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More than 240 students from 14 Maine high schools gathered at the Augusta Civic Center yesterday for the Can We? Project's annual Can We? Connect conference. As the second of three retreats during the school year, Can We? Connect included...
In this brief interview, Brandon shares his love of the natural world, reflects on his college journey, and shares insightful advice for Waynflete students. Can you tell us about your college experience? What did you major in? How did Waynflete...
In this brief interview, Ryan shares his passion for music, addresses how a Waynflete education shaped his career, and reflects on his recent performance on campus with former Waynflete Jazz Combo and Band director Ray Morrow. What do you love...
You may have heard—it's Election Day! Liv Therrien ’25, Mia Haley ’26, and Gianna Barbieri ’25—who are all members of Youthwork Makes the Boothwork, an organization that aims to get young people involved by serving as poll workers—recently organized an...
Forty-two talented cast and crew members took Franklin Theater by storm this weekend, performing their incredible production of Mean Girls for three packed houses. The show was filled with passionate performances, creativity, joy, and laughter. Thank you to all those...
Our Upper School students recently participated in their special advising day, a valuable opportunity to pause classes and engage in meaningful work as a community. They divided into advisory groups and completed a variety of community service projects. When asked...
Waynflete had a successful tournament at the International Independent School Public Speaking Championships in Hamilton, Bermuda. Luccia Moraes ’25 made it to the finals in impromptu speaking and qualified for Worlds this spring based on her overall performance. Athena Esbjörn-Hargens...
Students in grades 9–10 recently participated in grade-level community service days at the following organizations as part of the Upper School Community Engagement Program: STRIVE (Socialization, Transition, Reflection, Innovation, Vocation, and Education) is a nonprofit organization based in South Portland...
It was a beautiful morning for Convocation yesterday. Our entire school gathered on Waynhenge to hear from faculty and staff members as well as students from all divisions. We enjoyed performances from the Waynflete Intergenerational Chorus (WIC) and the Jazz...
Congratulations to Cathie Connors for being chosen as the 2023–24 NFHS State Girls Lacrosse Coach of the Year! Cathie has been coaching girls lacrosse at Waynflete for more than three decades (she won her 12th state championship with the lacrosse...
Thirteen Chinese language students recently traveled to Taiwan for a 12-day educational sightseeing and school exchange program. Splitting their time between Taipei and Yilan in eastern Taiwan, our students gained insights into the history, traditions, architecture and culture of Taiwan...
Congratulations to the boys varsity tennis team for earning their 16th consecutive state championship title with their 5–0 victory over the Orono Red Riots at Bates College. Noah Stern-Rich '26 and Sebby Ovigele '24 won in straight sets at #2...
Current and former faculty and staff gathered on Tuesday, June 11 for the first-ever Honorary Alumni Ceremony and Reception, a special event to honor those who have dedicated 15+ years of service to Waynflete. This joyous reunion brought more than...
The Class of 2024 is poised to attend a number of impressive colleges and universities! Explore the list below to discover where our graduates will be headed in the fall. Bard College Bates College Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College...
Another year, another wonderful Senior Clap-In! Watch the full video of faculty, staff, and students cheering on the graduating class at wf-link.org/clapin2024.
Grade 7 students recently exhibited their year-end projects about Portland, exploring a variety of topics that provided a more in-depth look at the city. Notable projects include Riti’s artistic creation—a bike constructed entirely from (sanitized) trash she collected along Portland’s...
The entire eighth grade recently gathered with their families for the first-ever Step-Up Celebration, an event designed to acknowledge all the important work students have accomplished during their time in Middle School and create some excitement as they “step up”...
The All School Art Show in the Waynflete Art Gallery was an amazing, colorful way for students to brighten our campus this spring. The show had everything from airborne wonders and handmade ceramics to vibrant drawings, painting, and stunning photography—there were even larger-than-life papier-mâché representations of endangered Maine...
Love listening to podcasts? Give this episode a try! Senior Will Barmby joins Waynflete’s Director of Third Thought John Holdridge, Maine Policy Institute’s (MPI) Chief Executive Officer Matt Gagnon, and MPI’s Director of Legislative Affairs Jacob Posik for a conversation...
On May 25, fifteen Upper School students competed in the National Science Olympiad tournament at Michigan State University. The team earned their spot at the tournament by winning the Maine State Science Olympiad tournament in April. Sixty teams with students...
