Christmas Charity Trees
By: Sophia Braida For the fifth consecutive year, Wallenpaupack’s student council decorated four Christmas Charity Trees in the school’s lobby to represent different organizations and help give back to the community. Each grade selected a different organization to support, reflecting causes that have touched the lives of students throughout our community. This year the class…
Food Pantry Successful Delivery
Picture shown- the Thanksgiving boxes By Bethany Day The Food Pantry just finished its biggest event of the year. On Wednesday, November 19, the Volunteers in Paupack, VIP, helped the food pantry by giving out the Thanksgiving food boxes at the Wallenpaupack Area High School. For the past eight years, Mrs. Martynuk, the head…
Food for Thought
By: Ty Lounsbury · As Thanksgiving approaches, think about all you have learned about this holiday’s history. If your answer is, “not a lot,” that can be fixed right now! · The first Turkey Trot was in Buffalo, New York on the morning of Thanksgiving in 1896 and only had six participants. · The first Thanksgiving…
Bocce
Image: The purple team at their regional meet last year. By: Sophia Braida The Wallenpaupack bocce teams are excited for the start of a new season, beginning with their first practice today, November 20th. This year, around 30 students are taking part in bocce across the two teams (Purple and White). Last year, both teams…
AnnaLee Protasiewicz
By: Sophia Braida AnnaLee Protasiewicz, a senior at Wallenpaupack, is a student known most for her energy, involvement, and passion. In her free time, she loves swimming, paddle boarding, photography, baking, hanging out with friends, and going on adventures. She’s involved in a wide range of activities; both in and outside of school. She swims…
Distracted Driving Assembly
Pictured left to right- Eileen Miller and Governor Josh Shapiro Photo credit to The Citizen’s Voice By: Molly Cunningham Recently, the class of 2028 attended a powerful assembly on distracted driving. The speaker, Eileen Miller, shared a deeply personal story about her son, Paul Miller Jr., who tragically lost his life in July 2010 because…
Upcoming for Student Council
By: Reagan Anderson With the holidays approaching fast, student council gives many opportunities for students to get into the holiday spirit. Coming up quickly is Thanksgiving, and for the holiday, student council will host the annual Turkey Trot on November 26 during the school day. At the Turkey Trot, students are welcome to run or…