By: Jewel Dickerman The Paupack Press would like to congratulate Civil Air Patrol Cadet Second Lieutenant Chase Predmore on earning the highly respected Billy Mitchell Award—a major milestone within the Civil Air Patrol program. This achievement marks Chase’s transition from cadet non-commissioned officer to cadet officer, recognizing his dedication to leadership, aerospace education, physical fitness, and strong…
These are Coco the Chocolate Lab and Winnie the Shih Tzu mix. Coco was born at a shelter in Mississippi on Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), hence the name “Coco”. She is a goofy girl with a lot of energy! Winnie is a feisty girl who rules the roost. We call her…
By: Jewel Dickerman Wallenpaupack Area High School once again proved that creativity and talent thrive within its halls. In this year’s 2026 Scholastic Art and Writing Competition, Paupack students made a remarkable impression among 21 participating schools from across the region. Out of 133 artworks selected for regional recognition, an incredible 28 pieces were created by Wallenpaupack Area students—a true testament to…
By: Sophia Braida Damon Jones, a junior at Wallenpaupack, has become a familiar and energizing presence on the Unified Bocce team. Known for being one of the most supportive voices on the court, Damon is always cheering on his teammates, offering encouragement, and stepping in with guidance whenever someone needs it. His supportive nature, outgoing…
Pictured: Kaylana Mejias and Erika Still, Wellness Professional at the Lodge at Woodloch By: Jewel Dickerman Wallenpaupack Area High School senior Kaylana Mejias recently took an exciting step toward her future by participating in a multi-department Job Shadow at The Lodge at Woodloch. As part of her Senior Project, Kaylana spent a day gaining real-world experience in several…
(Left to right) Scranton’s Cap of Fames Liam Magee and Reagan Anderson By: Reagan Anderson On January 27, the swim team was scheduled to travel to West Scranton for their meet. Due to the snow day, that meet has been rescheduled to February 12. The team still had a meet this past week instead against…
By: Kiana Madrigal The Wallenpaupack girl’s wrestling team recently competed against Abington Heights and Western Wayne, showing up with high energy and full of anticipation. They came out victorious in both matches, with Gia Silva earning her 50th career win. Gia Silva has been a part of the girls’ wrestling team since the…
By: Sutton Rizzo Materials: · Pipe Cleaners · Pencils Step 1: Wrap the Pipe Cleaners Around the Pencil Using two pipe cleaners, wrap the ends around the top of the pencil 2 times. Step 2: Wrap the Other End Around the Pencil Take the loose end and loop it around the pencil, then wrap this…
