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.
This is like a Broadway show on a basketball court. Our team will feature tricks, music dunks, comedy, dancing, and audience participation. It is an awe-inspiring, two-hour basketball show including an autograph session! See them take on the WW Ballers (WW faculty). Benefits the WW Football program.
Pictured are some of the Western Wayne Middle School students involved in the 2019 “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Northeast PA Contest. From left: Trinity Foulds, Alaina Maiocco, Ella Pavlovich, Kailey Tickner, Julie Bryan, Skylar Long, and Evan Peirce. Team members not pictured: Bernie Roedel and Ivan Knecht.
Voting for the second-annual “What’s So Cool About
Manufacturing Contest?” will be open from March 27th through March
29th at https://www.whatssocool.org/contests/northeast-pa/
The public can support Western Wayne Middle School students by going on
and voting for their video submission as many times as they would like.
Western
Wayne Middle School students are part of this unique learning experience for
the second time. Created by the
Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) in Allentown, PA in 2013, the “What’s So
cool About Manufacturing?” contests draw entries from more than 200 teams
across Pennsylvania. The teams of
students and teacher coaches receive camera equipment, software, and
professional guidance as they learn to script, record, and edit their video
stories of what it’s like to work in the manufacturing industry. Students learn
about the manufacturing career field and complete their projects at various
local manufacturing businesses.
The contest’s objective
is to change students’ perceptions about manufacturing careers by sending them
to local places where manufacturing is done to complete their submissions for
“What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?”. The
“What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” contests are supported regionally by
their sponsors and partners.
The 2019 “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Contest for Northeast PA
is produced by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial
Resource Center in Hanover Township, PA. Participating schools are from
Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne counties. Western Wayne is one of eleven schools
participating in the Northeast PA Contest.
For the second year, Western Wayne Middle
School students had the opportunity to explore Boyce Products Ltd., a
manufacturing facility located in Damascus, for their project. This winter the students toured Boyce to
learn about the manufacturing career field and gather information for their
submission.
The group of Western
Wayne students consisting of Bernie Roedel, Ella Pavlovich, Alaina Maiocco,
Skylar Long, Trinity Foulds, Evan Peirce, Ivan Knecht, Julie Bryan, and Kailey
Tickner felt rewarded and fulfilled after their experiences at Boyce and in
creating their video submission.
The students were
surprised to learn that Boyce makes a variety of products used in the national
spotlight. For example, the students
learned Boyce creates set pieces for CNN News, the tables used for interviews
in the NFL, along with different props used in popular movies, and the call
boxes used in New York City subways.
“It was neat to see how
much work goes into each piece they create,” Evan Peirce, 8th grader
from Western Wayne, said.
Evan’s fellow classmate
Julie Bryan said she was excited to see the different equipment in use at
Boyce.
“We got to see laser
cutters going through metal,” Julie explained.
After their trip, the
students worked on creating their video submission about their experience. Eighth grader Bernie Roedel acted as a
student leader for this effort. The film
is now finalized and can be viewed on the Western Wayne website at https://ww3.westernwayne.org/western-wayne-manufacturing-video-submission/
The Western Wayne School
Community invites the public to vote for Western Wayne Middle School’s video
submission to “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” at https://www.whatssocool.org/contests/northeast-pa/
The students have the chance to win for a variety of categories. Your vote can help them win the Northeast PA
Viewer’s Choice Award.
These annual video contests excite students across Pennsylvania to explore cool manufacturing careers and produce profiles of companies. Each contest features an online vote for its Viewers Choice Award. The contest format also has been adopted in 11 additional states. Below is Western Wayne Middle School’s Submission.
Select Western Wayne Middle School students
participated in the 2019 Middle Grades Music & Art Festival held on Friday,
March 1, at the Wayne Highlands School District. Some students had art work on display and
others participated by singing or playing musical instruments in a concert held
that evening.
Students
from a number of area schools participated.
Some of the pieces performed by the band students included: music from West Side Story, “West Side Blues,” and “Jupiter”. Some of the pieces performed by the chorus
included: music from The Greatest Showman, “Praise His Holy
Name,” and “Stars I Shall Find.”
Many of the students from
Western Wayne greatly enjoyed the experience of working with different students
who share their same interest in the arts.
Eighth grader Evan Peirce,
who participated with the band, said he had the most fun learning about a new
instrument. Evan plays the tenor saxophone
and met a student from Wallenpaupack who plays the baritone saxophone.
“I really want to play
the baritone saxophone in the high school band,” Evan said. “The student I met showed me some ways to
play and it was really fun.”
Evan’s fellow band
classmate Ashley Small Bermudez said she also enjoyed learning from the
students in her section at Middle Grades.
Ashley plays the mallets.
“A lot of the kids in my
section showed different techniques and were helping each other to play.”
The same musical
camaraderie was a special part of the Middle Grades experience for students
that participated in the chorus as well.
Eighth grader Kylie
Merring, a soprano, said the most meaningful part of the experience was her
interactions with other vocal performance students.
“It was great to be able
to interact with other kids, to hear them sing, and to take notes off of how
they do it.”
All of the Western Wayne
students in attendance also thought one of the best parts of the festival was
the positive and encouraging atmosphere that the directors created at the
event.
“Even when we were
corrected, we were still told we were doing well,” eighth grade trombone player
Elizabeth Wasylyk said.
In the end, all of the
students who participated in Middle Grades were thrilled with the outcome.
“At the start of our
rehearsals everything wasn’t set to go, but by the time we got on stage for the
show we could see a really big change,” tenor Adam Kellogg explained.
Many of the students from
Western Wayne who participated at Middle Grades plan to continue their study of
the arts in high school whether it be in visual art classes, chorus class, the
musical theater program, or in band.
Eighth graders Jake
Larsen, Evan Peirce, and Elizabeth Wasylyk think their experience at Middle
Grades along with their experiences in middle school band classes are better
preparing them to be a part of Western Wayne’s prestigious marching band.
“Experience at events
like Middle Grades are better preparing me for upcoming performances at Friday
night games,” Elizabeth explained.
National School Counseling Week 2019, “School Counselors: Providing Lessons for Life,” is celebrated from Feb. 4-8, 2019, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.
Western Wayne Middle School Special Education Teacher Mrs. Nadine Taylor Prutzman had the honor of being inducted into the Wilkes Athletic Hall of Fame for 2018-2019 in the 26th class of inductees. Wilkes recognized Prutzman and five other sports alumni on Saturday, Feb. 2, at the men’s basketball game on campus.
Following this event, an induction ceremony and
reception took place in the Hall of Fame room in the Marts Center on campus.
Prutzman, who graduated in 2007, played softball for Wilkes. Prutzman helped lead the Colonels to 83 wins and the 2006 Freedom Conference championship and NCAA tournament. She was named All-Freedom Conference three times including Player of the Year as a junior in 2005.
In addition, she was
named First Team All-ECAC South, First Team All-Region and Second Team
All-American in the same season. Also, she was recognized on the Middle
Atlantic Conference All-Century Team in 2013.
Prutzman ranks seventh in runs scored (79), seventh in hits (131),
eighth in doubles (25), third in triples (8) and fifth in stolen bases (38) all
while playing in the Colonel outfield.
Prutzman has many fond
memories of her time playing softball for Wilkes University.
“I enjoyed everything about Wilkes Softball! Yes, even the
5:30 am practices! I will forever cherish the friendships made with my
teammates and coaches both on and off the diamond. I enjoyed the Martz
Bus rides, Spring Break trips, making diving catches, being in the batter’s box
with a 3-2 count, screaming to cheer my teammates on and getting lightheaded
from it, the 20 second chats in the outfield before each inning, the
superstitious rituals, and the list goes on and on,” she explained. “It is difficult to name just one memorable
and favorite moment playing softball for Wilkes. Being selected as an
All-American as an outfielder and winning the MAC Championship my senior year
would definitely be ranked high as a favorite memory.”
Prutzman felt honored to
be recognized in such a way by her collegiate alma mater.
“It hard to describe the
feeling being inducted into the Wilkes University’s Athletics Hall of Fame. The
feeling came to me when they announced all my accomplishments and statistics,”
Prutzman said. “After I heard them, I
couldn’t help but to feel very proud and honored.”
Sharing the entire
experience with her family and friends made it all the more special for
Prutzman.
“The induction event was
amazing! I had the chance to meet other athletes being induced into the Hall of
Fame who graduated college ahead of me.
I also got to connect with my former coaches, teammates, friends, and
family. There are many things that I
will remember about the event, in particular, seeing my picture in a plaque
located in the Hall of Fame room at Wilkes University,” Prutzman explained. “Just knowing that it will be displayed and
viewed by generations of athletes makes me take a breath. Having my children point to their mommy, made
me smile big.”
Western Wayne partners with Penn State Extension to provide Prosper to the families of Western Wayne School District. PROSPER is a model for bringing evidence-based prevention programs to schools and communities with the goal of strengthening families and building youth skills. PROSPER teaches skills and attitudes that foster improvements in family life which enhance parent-child communication. It also provides students with the necessary skills for planning, problem solving, and peer resistance against problem behaviors. Studies have shown that these protective factors help youth avoid substance use and risk-taking behaviors.
The Strengthening Families Program is set to begin February 12, 2019 at Western Wayne Middle School. Strengthening Families is for families with students in fifth or sixth grades. The program consists of seven sessions. Each session begins at 5:30 pm with a free family supper served at the Western Wayne Middle School. After supper, the children and adults participate in a variety of activities designed to improve parenting skills, build life skills in youth, and strengthen family bonds. Sessions conclude at 8:00 pm. Free babysitting is provided.
Parent sessions include these topics:
Using love and limits
Making house rules
Encouraging good behavior
Using consequences
Building bridges
Protecting against substance abuse
Using community resources
Youth sessions include these topics:
Having goals and dreams
Appreciating parents
Dealing with stress
Following rules
Handling peer pressure
Reaching out to others
A few slots for this session are still available.
What do past participants have to say!
“This is a fantastic program and I hope it continues for years to come!”
“My son had so much fun. He was sad when it ended.”
“We really had a great time together.”
“I liked the interaction with other families going through similar situations.”
“I learned we are not alone. Us moms and dads need to stick together!”
“It was fun and no pressure.”
If you are interested or would like to know more you may contact one of the following:
Band Performs at GDS Fair and Meets Kurt AaronAugust 29, 2024Kurt Aaron and Michael Olivo
Band and Color Guard perform at the GDS Fair.
The annual Western Wayne Marching Band and Color Guard performance at the GDS Fair was especially eventful this year because on the day of their performance Wednesday, August 28, WNEP’s Kurt Aaron and his infamous dog Ranger were also there doing live spots. Aaron briefly interviewed Western Wayne band member Michael Olivo, a senior. Michael proudly told the viewing audience about Western Wayne’s upcoming performance at the fair.
“It was really exciting to get to promote our band to a TV audience,” Michael said.
The students were thrilled to perform their 2024-25 Boy Bands themed field show for the audience along with playing some fan favorite stand tunes.
Drum majors this year are seniors Lia Hartman and Kalob Franko. This is Lia’s second season as drum major.
“We are all so grateful to be able to perform for the local community who is so supportive of us,” Lia said.
The Western Wayne Band is under the direction of Mrs. Elaine Ort who is now in her 11th season with the district.
The entire Western Wayne Band and Color Guard invite the local community to attend the first home game of the season for varsity football against Lackawanna Trail on Friday, August, 30, at the Sharkey-Rosetti stadium. Western Wayne will have the pregame show starting at about 6:45 p.m.; kick-off is at 7 p.m. [...]
Western Wayne to Host Annual Car Show Saturday, Sept. 7—NEW RAIN DATE! August 27, 2024The Western Wayne Hot Rod Club and Drama Club will host their 2024 Annual Car Show on Saturday, September 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the high school parking lot, 1970A Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel, PA, near the football stadium. Please note our NEW RAIN DATE is Sunday, September 15.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.In addition, the Drama group will sell a variety of concessions. There will also be a raffle of baskets and gift certificates generously donated by businesses and families in the local community.Drama Club student Robert Scramuzza is excited to partner with the Hot Rod Club for the for the Car Show. He 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,” Bobby 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 president Lillian Maros 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 on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the High School parking lot near the stadium. Come out and see some great vehicles, take some chances on our basket raffle, enjoy some food, and enjoy some time socializing. Rain date is Sunday, September 15. [...]
Freshman Orientation – Save the Date!August 8, 2024August 22, 2024 – 6:00-7:30pm – Veterans Memorial Auditorium, WWHS
Western Wayne High School welcomes the Class of 2028!
Information on the high school/ 9th Grade Transition
High School Survival Guide
Student’s class schedule
Tours
Refreshments [...]
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.
