The Western Wayne High School Guidance Department took Juniors on a college tour on March 20, 2025. Students were able to tour, meet with admissions, and hear about financial aid at Syracuse, Cornell, and Binghamton Universities.
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Ag Literacy WeekMarch 24, 2025EverGreen Elementary participated in Ag Literacy Week with 4H Penn State Extension of Wayne County. Students in grades kindergarten to second grade participated with classroom readers. Pennsylvania Ag Literacy Week is an important annual event that aims to educate young students about the significance of agriculture in their daily lives. In essence, Pennsylvania Ag Literacy Week is a valuable educational endeavor that fosters a greater understanding of agriculture and its vital role in society. This year’s book is “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden” and will teach children the importance of gardening, soil secrets and the magic of composting.
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Syracuse University, Cornell University, and Binghamton University – Upstate New York College Trip – 2025March 21, 2025The Western Wayne High School Guidance Department took Juniors on a college tour on March 20, 2025. Students were able to tour, meet with admissions, and hear about financial aid at Syracuse, Cornell, and Binghamton Universities.
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High School March Students of the MonthMarch 20, 2025The following students were recognized by the Student Council as students of the month for March. Their teachers and administrators weighed in on the decisions. All of the students chosen hold a high standard of academic and personal excellence. They are true examples of the P.R.I.D.E. standards for PBIS at our school.First, Archer Long is our selected freshman. Archer is an all-around excellent student who is also a triple-sport athlete who plays baseball, football, and basketball. He particularly enjoys his math class and aspires to work in the engineering field. He is most interested in environmental engineering. “I love to spend time outside,” Archer said. “Some of my favorite hobbies are hunting and fishing.”Next, Raegan Fox is our chosen sophomore this month. Raegan is an extremely excellent academic student who tries her best in all things. She is involved in the following sports, clubs, and school activities: Student Council, PJAS, CATS Club, Envirothon, Science Olympiad, Volleyball, and Unified Bocce. Raegan is also an honor roll student and member of National Honor Society.Her favorite class is English. She particularly enjoyed a project this year where she got to write about Woodstock, because she also enjoys history and music.“I really enjoy creative projects and think they can help me prepare for my future college studies,” Raegan said.Raegan plans to go to medical school and become a dermatologist.In addition, Vincent Baldini is this month’s featured junior. He is another triple sport athlete who participates in football, baseball, and track and field. In addition, he is involved in Student Council, FBLA, and Prom Committee. Also, he is a member of the National Honor Society. He likes his physics class best this year and aspires to study sports management in college to become an athletic director.“I think that all of the teamwork skills I am learning in my sports experiences at Western Wayne are preparing me for my future career path,” he said.Finally, Elizabeth Washine is our senior spotlight this month. Elizabeth is an exceptional academic student and a published author. In school, she holds a variety of leadership positions in her activities. She is captain of both the football and basketball cheerleading teams. In addition, she serves as chief editor for three different school organizations which include: the literary magazine, newspaper, and local history club. Her other activities include: Student Council, CATS Club, secretary; National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, treasurer; and yearbook.After graduation, she will attend Duquesne University to study secondary education English and creative writing.“I love kids and want to inspire them,” she said about her future career choice.She also has published two poetry books which are available for purchase on Amazon under her pen name Elizabeth Witt. The books are titled Directions from a Broken Heart and i think they call this love.The Western Wayne School District congratulates these March students of the month and wishes them the best in their future endeavors.
From left: Archer Long, Raegan Fox, Mr. Paul B. Gregorski, high school principal; Vincent Baldini, and Elizabeth Washine.
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Drama Club presents Mamma Mia! the Weekend of April 4March 14, 2025Western Wayne Drama Club’s production this year is Mamma Mia! The cast, crew, and pit band are excited to perform the show for the community. Performances of Western Wayne Drama Club’s Mamma Mia! are at Western Wayne High School’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium on Friday, April 4, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 5 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 6 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
This year we will have pre-sale reserve seating tickets available for purchase at the high school auditorium doors on Saturday, March 22, and Saturday, March 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. on both days. All ticket sales will be final. Tickets are also available at the door. There will be no internet ticket sales. We will also have basket raffles and refreshments available at the show for purchase.
Mamma Mia! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.com
Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs by Stig Anderson. Book by Catherine Johnson. Originally conceived by Judy Craymer.
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 December and can’t wait to bring this fan-favorite story to life,” senior Drama Club President Lillian Maros, who plays Donna Sheridan, and serves as a student director, said.
Fellow senior Robert Scramuzza, who plays Bill Austin, and serves as a student director, agrees, “There are so many scenes that I think the audience will connect with, because they know the Mamma Mia characters so well.”
Picture One, from left, standing: Dakota Douglas, Emma DeNunzio, Colette Schmitt, Zachary Wilbur, Jason Vass, Zachary Jordan, Johnathon Maxwell, and Dominic Sgarlata. From left, sitting, left side, back row: Lylah Bucksbee and Molly French. From left, sitting, left side, front row: Stephanie Maxwell, Jade Wetherington, and Lillian Maros. From left, sitting, row three, right side: Avery Ullner and Hannah Dockemeyer. From left, sitting, row two, right side: Mikayla Fullone and Madison Forgione. From left, sitting, row one, right side: Owen Obloshny, Robert Scramuzza, and Scott Kurent.
Picture Two, from left: Emma DeNunzio, who plays Ali; Colette Schmitt, who plays Sophie Sheridan; and Dakota Douglas, who plays Lisa.
Picture Three, from left: Zachary Jordan, who plays Pepper; Johnathon Maxwell, who plays Eddie; and Jason Vass, who plays Sky.
Picture Four, from left: Lillian Maros, who plays Donna Sheridan; Robert Scramuzza, who plays Bill Austin; Owen Obloshny, who plays Sam Carmichael; and Scott Kurent, who plays Harry Bright.
Picture Five, from left: Jade Wetherington, who plays Tanya Cresham-Leigh; Lillian Maros, who plays Donna Sheridan; and Stephanie Maxwell, who plays Rosie Mulligan.
Picture Six, from left, standing: Mikayla Fullone, Stephanie French, Stephanie Maxwell, Lillian Maros, Jade Wetherington, Emma Denunzio, Colette Schmitt, and Dakota Douglas. From left, sitting: Lylah Bucksbee, Madison Forgione, Avery Ullner, and Hannah Dockemeyer.
Picture Seven, from left: Robert Scramuzza and Colette Schmitt.
Picture eight, from left: Owen Obloshny, Colette Schmitt, and Scott Kurent.
Picture nine, from left: Stephanie Maxwell and Robert Scramuzza.
Picture Ten, from left: Colette Schmitt and Lillian Maros.
Other cast members include: Elizabeth Bilski, Hayley Cordero, Audrey Fitzmorris, Ayvari Ford-Hetzel, Chloe Jewett, Sophia Johns, Jesse Mitchell, Ruthann Neve, Charlotte Nutt, Laila Rainford, Allen Ratchford, Olivia Swingle, Samantha Torres-Narvaez, and Britney Wertman.
Stage Crew members include: Luckus Balmer, Aubrey Bell, Audrey Capozzi, Lennox Carpenter, Claire Cowley, Braelyn Davis, Nathan Day, Sonora Dockemeyer, Adam Erb, Xavier Graham, Rosy Knecht, Kayelin Martin, Kendall Murray, Mercedes Pedersen, Lola Vertalics, Kaitlin Wargo, Mackenzie Warnock, Reyna Weaver, Kallie Wehrmann, and Nicholas Wilbur.
Student Pit Band members include: Travis Locker, Anthony Redmond, Noah Sandifer, and Gavin Zeiler.
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Read Across America Pictures at EverGreen Elementary SchoolMarch 14, 2025The second-grade students at Evergreen Elementary teamed up with Kindergarten during Read Across America week on March 4, 2025. The second-grade students partnered up with kindergarten students to read a book to them. Second grade students also made a bookmark for their kindergarten reading buddy to take home, along with the book that they read and colored together.
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