Articles Categorized: Upper School

Jonny Asen ’05 to Speak at Upper Assembly

Jonny Asen '05 will speak at Upper School assembly on October 20. He grew up in Portland and attended Waynflete for 14 years. He received his bachelor's degree from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.  He was a history major. While at...

PRIDE Week in the Upper School

Waynflete students were invited to WEAR YOUR PRIDE WEDNESDAY in support of relationships, community and diversity during PRIDE Week in Upper School.  Tuesday'sassembly featured two performance pieces written by young people in Maine presented by the Out and Allied Theater group followed by...

Twin Day?

The Ethical Leadership and Service Group Picks Apples and Launch a Backpack, Glove, Mitten, and Hat Drive for the Preble Street Resource Center

The Upper School Ethical leadership and Service group volunteered to pick apples for the Soup Kitchens at the Preble Street Resource Center.  Six students - Julia Hansen, Nick Jenkins, Owen Hoffsten, Emma Anghel, Georgia Goodman, and Owen Ardell - along with...

Upper School Advising Afternoon

On a recent Thursday afternoon, the regular Upper School classes were suspended for three hours for advising groups to spend together.  The goal?  To build relationships. Strong relationships among students and between students and adults are the building blocks of...

PSAT for Juniors on Wednesday, October 14

All Juniors are registered to take the PSAT at Waynflete next week on Wednesday, October 14. Juniors should report to Sills at 8:00 am. They do not need to go to homeroom. They should bring a calculator and three or four number 2 pencils. PSAT...

The 2015-16 Upper School Activities Program is Underway

To most, the word “activities” is simply the plural form of the noun “activity,” which refers to something that is being done.  For Upper School students at Waynflete, Activities refers to a slate of co-curricular options. While students do not...

The stage crew is hard at work building the set for the Upper School musical this fall

Yai Deng ’17 shows off his soccer skills during his Advising Day visit to Reiche School

Photo Gallery from the Upper School Advising Afternoon

“Laugh Therapy” with Tim Sample

COME ENJOY AN EVENING OF "LAUGH THERAPY" WITH TIM SAMPLE Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Franklin Theater (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.) Following the show, Tim will be interviewed by Pat Callaghan of WCSH6 about  his personal experiences with...

Boys Soccer Shocks Unbeaten Defending Class B State Champ Yarmouth

  

Junior College Night

Junior students and their parents are invited to attend Junior College Night on Tuesday, September 29 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Franklin Theater. Topics include: the role of reflection; how student goals and values shape college search criteria; the support system for students; and...

Outdoor Experience 2015 Photo Galleries

Grade 9 Chewonki Wilderness Camps (photos by Max Soley '19) More Chewonki Wilderness Camps Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Urban Service Trip (Grades 10 and 11)

PSAT for Sophomores Correction

Waynflete sophomores will not sit for the PSAT Wednesday, October 14, 2015 alongside members of the junior class as stated in an earlier letter. Instead, sophomores will take the PSAT10 in the spring. Administration of the PSAT10 will take place...

Lowell’s Opening Remarks at Upper School Assembly 2015

Welcome back.  We have made history together by being part of the 40th time Waynflete has sent the Upper School off into the wilderness and the world and managed to bring everyone back.  If any of you come up with...

6-12 Open House

The 6-12 Open House will be held on Wednesday, September 16.  Refreshments will be available in the Arts Center starting at 6:00.  The program begins at 6:00 for parents of sixth graders.  For grades seven through twelve, the program starts...

Seniors and the College Application Process

Join Waynflete College Counseling staff John Thurston and Breda White in Franklin Theater on Tuesday, September 8, for Seniors and the College Application Process.  The program will take place in Franklin Theater beginning at 7:00, following the Senior Parent Potluck...

Performing Arts Sign Ups Are Due

All US students should check out the performing arts course offerings for Term One in the fall, even if you have completed your requirement. Pay special attention to a new offering, Public Speaking, a course that will help participants develop...

Spare Time: The Finale

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