Class of 2020
Senior News
- School Café Payment Information August 10, 2017
- WPHS Course Catalogue August 10, 2017
- Class of 2024 Important Information March 10, 2024
- Boys Basketball on 2/29/24 February 28, 2024
- Earn College Credits NOW- 90%+ OFF tuition February 20, 2024
- FREE On Demand Tutoring Services January 24, 2024
- Senior Workbook October 18, 2023
- Senior Pictures September 16, 2023
- Wellness Center at WPHS September 15, 2023
- SWIPE August 21, 2023
- Cherry, Black and Colonial Days August 14, 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
- Message from Ms. Brewington: Safe Return to School 2021 December 4, 2020
- Zoom Rooms Now Require Colonial Log In- Sign In Help For Students 12/1/2020 December 1, 2020
- WPHS COVID 19 Update: November 20, 2020 November 20, 2020
- WPHS COVID 19 Update: November 18, 2020 November 18, 2020
- WPHS Wellness Center Accepting Appointments for Flu Vaccines November 18, 2020
- UPDATE REGARDING WP FOOTBALL: 11/17 November 18, 2020
- Phase 4: William Penn Integration B Return to School Update 11/17 November 17, 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...
