Picture Shown (left to right)- Sutton Rizzo, Alissa Swarts, Tim Novotney, Bethany Day, Tyler Meyers By Bethany Day On Wednesday, May 20, members of the Paupack Press went to the Hamlin library to meet with WVIA, a radio station near Wilkes- Barre. The group met Alissa Swarts, the director of education, and Tim Novotney, the…
By: Sophia Braida On May 28, Wallenpaupack will host its fourth annual Rain Rally, a heartwarming event that brings the schools together to support Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) and its Unified School Championship Programs. The event, taking place throughout the school day, invites students to walk, run, or wheel themselves through a ‘rainstorm’ provided by…
By: Jewel Dickerman The countdown to graduation is officially underway for the seniors at Wallenpaupack Area High School! Before the big day, every senior will take part in important graduation practices to make sure everything goes perfectly. The first practice kicks off on June 6, bright and early from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. This session is mandatory…
By: Jewel Dickerman The tiniest graduates of Wallenpaupack Area High School are getting ready to toss their caps! The World of Wonders class—our beloved preschoolers from the Child Care CTE program—will be celebrating their graduation before heading off to kindergarten. With proud smiles, songs, and maybe a few happy tears, these little learners are ready to…
By: Sophia Braida On Tuesday, May 20th, Wallenpaupack’s Unified Track and Field team faced off against Valley View in their League competition. During their last regular meet of the season, Valley View had defeated Wallenpaupack by a large point gap, taking first. Determined by their previous loss, Wallenpaupack was hoping to earn their gold medal…
By: Sophia Braida Harrison Braida, a senior at Wallenpaupack Area High School, is a driven and well-rounded student who values both kindness and positivity. Throughout his time at Wallenpaupack, Harrison has actively participated in Unified Bocce, Unified Track and Field, and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). Before transferring schools, he was also involved in…
Chloe Steuhl and Madyson Steuhl By: Olivia Kogan On May 29th, a group of volunteers will have the opportunity to bring history to life at the Hemlock Hollow One-Room Schoolhouse by teaching Wallenpaupack fourth graders about the building’s historical significance. The event will be part of the fourth graders’ field trip and is sure to…
By: Jewel Dickerman After graduation, Nina Duprey will be heading to East Stroudsburg University, where she plans to major in Marine Biology with the goal of becoming an ocean life rescuer. Following her four years of study, she hopes to take a year to focus on working before moving to North Carolina to continue her…
By: Jewel Dickerman Mark your calendars and lace up your sneakers—Wallenpaupack’s most vibrant event of the season is back! The annual Color Run, sponsored by The Arc of Wayne County and the Wallenpaupack Area School District, is set to take place on Friday, May 30th at the Wallenpaupack Area North Complex. This colorful celebration is open to everyone—regardless of…
Photo credits to Ash Haynes of Ash Haynes Photography Seniors, Allison Sterner, Josie Leighton, Clara Babyak, and Kailyn Kielbasa (left to right) By: Reagan Anderson The girls varsity softball team has made districts for their classification. Though they have had a tough stretch these past few weeks, they were still able to qualify. They are…
