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Waynflete's Third Thought for Civic Engagement initiative recently hosted "Can We? Connect," a full-day conference at the Augusta Civic Center for high school students from fourteen partner schools in Maine who are participating in The Can We? Project this year....
Four Upper School students recently joined more than 2,000 students at the NAIS Student Diversity Leadership Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. This conference was a multiracial, multicultural gathering of student leaders from independent high schools across the globe that allowed...
The Perspective Project is an Upper School student-led initiative that uses the power of conversation to learn from—and celebrate—diverse perspectives and experiences. The Project recently held their first event of the year featuring Margo Walsh ’82, the founder of MaineWorks...
Students, faculty, and community members were inspired, entertained, and moved by Monday's evening interview with award-winning author Dr. Nnedi Okorafor. Dr. Okorafor spoke of her experience as a daughter of Nigerian immigrants, her process as a writer, her love for...
Students in Intro to Computer-Aided Design (CAD) are gaining experience in designing intricate components using sophisticated CAD software. This software is used to design precision machines and components across various industries, from aerospace to computer chip manufacturing. The parts that...
In 2015, British hair stylist Joshua Coombes founded “Do Something for Nothing,” a movement that inspires people to share their time with people in need and to make a difference in their own way. Joshua shared his journey with Upper...
Congratulations to our girls varsity soccer team on an impressive 9–1 victory over Sacopee Valley at our first Friday Night Lights game! It was an incredible evening for our community as families, alumni, faculty/staff, and other Waynflete community members—more than...
Ninth- and tenth-graders recently participated in grade-level service days as part of the Upper School Community Engagement Program. They spent the day at Runaway Farm in Cape Elizabeth, one of the many Cape Elizabeth Land Trust properties that are open...
Waynflete has received a $50,000 grant from Unum to support The Can We? Project, one of several initiatives run by the school’s Third Thought Institute for Civic Engagement program. Grant funds will be provided over a two-year period. The Can...
Anna Siegel ’23 recently traveled to Washington, DC, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act and advocate for further conservation legislation. Read more about Anna’s trip (in her own words!) below: "Last week, I had my first...
It's Waynflete's birthday! We celebrated our 125th year with a Founders' Day celebration that included cupcakes for all students and employees. Did you know that Waynflete's founders, Agnes Lowell and Caroline Crisfield, sold the school to a newly formed corporation...
On August 24, Waynflete and Third Thought Initiatives for Civic Engagement welcomed educators from across the state for the Can We? Kickoff, a professional development event for Can We? Project partner schools. The Can We? Project is one of Third...
Congratulations to the boys varsity lacrosse team for their third consecutive state championship win! The Flyers triumphed over North Yarmouth Academy, securing the title with an impressive 14–6 victory. Terrific job! Read more at bit.ly/3PinlNP.
The Class of 2023 is headed to a wide range of colleges and universities in the fall, and we couldn’t be more proud of them. We wish them all good luck on the next leg of their academic journeys! May...
After 30 years of service to the Waynflete community, beloved science faculty member Carol Titterton retired at the end of the 2022–23 academic year. Carol's work in and out of the classroom has deeply affected the lives of countless Waynflete...
Looks like we have a new Waynflete tradition! We held a touching “clap-in” today for our graduating class, who were cheered by the entire school on a walk through campus. Check out the full experience courtesy of a GoPro strapped...
The pressure was on as the boys varsity tennis team geared up for their championship match on Wednesday morning. The Orono Red Riots were the only obstacle left in their quest for a record-breaking fifteenth consecutive Maine State Championship win,...
Last Friday marked an important milestone for the Class of 2023 as they delivered their senior project presentations. After four weeks of exploration into topics of their own choosing, they presented their findings to their peers, teachers, and other members...
Working on your reading list for the summer? We’ve got some reviews for you to check out! Seniors in Native American History recently produced podcast episodes in which they reviewed books written by Indigenous authors from North America. Within these...
Congratulations to the Middle School and Upper School Latin students who participated in the Maine Junior Classical League Spring Convention last week! Students celebrated their love of Latin and made friends with other students from around the state while competing...
