Our Wildwood, Volume 50

WOLVES MAKING WAVES Students, alumni, and faculty making us proud Our Latest Wave-Makers

Zach Robinson ‘08 Congratulations to Zach Robinson ‘08, who took home the Emmy in Outstanding Musical Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special! Zach won for his work co-composing Weird: The Al Yankovic Story . He and his collaborator were also nominated for a Grammy for their work on the film. How did Zach spend the day before the awards ceremony? By returning to Wildwood and immersing himself in middle school music practice! We’re proud to see our alumni not only shine in the spotlight, but also maintain a deep connection with the school, mentoring the next generation of Wildwood talents.

Billy Pugliese ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF UPPER SCHOOL FOR ACADEMIC SERVICES, TEACHING, AND LEARNING Billy Pugliese is the first athlete to be inducted in the Wagner College Hall of Fame for water polo. A Division 1 NCAA All-American, Billy went to the NCAA tournament twice in her four years on the team at Wagner, where she set a tournament record for goals scored in a tournament game. Billy finished her Wagner career as the all-time leader in goals (373), assists (113), and steals (179).

Joe Wise RETIRED FACULTY

Faculty member Joe Wise was essential in the creation of the Wildwood Institute for STEM Research and Development (WISRD), which he led from its founding in 2014 until his retirement in 2022. With a lifelong passion for engaging students in science, it’s no surprise that he’s back at it again. This fall, Joe traveled to Bhutan, helping build out the STEM program for the Druk Institute for Management and Technology. With equipment on loan from Wildwood, Joe introduced students to new technology and research possibilities as part of the country’s new openness and interest in developing its STEM capabilities.

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