Originally from Shenzen, China, Jie (Jay) Wen ’18 came to Trinity-Pawling four years ago as a repeat freshman. Now a senior and one of the School’s six prefects, Wen cherishes his time at Trinity-Pawling and is proud to spend his final year as a leader in the community. “I am looking forward to all the good I can do with my prefect title,” Wen started.
As a prefect this year, Wen is grateful for the opportunity to be a role model for underclassmen. He looks forward to guiding younger students in all aspects of life at Trinity-Pawling, just as previous prefects did for him in past years. Mentorship, according to Wen, is one of the School’s strongest attributes. “Trinity-Pawling offered me an atmosphere of mentors teaching younger students,” Wen explained. Now a mentor himself, Wen is eager to guide his younger classmates and, most importantly, emphasize connectivity on campus.
“Mr. Taylor assigned me as the prefect of connectivity,” Wen shared. “I will spend time with underclassmen to better connect them with seniors and each other. My goal is to have no “group” in this community that separates. I want everyone to feel that they are living in one big brotherhood.”
Last year, Wen started a video game tournament to link students with common interests. “I would love to do it again this year,” he said. It’s just one of his many ideas for connecting the School community.
In addition to his prefect duties and schoolwork, Wen can be found running on the cross country team and leading the chess and trading card clubs. He also enjoys playing videogames, listening to remix music, and spending time with his friends and fellow classmates. After Trinity-Pawling, Wen hopes to study engineering and is confident that he will go forth with the tools—and connections—to succeed.
“Trinity-Pawling is a place that builds up one’s character,” Wen shared. “I have changed so much throughout the four years I have lived here and I am truly grateful for what T-P did for me.”