High School

Western Wayne Freshman Wins Prize from PPL

 

PPL awarded Western Wayne freshman student Hailie Crown a Jackery Bolt portable charger as a prize for completing a survey about her usage of tools in the Innovation Kit that all Western Wayne 9th grade high school students got as a part of the PPL Think! Energy program this past fall.  The students were challenged to use the items in the kit such as a smart power strip, LED bulbs, and a special shower head for water conservation, among other items.  Crown and many other Western Wayne students used these items and then filled in a survey about their experiences.  Crown was the lucky winner drawn at random for the Western Wayne School District.  “I love my portable charger,” Crown said.  “I’m using it right now.”  Crown explained how she enjoyed using the items in the kit and encourages others to take steps toward conserving energy.  “We should conserve energy so there is enough for everyone,” Crown said.  “And it’s easy to do.”  From  left: Dr. Mark Nebzydoski and Crown.

Western Wayne D9 Orchestra First Chair

Western Wayne Senior Katherine Moore earned first chair at the PMEA District 9 Orchestra Festival held on Thursday, Jan. 10 and Friday, Jan. 11 at Marywood University. Pictured are Mrs. Elaine Ort, Western Wayne Band Director, and Moore.

Western Wayne High School Math Students Share Knowledge and Cheer at Julia Ribaudo

Geometry students learn about many precise elements that comprise shapes and figures in their classroom studies like points, line segments, and angles.  This holiday season Western Wayne High School geometry students had the opportunity to extend their education by sharing their knowledge of math with senior citizens and in return learned a lesson about elements that make the holiday season special like compassion, friendship, and the joy of giving to others.

Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, in Ann Sledzinkski and Laura Wojnar’s geometry classes had the opportunity to participate in this event.  The group visited the Julia Ribaudo Nursing Home in Lake Ariel on December 18 and gave presentations to the residents about handmade ornaments they created as geometry projects.

The students had to write an analysis of five geometric properties in their ornaments.  At the nursing home, students individually presented their ornaments to the seniors and discussed the mathematical concepts they learned more about in the process of making them.  At the end of the presentations, students donated their ornaments to the residents.

Students also had the chance to visit with them and have personal conversations. These intimate discussions led to the students learning more about the residents’ personal lives and helped the students to know which resident would most enjoy receiving the unique ornaments.

From left, standing:  Caitlyn Burdick, Mrs. Sledzinski, Kendra Oliver, Nick Kassen, Alex Taylor, Trinity Solivan, Madison Weinczyk, Allison McCarthy, and Brandon Kellogg.  From left, second row:  Duane Myers, Delaney Valinski, Jorge Correa, Hunter Schmitt, Daniel Kassen, Jackson Press, T.J. Pope, Rachel Tuman, Julien Walck, and Mrs. Wojnar.  From left, front row: Bridgette Flannery, Miesha Cunningham, Betty Klim, Justina Rastello, Kaitlyn McDermott, and Vivian Sloss.

Wildcat World Open Mic Night

Western Wayne’s Drama Club invites the public to join them for an Open Mic Night at 7 p.m. Friday, January 11, in the Western Wayne High School Auditorium located at 1970A Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel, PA 18436.

The club will host a basket raffle as part of the event.  Some of the baskets include a movie night basket and a coffee/ tea book lovers’ basket among many others. Refreshments will also be served in the high school cafeteria with all proceeds benefiting drama club students.

Admission to the event is free!

The show will be family-friendly with Masters of Ceremonies junior Honour Shaffer and sophomore Alex Taylor.

“I’m excited to be an MC for the second year,” Honour said.  “I enjoy hosting the evening for everyone and it’s always fun to make everyone laugh with the bits I say in-between acts.”

The show will kick off with a show-stopping opening number “All for The Best” from the musical Godspell performed by R.J. Clemens, drama club president, and Sydney Peet, drama club public relations officer .

“We want to make the audience excited right from the start of the show,” R.J. explained.  “We are excited to sing, dance, and use some special props.”

Other acts include original poetry readings by eighth grade student Larissa Ellsworth and a monologue read by freshman Nick Valentin about staying hopeful in the face of bullying.

The night will also showcase a variety of musical selections.  Some performances include: Amanda David, “Hopelessly Devoted to You” from Grease, Lily Visceglia, “Never Enough” from The Greatest Showman, an acoustic guitar version of “Ain’t it Fun” by Andie Solimine, and a breath-taking finale by R.J. featuring a song from a very popular musical currently on Broadway  among many other lively numbers.

“We are very excited to get the community out to see these talented Western Wayne students,” Mrs. Jessica McLaughlin, drama club advisor and musical director, said.  “We look forward to seeing them shine on Friday night along with raising some money to support our drama club students.”

The Drama Parents Club will be selling a variety of treats this evening.  There will be coffee, hot chocolate, bottled water along with a variety of sweets and snacks available for sale.

Tonight is the first event that the Drama Club will host in 2019.  The group was formed at the beginning of the 2017-18 school year as an effort to have a year-round performing arts organization for Western Wayne students in grades 8 through 12.

Earlier this school year, they hosted a car wash as a kick-off fundraising event.  The students also had a table at Western Wayne’s Annual Craft Fair in October.  Other fall events included having a presence at Western Wayne High School’s Open House and Parent Teacher Conference nights along with hosting gift wrapping events to raise funds at both the high school and Tractor Supply in Hamlin.

The students plan to have other events this year to serve as performance opportunities and fundraisers including a possible character breakfast in early April at the high school to promote their upcoming spring production of Annie the musical.

Western Wayne’s performances will be Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 28 at 3 p.m. on the newly renovated Western Wayne Veterans Memorial Auditorium stage.  Students and senior citizens $3 dollars for tickets and adults $5 for tickets.  Western Wayne students are admitted free with a student ID.

Some of the performers from Open Mic Night will also be featured leads in Annie including Amanda David who plays the title role, R.J. Clemens who plays Daddy Warbucks, Andie Solimine who plays Grace Farrell, Sydney Peet who plays Miss Hannigan, Lily Visceglia, who plays Lilly, and Honour Shaffer who plays Bert Healy among others.

Please join us at 7 p.m. tonight, Friday, January 11, to celebrate the talents of all of our Drama Club students who are participating in Open Mic Night.  Again, admission is free!

The show should last about two hours.  Come out and have a hot drink, a sweet treat, and an excellent experience watching our students shine!

 

Regular season starts tonight!

The regular season for Basketball and Wrestling starts tonight!  The boys basketball team will host Valley View tonight, JV starting at 5:30 PM and Varsity at 7:30 PM. The wrestling team will travel to Mt. View tonight with the  Varsity team wrestling at 7:00 PM.  Jr. High wrestling starts at 6:00 PM.

The girls basketball will play at Valley View tomorrow, 1/3/19 with varsity tip-off at 7:00 PM. JV plays at 5:30 PM.

Congratulations Dylan Walck!

Dylan Walck has been selected to the 2018 Scranton Times All-Regional Defensive Team.  Dylan was a DB for Western Wayne this fall.  He had 85 total tackles with 3 interceptions.  He added 20 receptions for 233 yards, 290 yards passing, 399 yards rushing, and 6 total touchdowns. Congratulations Dylan! #wwproud

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