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Students in Upper School Math Teacher Kate Collard P’23, P’28’s AP Calculus BC class recently visited the “Infinite Possibility” sculpture, which is just down the street from Wheeler outside of Brown’s Engineering Research Center.
“Since finishing the AP exam two weeks ago, kids have been doing projects on math topics that interest them,” Ms. Collard explains. “Emil I. ’29 did a presentation that morning on orientability, so we took a field trip down Brook St. to see the sculpture, where Emil demonstrated how a Möbius strip is a non-orientable space.”
In the case of this particular Möbius strip, it’s also a sundial that marks the position of the noontime sun each day. Thanks to Ms. Collard and Emil for shedding some light on the sculpture and on orientability! @brownengineering
May 29
🎊We congratulate all of our students who were recognized at the Upper School’s annual Awards Assembly on Tuesday!
As Head of Upper School Neeltje Henneman shared in her opening remarks, “In many ways this feels like a continuation of the last few weeks, which have, at times, felt like one big celebration – beginning with the outstanding ‘Natasha and Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812’ [the Upper School Musical], up through last week`s Spring Dance Showcase. Along the way we’ve enjoyed one acts and jazz performances, and there have been other celebrations, such as the Senior Art Shows. We have also celebrated our athletes at senior signings and out at the farm, where we’ve watched them give their all on the field and on the track. We recently celebrated the Class of 2026 during the Senior Assembly, where their thoughtful and poignant remarks reminded us of the legacy you are already building. All of these celebrations have been an impressive reminder of all each and every one of you give to this community.”
In addition to these celebrations, Ms. Henneman also reminded the audience that Wheeler is a community defined not only by moments of public celebration, but by the quiet, everyday ways students show up for one another. “Those moments of support and empathy that happen outside of the limelight are often as meaningful as big celebrations, those moments may be the things you remember most about your time at Wheeler – those moments are part of what gives this community heart and compassion; they are part of what makes Wheeler Wheeler. Those who win awards today know they couldn’t have done it without you.”
Her words set the tone for the recognitions that followed, as students were honored across a range of awards, from good citizenship to academic excellence, and scholar-athlete accomplishments to exemplifying community values, along with departmental recognitions. As an Upper School tradition, the special assembly concluded with everyone standing together to sing “Arise All Joyously.”🎶🎊 To see the full list of awards and their recipients, you can follow the link in bio.
May 28
Over a series of Middle School assemblies, 8th-graders Julia B. ’30, Alessio G. ’30, Novia G. ’30, George J. ’30, Alina K. ’30, and Kabir P. ’30 presented essays written as part of the “This I Believe” project. The project is modeled after the iconic “This I Believe” series, originally hosted by Edward R. Murrow and aired on the CBS Radio Network from 1951 to 1955, before being revived and broadcast on National Public Radio between 2005 and 2009.
Introducing the project, Middle School English Teacher Eric Harrison P’41 explained that the original series featured celebrities, athletes, artists, and everyday people sharing stories reflecting their core values and beliefs. “The program served as a source of motivation for listeners and fostered a sense of connection across many communities,” he noted. “Storytelling can be a powerful tool for forming community, and I hope you will appreciate the courage these 8th-graders show in sharing their stories.”
Across the series of assemblies, courage — and vulnerability — emerged as common themes as each student took the podium.
Julia’s essay focused on spending time wisely and looking toward the future “to act as an anchor for the present.”
Alessio’s piece on honesty was inspired by a tennis match. “It was match point for both my opponent and me, and I saw the ball they hit barely go in, so I had to decide whether to call it in or out,” he said. “Eventually, I decided to call it in.”
George’s essay reflected on “how personal curiosity can broaden one’s perspective on the world, and how getting out of one’s comfort zone can lead to experiences you might never have had.”
Novia explored how strength can exist in small moments, like “saying no when you`re tired, putting your needs first, and being brave enough to disappoint someone.”
Alina shared how she grew a passion for music through playing the flute and piano, and how it helped her become herself again during the pandemic.
Alina, fellow 8th-grader Kabir, and Mr. Harrison will join us on this week’s “This Week at Wheeler” podcast to talk more about this meaningful project. Thanks to this courageous group for sharing their stories with the community. 💌
May 28
Here’s some exciting Envirothon news: Wheeler captured the Rhode Island state championship for the third year in a row!
We had two teams participate in the recent competition: Team One featured Amelie J. ’26, Lucas M. ’26, Peter K. ’26, Milin J. ’26, and David B. ’26, and Team Two included Yuvraj S. ’29, Gunnar E. ’26, Kavya V. ’26, Alexis X. ’28, and Jaxson G. ’28. Team One finished first overall, thanks to their top placements in the Wildlife, Aquatics, Forestry, and Soils test categories. They were also second in the Special Topic test.
“I’m very proud of our team’s performance, and now we’re off to [Nationals in] Mississippi!” says David, who captained the championship team.
He’s been part of title-winning squads previously. “Competing at Nationals in locations like Banff has been an unforgettable experience, but the local impact has been more meaningful for me,” he says. “Envirothon has helped me connect with many amazing environmental organizations and volunteer opportunities across Rhode Island. Through Envirothon and working closely with these groups, I’ve learned so much about wildlife, and how to create management plans to preserve our forests, rivers, and local ecosystems. Envirothon is the perfect blend of competition, teamwork, and real-world impact.”
Envirothon engages high school students across the United States, Canada, China, and Singapore in an environmental science competition where five-person teams face off in field testing and problem-solving. Nationals will take place this July at Mississippi State University.
Please join us in congratulating Wheeler Team One and their coaches, Lola Maldonado and Rani MacNeal! @ncfenvirothon
May 28
