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Students in our Hamilton Summer Program welcomed a very special guest today: Chip, the harbor seal mascot of @rhodeislandfc ⚽️! They asked Chip questions, exchanged high fives, shared interesting facts about harbor seals, and even got Chip to sign a few autographs (which is a very impressive feat for someone with flippers)! 🦭
The only thing missing from the experience was our own animal mascots, the Gold Lion and Purple Cow, who are currently enjoying summer vacation by the new pool at Wheeler Farm. We’ll need to arrange for a mascot meet up during the school year! 🐮 🦁
Jul 29
Congratulations to our state champion Envirothon team on their excellent performance at the 2026 NCF-Envirothon international competition! 🌳🏆💧
This year’s @ncfenvirothon was held at Mississippi State University and featured 45 top teams from across the United States and Canada. Wheeler finished 11th overall in last week’s competition, including a second place ranking in the Wildlife category and an eighth place result in the Oral Presentation category.
As we’ve shared in previous posts, Envirothon is a problem-solving competition where high school students explore concepts related to the environment and natural resource conservation through categories including Forestry, Soils and Land Use, Aquatics, Wildlife, and Current Environmental Issues.
Wheeler qualified for the international championships (for the third year in a row!) by winning the Rhode Island Envirothon last school year. Our title-winning competitors included David B. ’26 (captain), Amelie J. ’26, Milin J. ’26, Peter K. ’26, and Lucas M. ’26, and they were coached by Rani MacNeil. Congratulations to the entire team, and thank you to faculty chaperones Maiysha Laguerre P’29 and Willis Dunbar who accompanied them on last week’s trip to Mississippi!
Jul 27
Congratulations to Sienna T. ’27 on being crowned Miss Rhode Island Teen USA last weekend! 🌟
“I am incredibly honored,” Sienna says of winning the @missriteenusa title. “This experience has taught me the importance of perseverance, and reminded me that growth comes from stepping outside your comfort zone. I’m excited to represent Rhode Island over the coming year and hope to inspire others to pursue their passions, and to lead with kindness and purpose.
“I’m extremely grateful for my family’s support and to have met so many incredible young women who encouraged one another and celebrated each other’s successes,” she adds.
“I can’t wait to see what I learn in my next steps when I represent Rhode Island at Miss Teen USA in Miami!”
The 44th Miss Teen USA pageant is scheduled for Aug. 26 – right before Sienna will start her senior year at Wheeler.
Jul 23
This summer, Kush P. ’28 performed at Carnegie Hall`s Weill Recital Hall in New York City after earning First Prize in the Golden Classical Music Awards International Competition, which recognizes talented musicians from around the world!
Although the invitation arrived this year, Kush explained that preparation began months earlier. Last October, he started learning Frédéric Chopin`s “Etude Op. 10 No. 4.” "I worked on it all year," he said. "Although it`s a short piece, just under three minutes and only six pages, it`s quite technically challenging."
Mastering the notes was only part of the process; Kush said developing the musical interpretation took even longer. "I spent the last few months leading up to the recital really making it sound `concert-ready.` More than anything, that means practicing slowly and getting full control over the sound of every note."
As the recital approached, Kush continued preparing with his piano teacher, Nonetta Shatakhtsian of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School. "Her expert advice, encouragement, and enthusiasm have brought me to this point,” he added.
At Wheeler, Upper School Jazz Music Teacher Francisco Pais Cardoso has seen Kush`s curiosity and dedication firsthand, describing him as "an extremely motivated and wonderful classical pianist" with "amazing technique" and “a willingness to explore different musical styles.”
"Waiting backstage was the most challenging aspect," Kush noted. "In fact, when I got on stage to perform, it didn`t feel scary at all. In that moment, I knew I was prepared, and no matter how well the performance was going to go, I had made it to that point."
Following the recital, Kush joined musicians of all ages and instruments on stage for an awards ceremony, where they received trophies and certificates recognizing their achievements.
"After my final bow, I felt truly accomplished," Kush reflected. "Performing in Carnegie Hall is certainly a milestone in my musical career. It was meaningful to finally perform something I had spent so long working on. I can`t wait to continue growing as a pianist!" 🎹✨
📸 Credit: Golden Classical Music Awards International Competition
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