Worcester Educational Development Foundation Announces 2025 Worcester Public Schools’ Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

Posted on March 25, 2025

The Worcester Educational Development Foundation, Inc. (WEDF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting Worcester Public Schools by connecting students and teachers with essential resources, enhancing student experiences, and promoting equity through collaboration, is proud to announce the 2025 inductees into the Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame. 2025 Inductees Athletes:• Lee Boykin – Worcester […]

WEDF Honors Worcester Public Schools Distinguished Alumni

Posted on September 22, 2024

The Worcester Educational Development Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2024 Distinguished Alumni of the Worcester Public Schools. They are:Jason Ardizzone-West, Doherty Memorial High School – Emmy Award-Winning Stage DesignerSarah Christie, Esq., Doherty Memorial High School – AttorneySharyn Eaton, South High Community School – Educator & Performing ArtistWayne Glazier, MD, Chandler Junior High School […]

Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame to Honor 2024 Inductees on May 17

Posted on March 31, 2024

The Worcester Educational Development Foundation invites you to cheer for alumni athletes as they are inducted into the Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame on May 17 at the Hogan Center, College of the Holy Cross. 2024 Inductees: Outstanding Contributors:Dr. Lee Mancini and Angela Rufo from Family Medicine/Sports Medicine at UMASS Memorial Health Worcester […]

2024 Nominations Now Open

Posted on March 13, 2024

Do you know a distinguished Worcester Public School Alumnus who is deserving of a nomination? The Worcester Educational Development Foundation is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the annual Distinguished Alumni of the Worcester Public Schools awards! The program was established in 2011 by WEDF to honor and recognize alumni of Worcester […]

WEDF Announces Honorees for 12th Annual Distinguished Alumni & Friends of the Worcester Public Schools Awards

Posted on September 24, 2023

The Worcester Educational Development Foundation, Inc. (WEDF) is proud to announce the 2023 Class of Distinguished Alumni of the Worcester Public Schools. A celebration of their achievements will be held on October 25, 20223 at the College of the Holy Cross. Honorees are:Woodrow Adams, Jr. – Public Servant & Community LeaderDimitrios Angelis, M.D. – CardiologistMatthew Brown – Business […]

Nominations Open for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni of the Worcester Public Schools Awards!

Posted on March 13, 2023

The Worcester Educational Development Foundation is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the annual Distinguished Alumni of the Worcester Public Schools awards! The program was established in 2011 by WEDF to honor and recognize alumni of Worcester Public Schools who: This year’s ceremony is scheduled for October 21, 2024 at a banquet […]

WEDF Welcomes New Board Member

Posted on January 9, 2023

Worcester Educational Development Foundation is pleased to announce a new addition to our Board of Directors. See a full board list here. Ginny Pitcher Ginny Pitcher is the Director of Marketing & Corporate Communications for Greenwood Industries, the largest commercial roofing and building envelope solutions provider in the Northeast. Ms. Pitcher is responsible for the company’s brand […]

WEDF Announces Honorees for 11th Annual Distinguished Alumni & Friends of the Worcester Public Schools Awards

Posted on September 13, 2022

The Worcester Educational Development Foundation, Inc. (WEDF) is proud to announce the 2022 Class of Distinguished Alumni of the Worcester Public Schools. A celebration of their achievements will be held on October 27, 2022 at the College of the Holy Cross. Honorees are:Orlando Baxter – EntertainerNina Barber and Miriam Barber (posthumous) – EducatorsBrian D’Andrea – […]

WEDF Congratulates 2022 Scholarship and Award Recipients

Posted on July 21, 2022

Worcester Educational Development Foundation is pleased to announce 2022 scholarship and award recipients, including the Dr. Lee Gurel Award for Teaching and Learning Advanced Placement English, Elizabeth “Betty” Reidy Scholarships, the Nina and Miriam Barber Scholarship, North High Alumni Association Scholarships, and the Ryan P. Quinn Memorial Award. Dr. Lee Gurel Award Recipients: Bryce Maloney […]

Connected Scholars: 2022 Computer Scholarships

Posted on July 7, 2022

Last year, WEDF started Connected Scholars, a scholarship program that provides college-bound seniors with brand new laptops for graduation. In 2021, WEDF presented 31 seniors with computers; this year 50 seniors received them. A recent grant for the class of 2023 has been received and WEDF will continue soliciting donations for this program. We extend […]

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