of the election, but of the political scene in the country, and even the world.

When reporting on political news, the media needs to take care to paint a picture of the entire political scene and not just of the election. The policies of this country are affected by more than any single election, and the media must recognize that is it irresponsible to only report on one aspect of politics, especially if the only reason for doing so is to boost ratings. The proximity of an election should have little effect on how other political events are being reported on. The media has a responsibility to provide people with well-rounded news, or, at least, it should have that responsibility.

Eight Steps to Summer Vacation Success Sadie Proud ’17 Editor-In-Chief

I aspire to be better at time off. It may sound silly, but we spend so much of our lives digging deeper, picking up the pace, and doing just a little bit more that when it comes time to take a break, I struggle to make the mental adjustments necessary to slow down and refuel. Either I’m preoccupied by all the things I should be doing, or I hold onto the stress like a comfortably uncomfortable habit. With this in mind, I decided to reframe resting and refueling as a “to do” item - one which merited its own strategy for success. After testing a few approaches over Spring Break, I jotted down some notes to consider next time I’m charged with taking some time for me:

Pack lightly. Not only are .

1 baggage claim and carry ons a

inclusions that differ from country to country. (I learned that one the hard way.)

lots of pictures. But edit, 2.Take sort, and post when you get back; there’s so much more to

5. Wear bug spray. Lots. … and sunscreen. Even if you think you .

6 tan, the Caribbean sun will prove you wrong! (I learned that one the hard way

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up early and go to bed late. There 7. Wake will be plenty of time for sleeping on beaches, so maximize all the time you

bugger, but it’s so much better to be mobile!

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see!

Eat the food of the natives.

Whether it’s fresh octopus, ripe fruit, or a fabulous dessert you’ve never heard of, one of the best ways to experience a new place is through authentic cuisine.

Don’t drink the water. Even if it’s not dirty, our bodies get used to certain minerals and

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worry about things you can’t 8. Don’t control when you’re on vacation. Work and school will still be there when you get back, and you’re not going to make anything better by wasting your (much needed) relaxation time.

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Recognizing Talents in English, History, and Foreign Language By: Zareef Khan ‘19

Every year at Friends, awards are given to certain students who go above and beyone.

The Eden Wales Freedman ’99 English, the Jordan Wales ’97 History, and the Upper School Foreign Language are awards that recognize passionate students’ achievements in English History, and Foreign Language.

This year, the Eden Wales Freedman English Award goes to both Jodi Lessner and Chloe Hudson. Chloe and Jodi were exemplary students who showed a strong interest of literature. Jake Rashkind, English 9 and 12 teacher and Head of the English Department, comments, “The award honors someone who realshows a deep appreciation and understanding of literature who pursues their writing with a passion and a hard work ethic, someone who is a strong contributor to making discussions richer. They both have a lot of qualities they bring to the class, and it was hard to pick, so we decided that they were both ultimately very deserving.”

Katy Kenney, English 11 teacher, elaborates, “Both of them are really committed literature students. They are interested and engaged in literary work outside of the classroom, and they always brought enthusiasm and thoughtfulness to their discussions in class.” The work and effort that Chloe and Jodi put forth was impressive and admirable.

Mr. Rashkind adds, “I think the whole department just feels very excited to give them this award because they are two students who go above and beyond in terms of expectations.” Congratulations to Jodi and Chloe!

Jodi Lessner has also been presented with the the Jordan Wales History Award.

The History award is presented to a student who is interested in learning about history, but also shows skills in the fields of debating, analyzing, interpretation, and leadership.

Scott Clothier, Head of the Upper School History department, says: “Jodi has excelled across 4-years in the area of research analysis interpretation and understanding content. She brings a wisdom beyond her years to the process of history.” Jodi has made a name for herself around the school academically, and the school wishes her luck as she moves on to Barnard College.

The Upper School Foreign Language Award recognizes a junior who excels in the subject of foreign language by not only expanding one’s own knowledge of other languages and cultures, but by also spreading this knowledge with others. This year, the award goes to Gustavo Silveira, who takes Chinese. Xiaohong Xu, Upper School Chinese teacher, proudly comments, “This The Whittier Miscellany Awards Issue 2016

Awards award is given to recognize foreign language students who learn the language well and also help others learn the language. Gustavo is a devoted and talented student.” Gustavo is currently in Chinese 4, but he has done more work outside of the classroom. Ms. Xu adds, “For two summers, he either did tutoring or he taught himself so that he could take the Chinese test and skip a level of chinese.”

He also helps his native Chinese speaking peers speak English. Gustavo also made a contribution to the Chinese New Year Celebration by serving as a coordinator and host, and he also made a bilingual script in both Chinese and English so that the entire community could understand. Gustavo’s academic abilities in terms of learning languages and embracing cultures has made him a great choice for the award, and the school can not wait to see what he does in the future.

Saunders’s Hard Work Pays Off By: Cecilia Ergueta ‘18

The Mendinhall Award, in honor of Josh Marshall Mendinhall, is awarded to the Wilmington Friends School student who has “done the most for the school” through their involvement and leadership.

This award is special, as faculty and students come together to ensure that the final decision truly represents the sentiment of the school. Jessica Saunders ‘16, an incredibly devoted student, is this year’s well-deserving recipient of the Mendihall Award.

Jessica’s significant accomplishments while here at Wilmington Friends School include her positions as Head of Business Meeting, Co-Clerk of Prism, Head of Agenda, Co-Editor in Chief of Yearbook Committee, Co-Clerk of Apple Core, and stage manager. Ms. Puritz-Fine, Upper School Dean of Students and Spanish teacher, states, “Jessica holds the highest expectations for herself- she can’t help but be excellent! And yet she is also an excellent cooperator, a collegial and empathetic leader who invites other voices into discussion.”

Jessica is known for her conscientious attitude and magnitude of achievements.

Mary Woodward, Upper School Quakerism Teacher and advisor to Business Meeting, reflects on when Jessica co-organized the Apple Site Day at WFS, a day where a representative came to demonstrate the school’s 1-to-1 program to other schools: “He said he had never seen better organization, and they came back the next year to do it again.

Jessica was working behind the scenes the entire time, plus juggling all her other commitments like making great strides in Yearbook Committee, clerking Nominating Committee, stage managing for plays beyond her

credit requirements, and excelling as an IB Diploma candidate.” Jessica’s achievements and involvement at the school can inspire others to get involved and contribute to the community of Wilmington Friends School.

Jessica devoted much of her efforts to her extracurriculars, while also shining in class.

Javier Ergueta, Upper School History and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) teacher, comments, “Jessica’s contribution to the school has also been intellectual: In TOK class, her enthusiastic response to the challenging ideas at the core of the course helped create a ‘culture of thinking’ of just the kind that the IB program envisages.” Bradey Bulk, Upper School French teacher, adds, “Jessica has a knack for unifying the class; in turn, the class trusts her. Jessica was the clear choice as someone whose ideals and service to the school make her an outstanding member of the graduating class.” Jessica is a positive role model and a dedicated studen whether she is in the classroom or a club.

Looking forward, Jessica’s future looks bright. Entering Duke University as a freshman in the fall, Jessica will undoubtedly continue her leadership by example well throughout college and her future career.

Ms. Puritz-Fine adds, “I expect to see Jessica running something- and well!”No doubt she will continue her practice of working with people, reaching her dreams, and living a life of purpose and of determination.” Jessica’s great accomplishments have impacted the school and everyone in the community. Congratulations, Jessica- you will be missed!

Three to Receive the Bush Award By: Evie Kortanek ‘18

From the Early Learning Center all the way up to the Upper School, Wilmington Friends School emphasizes the Quaker “SPICES,” which push students to conduct themselves with simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. These testimonies, along with Friends School’s ideals of service, character, and scholarship, create contributing leaders in the Friends School community and global citizens beyond. At WFS, The Bush Award, named after former principal Charles W. Bush, is one of the most distinguished awards given.

This award recognizes students’ outstanding efforts in many areas of school life and towards benefitting the community as a whole.

The Bush Award typically acknowledges one Junior boy and girl who are excellent examples of fulfilling these ideals in each aspect of their school life. However, this year faculty members could not settle on only two recipients.These students are recognized for their determination (continued on page 4)

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Awards Success in the Arts By: John Blackwell ‘18

The annual Wyeth Brothers Award, in honor of recognizes the students who shine in the visual and performing arts at Wilmington Friends School. This year’s two recipients have dedicated endless time and effort to reach this accomplishment..Congratulations to William Stanborough, (’16) and Joslyn Gardner ‘16!

These students have shown great passion in their works with the arts. William performed in many shows at Friends, including Kiss me Kate, Once upon a mattress, The Sound of music, The Music man, and Mirrors (a student-run production). William was also a member of the band, chorale, and Chamber Singers his senior year. Margaret Anne Butterfield, Upper School Music Teacher and Performing Arts Department, comments, “He is committed to the discipline, He is committed to the music and the theatre. William is a role model in every rehearsal and leads by example. He always approaches his performance happily. He doesn’t just enjoy the product, but also the process”. In addition to the performing arts, William excels in visual arts and has also won the Visual Arts Award.

He took the IB HL Art Major course his junior and senior years. Cynthia Stan Mellow, Upper School Art teacher reflects, “William has had a commitment to Visual Arts. He is doing it for the interest of the class, and that Page 1 - Starkweather Award continued ...ton of youth bats, gloves, balls, gear, and also raised $1,264 for shipping costs. Andrew has also served with the Appalachian Service Project (ASP), where he repaired homes in Central Appalachia. Andrew has volunteered with Trinity Presbyterian Church to raise money for ASP through fundraisers and has served as a mentor at the Boys and Girls Club. Ms. Puritz-Fine, Upper School Dean of Students, comments, “Andrew truly “let his life speak” by actively working to share the personal joy he has found in baseball with others who also love to play but needed help to get the essentials to join in the game.” The school is proud to present the Starkweather community service award to Andrew for his hard work this year.

Ty Moyer has also earned the Starkweather award for his contribution to the community through service. Ty has completed 624 hours of service at the Ashland Nature Center over four years. Being a camper as a middle schooler, he wanted to return and give other children the same experience he had. The school is proud to present this award

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is very admirable. William is also active in arts outside of Friends and takes summer classes at Delaware School of Art and Design.” William is dedicated to the arts and will attend School of Visual Arts next year for college, where he will study animation.

Joslyn, a Chambers Singer and actor, has also been very active in the performing arts. She has been in many school musicals, including Kiss Me Kate, Bye Bye birdie, The Sound of music, Tempest, Hounds of the Baskervilles, Once Upon a Mattress, The Music Man, Three on a Bench, and more. Josyln was also a student director of the school’s production, Mirrors. Margaret Anne Butterfield reflects, “Joslyn does it all.

She is very strong academically, athletically, and creatively. She will major in music, but she will attend a liberal arts college for a well-rounded approach. I really love her flexibility with roles, whether it is a leading or supporting role. She will lead either way”.

Joslyn has been in All-State choir for two years and takes IB HL Music. In addition to her achievements in the performing arts department, Josyln was on the Mock Trial and tennis teams. Her dedication will continue to shine at Panoma College next year.

William and Joslyn are well-deserving of the Wyeth Brothers Award and have worked hard to reach this achievement. As they say before a performance in Friends theatre, “Once more unto the breach, dear Friends, once more.” to Ty for his commitment to service.

The third recipient of the Starkweather Award is Naza McMillan. Naza has volunteered at his church for over four years., where he supervised children and provided assistance to families entering the church.

Ms. Puritz-Fine shares, “I’m so happy for the families who benefitted from Naza’s generosity of time in their support at his church.

I can’t think of a better role model for children: one of strength, kindness, and integrity, delivered with consideration and respect.”

These students have impacted their communities in significant ways. lects on the students: “I feel that every student benefits from the service they have completed at WFS...in college and throughout life. It reminds us of the opportunities and blessings that we have, and puts life in perspective; no matter how much we’re struggling, there’s always someone else with bigger challenges. These guys have, in Quaker terms, let their lives speak.” Andrew, Ty, and Naza have earned this award through their hard work and dedication to their respective services. The school looks forward to seeing what they do next in college and beyond.

Page 3 - Bush Award continued ...in following the Quaker “SPICES” and ideals and being dedicated students and role models. Congratulations to Gustavo Silveira ’17, Hannah Kushner ’17, and Jayna Jones ’17 on winning the Bush Award!

Jayna has exceeded the requirements of a Wilmington Friends School student and is a model for accomplishing the Friends School ideals in all that she does. She has become a dedicated member of the Friends Community and significant contribution to all of her classes and activities. Mrs. Miller, Upper School Service Coordinator and Mathematics teacher, comments, “Jayna is a motivated and talented student with a great work ethic and a great sense of humor. She is a pleasure to teach and works very hard on everything she does. Whether it’s athletics, service for the school or the greater Wilmington community, Jayna's positive attitude and cooperative assistance are true assets to our school. She approaches every assignment with openness, enthusiasm, motivation and inherent intelligence.” Jayna continues to demonstrate leadership and is a positive role model for others.

Hannah and Gustavo have also shown exceptional effort and enthusiasm in their school activities. Mr Rashkind, Upper School English teacher, reflects on his students: “These two are both so deserving of this award. They have a tremendous work ethic and a thirst for learning. They are kind-hearted, inclusive individuals who really embody the values we hope to teach every day at Friends.” Mr. Rashkind has also worked with Hannah and Gustavo in their club, “Poetry Out Loud,” where the two dedicated students serve as clerks.

Gustavo won the school competition, where Hannah did an amazing job as the announcer. Gustavo continued to win the state competition, and Mr. Rashkind reflects, “ In his typical selfless fashion, he has said that he will step aside next year so that someone else can represent Friends. When no one is looking, Gustavo is pushing chairs in after class to make cleaning easier for the custodians. Hannah is graciously welcoming a reticent student into a new club. These are people of excellent character.””Gustavo and Hannah are role models for the members of the Wilmington Friends Community through their determination and humbleness.

Jayna, Hannah, and Gustavo have inspired others at WFS to follow in their footsteps. The Wilmington Friends School community congratulates these three om winning the Bush Award and for going above and beyond in their everyday lives.

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Seniors: “We Will Miss You, Friends!”

Zack Horowitz ’17 Features Writer How can it be? We have reached the end of yet another successful year at Wilmington Friends, a school known for its intense Quaker pride, highly involved students, championship sports teams (sometimes), outstanding academics, and of course, the legacy the school leaves its students. Friends students leave senior year ready to enter the dreaded ‘real world’ and become prosperous contributing members of society.

Although many seniors are ecstatic to finally be finished high school, they will not be able to help but miss certain aspects about the life changing years that they have spent at Friends. From life-long friends to life-changing teachers, there is just so much to miss!

Jodi Lessner ’16 commented, “What I will miss most about friends is my amazing teachers. I learned so much from all of them and feel very prepared for college!” Natalie Szumel ’16 is also very laudatory of her teachers: “I’m going to miss the way some teachers refer to students as ‘friends.’ I never really thought about how warm and comforting that was until I realized I probably won’t have professors holding up a hand and saying ‘friends’ to a talkative class.” At WFS, it is clear that the teachers strive to not only be teachers of a subject, but also life-long mentors.

Active student involvement in clubs is typical at Friends. Students are given the opportunity to join any club and even create one of their own! In clubs from Entrepreneurship to Robotics to African

American Affinity, students have an array of wonderful clubs to partake in during lunch everyday.

Jessica Saunders ’16 comments: “I’m really gonna miss yearbook class because we’re like a family, and also Prism Night because it’s such a great community event!” Students like Jessica are appreciative of the experience, people, and knowledge that clubs have to offer.

Wilmington Friends students are very familiar with the six Quaker ‘Spices’; Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship.

Although all six ‘spices’ are relevant and deeply ingrained within Friends, perhaps the one most appreciated is the school’s phenomenal sense of community; everyone looks out for everyone. Patrick Haubert ’16 comments, “The strong sense of community that WFS has, it’s something that I’ve really grown to like in my time at friends and something that makes this school stand out.” Maddie Ireland ’16 adds, “I’ll miss having such a small grade because even though you know everyone, you develop close relationships as well.” Seniors will without a doubt miss this tightknit community when they are at large colleges.

When asked what they will miss most about Friends, seniors did not hesitate to answer; there are so many things that make Wilmington Friends a fantastic place to go to school. Perhaps something all current students should take away from all of this is how important it is not to take any time at Friends for granted, because, as the senoirs have discovered, it will be over in a heartbeat.

Our School’s Positions on Politics Tess Beardell ’17 Features Writer With the smell of a new election in the air, it seems nearly impossible to get through the day without an encountering someone’s political opinions. This rang especially true among the Wilmington Friends School community on Tuesday April 26th, when at least 51% of the student body voted in a mock primary election.

After the online voting, pie charts were posted throughout the school with the communities’ responses to the questions, “What Party Best Represents Your Political Affiliation?” and “Which Candidate do You Support?”

The pie chart represented political affiliations that reflect what one may typically encounter within the wider community of Wilmington as a whole. It describes that 41.8% of voters identify as democrat, 25% identify as independent, and 24.3% identify as republican, while the remaining 2.9% of voters identify as libertarian or members of the green party. When asked if this came as a surprise to the community, Will Bodycot ’17 described that he found it “interesting that there was a good segment of people who identify as independent, which means that these people are most likely willing to hear other people’s opinions.” Gustavo Silvera, ’17 also commented on the presence of independent votes at Friends School, stating “(the results) makes sense because teenagers want to have freedom to vote for either party.” In further consideration of the independent voters, Erica Rodi ’17 gave a hypothesis as to why the margin between percentages of democrat and independent voters is so large. She suggested that “the people who voted are the ones who lean heavily one way, which might explain why there aren’t as many independent.” While members of the Friends community may dispute the priority of various issues, the The Whittier Miscellany Awards Issue 2016

awareness of the need for reform never falters. Katie Bodycot ’17 encapsulated this idea, stating that, “We are generally more liberal thinkers at Friends, which means that, for the most part, the values people have will align with one another and with one party.”

Moving on to the support each candidate received, the poll showed that 7% of those who voted for Hillary—the prevailing candidate, having won 32.4% of voters—identify as members of the republican party. Recent debate from real-world media suggests that this may have occurred due to the lack of a strong, moderate republican candidate. One student, who wished to remain anonymous, suggested that this may be due to “people who agree with certain values, but don’t outwardly identify themselves with these values for fear of judgement from their peers.”

Interestingly enough, this idea was seen in action within the Friends’ community several months ago during the annual “Identification Meeting For Worship.” Two consecutive questions were posed to the community and yielded vastly different results. The first regarded a belief that men and women should receive equal treatment—a statement which nearly all members of the community stood to demonstrate their support of—while the second simply stated that those who identify as a feminist should stand, only a handful of people stood. Students and faculty alike are often unwilling to publicly align themselves with opinions that they may personally agree with, even in a seemignly safe environment like WFS. The primary polls have acted as an accurate representation of the morals and political identity of Friends school. Perhaps the most significant finding within the poll showed that Donald Trump only received 7.4% of votes at this school, which is a very different result from the one shown by national polls. Be sure to take note of the results posted around the halls of the school!

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The Seniors Embark for Their Explorations Isabel Crowther ’17 Features Writer Every year at the beginning of May, WFS says goodbye to its seniors until they return for graduation on June 4th. For that last month of school, seniors no longer attend daily classes and instead embark on their senior explorations: an opportunity to independently explore a subject of their choice. Some students use this as an opportunity to learn more about a prospective career path, or possibly just a subject that they are interested in and want to explore further. The exploration is highly open-ended, and there are endless possibilities for students learn and have fun at the same time.

Maddie Ireland ’16 decided to travel to Los Angeles, California for her senior exploration. She is going to intern at an entertainment marketing firm in LA called ZakHill, where she will discover more about working in business. “I want to learn about whether that is what I want to do as a career in the future,” Ireland says. She chose her exploration to learn more about possible careers. The senior exploration is a great opportunity for a student to explore career options, especially if they involve travel. Such an opportunity would be much more difficult if the school did not give students a break from school especially to further their learning.

Olivia Garber ’16 chose to delve into the world of sustainable fashion for her senior exploration. So far, she has spent her time off learning how to design and create her own clothing from recycled fabric. “I learned how to make my own patterns and sew. I don’t feel like I have to buy as much clothing from stores anymore,” Garber explains. Sustainability and design are two important topics to Garber. She is also passionate about fashion, and is using her senior exploration time as an opportunity to learn hands-on about an area of fashion that she previously didn’t know much about. “I’ve learned that I can just use old fabrics to make clothes that I like,” she states.

Another option for senior explorations, as shown by Ciara Graves ’16, is choosing an area of study that she knew nothing about previously.

Graves chose to do yoga for a month to see how it can help to relieve stress and anxiety. “It’s something I’ve always wanted to try and I thought it would be fun,” Graves explains. She got into the practice through her stepmother and her family friend, who both volunteer to teach yoga at a drug rehabilitation center for young adults called Gaudenzia.

Graves is able to see first-hand the stress-relieving benefits of yoga through their experiences. “I observe how [yoga] helps them too when I’m there,” Graves says. Senior exploration is a perfect opportunity for a student to learn about ways to relieve stress and a great end to four years of high school.

As shown by seniors Ireland, Garber, and Graves, there are countless options to choose from for a student’s senior exploration. They have also shown the varying reasons students may have for choosing their exploration topics, from exploring future career options, to learning a completely new skill, to satisfying a life-long curiosity.

These students and their explorations show how senior exploration is yet another way that WFS ensures its students are well-rounded and constantly learning new things, even after they graduate.

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Books vs. TV: If Done Well, Each Has Merit Summer Films same plot, the images in their heads will be different Matt Byer ’18 thanks to the powers our our respective imaginations Heat Up Theaters Entertainment Writer Though many share Fischer’s and Woodward’s As summer approaches, even the most studious and focused students are thinking about warm weather, beach days, and an abundance of summer activities.

Many students have jobs to do, camps to attend, and vacations to take. However, within the season, everyone is bound to have some down time. Whether it’s settling into a full-season Netflix binge, or picking up a bestselling novel, everyone has a preference for summer entertainment.

Many say that reading is superior to television, however, that might not always be the case. It’s true that reading is a mental exercise. Reading often involves interpreting new words, analyzing the author’s choices, and predicting events in the plot. This explains why some feel that finishing a novel is more rewarding than completing a season of a show. Mary Woodward expressed her opinion, “you sink into the characters more often, you feel like you’re watching it and you visualize it happening to you,” Woodward elaborated, “I feel like I’ve experienced a lot more: living in different centuries, living in different places and countries, having different skills, being different colors. It’s like you sink into it and you become part of the book, where movies or TV, you’re watching it, and enjoying it, but it’s not as deeply.” As Woodward mentioned, the immersive nature of literature is another reason why many prefer reading to watching. Vivid detail is present in series such as J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord Of The Rings and Stephen King’s It, in which the authors use elaborate description to captivate their readers. “[Reading is] much more intellectually stimulating,” says a very enthusiastic Ryan Fischer ‘18, “Reading just tickles my funny bone! Oh boy! It can be just so provocative and mind-broadening! I do declare, I love reading!” In addition, books are also more portable than a television show. They require no technology and can be used anywhere. A book is also unique to whoever the reader is. While it’s true that everyone who picks up the same book will read the

opinions, the effort required to read a book can be discouraging to others. Marie DeVoll ‘18, offered her opinion: “Reading can be more enriching, but watching a show, in my opinion, is quicker and easier. I prefer watching TV shows on Netflix, because I like having a visual.” If one considers the ease of reclining on a couch and enjoying a few episodes of a TV series, they might conclude that watching television is a superior form of entertainment. It’s often true that reading can be more time-consuming, especially if one makes a comparison between reading a series of novels or watching their onscreen adaptations. Woodward used the popular book and television series, Game Of Thrones, as an example: “There’s a lot more details in books, you can really sink into the characters. By the very nature, television, since we don’t want to watch movies 10 hours long, you know they have to cut a lot of things. Something like Game of Thrones. I started reading those books many years ago, and I was so excited when I heard it was gonna be a series, and I’ve enjoyed it tremendously.

But, they had to leave out tons.” One could argue that, if well-crafted, television shows have the potential to be much more efficient forms of storytelling. For example, programs like The Sopranos and The Wire (which are widely considered the greatest shows of all time) are praised for their depth and masterful writing.

Nonetheless, they might contain less detail than novels, leaving the viewer with mostly the essentials of the plot to follow. Is it superior to reading? It all comes down to personal preference; it is the audience that decides which entertainment medium is better.

Summer break is right around the corner, and everyone is eagerly awaiting its arrival. Three short months to try and carry out plenty of exciting activities.

However, when one has some down time, they have the opportunity to curl up with a novel or lay down on the couch catching up on a TV show. Regardless of which medium is preferred, summer is meant for relaxation and fun. So if you’re enjoying yourself, you’re doing something right.

Emily Rossi ’17 Entertainment Writer

In Delaware, one of the hottest summer spots is the beach. However, everyone needs to take a break when the beach is too crowded. A common question people ask is what to do in those days off. Here are some of the best attractions at the Delaware Beaches.

One of the most popular beach activities is taking a ride on the Kalmar Nyckel. One can sail the ocean for two and a half hours on this huge, luxurious ship. Modeled off of a Navy Warship, the Kalmar Nyckel is docked at the Cape May Ferry Terminal.

The Delaware Beach trails are a great way to embrace the outdoors and get some exercise. Bikers can ride the 15.5 mile trail between Lewes and Rehoboth.

For a leisurely ride, there is a 3.5 mile bike loop with places to stop and take pictures from a lookout point over the ocean. There is also a stop along the ride to visit historic Fort Miles. Jayna Jones ‘17, a student familiar with this bike trail, commented, “It was a very relaxing ride. You are out in the open air and you are really at peace with yourself. You have no worries, and you feel as if you can bike off into the sunset. Instead, you get to bike onto the beautiful beach!”

For those looking for serious grub over vacation, Main Street Rehoboth has a lot to offer.

For sushi, one can visit the award winning restaurant, Cultured Pearl. The Pearl is a multilevel Japanese

restaurant featuring a 15,000-gallon koi pond, rooftop deck, and regular live music. Alex Musi ‘17 shared, “It is my favorite restaurant in Rehoboth. The food is awesome and it’s really nice.” There are also various pizza places, such as Nicola’s, and spots to grab a grilled cheese or burger. For dessert or breakfast, many recommend Nonna’s Sweet Treats, a classic Italian bakery well stocked with pastries and treats.

When it’s time to clear the beach, Rehoboth regulars hit the boardwalk or visit Funland. Funland is a small carnival open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. With nineteen rides, and tons of games and activities, everyone is sure to find something to do.

Bella Stuccio 19’ described her experiences at Funland, “I’ve been to Funland and I thought it was fun. It’s a place I used to go when I was a kid so it’s kind of tradition. My sister loves the one ride that’s like a tilted Ferris wheel.” Movies at Midway in Rehoboth is also a popular spot on a rainy vacation days.

Finally, to still get in the water, when already sick of the sand at the beach, Jungle Jim’s is the place! A waterpark packed full of water slides, bumper boats, and other fun attractions, Jungle Jim’s is a great place to spend the most sweltering of summer afternoons.

Even for visitors who don’t want to be too active, they have a lazy river to float around the park leisurely. They also have a full café on site, for visitors to buy food or drinks whenever they want. Overall, the Delaware Beaches have a lot to offer.

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Krystal Xu ’19 Entertainment Writer

Summer vacation is exciting, and the best time to be active. Students go to the beach, play sports, and attend camps. However, lazier activities can offer just as much enjoyment. The Movie Theater is the perfect outlet from the hottest or rainiest summer days. There are always a lot of great movies coming out during the summer and it can be difficult to decide which one to see first. Here are just a few ideas of which ones will dominate the Box Office.

The X-Men movies have been blockbusters since the beginning in 2000. The X-Men are a fictional team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel. Fans of this squad of super heroes are bound to see their story continue with ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’, released on May 27th.

The Sci-Fi genre hardly disappoints, but remakes and sequels to popular films have the added pressure to blow the audience away. The movie ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ coming up in June will definitely be hit in the theater. This new movie will focus on the next generation of heroes, including the stepson of Will Smith’s character in the original film. Eric Jiang, ’19 says, “I’m always a big fan of scientific movies so of course I won’t miss this one. I heard that half of the characters are from the original movie and another half are all brand new characters, which makes me really excited to see it.”

There is another surprise for people who love fantasy. The sequel to Disney’s popular remake of an animated classic, ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ came out on May 28th. This is an all-new spectacular adventure featuring the characters from Lewis Carroll’s beloved stories. Alice returns to the whimsical world of Wonderland and travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter. The film, which can be experienced in 3D, features Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Rhys Ifans, and Helen Bonham Carter.

Bella Stuccio ’19 expressed her excitement for the film: “I am a fan of the story Alice in Wonderland and the first movie was so well-made. I really like the poster and the storyline for the second one, which keep me excited to see it soon.”

For people those who prefer action movies, The Legend of Tarzan is out in theaters July 1st.

The film was directed by David Yates, known for his adaptations of the final few Harry Potter novels.

The actor playing Tarzan is Alexander Skarsgard, known for his role in ‘The Giver’, ‘Battleship’, and ‘True Blood’. Academy Award winning Christoph Waltz plays a Belgian soldier, Captain Rom, who attempts to capture Tarzan in exchange for ransom in diamonds.

‘Warcraft’ is another good choice for those who enjoy fantasy and action films. Directed by Duncan Jones and written by Jones, Charles Leavitt, and Chris Metzen, the film is based on the World of Warcraft multiplayer online role playing video game series and novels set in the world of Azeroth.

Fans of the game will love this new film.

While summer may be meant for being active and crossing items off your to-do list, there is nothing wrong with enjoying the excessive air conditioning and new reclining chairs at a movie theater near you every once in awhile. From action and thrillers, to fantasy and sci-fi, there is a variety of movies being released, and you are sure to find one that fits your taste.

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Rio Olympics Preview Megan Flanagan ’17 Allie Fulginiti ’17 Sports Writers Every four years, excitement builds in preparation for the summer Olympics. At the Olympics, each country has a team consisting of athletes that compete in a variety of sports. For many countries, the Olympics provide people with hope and happiness as well as a way to channel their patriotic pride. However, other countries take it more seriously, and kids start training at a young age, making it more of a job than enjoyable experience. For Rio, Brazil, the Olympics have provided the country with many opportunities, such as gaining publicity and making more sports facilities. The people watching the summer Olympics in Rio have high expectations for the competition.

A tradition that is special to the Olympic Ceremonies is the passing of the torch. Although the torch was first lit at the first games in Greece, the modern use of the torch began in 1963. The torch is used as a symbol for the games because it represents peace, unity, and friendship amongst the countries during the games. Athletes from around the world run the torch for as long as they can from the city that the games were last held, to the city that they are then taking place in currently. For this year’s Olympics, the torch will be going through 329 cities, though all the states that are north and south of Brazil in order to make it to Rio de Janeiro for August 5th. The transferring of the torch will include different Brazilian aspects to show the diversity and energy that Rio, Brazil has.

For example, Kamukaika Lappa Yawalapiti, an indigenous Brazilian athlete, carried the torch during the Indigenous Peoples Memorial. When the torch is being passed through a certain city, thousands of people crowd the streets just to see a glimpse of the torch, so they can say they were apart of the experience.

Not only are the Olympics a unifying experience for all those involved around the world who are competing, but it is also an amazing opportunity for sports fanatics to watch the best athletes compete at the highest level. The Olympics are a place where the best athletes from each country around the world come to one place to see who really is the best. Miles Katzen ‘16 explains, “Being able to watch the best of the best in sports every two years is such a cool experience.

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All About Amy: Serving WFS For 25 Years Olivia O’Donnell ’18 Features Writer This year marked the 25th anniversary of Amy Ferris, the beloved Director of Food Services, in the upper school.

Throughout her career at WFS, students have appreciated Amy’s hard work and dedication to the school in serving a delicate balance of healthy food. Maddie Malone ‘18, stated, “I speak on the behalf of the whole school when I say that her commitment to pleasing the students is valued highly.” Another student, Briana Lloyd ‘17, also shared this opinion: “I really enjoy having the Java Nook here at school to provide me with my much-needed coffee so I can get through my day, in addition to some delicious snacks to get me through until lunch. Thank goodness for Amy!” Hence, all feel that Amy has provided a service unparalleled to those in surrounding areas.

When asked about her experiences within the tightknit community of WFS, Amy reciprocated the gratitude by saying, “WFS is my home and has been for the last 25 years… I especially enjoy interactThe Whittier Miscellany Awards Issue 2016

amazing athletes, it’s always surprising to see the level of talent that you never thought existed.” Athletes in the Olympics break boundaries in sports every two years.

Within the past few weeks and months, athletes have been getting a chance to test out the new facilities in Rio, built specifically for the Olympics. For instance, around 400 atheletes from over 20 countries were able to test out the new track, and some spectators were even allowed to come and watch. The athletes that were able to test out the track claimed that it was “fast to run on,” which will only add to the excitement and intensity of the track events during this summer’s games. Sebastian Coe, a two time Olympic Gold Medalist stated, “With a full stadium of noisy, passionate track and field fans, the athletes will raise their game and rise to the occasion.” This track is special though because it was built with Mondo, an Italian company, to make sure the runners can perform their best even under Brazil’s hot and humid climate conditions. Because of this it is a synthetic track, also colored blue.

The Olympics are a unifying experience around the world between countries, athletes, and those who are simply spectators. It is a time to have pride in one’s country and admire the talents that one’s country has.

Sports

With the excitement surrounding the Olympics this summer, many people may not realize there is another sporting event occurring around the same time: the UEFA European Championship, also known as the European Cup. Similar to the Olympics and the World Cup, the European Cup happens once every four years and features 24 men’s national soccer teams of the countries in Europe. This year, the one month competition will take place in France from June 10th to July 10th.

Considering that sports bring people together, soccer lovers alike will gather from all over the world to watch the Euro Cup. This event will feature 24 European teams split into 6 groups to play in a round-robin style tournament, which will continue until there is one winner. The 2014 World Cup winner Germany is favored to win, with France and Spain as top competitors as well. When France hosted the World Cup, they proceeded to win in 1998.

Spain is also a three time defending Euro Cup champion, so these three leading teams are seen as the front runners in this year’s competition. The athletes can look forward to mild temperatures in popular tourist attraction cities

such as Nice, Toulouse, Paris, and Marseille. There are 10 different playing venues; the largest stadium holding 80,000 fans and the smallest still holding 33,000 fans.

On average, each venue hosts about 5 games, so it will most likely be hard for supporters to be able to see every game because of the distance between the stadiums.

Historically, European and Spanish teams have dominated men’s soccer competitions. Previous World Cup winners include: Brazil holding five titles, Italy and Germany each with four, and teams such as Spain and Uruguay each with two. The United States team has not been as successful in men’s soccer and has yet to win a World Cup or Olympic title, while the women’s national team has had success with 3 World Cup wins, including as recent as the 2015 World Cup in Canada. Comparable to the Copa America Cup for South American teams and the CONCACAF Gold Cup for Central American teams, the Euro Cup offers the unique opportunity for European teams to prove themselves on a smaller scale as champions of their region.

Opening ceremonies of the Olympics begin on August 5th, so many of the players involved in the Euro Cup will be flying to Brazil to compete in those games as well, assuming they have qualified. Both events require qualification, which is why not every country plays in the Olympics. However, events like the Euro Cup offer a chance for teams that might not qualify on a larger scale, to be able to represent their country in front of thousands of fans. Stadiums can hold up to 80,000 fans, so the energy surrounding these games will be very high.

The event will be televised, so be sure to tune in to see rivalries such as England versus Wales and clashes between power houses such as Belgium and Italy. Also, look for appearances from teams that would rarely appear in major competitions such as, Iceland and Albania. The Swiss men’s national team is also looking to redeem themselves, after failing to make it out of the early stages of the World Cup. Recognizable stars include the names Mario Balotelli of Italy, David Silva of Spain, Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Sweden, Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, and many more.

Another player, Czech Republic captain Tomáš Rosický, is determined to make the most of this year’s event due to not playing for his country since June 2015 from a series of injuries. Rosický expressed: “A boy in a camp in Syria said that one of the remaining hopes he has is wanting to see me playing again - that touched me. I saw the tremendous importance football has to people’s lives. I was moved and it really influenced me and inspired me not to give up. This was one of the impulses for me to carry on.” This is another example of the significance involvement in the Euro Cup has on the athletes as well as their supporters. While this event is definitely not on such a scale as the World Cup or Olympics, it will still likely be highly competitive and an enjoyable tournament.

ing with students and parents, and making the students excited about the food, and the coffee bar!”

Many view the cafeteria and Java Nook space here at WFS as places with a multitude of benefits.

Students often describe these spots as comfortable and idle-friendly places that serve its share of nutritious meals as well as sinful sweets. A frequent customer and freshman Addie Trudel ‘19, expressed her appreciation regarding one of the hotspots around school: “I like Java Nook’s coffee. I always look forward to grabbing one at break or in between a class.”

According to all of the students asked about their favorite treat, the muffins were the item that continued to be a source of drooling. Whether it be chocolate chip or french toast, these pastries had no trouble in attracting and maintaining its positive feedback.

Although WFS has its share of divine indulgences, Amy has made it her priority to serve dishes that allow students to sustain optimal health while also catering to the diverse tastes of those in the community. Amy revealed, “Students tastes have changed, trends have changed, and people want to be more healthy today than they did 25 years ago… We are unique in that the school takes into account the wishes of parents and students and blends them to hopefully

satisfy everyone.” She continued, “My staff and I try to do all we can to make the dining experience a good one.” Her utter dedication and motivation to provide the finest service and quality dining experience have been made apparent in the eyes of all.

This influx of sustainable snacks and other products has in turn caused a decrease in otherwise unhealthy foods. Amy said, “We have always tried to please the students with keeping a delicate balance of serving healthy food. Some students see this as a negative, but we feel we are doing the best thing for the students. We have eliminated things like donuts, french fries, and sugary soda which most students would say are their favorite items.” Amy’s response clearly showed an unwavering commitment to the longterm health of the students. Regardless of the addition of the wholesome foods, Amy has made it her goal to provide foods that fit every student’s needs.

All of those who have acquainted themselves with Amy have maintained the notion that she has been an upholding member of this school. The WFS community strongly agrees that Amy has been a valued faculty member and friend who has continued to touch students’ hearts and stomachs alike.

Thank you so much Amy for all your hard work!

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Congratulations, Class of 2016!

Eli Akerfeldt-Howard University of Delaware Nimalah Baaith-Ducharme University of Delaware Jack Bulk New York University Catharina Clark Stanford University Andrew Conces University of Notre Dame Isaiah Congo Neumann University Jacqueline Connor University of Delaware (Honors Program) Thomas Cover University of Delaware Alexandra del Tufo Boston University Nolan Delaney The George Washington University Julia Delzingaro Pennsylvania State University Charlotte Donoho Carleton University Nathaniel Dorn Coastal Carolina University Emilio Ergueta attending university in Europe Hannah Feldmann University of Delaware Drew Felter St. Lawrence University Olivia Garber The New School Jonathan Gardner University of Delaware Joslyn Gardner Pomona College Sydney Gardner University of Richmond Merritt Gates Franklin and Marshall College Madison Gillerlain University of Delaware Blaise Glowiak University of Delaware (World Scholars) Ciara Graves Elon University Frances Harper University of Delaware Kelly Hartwick Drew University Patrick Haubert Georgetown University Tai Holden TBD Khalid Horne DeSales University Jacob Howell University of Delaware Chloe Hudson Boston University Madeleine Ireland New York University Ethan Ivins University of Delaware Maya Johnson Virginia Tech

Margaret Kane College of Charleston Jakob Katzen University of Delaware Cameron Kendle University of Delaware Quinn Kirkpatrick University of Richmond Noah Landis Denison University Jodi Lessner Barnard College Michael Ly University of Delaware Stephen Maguire East Carolina University Tommy Manley Franklin and Marshall College Naza McMillan West Virginia University Tymothy Moyer Washington and Jefferson College Katherine Mraz Colorado State University Eleanor Napoli St. Lawrence University Elizabeth Orth University of Delaware (Honors Program) Margeaux Pantano University of Delaware Joshua Pincus Emory University Andrew Pittenger Pennsylvania State University James Prendergast Syracuse University Demetria Ruhl Dickinson College Rebecca Sakaguchi American University Jessica Saunders Duke University Alexander Scott High Point University Daniel Shahbazian University of Delaware Christian Stanborough University of Miami William Stanborough School of Visual Arts Natalie Szumel University of Richmond Nina Tennent Hofstra University Owen Tolton Ursinus University Alexander Trudel Trinity College Summer Tyler University of Delaware (Honors Program/World Scholars) Ryan Wood University of Delaware (Honors Program) Brendan Wren Temple University Caroline Wren Boston College Kathryn Zucca Furman University

Whittier Editors’ Favorite Summer Activities:

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Whittier’s Summer Wish List: 1. Get that bod :) 2. Go to the beach 3. Hang with some friends 4. Watch the Olympics 5. Go to the pool 6. Tube the Brandywine 7. Get a job 8. Build a fort 9. See a musical 10. See a movie 11. Take a roadtrip 12. Do yoga 13. Paint 14. Go to the zoo 15. Have a game night 16. Go for a hike in the woods 17. Climb a mountain 18. Go for a bike ride 19. Make dinner for your family 20. Watch the Euro Cup 21. Go for a run 22. Go for a picnic 23. Make a lemonade stand 24. Catch lightning bugs and put them in a jar 25. Dance in the rain 26. Have a barbecue 27. Visit relatives 28. Draw with chalk 29. Pull an all-nighter 30. Binge watch an entire series 31. Go to a concert 32. Go camping 33. Watch the stars 34. Cloud watch 35. Write a song 36. Write a letter to someone 37. Learn calligraphy 38. Go out to dinner 39. If you want a burger, eat a burger 40. Tie-dye a shirt 41. Take lots of pictures 42. Go kayaking or canoeing 43. Go rock climbing 44. Play laser tag 45. Prank someone 46. Make a bonfire 47. Have a water balloon fight 48. Build a sand castle 49. Write a poem 50. Have a fun and relaxing summer!

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