After much delib-
eration between students

and staff, it has been decid-
ed that the space used for

Apple Core will be turned
into an actual apple orchard.
This is to not only support

the health of all Wilming-
ton Friends

students but
to support the

science depart-
ment in its ef-
forts to expand

its curriculum.
The current
plan is to
convert the
normal lights
to LED grow
lights to help
the plants grow
to their full
potential in the
limited space.
Students who participate in

Apple Core will be respon-
sible for the majority of the

maintenance. They will even
be given specially designed
apple core uniforms to wear
during their designated
shifts.
Some have commented that
apple trees may be difficult
to grow in such a small
space, but a new remarkable
miniature variety has been
developed which makes it
possible. Other fruits and
vegetables will be grown as

well and any special re-
quests may be brought to

the attention of the business
team. Apple core member,
Emma Furman ‘28, says “I
truly believe that this will
give us apple core workers a
special and exciting way to

break from the school rou-
tine.” She added, “It should

be plenty of fun! Though I
am not fully sold on those

uniforms yet.”
This plan should foster the
young minds of Apple core

to take a passion in agri-
culture and the sciences of

cultivation. Not only this
but it should also give the
hard working and beloved
cafeteria workers aid in the
constant demand for their
delicious treats.
Science teacher, Sarah

Woodward has valiant-
ly stepped up to oversee

this project. “I believe this

should be a great opportu-
nity for the students. I’m

looking forward to the stu-
dents falling in love with the

fabulous art of horticulture”
she says. “I think this idea is
apple-solutely fabulous.”
Funding will be taken from
the student budget, although
the majority of the supplies
have already been acquired.
Apple Core members will be
sent out to scout for viable
soil in the
outdoor
grounds as
well as any
other usable
materials.
The next big
question is,
“where will
students go
when they
are in need
of technical
assistance?”
The answer

to this ques-
tion is that

students will now simply

have to figure it out. Wilm-
ington Friends is a school

that promotes students
taking charge of their issues

and this will only be fur-
thered by this new change.

“My advice to the
students out there that are
experiencing technical
issues is please, please, just
turn it off, and then turn it
on again,” says tech helper

Ms. Hendrix. “That normal-
ly does the trick.”