Positivity Projects Reign at WWHS this Year
Evan Thomas, Staff Reporter
There is a lot going on in Western Wayne High School. With the beginning of the new school year there was some evident, significant changes that had been made in the school. This past month Western Wayne High School students had the option to paint their parking spaces for the price of $25. Senior, Gary Geinitz, was one of the many students to take advantage of the opportunity. Gary’s spot is marked with a very large American Flag. When asked what his influence was, Gary exclaimed, “My patriotism!...
In Step with Multi-talented Senior Ezra Tetreault
Courtney Petrilak, Staff Reporter
Full name: Ezra Moses Tetreault Age: 17 years old Grade: 12th Family: Kevin (father), Patti (mother) and Gabby (sister) Extra Curriculars: Football, Track and Field, FBLA, NHS, Student Council, CATS Club, and SADD Three words describing himself: Leader, Aspiring, Genuine Bio: Ezra is an extraordinary young man. In his youth he has already achieved many amazing things, from FBLA Vice President, to NHA President, and even Student Body President, while also juggling his grades, his sports, and his friends and family. Ezra is a man of many words who is well carried with a good head on his shoulders. Q: What are your biggest accomplishments? A: My biggest accomplishments...
Meet Band Director & Music Educator Elaine Ort
Rebecca Boots, Staff Reporter
Mrs. Ort is the band director and band teacher for Western Wayne high school and middle school and does well at it. Though she moved around a lot, she graduated from Oak Mount Regional High School in Massachusetts and moved here in 2003 for Marywood University. Rebecca Boots had an opportunity to ask her a few questions. This is what Mrs. Ort had to say: How did you come across Western Wayne? “When I moved to Pennsylvania, when I went to college at Marywood.” What is something most students don’t know about you? “I am the oldest of five kids.” What do you enjoy most about what you teach? “I enjoy looking for the ah-ha(!) moment.” What...
Art Teacher Justin Hayden Inspires Students to Experiment
Shailyn Pugh, Staff Reporter
Art teacher Justin Hayden was not always planning to become a high school art teacher. He did, however, have an interest in art. Mr. Hayden took Art Foundations in 9th grade with Mrs. Marie Ostrowski, a former teacher. He recalls a piece that he still favors from that time, “I created a pastel drawing of a rhino. Mrs. Ostrowski told me to work green into the rhino’s back. I thought that was really strange to do to an animal that is grey. As a result, this was the piece that launched my interest in art.” Mr. Hayden was understandably upset when his beloved piece was, unfortunately, misplaced in an art show. However, he continues to remember it as he now teaches the techniques that he first...
IN STEP WITH SENIOR PAIGE BARILLO
Courtney Petrilak, Staff Reporter
Q: How would you describe your cross country and basketball careers? A: “My cross country and basketball career started all in middle school and continued throughout high school. I actually ran my first three mile race when I was in fourth grade, and that’s what really sparked my interest in running. I also participated in biddy basketball in elementary school and then up until sixth grade. When I got to high school my love for sports really started to grow more and more.” Q: What was your biggest accomplishment during this time? A: “One of my biggest accomplishments during my sports career was making it to states during my freshman...
Sophomore Visits the PA Farm Show, Steers for a Good Time
Celeste Orchard, Staff Reporter
Recently, sophomore Matthew Stone had attended this year's annual Farm Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He went with his father, John Stone, and his sister, Makayla Stone. Farm Show is a yearly event for the Stone family, and they travel to Harrisburg from their family farm in Hamlin. In the comfort of a luxury hotel, Matthew and his family stay at the Farm Show to care for their livestock. According to Matt, his week is full of early mornings, grooming the cows. “We normally wake up at 4 a.m. and start out each day by washing the cows fully,” Matt said. Extensive care is put into the vanity of the cows and their hair so that they look nice when being shown. At this popular event, they...
Mrs. Jessica McLaughlin, Public Relations Officer
Learning rhythms, beats, steps, and choreography isn’t just work for the Rockettes and Broadway stars, Western Wayne High School foreign language students have a yearly tradition of learning Spanish dancing as a part of...
Mrs. Jessica McLaughlin, Public Relations Officer
Western Wayne sophomores Bridget Oppelt and Rachel Tuman have been chosen to present Western Wayne at the 2020 Central Pennsylvania HOBY Leadership Seminar at Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, from May...
Mrs. Jessica McLaughlin, Public Relations Officer
Western Wayne High School students in grade 9 experienced the THINK! ENERGY Innovation Program on Tuesday, October 22. This program is an interactive, hands-on presentation with a take home energy efficiency kit for each...
Sinclaire Ogof, Columnist
This spring and summer I had the opportunity to participate in a nationwide movement led by the American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) that is taking place right here at Lacawac Sanctuary. The goal of TACF is to restore the...
FBLA Students Excel at State Competition
Ten WW students have qualified for the organization's national competition to be held in Texas this summer.
Spirit Week Festivities Set for Next Week
That’s Right! It’s that time of year again when all the grades compete against one another in a series of events held thorough the week. “I...
Cats Club Dedicated to Helping Community to Thrive
Helping people in need: That is what the Western Wayne C.A.T.S Club is all about. The most recent activity that the C.A.T.S club participated in was...
Students Host Blood Drive in Honor of Beloved Teacher
“Wildcats first down!” was announced for many years at Western Wayne home football games by the late Mr. James Rebar, beloved English teacher in the...
Art Students Receive Recognition from Scranton Times
Creative pieces in charcoal, colored pencil, pen and ink and many other mediums can be admired in art galleries across the globe or in nearby...
Veterans Day Opportunity to Honor One of Western Wayne’s Own
As a tradition for many years, Western Wayne administration, faculty, staff, and students joined together on Thursday, November 9 to celebrate veterans...
Western Wayne Students Teach Science at Elementary School
Learning about what types of materials protect against ultraviolet light and figuring out what elements on Mars cause it to not sustain human life sound...
Western Wayne High School Students THINK ENERGY!
On October 29th Western Wayne High School Students in grade 9 experienced the THINK! ENERGY Innovation Program. This program is an interactive, hands-on...
The Girls Lead Club, under the direction of adviser Mrs. Marianne Morgan, once again came to the aid of women and families in need in both Lackawanna and Wayne Counties. The group fundraisied more than $500 and collected donations as well in order to...
Nicholas Kassen, Staff Reporter
Caleb's Pennies is a Foundation that has been providing financial assistance to families with a critically child since May 2010. The Foundation has supported more than 650 families by paying mortgage, rent, electric, medical bills and more, so parents...
Mrs. Jessica McLaughlin, Public Relations Officer
Representatives for twenty-four colleges and universities in Pennsylvania were available to Western Wayne High School students in grades nine through twelve on Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the high school gym. High School guidance counselor Mrs. Rachael Palko...
Senior Katherine Moore Wins First Chair
Senior Katherine Moore has earned first chair at the PMEA District 9 Orchestra Festival held on Thursday, Jan. 10 and Friday, Jan. 11 at Marywood University....
Western Wayne High School Math Students Share Knowledge and Cheer at Julia Ribaudo
Geometry students learn about many precise elements that comprise shapes and figures in their classroom studies like points, line segments, and...
Western Wayne High School Receives 2018 ExxonMobil Grant
The Western Wayne High School received a 500 dollar 2018 ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Grant for their math and science departments. ExxonMobil and...
Eleanor Black, Staff Reporter
Pass, shoot—goal! The team huddles on the field, celebrating their season...
Lena Piccolino, Staff Reporter
This was it- the state playoff game! On Friday, March 8th, tje boys’ varsity...
Lenny Maiocco, Staff Reporter
Tennis The boy’s tennis team is getting ready for another great season...
Recent Sports Stories
Dylan Walck Selected for 2018 Scranton Times All-Regional Defensive Team
On every team, there’s always that player. The one who takes a leadership position. The one who helps out everyone on the team, from freshman to senior, of any skill level. The player who all the coaches love. The player who makes the winning touchdown, scores the winning point. This player is Dylan Walck. Dylan has been selected to the 2018 Scranton Times All-Regional Defensive Team. Here at Western Wayne this fall, he played as a defensive back, with a total of 85 tackles with 3 interceptions. On top of that Dylan added 20 receptions for 233 yards, 290 yards passing, 399 yards rushing, and 6 total touchdowns.
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There is a lot going on in Western Wayne High School. With the beginning of the new school year there was some evident, significant changes that had...
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Learning rhythms, beats, steps, and choreography isn’t just work for the Rockettes and Broadway stars, Western Wayne High School foreign language students...
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Sinclaire Ogof is 17 years old from Lake Ariel and attends Western Wayne High School as a senior. She is a part of many clubs including CATS Club and FCCLA. She is also active in tennis and track and...
Columnist & Staff Reporter
Miranda Kubilus is a sophomore and a new member of the newspaper and literary magazine staffs. She is also a member of Science Olympiad. In her spare time, she reads and writes short stories and poetry. ...
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Sydney enjoys reading, writing, listening to show tunes, and expanding her knowledge of all things history and musical theater. She dreams of completing college and moving to Savannah, Georgia or New...
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Nicholas Valentin is a 9th grade student at WWHS.