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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...
Thank you to all who came out to create, play, and celebrate our community together. It was an incredible day of connection for our community. A big thanks to Waynflete’s Parents Association and all the volunteers who made Spring Fling...
Congratulations to all the Upper School students who participated in the Maine Model UN Conference! The Flyers gave an impressive performance, earning several accolades. Luccia Moraes ’25, Omari Brent ’27, and George Tagtmeier ’26 earned “Best Delegate” awards; Aelia Russell...
Waynflete has announced the recipients of the 2024 Drake Award and the 2024 Klingenstein Alumni Award: Daniella Nichols Cameron ’94 2024 Klingenstein Alumni Award Recipient Daniella Nichols Cameron ’94 is the recipient of the 2024 Klingenstein Alumni Award. Waynflete’s board...
Waynflete has announced its Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The Hall of Fame selection committee has chosen four individuals to receive this special honor: Amanda Waterhouse Isgro ’98 Athlete Amanda Waterhouse Isgro ’98 had an impressive career as...
The Outliers Robotics team capped off a tremendous season this past weekend when they joined more than 60,000 students at the FIRST World Robotics Championship in Houston! The Outliers posted this year’s world high score in qualification matches and placed...
Congratulations to the Outliers Robotics team for an impressive showing in the New England Championships, where they faced off against the region’s 96 top teams. The Outliers got off to a rocky start on the first day as their robot...
