Western Wayne to host Pole Vault Clinic

The Western Wayne Track Foundation in conjunction with REMAX Best will be sponsoring a pole vault clinic at the Western Wayne Middle School on Saturday, March 25th from 1-4pm.

Our lead clinician for the event will be two-time Olympian and World Champion Pole Vaulter Lawrence Johnson.

Career Fair @ WWHS

On April 5th, the Western Wayne High School Guidance Department will be hosting a career fair for 11th and 12th grade students.

Allentown Colleges Tour Trip

Attention Juniors: The Western Wayne Guidance Department is planning a trip to Allentown to tour universities on April 13, 2023.  The trip will include tours of Lafayette College, DeSales University and Moravian University.  Seating is limited to 40 students, so it will be on a first come, first serve basis.  The cost of the trip will be $55.00 to cover the charter bus.  Please make checks payable to Western Wayne High School.  Money is due by Thursday, March 30, 2023.  Please check your email for more information and the permission form or click this link:

https://ww3.westernwayne.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Allentown-College-Tour-Permission-Form.pdf

TEAMS COMPETE IN REGIONAL READING RELAY

Western Wayne Middle and High School students participated in the NEIU-19’s annual Reading Relay at the beginning of March. In preparation, students read books from issued lists consisting of 25 book choices.  The students then competed virtually against teams from other local districts in 50-question rounds based on details of reading comprehension. 

The middle school and high school teams consisted of 34 dedicated readers and represented Western Wayne with the best of wildcat pride. This year was competitive as Mrs. Robbins’s team was just short of top-ranking with her middle school team and Mrs. Banik’s high school team awarded medals. Mrs. Jenkins’s team went on to score in the Elite 8 and were awarded medals and swag bags.

FBLA Members Attend Commissioners Meeting

Row 1:  Colette Schmitt, Alex Chapman, and Mackenzie Adams. Row 2:  Theresa Lubash, Western Wayne FBLA adviser; Addie Griffin, Hunter Smith, Ethan Lamberton, and Commissioner Brian Smith. Row 3: Brian Field, Wayne County Treasurer; and Commissioner James Shook.

Members of Western Wayne FBLA attended a Wayne County Commissioners meeting to receive an FBLA Week proclamation.  At the meeting, Colette Schmitt, 2023-2024 Region 22 Secretary, Western Wayne FBLA President Alex Chapman, and Western Wayne FBLA Sophomore Vice President Mackenzie Adams spoke on behalf of Western Wayne FBLA and Region 22 FBLA.  

FBLA Members Attend Commissioners Meeting

Mackenzie Adams, Alex Chapman, Chloe Romanowski, Judge Matthew Meagher, Colette Schmitt, Ethan Lamberton, Hunter Smith, and Addie Griffin.

Western Wayne FBLA members recently had an opportunity to tour the Wayne County Courthouse and sit in on sentencings in President Judge Janine Edwards courtroom.
Attorney Chole Romanowski, Wayne County Court Law Clerk, gave the members a of tour of the courtrooms and explained the responsibilities of some of the various jobs that are part of the court system, include tipstaff, court stenographer, and chief clerk. Attorney Romanowski also spoke about how the court system in Pennsylvania works.
During a break afterwards, President Judge Janine Edwards spoke with the members about the sentences that were imposed to individuals in her courtroom. In addition, members also met with Judge Matthew Meagher in his chambers and in his courtroom. Judge Meagher explained his role and the types of cases he typically hears in his courtroom.

Drama Club to Host Character Breakfast

Pictured are some of the cast at their recent performance at RDW’s Read Across America Night. From left, front row on floor: Stephanie Maxwell, Molly French, Joey Regalbuto, Colette Schmitt, Mrs. Jessica McLaughlin, musical director; Brenna McGlone, Kenzie Kennedy, and Caden Wilson. Standing: Lillian Morcom, Madison Trapanese, Dakota Douglas, Jade Wetherington, Julia Phillips, Amanda David, Owen Obloshny, Nate Conway, Bobby Scramuzza, Lillian Maros, Emily Lescinski, and Cassidy Levens.

The cast and crew of The Western Wayne Drama Club’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid will host a Character Breakfast on Saturday, April 1, at 10 a.m. in the High School cafeteria. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children and senior citizens. You can reserve tickets by using the following Google Form. Form link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZtWzzGw-i-qWFih5Ko_EKW_Da0Da_Qkno8STonKGapc/editTicket order deadline is Monday, March 20. Any questions, email jmclau@wwsd.io
Our young guests attending are encouraged to dress up like their favorite Disney princesses and princes!
Save the date for our performances of The Little Mermaid on Friday, April 14 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 15 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 16 at 2 p.m. in the High School Auditorium.

Chorus Sings for Valentine’s Day

Pictured, from left: Xenia Gauvain, Karina Sims, Ella Merring, Mikayla Fullone, and Jonathan Dwyer. Holding phone in picture: Colette Schmitt. Absent from photo: Nate Conway and Owen Obloshny.

After school on February 14th, Western Wayne High School Chorus students had the opportunity to bring some Valentine’s Day love to the family and friends of Western Wayne students. They collected requests from their peers for $5 to sing their loved ones either “You Are My Sunshine” or “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”

 Chorus member Xenia Gauvain shared, “I think that doing Singing Valentines was a really fun way to share a bit of what we do in chorus with the community.” 

The chorus students split into groups to bring love to many people and overall the fundraiser was a great success. Vice President of Chorus Nate Conway has been doing this for two years and was happy to be able to send valentines to his grandmother and girlfriend Trinity, who is also a chorus alumni. 

“I would love to do more opportunities like these; music is such an amazing thing and brings happiness to so many people’s lives,” Nate said.

Winter 2023 Magazine Released!

Winter - Magazine WW50

We are honored to present this publication in celebration of 50 years of Western Wayne High School! As a
tribute to a half-century of black and gold pride, this magazine showcases the memorable milestones and
moments of our beloved school from the years that led to its opening in 1973 up to today. To commemorate our roots, we have made it our mission to uncover artifacts that date back decades. History is written by its victors, who tirelessly worked to lay the foundation that has created the honorable structure in which Wildcats have learned and grown for generations. From the one-room schoolhouses to the sprawling campus of Western Wayne High School, all ages of students share the memories and traditions of being a Wildcat. Students—past and present—have demonstrated PRIDE within our school by exhibiting Preparedness, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and by being Extraordinary. As Nelson Mandela famously quoted, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” This year, we appreciate and observe the great traditions that have had a longstanding place in our Alma Mater, and we also look to the future as Wildcats carry their PRIDE from these hallowed halls to the world that awaits them.

Calling All WWHS Alumni Artists

In celebrating Western Wayne High School’s 50th anniversary, the Art Department is excited to invite WWHS alumni to join us in exhibiting their artwork at our Annual Art Exhibit on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 1-3 p.m. We welcome WWHS graduates to drop off one piece of artwork to the high school office by May 1, 2023. Your favorite piece may have been created while you were a student at WW or after graduation! Please include the following: Your name (first, maiden, last), your year of graduation from WWHS, artwork title, and medium. The entry form is included with this information below for your convenience. Also, a phone number for contact purposes is required. Please have artwork matted and we prefer no framed pieces with glass. If you have any questions, please contact Justin Hayden at jhayden2@westernwayne.org

Calling All Artists