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Eric Preisendanz (WMS '00): Stretching Canvas Around Philadelphia
Learn how alum Eric Preisendanz turned a passion for art and visual expression into a career as an art advisor and curator.
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![Gabriele Betancourt-Martinez and Ava Gulino]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1573227179/wmsdeorg/ehfvkvvykor7z7zievod/ava_gabriele.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1573227179/wmsdeorg/ehfvkvvykor7z7zievod/ava_gabriele.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1573227179/wmsdeorg/ehfvkvvykor7z7zievod/ava_gabriele.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1573227179/wmsdeorg/ehfvkvvykor7z7zievod/ava_gabriele.png","width":974}])
Read Our Latest Alumni News: the 2019 Issue of "Tomorrow's Leaders" is Here!
Find out what's new for alumni and catch up with featured alumni Gabriele Betancourt-Martinez (WMS '00) and Ava Gulino (WMS '10) in this year's "Tomorrow's Leaders" newsletter.
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Lauren Jones (WMS '14) Brings Percussion to the Primary Playground
Alum Lauren Jones installed a music garden in the Primary playground this summer as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project. Read on to learn more about Lauren's percussion pursuits.
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Ross Johnston (WMS '04): Chasing the Mystique of the Mind
Ever since he was a young WMS elementary student, Ross Johnston has been interested in what makes the mind work. Now he's committed to helping others cope with mental health challenges.
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James Tillinghast (WMS '04): From Business to Basic Training
From financial services to CrossFit to basic training, James Tillinghast leaves no regrets in his path.