Today’s News
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…
How to Make Yarn Pumpkins Using Balloons
By: Molly Cunningham These yarn pumpkins are such a gorgeous little fall craft project – great for a table centerpiece or even a fall mantle. They’re beautiful on their own, or in a group. Materials: · Balloon · Orange yarn · White glue · Pipe cleaners (brown and green) Equipment: · Tape measure · Scissors…
Gifted Students Participate in Bloomsburg Math Competition
Caption: (left to right, back row) Rosa SanClementi, Destiny McMurray, Gabe Racine, Sutton Rizzo (Left to right, front row) Daniel Wanamaker, Luke Boogertman, Evan Guccini By: Sutton Rizzo Seven gifted students from ninth through eleventh grade traveled to Bloomsburg University to participate in their annual math competition. They competed against other schools such as Danville,…
Milford Theater
By: Olivia Kogan On Thursday, November 14, a few students involved in theater classes and extracurriculars were given the opportunity to see the play “Our Town” at the Milford Theatre. Students were excused from class at 8:45 and got back to school at around 2 pm. The play started at 10 am and lasted until…
Kevin Miller Steps Up as New Head Coach for Boy Basketball
By: Edward Kiesendahl At the end of last basketball season, James McGinnis stepped down from his head coaching position for boys’ basketball after a successful tenure, including bringing a district championship to the lake. Kevin Miller is stepping up and taking over as the head coach this season. Miller has been around the program for…
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…
The Poppy War
By: Kiana Madrigal The Poppy War is book one of a trilogy written by Rebecca F. Kuang. Inspired by 20th century Chinese history, The Poppy War follows a war orphan named Rin who discovers she possesses an unearthly power and must master it to save her empire from a looming war. The story follows…
Mock Interviews
By: Olivia Kogan On Thursday November 12, students who are currently taking the junior seminar class were given the opportunity to take part in a Mock Interview. The event transpired with the help of the many amazing community members who volunteered to interview students to create a real-life experience. Students were expected to dress appropriately…