Rehoboth student serves as WPS Head of School for a Day
Worcester Prep fifth-grader Peter Van Dalen stepped into the role of head of school for the day May 2.
The privilege was obtained as a live auction item at the annual WPS gala in March.
In his one-day role, Peter enacted a golf-themed casual-dress day for all students, teachers and administrators in exchange for a $2 donation, raising $600 to be donated to the Ocean Pines Junior Golf League, an organization that promotes youth involvement in golf through skill development and league play.
Peter kicked off his day by greeting students and families at morning drop-off. He then surprised his fellow fifth-graders with donuts, double recess and a homework-free evening. Peter conducted a faculty meeting and successfully coordinated a school-wide fire drill. Lunch was followed by a fifth-grade ice cream party in the sunshine along with a spirited game of capture the chicken.
