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I am writing this letter from a cabin in Yosemite Valley, where my windows overlook - in one direction - an oak grove with four giant Sequoias shedding dark orange and brown leaves on the gravestone of Galen Clark, and...
“Una civilización que niega a la muerte, acaba por negar a la vida.” (A civilization that denies death, ends up denying life.) -Octavio Paz Last week Lower School Spanish students celebrated el día de los muertos. El día de los...
On Sunday, a group of fifteen fifth graders worked as tour guides for Waynflete’s EC-5 Open House. Over 40 visitors were toured around the Lower School by these outstanding ambassadors. Fifth graders were responsible for following a tour schedule, talking...
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert & Greg Morrison—Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar Director and Musical Director: Katy Cavanaugh Technical Director: Chris Fitze Producer: Tiki Fuhro Choreography: Susan Nelson Costumes: Barbara Kelly Auditions and crew...
The postseason is upon us! Read on for updates from all the Waynflete teams: Update, Saturday 10/28: Several Flyer teams were in action today: Girls cross country placed 5th in the Class C state meet. Many of the girls ran...
Hi Geoff! How are you? I hope this school year has had a great start! I'm sure you are probably very busy but I'm writing to thank you for making Waynflete what it is. Waynflete has prepared me extremely well...
A beautiful fall day and some exciting Cross-Country racing! The highlights: Henry Spritz wins Class C Regional title Boys place third and qualify for states Girls place fourth and qualify for states Class C states is at Twinbrooks on Saturday Oct....
AS YOU LIKE IT by William Shakespeare Join this cast and crew of forty three, as we romp through the "forest of Arden" November 2 - 4 at 7:00pm Franklin Theater Forest adventures, chance meetings, disguise and transformation bring this cast of delightful...
Congratulations to Julian Abbott '18 for his outstanding performance at the Maine Music Educators Association Jazz All-State auditions! His extremely high score earned him the tenor saxophone seat in the elite Jazz All-State Combo. Festival organizers report that over 370 students from 65 schools auditioned...
PRIDE ALLY WEEK This week PRIDE calls our attention to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning voices in our community. PRIDE: Promoting Respect Integrity Diversity and Equality- values people, regardless of gender identity and sexual orientation, and believes...
This post is the first in a new series on USNow featuring student perspectives on what matters most to them. Last year was my first year at Waynflete. I realized before the end of my first week, that this was...
Students in Tim Hebda’s 4-5 class were recently immersed in the thematic study of westward migration in the United States. Territorial and state geography is an essential part of the story, so Tim decided to employ technology—including cameras, projectors, and Skype—to...
Welcome to the Middle School section of the Waynflete Wire, where you'll get a glimpse of the day-to-day activities and rhythms in our division. So much of what we do in Middle School is celebrate the immediacy of experience and build...
Rehearsals are underway for the fall play, Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT. Check out the gallery above! The cast of twenty along with several crew members were treated to a workshop with the teaching artists from Portland Stage Company this...
The entire school was treated to a wonderful convocation ceremony this past Thursday. It is one of the few times during the year when the entire student body and all the faculty and staff are together. Geoff opened the gathering...
Greetings, and welcome back from your soggy week. I heard from one trip leader after another, Waynflete teachers, AMC and Chewonki leaders, everyone with whom you came in contact how awesome you all were, despite the weather. By rising to...
It was a bit wet, but another incredible year of Outdoor Experience is in the books! Reports were uniformly positive from students, faculty, and the guides that assist us in putting these trips together. Check out some pictures below, and...
