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Designing a Winning Move: Jeanie DeSantis '26 and the Chess-Playing Robot
What does it take to turn an idea into reality? Jeanie DeSantis ’26 put her CAD skills into action by designing a custom attachment for a robotic arm, allowing it to grip and move chess pieces precisely. Collaborating with Chris Fischer P ’24 ’26, Wellington’s engineering consultant, and a team of Ohio State University electrical engineering capstone students, she helped bridge the gap between digital design and real-world application. Read the blog.
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More From the Well Said Blog
Want to read more stories from Wellington? Check out these recent posts:
Find more at wellington.org/blog.
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Jag Friday (Dress Down Day)
Friday, March 7
ISACS Parent Webinar Series
Tuesday, March 11, 7:30 p.m.
Register
Parent/Teacher/Advisor Conferences
Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14
No School
Friday, March 14
Spring Break
Monday, March 17 - Friday, March 28
Classes Resume - Regular Schedule
Monday, March 31
Upper School Theatre Presents: "Little Shop of Horrors"
Thursday, April 3 - Saturday, April 5, 7 p.m.
Tickets
Save the Date: Well Life Series Book Club - "Growing Up in Public—Coming of Age in a Digital World"
Monday, April 7, 5:30 p.m.
Register
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Grandparents and Special Friends Celebration - May 2
Grandparents and special friends will be back to celebrate together the morning of Friday, May 2, for breakfast, a special program, and classroom visits. Direct mail and email invitations will be going out soon. If you have questions or would like to update grandparent contact information, please email eggleton@wellington.org. Learn more about this event by clicking here. Online registration opens on March 28!
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Well Life Series Book Club - "Growing Up in Public—Coming of Age in a Digital World" - April 7
Join Wellington division heads on Monday, April 7, at 5:30 p.m., in Doerschlag Den for an interactive discussion of Devorah Heitner’s book, including how we can help tweens and teens navigate boundaries, identity, privacy, and reputation in their digital world. Complimentary childcare will be available for this event. Please register here.
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Upper School Theatre Presents: "Little Shop of Horrors" - April 3-5
Get ready for a darkly comedic, sci-fi musical classic! Wellington’s Upper School Theatre brings “Little Shop of Horrors” to the stage, featuring an R&B-singing, man-eating plant with a taste for fame. Follow meek florist Seymour Krelborn as he navigates unexpected success—and the terrifying price that comes with it. Showtimes are April 3-5 at 7 p.m. (PG-13 for strong language and violence). Purchase tickets here.
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Share Your Feedback on the Thomas Family Dining Room
We value your input and invite you to participate in a survey to help us enhance the dining experience in the Thomas Family Dining Room. Please share your thoughts and suggestions by completing the survey here. The survey will remain open until Monday, March 31.
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Wellington to Host 2025 State Chess Championships - April 26-27
Wellington will host the 2025 Ohio Elementary, Middle, and High School State Chess Championships on April 26-27! This is the official state championship for the state of Ohio. Register here.
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ISACS Parent Webinar Series - March 11
The Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) continues its parent webinar series with "Raise Your Children & Adolescents to be Authentically Successful, Emotionally Healthy & Prepared to Thrive." Dr. Ken Ginsburg, a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, will share strategies for fostering resilience, emotional intelligence, and self-care in young people. The live webinar takes place on Tuesday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required to access the recording. Register here.
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Summer Program 2025 Registration Is Open!
The 2025 Wellington Summer Program is just around the corner, with eight weeks of incredible offerings for students in prekindergarten through grade 12. Registration for Wellington families is now open. Explore the guide here. For more information, visit www.wellington.org/summer.
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Lost and Found
Missing items? Encourage your child to look at the lost and found items displayed outside the Sokol Store. Parents are also encouraged to check in during parent-teacher/advisor conferences on March 13 and 14. All items will be cleared and donated over spring break!
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Winter Sports Update
Upper School:
All-League Honors:
Boys Basketball:
First Team: Malcolm Wade ’25
Second Team: Will Flinn ’28
Honorable Mention: Noah Ehlers ’25
Girls Basketball:
First Team: Elodie Ware ’25, Dea Singh ’27
Second Team: Jeanie DeSantis ’26
Honorable Mention: Natalie Moore ’27
Swimming and Diving:
First Team: Catherine Cartmell ’25 (100 fly, 200 IM), Cameron Petitt ’25 (200 IM, 100 fly), Kai Rozmiarek ’25 (100 free, 100 breast), Jack Mahaffey ’27 (50 free, 100 back), Ross Braswell ’25 (500 free), Boys 200 Medley and 200 Free Relay (Jack Mahaffey ’27, Kai Rozmiarek ’25, Cameron Petitt ’25, Ross Braswell ’25), Dottie Blackburn ’27 (1m 11), Jack McCarthy ’25 (1m 11)
Second Team: Katherine Armitage ’25 (200 free, 100 breast), Ross Braswell ’25 (200 free), Girls 200 Free Relay (Catherine Cartmell ’25, Lily Anderson ’28, Bee Oquendo ’28, Katherine Armitage ’25)
Honorable Mention: Girls 200 Medley Relay (Catherine Cartmell ’25, Lily Anderson ’28, Bee Oquendo ’28, Katherine Armitage ’25), 400 Free Relay (Bee Oquendo ’28, Lillian Hoskin-Hauser ’26, Sofia Correa-Saliceti ’28, Lily Anderson ’28)
Bowling:
Player of the Year: Zaki Djafi ’26
First Team: Andres Pagniano ’27
Second Team: Grant Spirko ’25, Annie Shen ’26, Annabeth Pan ’27, Phoebe Bong ’27
Upper School Girls Basketball:
The upper school girls basketball team topped off another excellent season with a 19-5 record, earning Division VII Central 2 District Runners Up! Elodie Ware ’25 was named to the District 10 Division 3-7 All-Star team and as an alternate for the North/South Game. Assistant Coach Pete Baumann was named District 10 Division 6-7 Assistant Coach of the Year!
Upper School Boys Basketball:
Assistant Boys Basketball Coach Cameron Lawrence was named District 10 Division 6-7 Assistant Coach of the Year!
Upper School Swimming and Diving:
The boys swim team sent two individuals and two relays to the State Championship meet. Cameron Petitt ’25 finished 4th in the 200 free and got his third State Runner-Up banner in the 500 free. Jack Mahaffey ’27 finished 14th in the 50 free and 3rd place in the 100 backstroke. The 400 free relay of Jack Mahaffey ’27, Ross Braswell ’25, Kai Rozmiarek ’25, and Cameron Petitt ’25 finished 12th. All these performances gave the team an overall finish of 12th out of 63 teams!
The diving team also sent three athletes to the State Diving Championship meet, with Dottie Blackburn ’27 finishing 26th, Finn Wheeler ’25 finishing 13, and Jack McCarthy ’25 finishing 12th!
Upper School Bowling:
The upper school bowling team had an outstanding post-season run. The boys won the Mid-State League Tournament and placed 22nd in Sectionals. The girls placed 3rd at the Mid-State League Tournament, and 12th at Sectionals. The girls team also sent two individuals to the District tournament: Annie Shen ’26 and Annabeth Pan ’27!
Middle School:
Middle School Boys Basketball:
The 8th grade boys basketball team finished as Runner Up in the Mid-State League Cardinal Division tournament!
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