by gingeriffic | Jun 17, 2025 | Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame - Class of 2017
Henry Chisholm Teacher Henry Chisholm moved to New Castle, Delaware from Wilmington, Massachusetts in 1953. Throughout his high school years, he was active in school music programs including accompanying other student groups. He graduated from William Penn High School...
by gingeriffic | Jun 17, 2025 | Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame - Class of 2017
Clayton “Buddy” Hewes Educator, Coach, Community Leader Buddy Hewes grew up in Leedom Estates and attended Wilmington Manor and George Read before graduating from William Penn High School in 1965. While a student at Wm. Penn, Buddy participated in both varsity...
by gingeriffic | Jun 17, 2025 | Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame - Class of 2017
Jack D. Graybeal Educator/Administrator Jack Graybeal was best known for being principal at William Penn from 1972 to 1982, and then assistant superintendent of Colonial School District through 1989. He began teaching at the original William Penn building in 1957, and...
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...
