Excitement Grows as Color Guard Readies for Homecoming
Rebecca Boots, Staff Reporter
Members of the WW Color Guard is readying for Homecoming by practicing and getting hyped through the pep rally to be held during 7th and 8th periods and by attending the annual tailgate party after practice. Member Rebecca Boots asked some members about their plans for the event, and all fo the students had the same sincere answer, "I'm just excited to perform!" ''However Addie Treibley said her excitement was based on the fact that "Homecoming only happens once a year. The squad's advisor,...
Sophomore Matt Henneforth Experiences Thrill of the Hunt
Hannah Elbert, Staff Reporter
Sophomore Matthew Henneforth is not only an advanced athlete who plays for the Varsity boys’ volleyball team and for the varsity boys’ basketball team, but in his free time, he enjoys hunting with his dad. Matt has recently went on a trip in September to go on a bear hunt. Q: What age did you begin hunting? What got you started? A: “I started hunting around 8 years old. My dad was the one who got me started.” Q: Where was this hunt? A: “Maine; Bingham, Maine.” Q:...
Being Involved in HS Theatre Plus in Many Ways
Sydney Peet, Staff Writer
Involvement in school-sponsored and community theater troupes allow many high school students to immerse themselves in an experience that lets their minds flow free and their creativity to run wild. Junior RJ Clemens believes that his dedication to theater can allow his emotions to take control. “It makes me happy and makes me feel free,” RJ comments. Having passions out of school that allow free thought and self-expression not only allow students a chance for freedom, but also for structure...
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: MEET MR. GREG BUTLER
Alex Featherman, Staff Writer
Mr. Butler is currently a history teacher Western Wayne. Some may or not know him, but the point of these articles is to display for the student body and staff on how interesting the backgrounds of our teachers are. Included with the question and answer, I wrote a small biography on Mr. Butler. Mr. Butler Graduated high school from Bishop high school, which is now Holy Cross. He furthered his education by attending the University of Scranton, graduating with a Business Management Degree and a...
Mrs. Jessica McLaughlin, Public Relations Officer
Learning rhythms, beats, steps, and choreography isn’t just work for celebrity guests on Dancing with the Stars, students at Western Wayne High School have a yearly tradition of learning Spanish dancing...
Mrs. Jessica McLaughlin, Public Relations Officer
Creating surreal art and performing with renowned foreign composers are just two of the accomplishments of the Western Wayne seniors chosen to be one group of WVIA artists of the week for fall 2018. Both Melody Gershey...
Mrs. Jessica McLaughlin, Public Relations Officer
Repurposing men’s blazers, designing long skirts, and creating entire themed fashion collections are just some of the tasks that Western Wayne fashion teacher Mrs. Colleen Carmody has her design students working on this...
Mrs. Jessica McLaughlin PR, Public Relations Officer
Western Wayne Administration has recognized Robert Joseph Clemens as an outstanding student. RJ is a senior who has been highly involved in Western Wayne’s academic clubs and music programs all four years of high school. RJ...
Homecoming, Long Awaited Tradition and Exciting Time for Court
Following in a tradition that has been established over the past few years, the Western Wayne School District invites the community to attend to its annual...
District to Focus on Pride in Differentiation for 2018-19 School Year
“On the outside, always looking in/ Will I ever be more than I’ve always been?/ ‘Cause I’m tap, tap, tapping on the glass/ Waving through a window,”...
Lindsey Karwacki Recognized by WW Administration
Western Wayne Administration has recognized Lindsey Karwacki as an outstanding student. Lindsey is a senior who is greatly interested in environmental...
Senior Ty Alpaugh Named Scholastic Superstar
Senior Ty Alpaugh, who has been named as a Scholastic Superstar by the Scranton Times, will be attending the prestigious Vassar College located in Poughkeepsie,...
Junior Paige Barillo Recognized for Giving to Community
Western Wayne High School Administration has recognized junior Paige Barillo as an outstanding student. Paige recently completed an excellent senior...
Hershey Makes for a Sweet Conference for FBLA Competitors
This year, around forty Western Wayne High School students participated in the FBLA State Conference held at Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA. FBLA stands...
Public Invited to Western Wayne Catwalk for Hunger Event
The bright lights of Times Square, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Central Park among other iconic parts of New York City will be the inspiration for...
Twelve Qualify for District Band
Everyone knows about the “Pride of Western Wayne” at all of the football games, parades, and graduation. They bring joy and sound to each of our events,...
Submitted by Western Wayne Staff
The Western Wayne Educational Foundation and the Pride committee put together a fun and pride-filled celebration during the week of Homecoming, September 24-28th. Students at all the Western Wayne schools participated in a week-long showing of spirit. Students...
Western Wayne students from Theresa Lubash’s Entrepreneurship class and other Western Wayne FBLA members recently attended an Entrepreneurship Week Celebration sponsored by the Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance & the Stourbridge Project. At the...
Jessica McLaughlin, Public Relations
Creating delicious sweet treats isn’t only a job best suited for Santa’s elves. At the Western Wayne High School, students in Mrs. Stephanie Zoppi’s Basic Foods class along with her other culinary classes have worked throughout the month of...
Western Wayne Students Enrich Spanish Curriculum with Dance
Whip, nae nae, and dab are all moves that most teenagers have mastered in today’s culture. However, it is not often that teenagers have an opportunity...
R.D. Wilson Elementary and Middle Schools Host Benjamin Franklin Assembly
Western Wayne elementary and middle school students were treated to an educational and extremely entertaining presentation about and “given by” Benjamin...
Fashion Students Redesign Wedding Dresses
Spending hours working to create the perfect wedding dress sounds like the kind of challenge famous designers featured at Kleinfeld Bridal take on to please...
Lena Piccolino, Staff Reporter
Q: What is your favorite class and why? A: Math, it comes easy for me and...
Gary Geinitz, Staff Writer
Zach Rovinsky is the new stand out all-star for basket-ball this season. As...
Aileanna Hutchins, Staff Writer
The team’s coach, Mr. Anthony Zoppi, is glowing with pride for his team, “this year they have been really competing well against college teams”. They’ve been competing well enough that he bet his pride on it- he’d sport Tony Stark inspired facial hair if they managed to win against a college team. And with this last victory against ESU the team clenched their victory and Coach Zoppi clenched his razor.
Recent Sports Stories
Freshman shoots for his Goals by Playing Varsity: Meet Rising Star Matthew Henneforth
Dribble, shoot, rebound, score! Go hard or go home. Matthew Henneforth shoots for his goals as a freshman on the varsity basketball team. Matt, who...
A Conversation with Cole Fuller, Star Wrestler
Planet Wildcat reporter Gary Geinitz recently had the opportunity to talk with senior Cole Fuller who has been recognized for his accomplishments as...
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Cassidy Asinski, Staff Reporter
"When you walk out of the house and walk back in, you need to look in the mirror for good luck."-Celeste Orchard, 10th grade "Halloween reminds me of ghosts, and...
Trey Wayman, Staff Reporter
In my opinion, a student’s GPA should not include grades from physical education. A student’s GPA should be a reflection of the academic knowledge gained from their...
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Lena Piccolino, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2018
Q: What is your favorite class and why? A: Math, it comes easy for me and I do not struggle with it. Q: What is your favorite thing about being...
Mrs. Jessica McLaughlin, Public Relations Officer
October 31, 2018
Learning rhythms, beats, steps, and choreography isn’t just work for celebrity guests on Dancing with the Stars, students at Western...
Cassidy Asinski, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2018
"When you walk out of the house and walk back in, you need to look in the mirror for good luck."-Celeste Orchard, 10th grade "Halloween reminds...