Class of 2020

Senior News

School Café Payment Information August 10, 2017
WPHS Course Catalogue August 10, 2017
2025 Spring Band Concert Live Stream May 21, 2025
9-10th grade Parent Teacher Group 5/8 @ 6-7pm in Cafe I April 15, 2025
11th grade College/ Trade School Planning April 11, 2025
School Information March 2, 2025
School Information 2/21 February 28, 2025
Due to forecasted weather, all after school activities are canceled on 2/11/25 February 11, 2025
Senior Info December 5, 2024
Wellness Center at WPHS November 1, 2024
2024 William Penn Open House August 30, 2024
Update for 5/10/24 May 10, 2024
Boys Basketball on 2/29/24 February 28, 2024
Earn College Credits NOW- 90%+ OFF tuition February 20, 2024
Senior Workbook October 18, 2023
WP Showcase and College/Technical Trade Fair Night 10/25 October 18, 2023
Senior Pictures September 16, 2023
SWIPE August 21, 2023
Freshmen Foundations August 1, 2023
Summer Credit Recovery June 26, 2023
2023 Graduation Ceremony June 2, 2023
Student Council Car Wash for Cancer on 5/11 @ 2:15-4pm May 3, 2023
Class of 2023 Update #1: End of the Year & Graduation Information May 1, 2023
Free Tutoring for Gr. 3-12 with Back to Basics March 17, 2023
Congratulations to the Boys Basketball Team for making it to the State Championship! March 10, 2023
Update about Security & Safety at William Penn March 3, 2023
Update for Monday February 20th February 20, 2023
Prom 2023 February 18, 2023
Important Update for 2/13/23 February 12, 2023
SAT/PSAT TEST PREP- Register by 3/1 February 9, 2023
Update for 1/17/23 January 16, 2023
Statement regarding event on 1/10/23 January 11, 2023
Phone Outage January 4, 2023
Reminder about Arrival/Dismissal December 8, 2022
WP Care Closet: Accepting Donations December 8, 2022
Class of 2024: Travel Abroad to France for Spring Break 2024 December 8, 2022
Senior Spotlight – Sabria Purnell November 28, 2022
Work-Based Learning @ WPHS November 22, 2022
Senior Spotlight – Yancey Hollis November 14, 2022
HOSA Food Drive until 11/16 November 9, 2022
Buy the 2023 Yearbook September 16, 2022
WP Football 9/17 September 15, 2022
Picture Day 9/19-20 September 13, 2022
WP Football: 9/3 September 3, 2022
Welcome Back! A message from Principal Brewington August 28, 2022
Unfortunate Loss of William Penn Student July 14, 2022
2023 Senior Photos July 12, 2022
Virtual Summer Credit Recovery June 6, 2022
Rising Seniors: Earn Finance Math Credits Early May 31, 2022
Marching Band May 30, 2022
WPHS Plant Sale: Two Days Left! May 23, 2022
Enrolling Now! TeenSHARP Striver Program May 23, 2022
Dodgeball Tournament Fundraiser May 19, 2022 May 9, 2022
SAT Preparation Summer Course May 9, 2022
Recognizing our students at The Wall That Heals April 29, 2022
Billy’s Backyard Bash April 27, 2022
Saturday School April 26, 2022
Message for April 12 April 12, 2022
Prom Tickets on Sale Extended until 4/27 April 7, 2022
WPHS Blood Drive April 1, 2022
Tuesday, March 29th is SAT day March 25, 2022
UPDATE: 3/23/22 March 23, 2022
SAT Day 3/29 March 19, 2022
High School Musical POSTPONED 5/11-5/12 March 14, 2022
High School Musical 5/11-5/12 March 14, 2022
Class of 2022 information March 3, 2022
Student Business Expo February 19, 2022
The Wall That Heals 4/28-5/1 February 10, 2022
Middle School Families: Informational Session About WPHS February 2, 2022
Passing of French teacher Lefort Petit January 26, 2022
Sad News January 21, 2022
This week at WP: January 18th-21, 2022 January 17, 2022
William Penn High School will be switching virtual instruction January 11th, 12th, and 13th January 10, 2022
Return from Winter Break- Principal Update 1/3/2022 January 4, 2022
Unable to Accept Holiday Trees this Year December 21, 2021
FFA: The Gift of Blue just in time for the holidays! December 21, 2021
Important Message for 12/17 December 17, 2021
IMPORTANT Message for 12/7/2021 December 7, 2021
Virtual Tour for 8th graders November 19, 2021
OPEN HOUSE: December 7, 2021 November 18, 2021
Senior Class Officers 2022 October 26, 2021
Free Weekly COVID Testing for Students and Staff October 18, 2021
Donate Your Pumpkins Nov 1-12 October 18, 2021
Twenty20 Mentoring Program October 18, 2021
WPHS College & Technical School Fair October 15, 2021
FASFA Workshop October 4, 2021
Tickets for 10/2 Game September 28, 2021
Homecoming Update September 17, 2021
Masks are Required September 8, 2021
Update for September 1st, 2021 September 1, 2021
Virtual Open House: September 13th August 25, 2021
Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year!!! August 23, 2021
Technology Support August 20, 2021
Say Congrats to the Colonials! August 20, 2021
Walk Through Night: August 26 from 5-7 pm August 19, 2021
Back to School 2021 August 11, 2021
Summer Assignments June 17, 2021
Class of 2023: Trip Abroad Interest Meeting June 9 June 3, 2021
Graduation Practice Update June 2, 2021
Summer Original Credit Program May 27, 2021
Graduation 2021 Update – May 26th May 26, 2021
Summer Reading 2021 May 26, 2021
Summer Credit Recovery May 26, 2021
Summer School Program May 25, 2021
Community Supported Agriculture- Sign Up for Summer 2021 Open Now! May 25, 2021
School Physical forms May 25, 2021
2021 Summer WAVE Program May 24, 2021
Graduation Information Update 5/18/21 May 19, 2021
DE School Climate Survey- We Need YOUR INPUT by May 31st May 18, 2021
WPHS Graduation Venue Announcement! May 5, 2021
Biology and Social Studies State Testing @ Penn in person on May 21st April 29, 2021
Sign Up: Saturday School April 20, 2021
Senior Spotlight: Rose Olivera April 14, 2021
Senior Class Update 4/12/21 April 13, 2021
2021 Senior Prom April 11, 2021
School Closed for Spring Break 4/2-4/9; Remote Learning Day 4/12 April 1, 2021
Picture Day for Hybrid Students 3/29 & 3/31- Scroll down for details March 24, 2021
SAT for All Juniors 3/24/21 March 22, 2021
Senior Spotlight – Monique Ampah March 17, 2021
Senior Spotlight – William Watson March 15, 2021
Sign Up for Parent Conferences 3/18-3/19 March 15, 2021
Senior Spotlight – Jalen Chance March 7, 2021
Do you need a sports physical? March 3, 2021
A few important updates: 2/26 February 27, 2021
Earn College Credits NOW- Information Sessions 2/23 and 3/3 at 6:30 pm February 22, 2021
JDG presents WPHS Job Fair 3/17/21 February 20, 2021
Course Selection Guide and Overview of Process for 2021-2022 School Year February 18, 2021
February 18 weather update February 18, 2021
Senior Spotlight – Ashley Mintz February 13, 2021
February 11 Weather Update February 11, 2021
Your 2021 Senior Class Committee February 10, 2021
Senior Spotlight – Jessica Haldas February 5, 2021
AP Exam Order Form Due 3/5/21 for Spring Courses February 5, 2021
Class of 2021 – Sydney Pyle January 29, 2021
2021 William Penn High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony January 27, 2021
Spring Semester Schedule January 25, 2021
Message from Principal Brewington 1/15/2020; Details about Spring Semester & Hybrid Learning January 16, 2021
Covid 19 Update: January 13, 2021 January 13, 2021
FREE Online Seminar: ADHD & Learning Disabilities in the Time of COVID and Virtual Learning 1/21/21 @ 7pm via Zoom January 12, 2021
Distance Learning Courses: Enrolling Now for Spring Semester January 11, 2021
Fall Semester Materials Collection 1/19/21-1/22/21 January 11, 2021
Senior Spotlight – William Watson January 5, 2021
Class of 2021 – Alison Ramirez January 5, 2021
Class of 2021 – Monique Ampah January 5, 2021
Class of 2021 – Beth Waguespack January 5, 2021
Is your Sports Physical up to date? December 15, 2020
Class of 2021 – Khizer Mahmood December 15, 2020
Class of 2021 – Destiny Jackson December 15, 2020
Return to School Survey- Your Response is Vital! 12/12/2020 December 12, 2020
WilmU Early College Courses: Start Classes Jan. 11, 2021 December 9, 2020
WPHS COVID 19 Update: December 4, 2020 December 4, 2020
Safe Return to School Update: 12/4 December 4, 2020

Class of 2020 FAQs

PROM?

Answer: Due to guidelines set forth by the CDC and Governor Carney, the prom this year can no longer be held at the DuPont Country Club. Therefore, at this time, the prom is canceled until further notice. We are still continuing to brainstorm ideas that may allow us to move forward with the prom, at a later date, if and when the guidelines are relaxed. [Updated 4/21/2020]

GRADUATION?

Answer: Due to guidelines set forth by the CDC and Governor Carney, at this time, the graduation ceremony cannot take place at the University of Delaware, Bob Carpenter Center. It also cannot be held at Bill Cole Stadium at William Penn High School. We are in the process of developing plans for an alternative graduation ceremony. We do not want your hard work from the past four years to go unrecognized. [Updated 4/21/2020]

YEARBOOKS?

Answer: As the world adjusts to change, one thing that remains constant is the yearbook tradition. William Penn High School is happy to announce that we are working to ensure that the 2020 yearbook is completed, printed and delivered to our students. This yearbook will capture the story of this unique school year. We are more than halfway sold out so be sure to order yours today at https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1037482/William-Penn-High-School/ (Updated: 4/21/2020)

SENIOR DUES/ CAP & GOWN?

Answer: William Penn High School and The Wallin School will be waiving the Senior dues for all students and will provide each student with a traditional cap and gown. Any student who has previously paid Senior dues will be issued a refund at a later date. All Seniors will also receive a brand new Senior t-shirt celebrating the Class of 2020 with their previously voted upon design, “To Infinity and Beyond.” All Seniors will receive a yard sign that they can proudly display in their yard or window. We will be scheduling a time for Seniors to pick up their signs when they arrive from the company. Please fill out this form (https://form.jotform.com/201145961800044) to order your t-shirt and cap and gown size by May 8th.

During the week of June 16th, we will invite all graduates from the Class of 2020 to return to William Penn High School and The Wallin School to receive their diploma, Senior t-shirt, cap & gown, and graduation program. We will operate under the Governor’s mandate and CDC guidelines when distributing these materials. Further details regarding the distribution of these items and yearbooks will be forthcoming.

An important part of the graduation exercises is having the graduates take an official picture in their cap and gown. We will coordinate official graduation pictures with professional photographers and invite graduates back to William Penn as soon as they are allowed to reopen for business.

Help us Celebrate Our Sensational Seniors!

What are Senior Class Kudos?

Kudos is a simple text-based or video-based message that we will post online to either an individual senior in which you would like to celebrate or the to celebrate entire senior class.

Who can submit a Senior Class Kudos?

Anyone! Students, Family Members, Staff, and Community Members!

How can I give a Senior Kudos?

See the message board below!

Where can I view Senior Kudos and Senior Spotlights?

Senior Class Kudos and Spotlights are being shared on our Senior Webpage, in Schoology, and on Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter).

Senior Spotlights

Senior Spotlight: Delaney Green

What are your plans for after graduation?- I plan on attending West Chester University’s Forensic & Toxicological Chemistry Program!!!!!! I'M SO EXCITED!!! What are you passionate about outside of school?-Criminal justice, forensics, music, friends, playing with...

Senior Spotlight: RaNiyah Campbell

What major are you in at WP?-Business Administration and Management What are your plans for after graduation?-Attending a four-year university to get a degree in Business Administration and Management. Any Awards, Scholarships or Accomplishments?-ServSafe...

Senior Spotlight: Antonio Ortiz

What are your plans for after graduation?-I plan to attend Goldey Beacom College and major in Education. What are you passionate about outside of school?-Cooking and Basketball Any Awards, Scholarships or Accomplishments?Receiving Distinguished Honor Roll and Honor...

Senior Spotlight: Zachary Gonzalez

What major are you in at WP?-Video Design and Communication What are your plans for after graduation?-After graduation, I plan on attending Del Tech College. I will be majoring in Visual Communication Technology Multi-Media Design. After my 2 years at Del-Tech, I plan...

Bianca Rodriguez

What are your plans for after graduation?I plan to attend the University of Delaware What are you passionate about outside of school?I am passionate about helping my family back home in the Dominican Republic live better/safer lives. Any Awards,...

Senior Spotlight: Jade Hopkins

What are your plans for after graduation?I plan on participating in the seed program at Del Tech and Wilmington University so I can work towards my bachelor's degree in visual communications. What are you passionate about outside of school? I love all things creative!...

Abeshi Mckend

Where do you live/grow up?I was born in Botswana, Africa and grew up in Guyana, South America and New York City. What are your plans for after graduation?Army National Guard and University of Delaware. What are you passionate about outside of school?Photography What...

Senior Spotlight: Brian Hoang

Where do you live/grow up?I live and grew up in Bear, Delaware. What are your plans for after graduation?After graduation, I plan to go straight to college to major in biology on a pre-med track. I will most likely be attending Georgetown University this fall. What...

Eric Kiarie

Where do you live/grow up?I grew up in Nairobi, Kenya, located in West Africa. I grew up there for 12 years then moved to America. What are your plans for after graduation?My plans after graduation are to attend college. What are you passionate about outside of...

Ekaya Nelson

Where do you live/grow up?I lived in Philadelphia and grew up in New Castle. What are your plans for after graduation?I plan on going to Del-Tech for 2 free years, then transfer over to University of Delaware. I'm going in for Mechanical Engineering. What are you...

Gina Jannuzzio

Where do you live/grow up?I currently live in New Castle, but I grew up all over the place. What are your plans for after graduation?I’m going to enlist in the Air National Guard and attend University of Delaware for psychology after I complete my Associates in Arts...

Hannah Hollis

Where do you live/grow up?I was born and raised in Delaware What are your plans for after graduation?I plan on majoring in Biology/Health Sciences at a 4-year college. Then, I want to go to grad school to get my Doctorate of Physical Therapy so that I can eventually...

Senior Spotlight – Rachel Gray

Where do you live/grow up?New Castle County currently live and grew up but am adopted from China What are your plans for after graduation?Major in Mathematics at UD and join the AFROTC program. What are you passionate about outside of school?Serving the community. I...

Senior Spotlight: Natanya Mitchell

Where do you live/grow up?I live in Delaware and I spent most of my life here. What are your plans for after graduation?After graduation I plan on going to college to study Nursing and Biology. Any Awards, Scholarships or Accomplishments?I’ve received 6 scholarships...

Julia Malandruccolo

Where do you live/grow up? I was born and grew up in Delaware City. What are your plans for after graduation?To attend a University but I haven't made up my mind as to which yet. What are you passionate about outside of school?Spending time with my friends and family,...

Senior Spotlight: Caitlin Barber

What major are you in at WP? Allied Health What are your plans for after graduation? To go to University of Delaware for the Physical Therapy program What’s one word you would use to describe yourself and why: Passionate because when I want to accomplish something I...

Senior Spotlight: Leah Green

Where do you live/grow up?Middletown,DE What are your plans for after graduation?I plan to attend Delaware State University for Mass Communication. What are you passionate about outside of school?I am passionate about everyone being treated fairly. No matter their...

Senior Spotlight: Francisca Owusu

Where do you live/grow up?I spent a small portion of my childhood in Ghana but I grew up in Newark, Delaware. What are your plans for after graduation?I plan to join the Army National Guard but still attend college for Nursing. What are you passionate about outside of...

Senior Spotlight: Emely Medina-Reyes

Where do you live/grow up?I currently live in New Castle but I grew up in Wilmington. What are your plans for after graduation?I plan to either major in Nursing or Exercise Science. What are you passionate about outside of school?I’m passionate about personal growth...

Senior Spotlight: Ceren Kangal

What are your plans for after graduation? After graduation I plan to attend a college or university. What are you passionate about outside of school? I am passionate about having fun with my family and friends, basically just going out and having a good time with the...

Senior Spotlight: Donovan King

Where do you live/grow up?I live in Elsmere (Wilmington), Delaware. What are your plans for after graduation?I plan to major in Nursing at Boston College, while possibly double majoring. What are you passionate about outside of school?I am passionate about...