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 found to be “strange.” He explained, “I do this in order to teach them that in order to understand and use color prop...

What did you enjoy most about high school and why? What high school did you attend? In what year did you graduate?   Mrs. Carey - graduated from Western Wayne in 1984 “I enjoyed just having my best friends there with me because we are still best friends."   Mr. Butler - graduated from Bishop Hannan in 1985 “I really had fun being part of the high school boys’ basketball team.  I liked the competition… being part of a team… and being fairly good at it I guess."   Mrs. Masankay - graduated from Forest City in 1989 “I think I enjoyed being with the same people for the last four years and making memories."   Mrs. Flynn - graduated from John Bowne High School in Flushing, New York in 1978 I enjoyed being with my friends simply because they were my friends, a...

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, Mrs. Jessica McLaughlin, said she was most excited because of the addition of bows and glitter spray...

What Am I Made of by Zoey Goldman   I am made of many things, Of long summer days mixed with spring games, Of falling asleep in the burning heat. I am made of making wishes on a bed, Of dirt roots and bugs, Of a sassy crack of a bat with the crowd cheering, bring One home. I am made of the call of nightmares.  I am so scared Of blocking things out when no one is there. I am made of singing in the rain with fields of blooming Beauties, Of fresh cut grass on a long day’s end, Of sweating in the blistering heat as I run from an Outrageous beast,...