By: Ty Lounsbury Although it is Christmas season, we shouldn’t forget about the other holidays this month. Did you know that Hannukah was this past Monday? Most people have heard of Hannukah, but here are some facts you might not know about it: · In addition to its spiritual and religious celebrations, Hanukkah celebrates…
By: Jewel Dickerman As winter nights grow longer, Jewish families around the world begin to celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights—an eight-day holiday filled with warmth, joy, and tradition. This year, Hanukkah brings together ancient history and modern celebrations, reminding people of the power of hope and perseverance. Hanukkah commemorates a miracle that took place more than…
Picture Shown- Brook Valley Farm horse and carriage By: Bethany Day The Volunteer’s in Paupack participated in its annual Winter Fest. Every year, Volunteers in Paupack go to Winter Fest, a celebration in Hawley. The holiday event started in 1999, when the shops of Hawley came together and spread the Christmas spirit. It has…
Wallenpaupack swimmers cheering on their teammate Paul Cenusa during his 200IM By: Reagan Anderson This past week, the swim team traveled to Abington Heights pool. Instead of facing Abington Heights, they swam against Valley View. Valley View, like Paupack, does not have a pool. This is why both teams traveled to Abington. At the meet,…
By: Reagan Anderson Q- Why don’t we eat clowns at Hanukkah? A- Because they would taste funny.
By: Reagan Anderson Book by: Erin Morgenstern The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern was published in September of 2011. The genre of The Night Circus is romantic fantasy, with romance being a sub-plot. The book is an adult story that follows 2 magicians that compete against each other in a competition. The story between these…
Photo Shown (Left to Right)- Nathan Palenick, Ryan Kapschull, Owen Leming, Robert Kratzer, Ayden Blaut By: Bethany Day Santa’s Workshop just finished its’ 20th anniversary. On Friday, December 12, the Volunteers in Paupack set up its yearly Santa’s Workshop in the library, an event where students can come in and grab gifts for their…
By: Hannah Daidone Wallenpaupack freshman Emma Saylor, a blackbelt in Karate, attended the Korean National Karate Championship last month in western Pennsylvania where she placed first and third while competing. The event was located in Seven Springs. On the first day, she participated in the Board Breaking competition in the 15-17 Black Belt Division where…
By: Tyler Meyers This past weekend, the wrestling team traveled to Wyalusing High School for a dual meet tournament against other schools in the region. Their day started with two strong wins against Greater Nanticoke and Blue Ridge by 71-4 and 73-0 results respectively. Their third match was closer but still decisive, with a 46-25…
