In August 2023, Colleen Carmody, FCS Department Chair and Fashion teacher, made a monetary donation to Ann Siebecker, Wayne County Food Pantry Aging Case Aid. Monies for this donation were generated during our WW CAT WALK, and annual Spring Fashion Show, showcasing students’ yearly work and senior collections.
Students Win Big With Energy Efficiency!March 4, 2025A group of ninth grade students at Western Wayne High School received the Honorable Mention award in a special PPL contest.
Aidyn Graci and Mitchell Ferraro General Science, students from the high school were the Honorable Mention winners in the PPL Electric THINK! ENERGY Innovation Challenge. The contest required students to develop an interactive and hands-on presentation on energy, natural resources and environmental issues.
Science teacher Dr. Mark Nebzydoski led the challenge for Western Wayne by registering all Western Wayne High School students for free energy conservation kits, which consisted of three compact fluorescent light bulbs, a smart energy power strip, a shower timer, a faucet aerator and water-saving shower head. Each student was then asked to take the kits home, install the energy-saving equipment and survey how much energy was saved due to the use of the equipment.
“The students projects submitted were very creative and entertaining.” Nebzydoski said. “Seeing students learning about energy efficiency and applying it to the real world is the perfect model of how education should work.” “High school students are tomorrow’s homeowners, so reinforcing energy efficiency messages is important.”
The winning students’ project included a video on energy efficiency. They can be found from a link on the Western Wayne Website. https://youtu.be/EDmCGFHw4Lk Winning students each received Beats wireless earbuds. Dr. Nebzydoski received $250 for classroom supplies.
“I am proud of the student’s hard work and achievement,” Dr. Nebzydoski said.
The students really had a lot of fun making the video with the ongoing theme of “Come on, Mr. Nebz!” Throughout the clip, they kept telling their favorite teacher to be more careful about energy usage in his classroom.
Mitchell Ferraro, who of the winning students who aspires to be a social studies teacher, really liked how fun it was to make the video and tell Mr. Nebz what to do throughout it.
Fellow video creator Aidyn Graci, who aspires to study business one day be very successful, was relieved when they finished the project. “I was glad to get to the end and see our hard work pay off,” he said.
PPL Electric Utilities, in conjunction with National Energy Foundation (NEF) and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), is proud to sponsor the THINK! ENERGY with E-power educational program. There are three program offerings for various grade levels and each is designed to provide teachers and students with energy education. All program offerings are free and are correlated to Pennsylvania learning standards.
Please see contest link https://thinkenergy.org/ppl-innovation/teachers/
From left: Dr. Mark Nebzydoski, Mitchell Ferraro, and Aidyn Graci.
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PPL Awards Gift Certificate to Western Wayne SophomoreMarch 4, 2025PPL awarded Western Wayne sophomore student Liam O’Brien an amazon gift card as a prize for completing a survey about his 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. Liam, who aspires to study culinary arts or sports broadcasting in the future, and many other Western Wayne students used these items and then filled in a survey about their experiences. Liam was the lucky winner drawn at random for the Western Wayne School District. Liam said he got the most use out of the power strip from the PPL kit. He likes his science class and prioritizes helping the environment. “I think it is important to be environmentally conscientious so that plants in nature can thrive and people in general have better health,” Liam said.From left: Dr. Mark Nebzydoski and Liam O’Brien.
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Scholarships & Career Opportunities – March EditionMarch 3, 2025The March edition of Scholarships & Career Opportunities is now available. All grades should read this document to get information on college, careers, important dates, SAT/ACT exams and of course…scholarships!
Click here: https://ww3.westernwayne.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Scholarships-and-Career-Opportunities-March-2025-2.pdf
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Students Present Research at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Regional MeetingMarch 3, 2025Congratulations
to the following students who presented scientific research at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Regional Competition on March 1st. These students investigated a scientific question, carried out controlled scientific research, and presented their findings to a panel of professionals in the scientific fields. 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. First award winners will present their research at Penn State Main Campus in May.
High School:
Cassidy Zeiler- 1st award with a perfect score for her research in the field of Biology as she studied the Effects of Statins on Tendon Elasticity.
Cassidy was also awarded an academic scholarship to Marywood University.
Mackenzie Adams- 1st award for her research in Behavioral Science as she studied the Effects of Sports Injuries on Mental Health in High School Students.
Audrey Agnello- 1st award with a perfect score for her research in Behavioral Science studying the Effects of Posture Reminders on Improving Posture in Students. Audrey was also awarded the Excellence Award in Senior High Behavioral Science
Madelyn McClure- 1st award for her research in the field of Biology in her research on Quantifying Impact Resistance: An Experimental Analysis of Force Distribution on Equestrian Helmets Under Simulated Weight Drop Conditions
Raegan Fox- 2nd award for her research in Biology as she studied the Effectiveness of Sunscreen as a UV Protectant.
Aiden VanOrden- 2nd award for his research in Biology as he studied the Effects of Administration Method on Drug Delivery.
Sadie Booths- 2nd award for her research in Biology as she studied the Effects of Equine Masks on Preventing UV Radiation in Horses.
Abbie Washine- 2nd award for her research in Biology as she studied the Effects of Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatories on Bone Density.
Middle School:
Andraye Agnello- 1st award for his research in Microbiology as he studied the Bacterial Load found on Artificial Turf.
Charlie Vinton- 1st award for his research in Ecology as he studied the Effects of Tree Species on Heat Production.
Ryder Glasner- 1st award for her research in Zoology as she studied the Effects of Soft Drinks on Daphnia magna Heart Rate
TJ McClure- 1st award for his research in Chemistry as he studied the Effects of Corrosion Protectors on Preventing Oxidation.
Igor Barth- 2nd award for his research in Zoology as he studied the Effects of Environmental Conditioning on Isopod Behavior.
Other PJAS researchers included:
Cameron Press
Congratulations to these exceptional students for representing the district well and showing their Wildcat PRIDE.
Faculty Club Advisors: Christine McClure and Maria Masankay
Picture One, High School, from left: Aiden VanOrden, Sadie Booths, Abbie Washine, Mackenzie Adams, Raegan Fox, Cassidy Zeiler, Audrey Agnello, and Madelyn McClure.
Picture Two, Middle School, from left: Andraye Agnello, TJ McClure, Charlie Vinton, Ryder Glasner, and Igor Barth.
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Drama Club Now Accepting Reservations for Mamma Mia! Character BreakfastMarch 3, 2025The cast and crew of The Western Wayne Drama Club’s production of Mamma Mia! will host a Character Breakfast on Saturday, March 29, 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/1gVnf3Ksp9totPPKbD_FSbtNG1QY4yF20lWjmBryZn2Q/edit
TICKET ORDER DEADLINE IS MARCH 19. Any questions, email jmclau@wwsd.io
Save the date for our performances of Mamma Mia! on Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 5 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 6 at 2 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. Mamma Mia! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
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