WPS Welcomes Recent Alums to Help Prepare Seniors for College

1/8/2024

Berlin, MD – On Wednesday, January 3, the College Counseling Department, in partnership with the Alumni Association, held the Annual College Alumni Luncheon and Panel. The event provided an opportunity for current seniors to ask recent WPS graduates about their experience with the college application process, choosing the right school and college life.

This year, 18 recent alumni were welcomed back to campus for lunch, fellowship, and an informative alumni panel discussion with the current seniors. Alumni expressed great appreciation for how WPS prepared them for their college success; particularly in terms of time management, writing skills, and communication. They encouraged the seniors to take advantage of the opportunities that await them at college.

Alumni couldn’t reiterate enough the importance of making an informed and carefully researched decision when choosing a college. They also encouraged students to reach out to their network of contacts and to utilize the college counseling office at WPS to learn more about the schools in consideration. For those who will be heading off to college in the fall, they shared tips for acclimating to college life including making friends, connecting with professors, and excelling in their studies.

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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Pictured are the WPS Alumni in attendance at the College Age Alumni Luncheon & College Fair. In the front row, from the left are WPS College Counseling Assistant Allison Smith, Rylie Carey (Clemson University), Meredith Cummings (New York University), Ashlyn Roselle (University of South Carolina), Ava Wilsey (United States Air Force Academy), Rory Pugh (Texas A&M University) and WPS Director of College Counseling Vickie Garner. In the middle row from the left are WPS Alumni Association President Chris Hoen, Sarah Butler (University of Richmond), Caroline Anderson (Southern Methodist University), Caitlyn Hoen (University of Mary Washington), Pearson Schul (High Point University), Parker Tingle (University of Alabama) and Jason Todorov (George Washington University). In the back row from the left are WPS Head of School Dr. John McDonald, Anderssen Taylor (University of Maryland), Joseph Schwartz (Duke University), Samantha Repass (College of Charleston), Cayden Wallace (Catholic University of America), Maria Deckman (University of Michigan), Cooper Ludt (Savannah College of Art and Design) and Devin Wallace (Furman University).
WPS Head of Upper School Mrs. Carol Evans (center) visited the Alumni Luncheon and Panel to catch up with the recent WPS graduates. Pictured with Evans from the left are Maria Deckman (University of Michigan), Samantha Repass (College of Charleston), Rylie Carey (Clemson University) and Meredith Cummings (New York University).
The alumni in attendance at this year’s WPS Alumni Luncheon and Panel enjoyed sharing the perks of college life with this year’s seniors. From the left are Anderssen Taylor (University of Maryland), Devin Wallace (Furman University), Ava Wilsey (United States Air Force Academy), Parker Tingle (University of Alabama), Ashlyn Roselle (University of South Carolina), Maria Deckman (University of Michigan), Meredith Cummings (New York University), Rylie Carey (Clemson University), Rory Pugh (Texas A&M University), Samantha Repass (College of Charleston) and Caroline Anderson (Southern Methodist University).

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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.