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Following is the text of an email sent from Izzy Davis '16 to her Advanced Biology science teacher Carol Titterton. The email is included here with Izzy's permission. Carol... Just sat through a lecture about photosystems and NADPH and ATP...
The Waynflete Dialogue Project (WDP) is a focused initiative to make dialogue a keystone habit in the Upper School. It is not a single program but instead touches on many facets of the Upper School experience, in and outside of...
Life maps are a great way to connect with some of your classmates that you may not know as well. Seminar groups are a continuation of our Outdoor Experience groups, and each week we learn more about each other. OE...
This escapist comedy takes a peek inside a few nights in the lives of two rather different families. At first, the Sycamores seem absurd, but it is not long before we realize that if they are ridiculous, the rest of...
Join Director of Student Affairs Lydia Maier, Associate Director of Student Affairs Jimmy Manyuru, and a panel of students who participated in last summer's Students Shoulder to Shoulder global citizenship program. Students will talk about their direct experiences working with NGOs and follow-up advocacy...
Congratulations to Waynflete saxophonist Julian Abbott '18 for his outstanding performance at the Jazz All-State auditions. His extremely high score landed him in the 2016-2017 Maine Music Educators Association All-State Jazz Combo! He will rehearse and perform at the festival...
Debba is holding the card of well wishes sent from Upper School students. She and Frannie send their love in return.
I had been on many rafting trips before, but this trip was by far my favorite! The night before the trip was filled with an active scavenger hunt created by the teachers and sitting by the big campfire with lots...
Change in Schedule for Waynflete 9th Grade Parent Evening and Potluck on October 24th 5:30 p.m. Brief Overview and Q&A about 9th Grade Seminar and Student Support in Student Center 6:00 p.m. Parent Potluck at Boulos House Dear Parents of...
On Thursday, October 13, the Upper School had the unique opportunity to hear the stories of Mangesh Pol and Gaus Sayyad, who were raised together at the Maher Ashram in Pune, India. In addition to their extraordinary accomplishments, Mangesh and...
A visitor to the Waynflete campus might well wonder what is going on upon entering the Emery Building in mid-March and passing a group of students huddled in an alcove whispering with conspiratorial urgency. The mystery would deepen as the...
At a recent assembly, members of Waynflete’s PRIDE group (Promoting Respect Integrity and Equality) shared thoughts regarding the value of allyship for people who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Queer (LGBTQ+). Together they gave voice to some of...
Join us for an evening of Laugh Therapy featuring Running With Scissors, Maine's premier improv/comedy group, on Saturday, October 15 from 7:00–9:00 p.m. in Franklin Theater. We are pleased to be co-hosting this event with the nonprofit Family Hope. After...
ORDER THE 2016 WAYNFLETE YEARBOOK BY DEC. 4TH AND SAVE $15!!! Cost: $50 ($65 after Dec 4th) To order your book and ensure that you receive a copy this spring, choose one of the following options: Complete a paper order...
A Night of Cultural Dialogue and Hip Hop Performance with Eric Axelman and Oliver "SydeSho" Arias Join hip hop-based teaching artists Eric Axelman and Oliver 'SydeSho' Arias as they perform and facilitate a discussion about the ethics of cultural appropriation,...
Welcome back from your first week of school scattered in locations ranging from downtown Boston to Mount Katahdin, from the White Mountains of New Hampshire to Acadia National Park Downeast, and from a host of places in between. I have...
Below is a link to an essay written by Gemma Laurence '15 last spring for her Philosophy class with Ben Mini. In that class, among other topics, students studied moral systems. For a final project, Ben asked them to apply...
Dear Upper School Parents, It is easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of information coming at you at the start of school. To make things a little easier for you, I am writing now to highlight some information that...
As we launched the school year with a week of faculty meetings and retreats, Lowell asked what inspired awe in US Advisors. The pictures and videos in the below slideshow reflect what inspires our teachers on a daily basis. Let...
