Articles Categorized: Upper School

What Inspires Awe in Upper School Advisors Besides our Students?

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...

Sustainable Ocean Studies 2016!

Kaya Williams ‘14 is fresh off the 21-day Sustainable Ocean Studies program, capped off by a three day, overnight sea kayaking excursion. She does not seem tired. They call her “Grandma,” but she’s barely out of Waynflete, heading into her...

Outdoor Experience Drop-off/Pick-up Schedule

Buses will be running on their regular schedule. Students who take the bus for school may do so for all OE drop-offs (arriving at Waynflete about 8:00am) and pick-ups (leaving Friday at 3:35pm). 9th Grade: Tuesday 9/6: Students should be...

Waynflete Goes to China

A group of Waynflete students had an amazing trip to China this past June, led by Heather Courtice Hart, Phuc Tran, and Whitney Zou. Part of the trip included wonderful homestays in the town where Heather and her family recently...

Matt Butler ’11 Writes Home from Beijing

I moved to China two months ago to start working for a Beijing-based tech startup, Yodo1. I biked to work on my first day, armed with a backpack, a laptop, and 10 years’ worth of China studies between my ears....

What Are Waynflete Students Grateful For?

As a difficult year came to a close in June, US Advisors asked their advisees what they were grateful for. They offered these responses: I am grateful for the dedicated support from my peers and teachers, the welcoming charm and atmosphere...

Julia Hansen ’18 Wins Preble Street Volunteer of the Year Award

Julia Hansen '18, center, pictured with her family and Preble Street Volunteer Manager, Tori Stenbak On June 21, at their Annual Meeting, Preble Street presented the Volunteer of the Year Award to Julia Hansen '18. This award marked two firsts for...

Who’s on First?

In his last faculty meeting at Waynflete before heading overseas to rejoin his family in Spain, Steve Kautz teamed up with TC to deliver a rendition of Who's on First? that would have made Abbott and Costello proud. https://youtu.be/AHbv8qzX9GU

Baccalaureate & Commencement 2016

Here are just a small sampling of pictures from Baccalaureate and Commencement 2016. Photos from the entire events are available from CIP Photography. Baccalaureate Photos Commencement photos

Celebrating Seniors!

Senior Project Sampler Senior Project Photo Gallery Richard ll | Caroline Kyros Chaotic Kids and Peaceful Poses | Anne Veroneau Lifesize Origami | Hibo Abdi A Home Away from Home | Hulan Bikales Jerry's Big Day  | Ben Mallon Portrait Photography | Cam Thompson Turning...

Maya Hamilton ’16 Stays with Rwandan Family for Senior Project

  The homestay and working with ELL students has been an amazing experience, I’ve learned so much from it. I hope many other students will take advantage of this opportunity to immerse yourself in another culture without having to worry...

Senior Projects 2016

Jesse Brooks ’17 Attends Stock Market Game Awards Lunch

For his 2nd place finish in the fall session of The Stock Market Game (SMG), Jesse Brooks was invited to the awards lunch, held on 5/31 at USM in Portland.  Jesse's portfolio gained over 14% during the 12 week simulation. ...

The Benefits of Playing Multiple Sports

Throughout elementary school and especially in middle school, I was always asked: “If you were only able to play one sport, what would it be?” I usually replied that I enjoyed both basketball and soccer equally. Sometimes during basketball season...

Interview with Steve Kautz

After thirteen years at Waynflete, Steve Kautz is moving with his family to Spain.  Recently he sat down with USNOW staff to reflect on his time at Waynflete and to anticipate the journey ahead. https://youtu.be/EAo_tu9aULQ

Senior Project Information

Click here for the Senior Project Presentation Schedule.   We are also highlighting projects below that benefit a cause or have an evening performance. Senior Project Presentation to Benefit NAMI Join seniors Olivia Hintlian, Cal Lewis, and Marijke Rowse on Friday,...

Play Day for Mental Health at the Fields

Photo Gallery In early April, a group of seniors met with Dean of Students Cathie Connors and me to say that they wanted to take action to help their school community heal from the deaths by suicide of two of their...

Afterschool Seeking US Mentors for 2016-17

The Afterschool program is beginning to accept applications for next year's mentors. Students who are 16 or older will earn $10.10 hourly for their work in the program. Younger students may volunteer in the program for community service hours. Please...

Interview with International Student Arnas Krutkis

This year, Waynflete was happy to welcome Arnas Krutkis, an exchange student from Lithuania, to the Junior Class. Arnas has been involved in the Waynflete community by doing the Debate Team, the Swim Team, and Crew and by just being...

End of Year Letter to Parents from US Director Lowell Libby

Dear Upper School Parents, I am writing with logistical information about the end of the year in the Upper School.  The last day of regular classes is Friday, May 27. Following is a description of what is next. Final exams...

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