Wellness at Worcester Prep

2/14/2024

Berlin, MD – Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) proudly announces the successful launch of its "Wellness @ Worcester" initiative—a program crafted to nurture the physical and mental well-being of its Upper School students. Spearheaded by enthusiastic junior Lydia Schwartz, in collaboration with the College Counseling program, the event has introduced students to a holistic approach to health; emphasizing stress management, study skills, and wise lifestyle choices.

Highlighting the event was the heartwarming visit from Pets on Wheels of Wicomico County, featuring an adorable quartet of therapy dogs. As a certified handler for National Canine Therapy Dogs and the youngest member of Pets on Wheels, Lydia Schwartz is well-versed in the uplifting impact animals can have on the human spirit. Her dedicated service alongside her pug, Sprinkles, has touched numerous lives across hospitals, nursing homes, and educational institutions.

Pets on Wheels volunteers, Don and Dottie Ashe with their therapy dogs, Gus and Ivy, and Terri Mohr with her K9 companion, Macey, also joined the event spreading cheer among students and staff.

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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WPS junior Lydia Schwartz (right/Salisbury, MD) and her therapy dog, Sprinkles, spent time with classmate James Haley (Bethany Beach, DE) during the event, “Wellness @ Worcester”. Lydia spearheaded the event in collaboration with the College Counseling program, to introduce students to a holistic approach to health, emphasizing stress management, study skills, and wise lifestyle choices.
Pets on Wheels volunteer Don Ashe shows WPS juniors Avery Roselle (Rehoboth Beach, DE), Jayden Scopp (Berlin, MD), and Angeline Todorov (Berlin, MD) how to direct therapy dogs Gus and Ivy with tricks for treats.
WPS Head of Upper School Carol Evans pets therapy dog, Macey, along with sophomore Max Carpenter (Berlin, MD) and juniors Nathan Montague (Selbyville, DE) and Dillon Scopp (Berlin, MD).
WPS juniors Danielle Carr (Lewes, DE), Nazli Unal (center/Ocean City, MD) and Emma Zajdel (Ocean City, MD) practice relaxation during “Wellness @ Worcester” by indulging in some adult coloring.
WPS Sophomores Catherine Cullen (Berlin, MD) and Emily Patrowicz (Berlin, MD) create stress balls out of balloons and rice during “Wellness @ Worcester” to keep on hand during stressful times.

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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.