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Pictured are Western Wayne students who attended the 2018-19 Youth Summit: Make Inclusion a Lifetime Trend. From left: Sinaea Buford, Hayly Beckwith, Becca Boots, and Jared Loveland.
A group of Western Wayne High School students attended the 2018-19 Youth Summit: Make Inclusion a Lifetime Trend, at Abington
Heights School District in early April. The purpose of the summit was to bring
students with and without disabilities together to learn about leadership and how to make a
difference in their school communities. Nine local districts participated.
Sinaea Buford, Jared Loveland, Rebecca Boots, and
Hayly Beckwith represented Western Wayne.
These students were chosen because of their
leadership and communication skills as well as their enthusiasm and ability to
work well with others. The group are also athletes on Western Wayne’s
Spring Unified Track and Field team. This team has a combination of students
with and without intellectual disabilities.
They are all teammates and have developed friendships.
At the summit, the students discussed ways to
spread the word on inclusion and worked cooperatively on team building
exercises. The students shared ideas and had fun making new friends.
One such student who made new friends at the event was
Western Wayne sophomore Jared Loveland.
Jared loves to socialize. This
is his second season on Western Wayne’s Unified Track team and he feels so
grateful for all of the amazing opportunities this experience has afforded
him.
“My favorite part of the summit was bonding with everyone
that I just met,” Jared explained. “I
liked seeing everyone’s ideas in the different activities we did.”
Jared’s classmate freshman Becca Boots said her favorite
team-building exercise was when groups of members from different districts had
to work to build creations out of uncooked spaghetti and marshmallows.
“The activity allowed me to be creative and have fun,”
Becca explained.
Becca has worked with special needs students in a variety
of ways in her high school career and she said she learned so much more about
inclusion from the summit that she will apply as she continues be a part of the
Unified Track Team.
“Unified track is really fun,” Becca said. “I need to be patient because you never know
what will happen next and that is one of the reasons why I like it so much.”
The
Western Wayne Drama Club will present the classic musical Annie.
Annie is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International
(MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by
MTI. www.MTIShows.com. Performances
by Western Wayne students will take place Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m.; Saturday,
April 27 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 28 at 3 p.m. in the Western Wayne
Veterans Memorial Auditorium located at 1970A Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel, PA
18436. Students and senior citizens $3 dollars for tickets and
adults $5 for tickets. Western Wayne students’ admission free with a
student ID.
Pit Band- Front row, from left: Taylor Altenhofen, Julia Lamberton, Katherine Moore, Alyssa Donnini, Madison Kammer, and Ashley Small-Bermudez. Second row, from left: Bryce Urian, Keith Franc, Nathan Taggart, Hudson Malinowski, and Bridgette Flannery. Third row, from left: Shawn Gilligan, Andrew Oudshoorn, and Joseph Jezorwski. Absent from photo: Evan PeirceStage Crew- Front row, from left: Emily Brophy, Jared Loveland, Kaitlyn McDermott, Logan Smith, Selena Gravell, and Estevan Mendoza. Second row, from left: Rachael Harsch, Abigail Lopez, Allison King, Lindsey Karwacki, and Hailey Robbins. Third row, from left: Anna Mangieri, Nathan McCollum, and Jonatan Stanley. Absent from photo: Adrian Shaffer and Emma Dwyer.Cast of Annie- Front row, from left: Haley Strocchia, Ava Compton, Sophia Conaway, Natasha Orehek, Larissa Ellsworth, Jenna Frable, Julia Phillips, and Alex Taylor. Second row, from left: Lily Visceglia, Sydney Peet, Andie Solimine, Amanda David, R.J. Clemens, and Sam Clemens. Third row, from left: Rebecca Boots, Brandon Davis, Hailey Lightbody, Kevin Franc, Dakota Beavers, Rhonda Fenkner, Angelina Tornillo, Lilly Morcom, Honour Shaffer, and Madison Kapschull. Absent from photo: John Nichols, Adam Kellogg, and Chaz Smith.Pictured is the notorious Miss Hannigan and her orphans. Floor, from left: Larissa Ellsworth and Julia Phillips. Second row, from left: Ava Compton and Haley Strocchia. Back row, from left: Jenna Frable, Sydney Peet, and Sophia Conaway.Miss Hannigan played by Sydney Peet and Lily St. Regis played by Lily Visceglia pose in Hannigan’s office during the musical number “Easy Street.” Pictured are the stars of “The Oxydent Hour of Smiles” radio show. Annie and Warbucks are guests of the show in the hopes of appealing to the public to find Annie’s parents. From left: Lilly Morcom who plays Bonnie Boylan, Madison Kapschull who plays Connie Boylan, Honour Shaffer who plays host Bert Healy, and Sam Clemens who plays radio’s only masked announcer Fred McCracken and his ventriloquist doll Wacky.Bert Healy played by Honour Shaffer discovers our show’s Star-To-Be Rhonda Fenkner during the musical number “NYC.”Bert Healy played by Honour Shaffer discovers our show’s Star-To-Be Rhonda Fenkner during the musical number “NYC.”Pictured are all of the staff, residents, and guests of Oliver Warbuck’s mansion: Back row, from left: Dakota Beavers, Brandon Davis, Kevin Franc, Andie Solimine, Hailey Lightbody, Rebecca Boots, and Angelina Tornillo. Front row, from left: Amanda David who plays Annie; R.J. Clemens who plays Oliver Warbucks; and Alex Taylor, who plays President Roosevelt.Pictured are some of the lead characters in Annie. From left: Amanda David who plays Annie; R.J. Clemens who plays Oliver Warbucks; and Andie Solimine who plays Grace.Annie played by Amanda David and Warbucks played by R.J. Clemens hit a playful pose in the upbeat musical number “I Don’t Need Anything But You.”
Western Wayne FBLA once again had a very successful conference held earlier this week in Hershey. Eighteen members placed in the top 10 with 10 eligible to attend the National Leadership Conference this summer in San Antonio, TX.
FBLA Results
Student
Event
Place
Madison Kapschull
Accounting I
1st*
Emily Barone
Computer Applications
5th
Maya Black
Digital Video Production
8th
Jakob Ortola
Digital Video Production
8th
Matt Leslie
Intro to Business Presentation
5th
Lenny Maiocco
Intro to Business Presentation
5th
Madison McGlone
Intro to Business Presentation
5th
Ashton Fitzsimmons
Intro to FBLA
1st*
Gabby Tetreault
Intro to FBLA
6th
Kaeli Romanowski
Intro to Parliamentary Procedure
1st*
Lena Piccolino
Intro to Parliamentary Procedure
2nd*
Rachel Hoch
Intro to
Parliamentary Procedure
3rd*
Kate Mattern
Public Speaking
6th
Darlene Black
Parliamentary
Procedure
1st*
Jillian Dudley
Parliamentary
Procedure
1st*
Abby Gogolski
Parliamentary
Procedure
1st*
Allison Mattern
Parliamentary Procedure
1st*
Sydney Peet
Parliamentary Procedure
1st*
Outstanding Chapter – 8th Place
Local Market Share Award – 10th Place
Evan Coons – Inducted into the National Business Honor Society
Ezra Tetreault – Elected PA FBLA First Vice President
*Students eligible to attend the FBLA National Leadership
Conference in San Antonio, TX
The Western Wayne Drama Club gave a preview of their
upcoming musical Annie on WBRE’s PA Live show on Thursday, April 11. R.J. Clemens, who plays Oliver Warbucks, and
Amanda David, who plays Annie, sang “I Don’t Need Anything but You” from Act II
of the show. You can view their
performance at the following link https://www.pahomepage.com/lifestyle/pa-live/pa-live-western-wayne-drama-club-annie-april-11-2019/1918779760 Mark your calendar with the dates for our
performances of Annie at Western Wayne High School’s Veterans Memorial
Auditorium on Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m.; and
Sunday, April 28 at 3 p.m. Tickets are
$5 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and students, and Western Wayne students
are free with a student ID.
Western Wayne Drama Club will give a
preview of its upcoming production of Annie on WBRE’s PA Live on
Thursday, April 11 at 4 p.m. Viewers can tune into the live broadcast and
see a performance by Western Wayne’s own Oliver Warbucks, played by senior R.J.
Clemens, and Annie, played by eighth grade student, Amanda
David. Mark your calendar with the dates for our performances
of Annie at Western Wayne High School’s Veterans Memorial
Auditorium on Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m.; and
Sunday, April 28 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for senior
citizens and students, and Western Wayne students are free with a student
ID.
FRC 4285 Camo-Bots student vice president Collin Murray shakes hands with Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf at the FIRST Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship for robotics.
The FRC 4285
Camo-Bots competed in the FIRST Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship held at
Lehigh University during the first week of April. The team is composed of students from both
Western Wayne and Wayne Highlands.
The
Camo-Bots had the honor of meeting Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf at the
event. In addition, the team was
selected as one of four teams out of 60 teams to be ambassadors of FIRST. The students were chosen because of their
work in design, advanced manufacturing, and engineering.
Junior
Collin Murray, the Camo-Bots vice president, said everyone on the team greatly
enjoyed meeting the governor. Collin
explained that Wolf personally introduced himself to all of the students from
the ten Pennsylvania teams represented at the event.
“It
was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Collin explained. “The governor even drove one of the team’s
robots on the course.”
Camo-Bot
team member Western Wayne junior Max Phillips said the Regional Championship
itself was a great learning experience for all involved.
“It
was intense competition,” Max explained.
“Everyone there is good. There
are strict rules and the referees check on minor details.”
Collin
explained how the Camo-Bots gained a lot from spending time with their peers at
the event.
“They
are very kind to us and help us out,” Collin said of the other teams. “Sometimes we share trade secrets with each
other and discuss tricks to getting around certain problems when working with
the robots.”
The FRC 4285 Camo-Bots look
forward to their participation in the World Championship event that will take
place in Detroit, Michigan, at the end of April. Collin and Max explained that there will be
six competition fields set up where simultaneous competitive robot games will
take place throughout the event. Teams
from countries such as Australia, India, China, and Israel will be there.
Western Wayne Team Mentor
Mr. Brian Landry is very proud of the success of the Camo-Bots and is very
thankful to Western Wayne and Wayne
Highlands administration, staff, students, their families, and members of the
local business community who have and continue to support the efforts of the team.
The Western Wayne School District congratulates senior R.J.
Clemens who very successfully represented the district at the All-State Chorus
Festival in Pittsburgh during the first week of April. R.J. is
pictured at the David Lawrence Convention Center.
In an article featured on USAtoday.com, at least 35 people reported seizures after using electronic cigarettes over the past decade, the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday.
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said the agency is investigating the incidents, which primarily involved youth and young adults and were discovered in its “adverse event” reporting system.
Seizures or convulsions are known to be possible side effects of nicotine poisoning. They have reportedly occurred after users swallow vaping liquid containing nicotine.
On Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. the School Counseling Department will be conducting JuniorInformation Night. 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, Career Cruising, military and job opportunities and other important information.
ALL NEWS
Students Present Research at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science State MeetingMay 28, 2026The following Western Wayne High School and Middle School students presented scientific research at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Regional Competition on May 18. These students investigated a scientific question, carried out controlled scientific research, and presented their findings to a panel of professionals in STEM fields. Students engaged in the engineering design process to develop these projects. The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) is a statewide organization of middle and high school students designed to stimulate and promote interest in science among its members through the development of research projects and investigations.
High School:
Audrey Agnello- 2nd award for her research in the field of Behavioral Science. Audrey studied Gender Differences in Deceptive Efficiency. Audrey was awarded a perseverance award for her success at the state competition.
Madelyn McClure -1st award for her research in the field of Zoology. Madelyn studied the Thermal Effects of Exercise on Equine Lower Limbs. Madelyn focused on how protective boots may increase tendon damage due to heat retention using a thermal camera and horses that are in training. Madelyn was awarded a perseverance award for her success at the state competition.
Christopher Pane- 2nd award for his research in the field of Biology. Christopher studied How cells are protected from Stress by Antioxidants. Chris’s work is related to cancer development in cells and how antioxidants prevent damage and protect cells.
Ava Karabuber- 2nd award for her research in the field of Botany. Ava studied the Effects of Salt on Plant Germination. Ava focused on how road salt runoff is impacting germination in plants.
Charlie Vinton- 2nd award for his research in Microbiology. Charlie studied the Bacterial Content of Manufactured Snow. Charlie’s work examined the bacterial load in snow that is manufactured at ski resorts compared to natural snow.
Middle School:
Timothy McClure- 1st award for his research in Physics. TJ conducted an Experimental Analysis of Projectile Velocity Consistency. TJ examined how ballistics rounds vary in velocity throughout a lot and between brands as fired through a chronograph. TJ was awarded a perfect score and the State Directors’ Award of Excellence for Junior High Physics as well as a monetary award.
Harper Bell- 2nd award for her research in Physics. Harper studied the effects of softball bat type on ball distance. Harper’s interest in softball drove her research to determine which bat is most effective.
Sophia Shehadi- 2nd award for her research in Microbiology. Sophia studied the Effects of Straw Type on Bacterial Content. Her work involved determining the bacteria that build up in straw materials during use.
Club advisors are high school science teachers Christine McClure and Maria Masankay.
Photo one, from left: Madelyn McClure and Audrey Agnello received perseverance awards for their success at the state competition.Photo two, from left: Christopher Pane, Madelyn McClure, Sophia Shehadi, Harper Bell, Audrey Agnello, Ava Karabuber, Charles Vinton, and Timothy McClurePhoto three: Timothy McClure received the State Directors’ Award of Excellence for Junior High Physics. [...]
Western Wayne Car Show and Lead Motorcycle Run on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 May 19, 2026The Western Wayne Hot Rod Club and Drama Club will host their 2026 Annual Car Show on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the high school parking lot, 1970A Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel, PA, near the football stadium.
Food to be sold at the concession stand. Registration fee is $10. Spectators are free. The Hot Rod Club will give prizes for best car, truck, tractor, motorcycle, and best in show.
The Drama Club will also host a Lead Motorcycle Run the same day starting at BAER Sports Center, Honesdale, with the finish at the Western Wayne High School. Registration for Motorcycle Run from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The ride begins at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $20 per driver and $15 per passenger. Register day of event at BAER Sports Center. Receive a food voucher and basket raffle ticket for Western Wayne Car Show with Lead Motorcycle Run registration.
In addition, the Drama group will sell a variety of concessions at the car show. There will also be a raffle of baskets and gift certificates generously donated by businesses and families in the local community.
Drama Club President Dakota Douglas is excited to partner with the Hot Rod Club for the Car Show. She explained how the Drama Club students will be dressed in 50s attire for the event.
“We wanted our presence at the event to go along with the variety of cars from the past that surely will be there,” Dakota said. “We hope that the public comes out to enjoy the cars and to have some good food and purchase some chances to win baskets and gift certificates.”
Members of the Drama Parents Club are working to obtain a variety of items for the raffle at the Car Show from many very generous businesses and families in our Wildcat community. The students involved in the Hot Rod Club and Drama Club can use the funds raised from this event for their club activities.
The Hot Rod Club meets on a regular basis to work on a variety of automotive projects after school and can use the funds for their projects among other activities.
The Drama Club meets on a regular basis after school to work on a variety of projects and activities.
“Drama Club gives students a place where they can express themselves,” club vice president, Jason Vass, explained. “We are like one big family in our club and really enjoy coming together to work as a team on events such as the Car Show.”
All of the members of the Hot Rod Club, Drama Club, and Drama Parents Club cordially invite the public to attend this fun-filled event. Come out and see some great vehicles, take some chances on our basket raffle, enjoy some food, and enjoy some time socializing. Hope to see you there on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19. The rain date is Saturday, September 26. [...]
9th Graders Explore Outdoor Education at Varden Conservation AreaMay 14, 2026On May 4, 2026, Western Wayne High School 9th grade students stepped outside the classroom and into nature for a day of immersive, hands-on learning at the Varden Conservation Area. This unique outdoor educational experience brought students face-to-face with real-world environmental science through a collaborative effort involving educators from Lacawac Sanctuary, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), the Wayne County Conservation District, the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, and Trout Unlimited.
Students rotated through a series of engaging, station-based activities focused on local ecology. These included examining macroinvertebrates in a pond ecosystem to evaluate water quality, practicing fishing and casting techniques, identifying local plants and trees, and conducting chemical testing to assess stream health and pollution levels.
A highlight of the day was the release of rainbow trout, marking the culmination of the Pennsylvania Trout in the Classroom (PA-TIC) program. Throughout the school year, students in Dr. Mark Nebzydoski’s classes raised trout from eggs provided by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. The release was supported by the Pike–Wayne Chapter #462 of Trout Unlimited, with assistance from Chapter President Don Strathy and Conservation Chair and Past President Paul Ranello.
The environmental education team included Sue Cosgrove, Director of Environmental Education at Lacawac Sanctuary, Richard Arthur, Environmental Educator, Lydia Freethy of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and Jen Campbell of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, who guided students in macroinvertebrate identification and explained their importance as indicators of water quality. Theresa Black of the Pocono Lake Ecological Observatory Network (PLEON) led students in chemical water testing and analysis. DCNR Environmental Education Specialist Josh Heath, along with Trout Unlimited representatives Don Strathy and Paul Ranello, introduced students to responsible fishing techniques and how environmental conditions influence bait and casting choices. Rachael Marques and Alicia Utegg from the Wayne County Conservation District led a nature walk focused on plant and tree identification, highlighting key characteristics and environmental adaptations.
Prior to the field trip, students participated in classroom lessons focused on water quality, groundwater, surface water, and watershed dynamics. These preparatory activities helped students connect local environmental issues to broader ecological concepts and reinforced the importance of protecting shared water resources.
This enriching educational experience was made possible through an Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) grant provided by the nonprofit Western Wayne Education Foundation. Foundation President Christine McClure was also in attendance. Additional Western Wayne staff supporting the trip included Maria Phillips, Helene Tscheschlog, Anthony Zoppi, and Sara Orloski.
This strong collaboration between local environmental organizations and educators highlights the power of experiential learning and reflects Western Wayne’s ongoing commitment to fostering environmental awareness and stewardship among its students.
The event also received coverage from WNEP-TV, where reporter Emily Kress highlighted the day’s activities.
The news story can be viewed here:https://www.wnep.com/video/news/local/wayne-county/science-meets-nature-students-release-trout-at-varden-conservation-area/523-3cf2ef49-624d-4f00-95cd-f2573064bf60
Learn more about the partner organizations:• Varden Conservation Area: www.vardenconservationarea.com• Lacawac Sanctuary: www.lacawac.org• Pennsylvania Trout in the Classroom (PA-TIC): www.patroutintheclassroom.org• Pike–Wayne Chapter #462 Trout Unlimited: https://pwtu.org/
Picture one, from left: Josh Heath DCNR; Caspian Davis, Ryan Geisheimer, Troy Gregorski, Christopher Wright, Daisy Gravell, Addison Bartholomew, Rachel Warnock, and Madalyn Warrick.
Picture two, from left: Haley McGuire, Raelyn Simpson, Aiden Manning, Remmy Fedoryk, and Charlie Vinton. [...]
Paul Borowski & Jade Wetherington – NEIU 19 Scholar of the Year & Performing Artist of the Year – Western Wayne High SchoolMay 12, 2026Congratulations go out to Paul Borowski for being name the NEIU 19 Scholar of the Year for Western Wayne High School for the 2025-26 school year. Paul was recognized, with 23 other students from the NEIU 19 Region, at a ceremony at Lackawanna Trail High School.
Congratulations also go out to Jade Wetherington for being name the NEIU 19 Performing Artist of the Year for the 2025-26 school year. Jade was the lone recipient of the award, being chosen over other students from the entire NEIU 19 Region. [...]
Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention
program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize
warning signs and signals, especially within social media,
from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others
and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late.
