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MAY 21,2024
VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
DOORS OPEN AT 6
SHOW STARTS AT 6:30PM
Fashion is Haunting: CATWALK 2024
High School
Junior Information Night – May 15th – 6-7:30
On Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. the Guidance Department will be conducting Junior
Information Night in the LGI. The purpose of this evening is to inform parents/guardians about:
selecting a college/training program, college cost, the college admissions process, registration and
deadlines for the SAT/ACT, general financial aid information, Maialearning, SmartFutures, military and
job opportunities and other important information.
This time in your student’s academic career is extremely significant to their life after high school. We
strongly encourage you and your student to attend together.
If you have any questions prior to the Junior Information Night, please contact 1-800-321-9973 and ask
to speak to your student’s school counselor.
WW to Host Annual Art Exhibit and Spring Concert on May 11
Western Wayne High School visual artists and musicians are coming together this Saturday, May 11th in an exhibition of the arts. The annual art show exhibit will start at 1 p.m. in the Western Wayne High School gym. This will be followed by the High School Chorus and Band concert beginning at 3 p.m. in the Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium. All of Saturday’s events are free to the public.
FRC 4285 Camobots place 6th in Division / Top 25 Percent in World
This April the robotics team FRC 4285 Camobots (composed of Honesdale HS and Western Wayne HS students) competed in the World Championships for robotics in Houston, Texas. They competed in a group of 608 teams. FRC 4282 finished 6th in their division which put them in the top 25% of the entire world of robotics. The team made many connections with other teams, the Department of Defense, colleges, corporations, and educational personnel from the government. FRC 4285 will be working diligently in the offseason to train up students with what they have learned and will collaborate with teams near and far to grow the program. Western Wayne teacher and team advisor Brian Landry wants to thank the community for their well wishes and all of the help they received from both them and the district in the club’s journey to this tremendous accomplishment.
Western Wayne FBLA Excels at Pennsylvania State Leadership Conference
Row 2 (l to r): Avery Ulner, Isabella Kolp, Clare Coccodrilli, Connor Bryant, David Elias, Khole Mistishin, Maggie Kotchessa, and Allie Pauler.
The 73rd annual Pennsylvania State Leadership Conference was held this past week in Hershey. Western Wayne FBLA had 32 members competing at the conference this year. Sixteen of those 32 members placed in the top 10 at the state level and were recognized at the Awards of Excellence Program. Eight members have qualified to compete at the FBLA National Leadership Conference this June in Orlando.
The Business Ethics team of Rhayni Carroll, Taylor Maiocco, and Emily Romanowski placed 3rd. Olivia Gries placed 2nd in Introduction to Business Communications. The team of Audrey Agnello and Phoebe Schmitt placed 4th in Introduction to Business Presentation. Maggie Kotchessa placed 5th and Khole Mistishin placed 7th in Introduction to FBLA. Madelyn McClure placed 3rd and Madelyn Vinton placed 6th in Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure. The team of Clare Coccodrilli, Isabella Kolp, and Avery Ullner placed 9th in Introduction to Social Media Strategies. The team of Connor Bryant and David Elias placed 10th in Sports and Entertainment Management. Allie Pauler placed 4th in Word Processing.
In addition, Rhayni Carroll placed 4th, Emily Romanowski placed 7th, and Adrian Agnello placed 8th in Who’s Who in Pennsylvania FBLA and were recipients of the William Seldon Scholarship. Adrian and Emily each received a $1000 scholarship and Rhayni received a scholarship of $1250.
FRC Robotics Team 4285 Camobots competing at Regional Championships
The team has won a District Champion at a District Event along with Innovation in Automation and Creativity Award for Robot Design and Gameplay
See link information below:
April 4, 2024
FIRST FMA Regional Championship Day 1 video feed: Lehigh University Stabler Goodman Stadium
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLcQibPeSck
EST Qualification Matches start 1:30PM-6PM (8AM – noon is inspection / practice matches / calibration)
April 5, 2024
FIRST FMA Regional Championship Day 2 video feed: Lehigh University Stabler Goodman Stadium
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0o5SW-QV8U
EST Qualification Matches start 8AM-6PM
April 6, 2024
FISRT FMA Regional Championship Day 3 video feed: Lehigh University Stabler Goodman Stadium
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCDUeduIIeQ
EST Qualification Matches start 8AM-12 noon then Finals selection matches start 1PM est – 6PM
Western Wayne Drama Club presents The Addams Family School Edition A New Musical the Weekend of April 12
Western Wayne Drama Club’s production this year is The Addams Family School Edition A New Musical. The cast, crew, and pit band are excited to perform the show for the community. Performances of Western Wayne Drama Club’s The Addam Family are at Western Wayne High School’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium on Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 13 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and students, and Western Wayne students are free with a student ID. Follow us on instagram at ww_drama_club
All tickets are sold at the door. We will also have basket raffles and refreshments available at the show for purchase.
The Addams Family School Edition is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com THE ADDAMS FAMILY School Edition A NEW MUSICAL Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN and RICK ELICE Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA Orchestrations by Larry Hochman Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams Originally produced on Broadway by Stuart Oken, Roy Furman, Michael Leavitt, Five Cent Productions, Stephen Schuler, Decca Theatricals, Scott M. Delman, Stuart Ditsky, Terry Allen Kramer, Stephanie P. McClelland, James L. Nederlander, Eva Price, Jam Theatricals/Mary LuRoffe, Pittsburgh CLO/Gutterman-Swinsky, Vivek Tiwary/Gary Kaplan, The Weinstein Company/Clarence, LLC, Adam Zotovich/Tribe Theatricals; By Special Arrangement with Elephant Eye Theatrical.
All involved with the show are grateful to have the opportunity to perform for an audience and cordially invite you to their show.
“We have been working on some of the scenes since November and can’t wait to bring this iconically hysterical story to life,” senior Drama Club President Nathan Conway, who plays Gomez Addams, and serves as a student director, said.
Fellow senior Caden Wilson, who plays Lurch, and serves as a student director, agrees, “There are so many scenes that I think the audience will connect because they know the Addams family characters. They’ll get to see some of them in a new light since the musical centers around the story of an older Wednesday who has recently become engaged to a boy the complete opposite of her from Ohio. ”
Senior Mackenzie Kennedy is also excited for the performance. She will play the role of Grandma Addams and serves as stage manager. “I’m so excited to have my first named lead role this year,” Kenzie said. “She is such a fun character to play; she really tells it like it is.”
Cast members include: Nathan Conway, Gomez Addams, club president, student director; Jade Wetherington, Morticia Addams; club PR officer; Lillian Maros, Wednesday Addams; club historian, assistant student director; Colette Schmitt, Pugsley Addams, club secretary; Owen Obloshny, Fester Addams; club vice president; Mackenzie Kennedy, Grandma Addams, stage manager; Caden Wilson, Lurch, student director; Robert Scramuzza, Conquistador Ancestor, club vice president; assistant student director; Scott Kurent, Caveman Ancestor; Zachary Jordan, Soldier Ancestor; Brenna McGlone, Saloon Girl Ancestor; Emma DeNunzio, Flight Attendant Ancestor, assistant stage manager; Stephanie Maxwell, Bride Ancestor, student costume assistant; Madison Trapanese, Pirate Ancestor; prop mistress; Molly French, School Girl Ancestor; Zachary Wilbur, Grim Reaper, student music director assistant; Hayley Cordero, Thing; Charlotte Skelton, Cousin It; Joseph Regalbuto, Mal Beineke, club treasurer; Emily Lescinski, Alice Beineke; Jason Vass, Lucas Beineke; and Madison Forgione, the Moon.
Ensemble Cast Members include: Dakota Douglas, Aveah Drelich, Hannah Dockemeyer, Kendall Murray, Melinda Kopzca, Abigayle Pavlicek, Olivia Swingle, Avery Ullner, Allen Ratchford, Isabella Hayden, Britney Wertman, Mikayla Fullone, Jesse Mitchell, Mackenzie Warnock, Chloe Jewett, Alex Bernardi, Laila Rainford, Ian Forney, Johnathon Maxwell. Stage crew members: Tash Amberg, Luckus Balmer, Claire Cowley, Nathan Day, Madison Vinton, Sonora Dockemeyer, Ireland Swingle, Roslyn Knecht, Anthony Martin, Kallie Wehrmann, Leo West, Audrey Capozzi, Margaret Norris, Lola Vertalics, Tori Walton, Kaitlin Wargo, Milo MacCollum, Charlotte Skelton, Joseph Regalbuto, Jameson Balmer, Michael Olivo, Summer Paugh, Mikayla Fullone. Student pit orchestra members: Xavier Graham, Lia Hartman, Will Dwyer, Kalob Franko, Makayla Moser, Kayla Walton, Brad Miehle, Antonio Fisichella, Nicholas Fisichella, and Anthony Redmond.
Picture One: The full cast of Western Wayne Drama Club’s The Addams Family School Edition A New Musical.
Picture Two: Stage Crew for Western Wayne Drama Club’s Production of The Addams Family
Picture Three: Pit Band for Western Wayne Drama Club’s Production of The Addams Family
Picture Four: From left: Owen Obloshny, Fester Addams; Colette Schmitt, Pugsley Addams; Lillian Maros, Wednesday Addams; Charlotte Skelton, Cousin It; Nathan Conway, Gomez Addams; Jade Wetherington, Morticia Addams; Mackenzie Kennedy, Grandma Addams; and Caden Wilson as Lurch; pose by their family car.
Picture Five: From left (seated): Nathan Conway, Gomez Addams; Jade Wetherington, Morticia Addams. From left (standing): Lillian Maros, Wednesday Addams; Caden Wilson, Lurch; Owen Obloshny, Fester Addams; Colette Schmitt, Pugsley Addams; Charlotte Skelton, Cousin It; and Mackenzie Kennedy as Grandma Addams pose for an Addams Family portrait.
Picture Six: From left: Allen Ratchford, Molly French, Madison Forgione, Zachary Jordan, Stephanie Maxwell, Scott Kurent, Nathan Conway, Gomez Addams; Jade Wetherington, Morticia Addams; Brenna McGlone, Melinda Kopcza, Madison Trapanese, and Zachary Wilbur, Grim Reaper, tango together.
Picture Seven: Grandma Addams, played by Mackenzie Kennedy, warns her grandson Pugsley Addams, played by Colette Schmitt, to stay away from her acrimonium potion or else.
Picture Eight: Alice Beineke, played by Emily Lescinski; Mal Beineke, played by Joseph Regalbuto; and Lucas Beineke, played by Jason Vass; search for the Addams Family home so that Lucas can introduce his parents to his fiancee Wednesday Addams. Cousin It, played by Charlotte Skelton, gives the family a not-so-subtle hint.
Picture Nine: Gomez Addams, played by Nathan Conway, talks to the worst hotel in Paris to try to mend his relationship with Moricia after he keeps a secret from her. Cousin It, played by Charlotte Skelton, and Lurch, played by Caden Wilson, do their best to help the forlorn Gomez.
Picture Ten: Gomez Addams, played by Nathan Conway, sings the song “Trapped” about his conflicted feelings over trying to keep his daughter’s secret and lying to his wife along with practicing his fencing skills with the help of Lurch, played by Caden Wilson; and Thing, played by Hayley Cordero.
Picture Eleven: Gomez Addams, played by Nathan Conway; gives the future father-in-law of his daughter, Mal Beineke, played by Joseph Regalbuto, an overly enthusiastic tour of the Addams mansion.
Picture Twelve: Alice Beineke, played by Emily Lescinski, brings a gift to Morticia Addams, played by Jade Wetherington, that is much too bright for the Addams Family’s usual style. From left (kneeling): Madison Forgione, Brenna McGlone, Madison Trapanese, and Molly French. From left (standing, row two): Lillian Maros, Wednesday Addams; Jason Vass, Lucas Beineke; Emily Lescinski, Alice Beineke; Nathan Conway, Gomez Addams; Jade Wethertington, Morticia Addams; Colette Schmitt, Pugsley Addams; Mackenzie Addams, Grandma Addams; Charlotte Skelton, Cousin It; Stephanie Maxwell. From left (standing, row three): Owen Obloshny, Fester Addams; Scott Kurent, Joseph Regalbuto, Mal Beineke; Zachary Wilbur, Grim Reaper; Caden Wilson, Lurch; and Zachary Jordan.
HS WRESTLING: Rush left mark on Western Wayne community and beyond
Scott Rush’s athletic accomplishments earned him a spot in the Wayne County Sports Hall of Fame in 2021.
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Western Wayne Drama Club Character Breakfast
RESERVATIONS DUE SATURDAY, MARCH 23
The cast and crew of The Western Wayne Drama Club’s production of The Addams Family School Edition will host a Character Breakfast on Saturday, April 6, 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/1OUPNEM06dLL5oewmhdM1fenYxIZEmWOwjw90UI5nXi4/edit
TICKET ORDER DEADLINE IS THIS WEEK ON MARCH 23. Any questions, email jmclau@wwsd.io
Save the date for our performances of The Addams Family School Edition on Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 14 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 15 at 2 p.m. in the High School Auditorium.
Front row, from left: Nathan Conway as Gomez; Jade Wetherington as Morticia; and Charlotte Skelton as Cousin It. Back row, from left: Lilly Maros as Wednesday; Caden Wilson as Lurch; Owen Obloshny as Uncle Fester; Colette Schmitt as Pugsley; and MacKenzie Kennedy as Grandma.
Computer science is Western Wayne’s first Career Technical Education program
Western Wayne High School is planning to start its first Career Technical Education (CTE) program, focused on computer programming and networking.
Certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), a CTE program can prepare students for the workforce directly from high school with the added advantage a CTE can have on the resume, district STEAM Principal Elizabeth Watson said.
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ALL NEWS
Girls on the Run Summer Camp a SuccessJuly 18, 2024 The first ever Western Wayne Girls on the Run summer camp has been declared a “runaway success!!” Twenty-three students from EverGreen and R.D. Wilson Elementary schools spent a week running, playing, creating arts and crafts, and team building at the EverGreen campus in June.
Well-deserved thanks to coaches Bernadette Metschulat, Taryn Vitris, Dr. Stephanie Major, Kristin Rock, and Sara Orlosky.
The group would also like to recognize our junior coach, high school student Annie Williams. High School students earn volunteer hours by coaching with GOTR!
Finally, thanks to our unbelievably supportive Western Wayne Administration and the United Way for fully funding all twenty-three students.
Rachel Fitzmorris, GOTR site liaison and middle school staff member said,
“We are focused on growing this wonderful program, and we would love to recruit more coaches! We are hosting a fall season of GOTR starting in September. Practices will be held on Wednesdays after school at the Middle School for 6th to 8th grade. We are firming up a location and time for the Elementary school students (3rd through 5th). The program culminates with a celebratory 5K at Keystone College (transportation provided) with dozens of schools in attendance.
Coaches only need to be willing to pitch in and support the students. No running experience is needed.”
Student sign-ups will start on our return to school. For more information or to volunteer, please email rfitzmorris@westernwayne.org. [...]
- Join our food service team!July 18, 2024Join our food service team!
Part-time position opening at Western Wayne High School
Work when you student is in school 9:30 am -2:30 pm, no weekends, holidays or snow days
Starting rate $14.00 per hour
Please contact Western Wayne District Office for an application packet @ 800-321-9973 option 5 or email mliptak@westernwayne.org. [...]
Wayne Pike/Shriners Club receive monetary donation from fashion students and teacherJuly 1, 2024A monetary donation was made to Treasurer, Roger Dirlam of Wayne Pike/Shriners Club on behalf of the Western Wayne fashion students and teacher Colleen Carmody. This year’s proceeds were collected at this year’s show, titled “Fashion is Daunting” held on May 21, 2024 in WW Veterans Memorial Auditorium. While raising funds to help our community; this annual charitable event also allows for a display of students’ senior collections, competitive pieces, yearly projects and the continued support of the sewing and design vocation. [...]
High School Hosts Graduation for Class of 2024June 11, 2024The Class of 2024 celebrate at the end of their graduation ceremony
Western Wayne Class of 2024 Salutatorian Jacob Schott
Western Wayne Class of 2024 Valedictorian Adrian Agnello
President of the Class of 2024 Taylor Maiocco makes a speech at graduation.
The Class of 2024 stand after all have received their diplomas.
Wildcat Pride was bursting from the audience at Western Wayne’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium on the evening of Thursday, June 6, for the graduation of the class of 2024. This is a class with a high school experience unique in many ways having had to do some of their time in school virtually for the end of their 8th grade year and in masks for their freshman and part of their sophomore years. They have learned to persevere through uncertain times and are ready for the next steps of their lives. Student speakers at graduation gave their classmates advice for the exciting, new journey that lies ahead of them.Senior Taylor Maiocco, president of the class of 2024, gave the welcome address. She left her classmates with some advice about not fearing change, “Life isn’t long enough to do something you don’t love. So don’t be afraid to change your mind or actions because your options are limitless. Live life to the fullest; be as present as you can be; and do what makes you truly happy.”Later, Taylor presented the Class Mantel to Lillian Maros, junior class president. Following the presentation of the mantle, the class salutatorian and valedictorian gave speeches. Senior Jacob Schott, Waymart, was named the salutatorian of the class of 2024 with a final overall GPA of 101.78. Jacob is the son of Daniel and Denise Schott. Along with being an excellent academic student, Jacob was involved in Western Wayne clubs and activities. He was extremely dedicated to the Robotics Club, FRC Team 4285 the Camo-Bots for four years, and served as the co-team captain. In addition, he was a member of the National Honor Society. In the future, he plans to attend Pennsylvania College of Technology to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering Technology: Robotics and Automation. “My favorite high school memory is qualifying for and competing at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Houston, Texas, and finishing in the top 25% overall,” Jacob said. “ I believe that it was through my participation on the robotics team that I have become most prepared for my chosen career field of automation engineering. This club taught me all about the world of robotics, but also challenged my engineering and design process skills. I learned valuable life lessons, such as public speaking, and trade skills through this club. I also believe my advanced classes, such as AP Language and Composition, AP Calculus, and AP Physics have helped me, by allowing me to earn college credit while in high school.” In his salutatorian speech, Jacob summed up the evening with a quote from Nelson Mandela, “It always seems impossible until it is done.”He then discussed the many seemingly impossible achievements that his classmates have achieved both academically and in their various extra-curricular activities throughout their time in high school. Jacob’ seemingly impossible achievement was helping to lead the robotics team to their great success at worlds this year which put Western Waye on the map in the world of robotics.“Four years later, here we are. We did what seemed impossible,” Jacob said. “The ball is in your court now. I challenge each and every one of you to leave here tonight doing what Nelson Mandela said. Try something new. Take a risk. You never know what kind of an outcome it could have. Leave these four walls and make a name for yourself. Change the world for the better. I know you are all capable of doing so.” Fellow classmate Adrian Agnello, Waymart, was named valedictorian of the class of 2024 with a GPA of 102.13. Adrian is the son of Jessica and Joseph Agnello.Adrian also has done numerous activities both inside and outside of the classroom at Western Wayne. He has participated in FBLA, PJAS, Student Council, Student Ambassador, Scholastic Team, Varsity Soccer and Swimming. In the future, he plans to attend The University of Scranton to attain a degree in BioChemistry and then attend medical school with hopes of becoming an anesthesiologist. “My favorite high school memory is making it to nationals for FBLA twice and getting to visit Chicago and Atlanta,” he said. “At Western Wayne, I was taught to not fear failure, and this will help me be even more successful in my future.” In his valedictorian speech, Adrian quoted successful businessman and author Robert T. Kiyosaki, “Winners are not afraid of losing, but losers are. Failure is simply a part of the process of success.”Adrian continued, “Failure can be a reminder that success is not always easy, but with hard work and perseverance it is possible.” He then asked his classmates to reflect on some of the failures they encountered in high school and what they learned from them.“High school is filled with failure and so is life,” Adrian said. “However, if these failures are taken as learning experiences, our lives can be filled with even more successes than failures. It is what you choose to take out of it that determines your outcome.”He gave his classmates more advice, “We must learn to view every mistake or failure as an opportunity to learn and to improve.” Adrian ended his speech by saying, “High school has been an incredible journey, however, the best is yet to come. Remember to never fear failure.”Following the speeches, all graduates received their diplomas and were presented as the Class of 2024 to the audience. They then sang the school’s alma mater one last time as a class on stage. The Western Wayne School District wishes all the graduates the best in their bright futures. [...]
