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…
By: Kiana Madrigal The girl’s wrestling team had a momentous time at Districts this weekend, pushing through tough competition to keep their season going. The team’s finish was impressive considering two of their captains, as well as several other wrestlers on the team were injured and unable to compete. Their coaches’ goals were to…
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….
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)…
By: Sophia Braida Linus Bond, a senior at Wallenpaupack, is someone who values both hard work and meaningful connections. Throughout high school, he has dedicated much of his time to staying active and challenging himself academically. He loves going to the gym and playing basketball with his friends, building not only strength but also lasting…
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…
By: Bethany Day Every role in theatre is important. There is the cast, the crew that runs the background, the lighting and soundboard, and the adults who lead the students. However, one of the biggest roles that helps the whole production keep moving is the stage manager. Rowan Craparo, a senior at Wallenpaupack, is…
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…
