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Western Wayne High School Receives 2018 ExxonMobil GrantDecember 14, 2018The Western Wayne High School received a 500 dollar 2018 ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Grant for their math and science departments. ExxonMobil and Liberty Petroleum present these grants to various area schools each year. The check was presented to Western Wayne on Thursday, Dec. 13. Western Wayne Administration and staff are excited to use these funds to better the educational experiences of their students. From left: Mr. Paul Gregorski, high school principal; Mrs. Christine McClure, co-science department chairperson; Mr. Leo Kerylovicz, general manager of Liberty Petroleum; and Mr. Ted MacDonough, math department chairperson. Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInPinterest...
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Western Wayne School Counselor Named Pennsylvania School Counselor of the YearDecember 13, 2018Robert D. Wilson School Counselor, Erica Booth, was honored at the School Counselor Annual Conference hosted by the Pennsylvania School Counselors Association held at The Hershey Lodge and Convention Center on November 29. She was selected as Pennsylvania School Counselor of the Year, the equivalent of Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. Erica is in her sixth year at the Western Wayne School District, all of which were served at Robert D. Wilson Elementary. The PSCA SCHOOL COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR (SCOY) AWARDS honor professional school counselors who have made significant contributions to their students and/or school districts through the development and implementation of comprehensive school counseling programs that are based on the ASCA National Model. Western Wayne Administration and staff are extremely proud of Erica’s great accomplishments in their district which have led her to receiving this honor. Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInPinterest...
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Hamlin/ Lake Ariel Rotary Donates Coats for Western Wayne StudentsDecember 12, 2018 Pictured are Western Wayne staff members with members of the Rotary who generously donated coats for students throughout the Western Wayne School District. From left: Matthew Fitzsimmons, high school guidance counselor; Diane Tansits, high school and middle school social worker; Tatiana Black, Rotary member; Susan Giguere, Rotary member; Terry Gunning, Rotary member; Renee Chernin, high school guidance counselor; Kasey Gribble, high school guidance counselor; Lisa Jacques, middle school guidance counselor; and Jennifer Bradley, high school assistant principal. All four Western Wayne Schools (EverGreen Elementary, R.D. Wilson Elementary, the High School, and Middle School) benefited from a coat drive done by the Hamlin/ Lake Ariel Rotary. The Rotary donated several cases of coats to the schools. All of the schools received a variety of coats in different colors and sizes. The district is so grateful for this donation and knows its students will greatly benefit from these much needed coats. From left, Sue Schlasta, EverGreen Elementary social worker; and Tatiana Black, from the Rotary. Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInPinterest...
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High School Recognizes Fall Art Students of the MonthDecember 12, 2018The following Western Wayne arts students were recognized this fall as artists of the month. From left, top row: September: Dayla Jones, “Bi-Polar Leopard” mixed media; September: Melody Gershey, “Southward Bound” oil. From left, middle row: October: Abby Burke, “The Other Abby” colored pencil; October: Teree Hopson, “Me, Myself, & I” colored pencil. From left, bottom row: November: Anya Wayda, “Primary Girl” chalk pastel; and November: Sarah Gerstenmaier, “Finny” ceramics. Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInPinterest...
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PSAT Results & VideosDecember 11, 2018 10th & 11th Grade students who took the PSATs in October, can now view their scores on-line through their Collegeboard account. Students are being given a hard copy of their scores today at lunches. Below are two videos to help students and parents navigate through the process. Accessing Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Understanding Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Video Guide Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInPinterest...
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December 7, 2018Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInPinterest...
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Scholarships & Career Opportunties – December EditionDecember 7, 2018The December Edition of Scholarships & Career Opportunities is now available. Click on the link to see all that is going on with Colleges, Careers, SATs, Scholarships & much more. Scholarships And Career Opportunities December 2018 Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInPinterest...
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Western Wayne senior Damian Johnson donates book bagsDecember 7, 2018Western Wayne senior Damian Johnson donated book bags and school supplies to EverGreen Elementary as part of his senior project. Damian is pictured here with some of the EverGreen’s fifth grade students. Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInPinterest...
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Western Wayne Pride – Spotlight on Will Sauers, Biochemistry majorDecember 5, 2018 Read the Full Story at HappeningsMagazinePA.com Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInPinterest...
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RDW Double RainbowDecember 3, 2018Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInPinterest...
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Mobile Agriculture Education Science Lab Visits Western Wayne Elementary StudentsNovember 30, 2018Western Wayne’s Robert D. Wilson Elementary School hosted a special event the week of November 27. The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s Mobile Agriculture Education Science Lab came to the school for students pre-kindergarten to fifth grade to enjoy. The opportunity was afforded to the students through funding provided by the Wayne County Farm Bureau, a Soybean Council Grant and Robert D. Wilson PTA. The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s Mobile Agriculture Education Science Lab creates an opportunity for students to learn about agriculture (Pennsylvania’s number one industry) in a fun and hands-on-way. “With fewer children having a tie to farming, we created the Ag Lab program to help teachers educate more students about the importance of agriculture,” said PF President Rick Ebert. Students enter the lab to perform science experiments that teach lessons focused on farm, food, fiber and the environment. Mobile Lab visits to schools are coordinated with the preparation of teachers and their classes for the science experiments. A certified teacher travels with the lab to lead each class in the science experiments. The lab is equipped with all the materials and supplies needed for the experiments. Examples of the experiments that are taught in the lab include: germinating seed under different conditions, creating crayons from soybeans, and testing the water capacity of different soils. A Mobile Lab can educate up to 900 students and involve up to 30 teachers per week. At R.D., first grade participated in an experiment called Popcorn Capers. Students engaged in conversation with Paula Brennan, Mobile Ag Lab Teacher, and enjoyed a story about corn, how it grows, where it grows, and its many uses. Students then completed a sink and float activity including a corn kernel and a popped kernel of corn along with a variety of other common objects with varying degrees of air (rice crispies, cheese ball, raisins to name a few). In addition, Kindergarten participated in an experiment called Farm Charm where prompted by conversation, the students and teacher built a farm and made connections between the various components of a farm. Student made a Farm Charm to wear which symbolized all the components of a farm (sun, water, cows, pigs, chickens, soil and more). All of the Western Wayne Elementary students and staff greatly enjoyed their experiences with the Mobile Lab and hope to have more of these unique educational experiences in the future. Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInPinterest...
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Robert D. Wilson – 4th Annual Turkey TrotNovember 29, 2018 Robert D. Wilson conducted the 4th Annual Turkey Trot November 29. 2019 thanks to the work and dedication of Elizabeth Musso, physical education teacher. Students enjoyed a variety of physical exercises stationed around the school and in the gymnasium. It a a tradition to get up and moving with friends and classmates. Students also had an opportunity to socialize and enjoy a Thanksgiving movie and popcorn supplied by the Robert D. Wilson PTA and prepared by office staff. It was a fun filled morning for all involved. Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInPinterest...
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RDW Students Host Assembly to Promote KindnessNovember 28, 2018On November 19th, students in the Kindness Club and Student Council hosted the annual Olweus Kickoff Event to promote kindness and teach anti-bullying strategies. After two months of planning, rehearsals, and preparation, eleven students in the fifth grade held a school-wide assembly which included: – The Bully Circle: teaching the different roles that bystanders play in bullying situations – The Wildcat Pledge: where all students pledged to be defenders of their school – Kickoff Videos: pre-recorded by the student council- interviewing students throughout the school – Classroom Match-ups: each classroom in the school was randomly paired with another. These classroom pairs will perform acts of kindness for each other throughout the year – Kindness Dance: all students learned the special kindness dance: Throw Kindness Like Confetti! A very special thank you to the students who made it all possible! They are a shining example of Wildcat Pride! Kindness Club members: Audrey Agnello, Ayla Butrim, Magda Malcolm, Grace Moser, Trista Murphy, and Alexis Weist Student Council members: Kera Edwards, Brendan Mistishin, Khloe Mistishin, Makayla Moser, and Madelyn Vinton Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInPinterest...
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Tech Talk | Johnson College guides Wayne Co. man’s careerNovember 19, 2018MOSCOW, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WOLF) — “I was a bit less of a book-learned student… I didn’t learn as well from lectures and things like that. I learned well when I could combine that with taking what I learned in the classroom and applying it right there in their labs.” Wayne County native Fernando Marques always had a knack for technology, having a role on the Western Wayne High School robotics team. He says the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program at Johnson College fit him best with his background. “When I was coming out of high school I really wasn’t sure where to go. I actually haven’t found that degree program when I first graduated from Western Wayne. And then shortly after, I found their program so I had worked construction for a year to save up the money- and built a little bit of a buffer so that the following year I could start the AMET program,” said Marques. Read more here https://fox56.com/news/tech-talk/tech-talk-johnson-college-guides-wayne-co-mans-career Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInPinterest...
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Western Wayne Celebrates Veterans DayNovember 19, 2018 As a tradition for many years, Western Wayne administration, faculty, staff, and students joined together on Thursday, November 9 to celebrate veterans in the community with a special in-school event that featured music from the high school band and chorus, wise words from a veteran guest speaker, and this year the event had the added component of a special presentation of a high school diploma to a former student that was 50 years in the making. Mr. Harry Howard Howell, a Navy Seaman from 1964 through 1971, attended the Lake Consolidated School before enlisting. He would have received his diploma in 1966 but life had other plans. Howell went on to earn his GED at sea in 1967. He grew up in Wayne County and returned to the area after his time in the military. He was honorably discharged in 1971 and returned to the area during a time when Lake, Hamlin, and Waymart were in the process of consolidating to Western Wayne. He and his wife Jean raised a family in the Western Wayne School District. The couple has three children Bonnie Howell, Jamie Howell, and the late John Howell. Howell explained how he enjoyed sending his children to Western Wayne. He served as a member of the Western Wayne School Board from1989-1997. During his tenure, he held the offices of vice president and treasurer. Howell is an active member of the community. Along with serving on the board, he is a Mason and a huge supporter and friend to the Western Wayne community. “Anything the district needs- he is there to help and provide,” Ms. Ellen Faliskie, assistant superintendent, said. “His contributions are endless.” Howell felt thrilled to return to Western Wayne for the special Veterans Day event in which he would receive his diploma. “I enjoy coming and doing whatever I can for students,” Howell said. “It’s so nice to see good kids,” Howell explained, as he watched Western Wayne Middle school students serve veterans coffee and other refreshments before the event. One such student serving Howell and the others was Gracie Clark, eighth grader. “I like to honor them because they protected our country,” Gracie said. “It’s so exciting to greet all of the veterans and to hear about how they served us.” Fellow student helper Tarena Strasburger feels the same. “We get to make them feel comfortable here,” Tarena explained. “It’s so fun to see all of them come here and I enjoy getting to help them knowing how much they helped us.” Howell hopes that students like Gracie and Tarena feel inspired from meeting the veterans and experiencing the Veterans Day program. “I want the students to know that they need to stay in school and graduate,” Howell said. “I think the service is a great avenue to look at for their education in the future. I know joining the military was good for me in so many ways.” Howell explained how he came from a family that didn’t have a lot of money and that he looked to the military as a way to better himself. He credits the military with helping him find a successful path for his life which eventually led him back to the area to raise his family. Howell hopes that this generation of Western Wayne students take advantage of the great opportunities at the district to help them in their lives. “Western Wayne teachers are 100 percent behind the kids in getting them a good education,” Howell said. “The teachers here have a big impact on students.” Howell felt glad to get to experience the Veterans Day Assembly alongside other veterans and Western Wayne teachers. One such Western Wayne staff member and veteran who served as the main speaker at the event was Mr. Robert Black, athletic director. Black like Howell believes that students have a lot to gain from their experience in middle and high school. He explained that he was born and raised in Wayne County and attended school at Western Wayne where he was involved in a variety of activities such as athletics, band, drama, and the school paper before he enlisted with the Marine Corps. “Become a part of this community,” Black told students. “You will gain great experience from it.” Black explained that his time both inside and outside of the classroom better prepared him for life experiences later in boot camp and beyond. “Change is a part of life,” Black explained. “But if you prepare now you’ll be ready for whatever happens” Black further discussed that he learned a lot in his time in the Marine Corps about not fearing failure and seeking self- improvement. He asked the students to think about these values now and to always honor veterans in their daily lives. “For me, if you want to honor the veterans and honor this country you need to value the things this country provides like tolerance. Live the life that America provides and you will honor all veterans,” Black said. Those in attendance at the Western Wayne Veterans Day program were also treated to patriotic musical selections from the high school band and chorus along with a video presentation about the history of Veterans Day put together by Western Wayne history teacher and Iraq war veteran Shane Grodack. All present enjoyed the special day for veterans at Western Wayne. Howell was very pleased after receiving his diploma from Faliskie, Mrs. Bernice Fiorella, school board president, and Mr. Bill Gershey, school board member. Howell hopes some students in attendance feel the same calling he did to join the military and serve this great nation. “There’s nothing better than going into the service,” Howell said. Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInPinterest...
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Western Wayne Girls Lead Club Hosts Fall EventsNovember 13, 2018“Empowered women empower women. Help a “sister”- you just might save a life.” The Western Wayne Girls Lead Club used this quote for a sticker on a treat bag they gave out to high school students during lunches for homecoming this fall as one of their club projects. The Girls Lead Club is an organization at Western Wayne whose purpose is to spread awareness about women’s rights and make all students feel more equal at school. The group is open to members of both genders and has been in existence at Western Wayne for about three years under advisor Mrs. Marianne Morgan, English department chairperson. Morgan explained that the sticker with the empowering quote was on a bag that had bracelets that said WWHS Homecoming 2018 on one side, and Girls Lead on the other. The bag also had a symbolic Lifesaver inside. “We chose this overall message to promote the attitude of befriending each other in a sisterhood and also to bring forth the topic of suicide prevention which has been at the forefront this year,” Morgan explained. The next fall project the club will work on is set to take place in November. For this event the students will work at a table in the cafeteria during which other high school students, on a voluntary basis, will be invited to complete the sentence stem, “Empowering women is important to me because…” Each student who does so receives one raffle ticket toward a variety of items the group has purchased to promote positive self-image and the worth of young women. These include cups which say, “Girl Power”; shirts with female super heroes; a glass tray that says, ‘She needed a Hero, so that’s what she became;” a storage cube that says, “Be Bold, Brave & Brilliant,” etc. Student officers in the club include: Coral Swoyer, president; Sydney Peet, vice president; Vaeda Pontosky, treasurer; Trina Barcarola, activities director; Emily Kosciuk, art director; and Evan Thomas, press relations officer. Trina, activities director, looks forward to this next Girls Lead event and is glad to work with this unique organization. “I like to watch women empowerment figures on YouTube, so I thought this group would be something I would want to get involved with,” Trina explained. “I want to help girls become more confident.” Fellow club officer Emily Kosciuk, art director, agrees. “We really get things done when we meet,” Emily said. “The group is really a confidence booster.” Emily and Trina hope that as the organization continues to grow and do more activities to involve the student body that more of their classmates will come out to support the group and what it stands for. “I have seen some students come to understand our organization better once we explain the significance of who we are and what we are doing,” Trina said. “We hope to get as many students involved as possible.” Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInPinterest...
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Western Wayne Little League Association to receive the Freach Keen AwardNovember 12, 2018Carter was nominated by his coaches and the board of the Western Wayne Little League Association to receive the Freach Keen Award. The Freach Keen Award is a district award in memory of P.J. Freach and Buddy Keen, who died in 1973. The award is given to one 12 year old baseball player in every league in District 17 and 32. The recipient of the award is chosen by the individual league because of their dedication, sportsmanship and performance throughout their little league career. Each nominee was asked to attend a meeting and write an essay on an undisclosed topic. Then the essays were judged and a winner was selected from all of the entries. Carter’s essay was chosen as the winning essay. He was the recipient of a plaque and a $500.00 scholarship. Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInPinterest...
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FAFSA Completion Night – November 12th @6:00November 10, 2018Seniors & Parents/Guardians: Reminder about FAFSA Completion Night, this Monday, November 12th at 6:00 in the 400 Hallway. Parents should have Social Security Numbers for both student and parent, along with their 2017 tax returns. It is encouraged for the student and one parent to create their FSA ID and to bring it with them to move them along quicker. www.fsaid.ed.gov The financial aid process can be complicated…this is a great way to get the help and answers you need. Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInPinterest...
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