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Creative Writers Compete with “Strange” SagasNovember 11, 2025As an annual Creative Writing 1 tradition at Western Wayne High School in Mrs. Amanda Jenkins’s class, student writers in the elective course competed to give Mrs. Jessica Fullwood’s readers in Multicultural Literature a “strange” thrill by composing a 100-word saga.
This year’s winners were all members of the freshman class! Honorable mention went to Ayden Warner’s “The School” and Tori Dougherty’s “Piercing Eyes.”
Audrey Fitzmorris took the first place “boo-bucket” prize for her eerie saga “Lucky Blood.”
Writers in the course have opted to submit their sagas to a national level competition via the 2025 Young Writers “Stranger Saga” contest with a chance to be accepted for publication.
Winners (pictured left to right): Tori Dougherty, Audrey Fitzmorris, and Ayden Warner. [...]
Western Wayne FBLA Attends State Leadership Workshop at Kalahari ResortNovember 4, 2025Members of the Western Wayne High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter recently attended the Pennsylvania FBLA State Leadership Workshop held at Kalahari Resort in the Poconos. The three-day event brought together hundreds of student leaders from across the state for a weekend of professional development, networking, and leadership training.
Western Wayne FBLA members participated in a variety of interactive sessions focused on communication, teamwork, business ethics, and goal setting. Students also had the opportunity to meet with state officers, attend keynote presentations, and collaborate with peers from other chapters to strengthen their leadership skills.
FBLA adviser Mrs. Christine McClure said, “The workshop is a great experience for students to grow as leaders and prepare for success in future business and career opportunities.”
The Western Wayne FBLA chapter looks forward to applying what they learned as they prepare for upcoming regional and state competitions later this school year.
Front row, kneeling, from left: Robbie Carrelle, Grace Moser, Khloe Mistishin, Clare Coccodrilli, and Olivia Gries. Second row, from left: Paul Borowski, Christopher Pane, Vinny Baldini, Kyle Matthews, Graysen Valinski, Aiden Matthews, Madelyn McClure, Maggie Kotchessa, Phoebe Schmitt, Avery Ullner, and Abby Bell. [...]
Students Attend World Polio Awareness Event at Geisinger Medical CenterNovember 4, 2025Western Wayne High School students — Aiden Burry, Cameron Press, Aiden VanOrden, Madelyn McClure, Abigail Bell, Raegan Fox, Alicia Wertman, Audrey Agnello, and Jade Wetherington — recently attended a World Polio Day event held at Geisinger Medical Center, sponsored by the Scranton Rotary Club.
The event brought together community members, students, and medical professionals to raise awareness about the global fight against polio and the importance of vaccination and education in eradicating infectious diseases.
Attendees heard from a variety of guest speakers, including a polio survivor, who shared a powerful firsthand account of living with the lasting effects of the disease. A medical student preparing for a missionary trip discussed the challenges of providing medical care in developing countries, while an individual from a third-world nation offered perspective on how limited access to healthcare affects entire communities. In addition, medical doctors from the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine shared their expertise and experiences teaching future healthcare professionals about global health initiatives.
Following the presentations, Western Wayne students participated in a reflective session where they applied their new knowledge to answer thought-provoking questions, including:“How does infectious disease impact the life of an individual, their family, and their community?”
Their discussions emphasized not only the physical and emotional toll of disease but also the importance of compassion, prevention, and global cooperation in building healthier communities.
The event served as both an educational opportunity and an inspiring reminder of how young people can contribute to creating a healthier, more informed world.
Left side, front to back: Audrey Agnello, Alicia Wertman, Jade Wetherington, Raegan Fox, and Madelyn McClure.
Right side, front to back: Abigail Bell, Aiden Burry, Aiden VanOrden, and Cameron Press. [...]
Western Wayne Teams Compete in Engineering Challenge at Wallenpaupack HighOctober 30, 2025Two teams from Western Wayne High School showcased their creativity and technical skills at the annual Engineering Competition held at Wallenpaupack High School. The event brought together talented students from Western Wayne, Abington Heights, North Pocono, and Wallenpaupack to tackle a real-world engineering challenge centered on renewable energy and water management.
Team One—comprised of Aiden VanOrden, Aiden Matthews, Zachary Wilbur, Ethan Gillott, and Shin-Cheon Moon—and Team Two—consisting of Paul Borowski, Nick Fisichella, Antonio Fisichella, Kyle Matthews, and Logan Pauler—represented Western Wayne with pride and ingenuity.
The competition tasked students with constructing a water-powered device capable of generating enough energy to complete a mechanical task while safely controlling the downstream release of water. Each team’s design was tested by measuring how effectively their device could pull a weight across a testing table, simulating real-world applications of water-generated power.
To ensure safety and environmental responsibility, each device was also required to discharge into an outflow funnel that limited peak water flow—challenging students to balance power generation with safety and efficiency.
In recognition of their creativity and innovation, Western Wayne’s Team One earned the “Million Dollar Idea” Award, presented to the group with the most unique and forward-thinking design.
The event not only tested students’ problem-solving and engineering abilities but also encouraged collaboration, innovation, and practical application of scientific principles. Western Wayne’s success highlights the district’s continued commitment to STEM education and hands-on learning opportunities.
As the students reflected on their experience, they expressed excitement about applying what they learned to future engineering challenges—and perhaps, one day, to careers that help shape a more sustainable world.
From left: Shin-Cheon Moon, Aiden VanOrden, Ethan Gillott, Aiden Matthews, and Zachary Wilbur. [...]
Western Wayne Band Celebrates Halloween with Young and OldNovember 4, 2025The Western Wayne High School Marching Band took their show on the road for Halloween festivities on Thursday, Oct. 30.
First, the students gave a performance to elementary students in the district at the R.D. Wilson School and on the same day, they performed in the community at the Julia Ribaudo Nursing Home. They also included in their day a performance for the Western Wayne Middle School, Western Wayne District Office, and Evergreen Elementary School as well.
The band students were thrilled to be able to perform for these very special audiences. All of the students and nursing home residents who got to see the performances felt a lot of Halloween spirit.
“I am so grateful to be able to go out and perform in the community,” senior Kayelin Martin, color guard captain said. “It adds another layer to our performances, and we get to have such fun experiences with new audiences.”
Fellow senior color guard captain student Emma DeNunzio agreed.
“It was so wonderful to be able to go out into the community for our Halloween performances,” Emma said. “I really enjoy performing for various audiences.”
Pictured is the Western Wayne Marching Band and Color Guard with director Elaine Ort and assistant director Maria Arneil posing after their performance in the Western Wayne District Office. [...]
WWHS After-School TutoringNovember 3, 2025Western Wayne High School is offering tutoring sessions and homework help after school duringthe 2025-26 school year. In order to stay after school for tutoring, your child must have apermission slip on file in the Main Office. Tutoring will begin at 3:00 PM and run until either4:15 or 5:45 PM, unless otherwise noted. In most cases, students will be able to take the 4:30 or6:00 PM late bus home from the high school. There will be options for tutoring this school yearand different subjects available on certain nights. Students should listen to the announcements fortutoring teachers and room numbers.
Click the link for the permission form:
https://ww3.westernwayne.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/After-School-Tutoring-Flyer-2025-26-2.0.pdf [...]
Scholarships & Career Opportunities – November EditionOctober 31, 2025The November edition of Scholarships & Career Opportunities is now available. All grades should read this document to get information on college, careers, important dates, SAT/ACT exams and of course…scholarships!
Click here: https://ww3.westernwayne.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Scholarships-and-Career-Opportunities-November-2025.pdf [...]
Kaitlyn Kloss for qualifying for the PIAA Cross Country ChampionshipsOctober 30, 2025Congratulations to Kaitlyn Kloss for qualifying for the PIAA Cross Country Championships. Best of luck as you compete in Hershey on November 1st! [...]
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