By: Reilly Buselli On Saturday, October 10, our school held its annual homecoming dance. This year’s theme was “Tangled Up in HOCO.” Students enjoyed music from a live DJ, food, and a photo booth. The student council also announced the nominees for homecoming king and queen. Congratulations to June Brown, Carmella Coyle, Sophie Fontano, Katy…
By: Vaericia Meno Credits: Jennifer Carr By: Vaericia Meno Credits: Jennifer Carr Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place every October and is an international campaign that focuses on educating people about breast cancer and finding ways to reduce the risk of the disease. Breast cancer affects millions of women around the world, making awareness and…
By Kiana Madrigal This week we’re turning the spotlight towards senior Brielle Ostrowski, a dedicated and involved member of Wallenpaupack. Becoming a senior feels completely different than her previous high school years for Brielle, with a more relaxed attitude and less-demanding classes. Although this school year is relatively new, Brielle is most looking forward to…
Fitzgerald (cat) and Moose (dog) Fitzgerald and Moose are Mrs. Carroll’s pets. Fitzgerald is the fluffiest, most cuddly cat that exists. He is very social and loves people. He is also very mischievous and naughty at times. Moose, their dog, is the most cat-like dog that you could imagine. He loves to sleep, barely barks,…
Photo from ehsinsight.com By: Avery Ruggiero Fire Prevention Week is an annual week dedicated to teaching individuals how to prevent fires and educating them on what to do in order to stay safe if a fire does occur. It is held on the week of October 4 – October 10. This week centers around the…
By: Silvia Cremona This week’s word of the week scripturient. Scipturient is a rare noun that means having a strong, passionate or compulsive urge to write. It comes from the late Latin word scripturire, meaning “to desire to write.” It was used since at least the 17th century, though it is rare today. An example…
By: Olivia Kogan (Left to Right: Olivia Kogan and Adelyn Ezzo at the AA singles district tournament.) On Monday, October 5, the Wallenpaupack Girls Tennis team participated in the AA district semi-finals at Kirby Park. Their first match was against Wyoming Seminary, an undefeated team (15-0). The first matches to finish were first and third…
By: Silvia Cremona On Monday, October 5th, the University of Scranton invited WAHS alumni and other local schools, to visit and tour their campus, while learning about their diverse programs and the academic environment. The visit was from 9:00 A.M to 1:30 P.M, with eight high school students attending. They were shown the University of…
By: Reagan Buselli This past Thursday and Friday, the National Guard came to our school for gym classes to climb rock walls, drive pedal carts, and inform the students what the National Guard is. They have been coming to our school for the past five years. They will come in a few times a year…
