By: Sophia Braida Paupack Perk is a key aspect of Wallenpaupack’s transition program and is designed to provide special needs students with important skills including employment and independence. The program targets students who have already met graduation requirements to prepare them for working environments and real-world challenges. Since its launch in the fall of 2019,…
FBLA President Kaitlin Williams accepts a $500 donation from the Lake Wallenpaupack Neighbors Community Liaison Stephanie Pappas By: Gio Patire Recently, the WAHS FBLA received a generous donation for their impressive work. In last June, Seniors Hannah Stratton and Darby Brennan placed first in the nation for Social Media Strategies. Following this triumph, FBLA advisors…
By: Bethany Day The food pantry has played a huge part in the Wallenpaupack Area School District. The pantry started about seven years ago by Mrs. Martynuk and a few other assistant teachers when they discovered the situation that many of the students in the district were facing. After they started the pantry, it started…
By: Bethany Day On Wednesday, September 25, the Cross-Country team was challenged with one of the hardest races of the season. The Buckhorns faced their own cluster, which consisted of Honesdale and Delaware Valley. Not only did they have to face their own cluster, but they also faced Elk Lake, Montrose, Blue Ridge, and ST….
By: Bethany Day On Tuesday, September 17, the cross-country team headed to McDade Park in Scranton to run against Mid Valley, Scranton, and West Scranton. The runners put themselves to work once they arrived. The team had to face many challenging hills and twisty turns, but they did not let that slow them down, and…
By: Drew Kiesendahl The Boy’s and Girl’s soccer teams are off to slow starts. Although big wins from both teams came late last week, they provided glimmers of hope. The boys opened their season against Bangor Area and lost a close one 1-0. Ever since then, it has been tough sledding, losing seven straight and…
By: Jewel Dickerman The Hawley Public Library’s 14th annual Run to Read 5K took place on Saturday, September 21, in Bingham Park. Established by library board member Susie George, the race continues to raise money for the library while fostering a strong sense of community. This year, more than 70 walkers and runners, ranging in…
By: Gio Patire The Class of 2025 contains a variety of well-rounded students, and Senior Soleil Wright is one of them. She is a part of many activities and can be spotted anywhere from FCCLA to Leadership and Diversity. Aside from academic clubs, she is also a part of the Tennis and Track teams at…
By: Jewel Dickerman On Wednesday, September 18, members of the Wallenpaupack Area School District visited the Governor’s Residence to celebrate a special honor, recognized by Governor Josh Shapiro for being one of the Top Ten schools in Pennsylvania to complete the 2024 Governor’s Breakfast Champions Challenge. South Elementary School Principal Mark Kirsten and Wallenpaupack High…
By: Jewel Dickerman The Suicide Prevention Walks, which began in 2007 through the efforts of Jody Miller in affiliation with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), have long served as a beacon of hope and awareness in the community. Originally held at Promised Land State Park under the name *Out of the Darkness*, the…
