By: Ty Lounsbury Leah Haney is a senior at Wallenpaupack who’s a part of the Exercise Science and Sports Medicine CTE. She is committed to Slippery Rock University, and she plans to major in exercise science to become a physical therapist. She’s working at Pivot, a physical therapy clinic in Hawley, in a tech position,…
By: Jewel Dickerman As we gear up to bid farewell to another incredible school year, it’s time to give a big shout-out to one of our amazing seniors, Emma Cykosky. Emma’s journey through high school has been nothing short of remarkable, filled with passion, leadership, and a whole lot of heart. Even though high school…
Written By Ty Lounsbury Wallenpaupack is updating some of its hallway murals, and Hailey Compton is a senior who is painting a new mural in front of Mrs. Pete’s room. It used to be a graphic design mural, but now that it’s no longer used for that, the art hallway needed amakeover. However, this isn’t the first mural she has painted at…
Written by Briana Blaszczyk This week’s senior spotlight features Nick Bajadek, a WAHS News anchor, member of Local History Club, and avid writer. He hopes that by attending the University of Scranton he can become an English teacher, and he can help others while sharing the knowledge of a subject he adores! When asked “What do you want…
By: Bethany Day As we all know, there are many great programs here at Wallenpaupack. One such program is the Exercise Science and Sports Medicine track, in which Sydnie Day, a senior, participates. Sydnie plans on being a physical therapist after she graduates from Wallenpaupack. “I want to help people,” she told me when I…
By: Gio Patire Sadie Zagwoski is an incredibly intelligent and kind student who has attended Wallenpaupack since kindergarten. She is very organized and maintains productivity throughout all her clubs. Her long list of activities includes the National Honor Society, General Student Council, and Student Ambassadors for three years, Yearbook Club for two years, and the Paupack…
By: Bethany Day In December, Austin Earl won first place at the in-house Skills USA. competition for the automotive event! Austin then went to districts in January and won first place out of eleven schools! Austin Earl is a senior here at Wallenpaupack and he has been with the automotive team since his freshman year. He discovered…
By Gio Patire Erika Badner is an active senior, both in and out of the classroom at Wallenpaupack Area High School. She has been a rock within many activities in our school. Erika states that she has been a part of, “band, environmental club, tennis, and basketball (her personal favorites), softball, track, student council, and…
Written by Ty Lounsbury The wrestling team is anticipating a pretty good season this year, starting November 16with several promising athletes on the team, such as Xaidien Schock, Nicholas Skokos, Giovanni Lomonaco, Conan Keir, Logan Caruso, Gabe Caufield, Manny Caufield, Locke Lamfers, Aaron Berninger, Thomas Preston, Brendon Bristol, Justin Guinard, Justin Gougeon, George Rafferty, Christopher Ledesma, and Gunnar Myers. These athletes have all proven themselves to be impressive wrestlers, but one stands above the rest. Senior Gunnar Myers has had a spotlight on…
Written by Francesca Toppi Graduation is upon us, and I think I can speak for every senior when I say this is one of the most exciting but sad times in our lives. After months of demanding work, it is finally time for us to end our high-school careers. From sports to academics to extracurricular, this year has been amazing for all seniors. The CTE programs have had an exceptionally momentous year. Danielle…
