Reagan Anderson

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…

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Blood Drive

By: Reilly Buselli Today, our school is hosting a blood drive sponsored by the American Red Cross. Our school has had a lot of donations in the past, earning Wallenpaupack the title of Premier Blood Partner. This is achieved by hosting multiple blood drives with more than 50 donations per year. Blood donations save more…

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Ramadan

By: Olivia Kogan Ramadan is a Muslim holiday that represents spiritual reflection and recognition of the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. Ramadan is celebrated yearly on the holiest month (ninth month) of the Islamic calendar. Participating in Ramadan requires one to abstain from food, water, and marital relations from dawn to…

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Self-Health Care Around the World 

By: Tyler Meyers Swedish Lagom Lifestyle  Lagom, the Swedish concept of ‘just the right amount,’ advocates for a balanced and unhurried approach to life. With an emphasis on sustainability and community, lagom promotes a life where stress is reduced and simplicity is celebrated.  This lifestyle encourages ‘fika,’ a coffee break that embodies the Swedish art of togetherness and relaxation….

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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…

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Wax Lantern

By: Sutton Rizzo Materials: ·      Wax Paper ·      Crayons ·      Craft Sticks ·      Scrap Paper or Newspaper Step 1: Cut or tear a piece of wax paper off the roll about 10-12 inches long. Fold and cut the paper in half lengthwise. Fold each half in half again widthwise {don’t tear it!} so you now…

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Swim

The swim team at practice getting ready for districts with demonstrations from Coach Campbell. By: Reagan Anderson This past week has been full of hard workouts for the team as they gear up for districts. About half of the swim team qualified for districts, and they will continue practicing until the district meet on February…

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PMEA Region IV Choir

Top Row (L to R): Gabriel Racine, Brayden Hoffmann, Carlos Urgiles, Joseph Tighe, Nathan Freethy, Kristian Nistad Bottom Row (L to R): Molly McGinnis, Genevieve Neenan, Nora Warner, Sara Kovacs, Ivy Yetter, Hunter Sasala By: Nora Warner Photo: Mrs. Neenan                   Last week, 12 students from Wallenpaupack participated in the PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators Association)…

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