PMEA Northeast Region Orchestra
(Pictured L to R): Genevieve Neenan, Nora Warner, Hunter Sasala, Brayden Hoffmann By: Nora Warner Photo: Mr. Warner From March 4 through March 6, four students represented Wallenpaupack at the PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators Association) Northeast Region Orchestra festival hosted by Carbondale Area High School. To qualify for the event, students first auditioned and then…
A Canvas of Achievement: Students’ Artwork Featured in Art Gallery
By: Kiana Madrigal Starting March 5, the Wayne County Art Alliance, in Honesdale, is hosting an exhibit starring a life size paper mâché Kapok tree and featuring artwork made by the art students in Wallenpaupack. Recently, the gallery, located in Honesdale, had an opening reception where families came and looked around, ate cake, and…
Operation Prom Success
Picture shown, Left to right: Mayah Boogertman, Jessieann Gallagher, Amelia Porcelli, and Gabby Hieber By: Bethany Day Prom dresses galore! On Friday, March 6, and on Saturday, March 7, Operation Prom was held at the Wallenpaupack Area High School. Operation Prom was bought to the high school by Amelia Porcelli, Mayah Boogertman, and Jessieann…
Unified Bocce Wins League Meet
Image: Nate BlackPhoto Credits: Ben Scholl By: Sophia Braida Wallenpaupack’s unified bocce purple team competed in the league meet February 17 at North Pocono High School, facing seven other teams for a chance to advance to regionals. Eight teams took part in the meet, with the top three qualifying for regionals. Unfortunately, Wallenpaupack’s…
Lovely War by Julie Berry
By: Kiana Madrigal Interested in Greek gods? Interested in war? If so, this book is perfect for you. It’s a beautiful combination of romance and tragedy, a story told by the gods’ perspectives. Lovely War is narrated by the Greek goddess, Aphrodite, who tells the tales of two young couples during World War I…
Ash Wednesday
By: Reilly Buselli Ash Wednesday is a centuries old tradition that marks the beginning of a very symbolic religious season for Christians. It originated in the year 601 AD when Pope Gregory set the current date. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent is a 40-day season of prayer and fasting…
Black History Month
By: Nora Warner Photo: Google February brings many holidays and events, including Black History Month. Black History Month was first federally recognized in 1976 under President Gerald Ford and was signed into law by the US Congress in 1986. The celebration was born from early movements to recognize the contributions of African Americans to U.S….
Chinese New Year: Year of the Horse
By: Hannah Daidone In 2026, the Chinese zodiac enters the Year of the Fire Horse, characterized by hard work, bravery, and resilience. Beginning on February 17 with the Lunar New Year, the holiday marks the start of the 15-day Spring Festival, concluding with the Lantern Festival. The Chinese zodiac operates on a 12-year cycle of…
Samira Feller
By: Reagan Anderson This week, the Paupack Press will feature not only a brilliant student, but also an extremely dedicated and talented athlete. This student athlete is a junior, Samira Feller. In school, Samira not only enjoys spending time with her friends, but she also looks forward to attending her math class, which is her…