by gingeriffic | Jun 17, 2025 | Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame - Class of 2017
George Smiley WPHS Class of 1973 New Castle County Councilman George Smiley is a native Delawarean who attended several schools in and around the Colonial School District before graduating from William Penn High School in 1973. He has lived in the district for more...
by gingeriffic | Jun 17, 2025 | Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame - Class of 2017
Jim Sherman Class of 1978 Athlete Jim Sherman was a 1978 graduate of William Penn who excelled as a three-sport athlete in football, basketball and baseball. He was a member of the first official All-State baseball team in 1978 and played in the inaugural Blue Gold...
by gingeriffic | Jun 17, 2025 | Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame - Class of 2017
Ray Christian Superintendent Ray Christian began his career in education in his home state of Pennsylvania followed by three years in Milford and Georgetown. In 1961 he moved to New Castle County and served as Assistant Principal at George Read Middle School for four...
by gingeriffic | Jun 17, 2025 | Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame - Class of 2017
Barbara Foxx Educator During the 1977-1978 school year, Mrs. Foxx began her journey as an English teacher for the Colonial School District at William Penn High School. A school, which she found to be caring, collaborative, warm, and welcoming. Upon arrival, Barbara’s...
