By: Sophia Braida Paupack Perk is a key aspect of Wallenpaupack’s transition program and is designed to provide special needs students with important skills including employment and independence. The program targets students who have already met graduation requirements to prepare them for working environments and real-world challenges. Since its launch in the fall of 2019,…
By: Evie Neenan The girls’ field hockey team has had a great year so far. With a great record and lots of team bonding activities, there is sure to be a great rest of their season. I asked one of their captains, senior Sophia Burbridge, for insight on how the team is doing. She said,…
By: Jude Mautz Every semester, our ninth-grade students are treated to a trip around Lake Wallenpaupack to learn about the environment. Through their two-day field trip, they are taken all over the area, first taking a trip around the lake with the Lake Wallenpaupack Management District, and they are shown the many projects it has…
By: Briana Blaszczyk This week’s Senior Spotlight follows Breanna Conklin. Breanna intends to go to a four-year college to pursue a bachelor’s in clinical psychology, then complete a counseling program to become a licensed counselor. She is making the most of her high school experience as a Student Ambassador, FCCLA Regional Officer, Aevidum council member, Track…
Photo provided by Ben Scholl By: Edward Kiesendahl The boys’ soccer team faced a tough pair of Lackawanna-Division One rivals in North Pocono and Abington last week. Coming fresh of a 5-3 win over Scranton, the boys were looking for another win against North Pocono. Though the one-loss Trojans would prove to be a very…
By: Jewel Dickerman On September 25, Wallenpaupack Area High School’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program proudly launched its World of Wonders (WOW) initiative, where high school students work directly with children from the local community, ranging in age from three to six years old. Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, each high school student is…
By: Edward Kiesendahl Heading into the game last Friday night Wallenpaupack was riding high after three straight games in the win column. The team just came off their first Lackawanna Football Conference (LFC) win since 2021. Delaware Valley came into the matchup hungry, having started their season 0-4 and 0-1 in the LFC. But with…
By: Jewel Dickerman The Suicide Prevention Walks, which began in 2007 through the efforts of Jody Miller in affiliation with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), have long served as a beacon of hope and awareness in the community. Originally held at Promised Land State Park under the name *Out of the Darkness*, the…
By: Jewel Dickerman On Wednesday, September 18, members of the Wallenpaupack Area School District visited the Governor’s Residence to celebrate a special honor, recognized by Governor Josh Shapiro for being one of the Top Ten schools in Pennsylvania to complete the 2024 Governor’s Breakfast Champions Challenge. South Elementary School Principal Mark Kirsten and Wallenpaupack High…
By: Gio Patire The Class of 2025 contains a variety of well-rounded students, and Senior Soleil Wright is one of them. She is a part of many activities and can be spotted anywhere from FCCLA to Leadership and Diversity. Aside from academic clubs, she is also a part of the Tennis and Track teams at…
