Articles Categorized: Upper School

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

Follow Brandon Woo’s ’15 Mozambique Blog

The Incorrigible Entomologist

Let Sounds of Silence Spread from Acadia

As part of her final project in her Environmental Science class, Acadia submitted a letter to the editor of the Portland Press Herald on behalf of Acadia National Park, for which she was named.  According to the teacher, Neil Rice,...

Breaking: Seniors Graciously Allow Faculty Win At Annual Softball Game

On a brilliant and lovely Maine spring afternoon, the Senior class took on the Faculty in our annual softball tilt, and once again it was proven that age (please read: "experience") and beauty come before youth and beauty, at least...

Upper School Class Picnics Canceled

Regrettably, the class picnics have been canceled. Although the rain will likely hold off on Monday until the afternoon, the chance of showers, the 60 degree weather, and the 20 knot breeze along the coast does not make a beach...

Senior Project Sampler 2015

Botanical Illustrations of Native Medicinal Plants  |  Gemma Laurence A Study of Graffiti  |  Graham Ratner The Maine Outdoors, Seen Through A Go-Pro  |  Nick Boulos PVC Instrument  |  Dana Peirce & Helen Gray-Bauer Recreating a Family Landmark  |  Joseph...

Interview with Lindsay Kaplan

Waynflete student Kiera MacWhinnie ‘17 conducted an interview of Lindsay Kaplan about her decision to teach French language and literature at the high school level even after receiving her Doctorate.  Waynflete Flyer journalist Gavriella King ‘15 crafted the following article...

Henry V Documentary

Please enjoy this documentary about the process of putting together our production of Henry 1/5, a forty minute version of Shakespeare's Henry V that was performed at the Maine H.S One Act Festival in March. Production stage manager, Caroline Kyros and actor...

Isaac Salas wins 2015 State Singles Tennis Championship

Isaac Salas defeated the #1 seed Nick Mathieu from Mt. Ararat 7-6, 6-3.  Isaac is pictured above with boys tennis coach Jeff Madore.  Here is a link to the Portland Press Herald article on the match.

Spirit Week Revisted

From a student's perspective, Spirit Week is always the best week of the year. After all, what could be better than having limbo or a dodge-ball tournament substituted for school? Spirit week is an annual event in which grades compete...

Douglas Hirshhorn '15 presents his proposal to the administrative team for Waynflete to install an array of solar panels at the Fore River Fields.  The presentation was the culmination of a project for his Environmental Science class.

100 Bowls

MEALS FOR BOWLS: HUNGER PREVENTION An independent study project by GRAYDON NUKI ’15 and MAEVE DONNELLY ’15 Featuring handmade ceramic bowls and homemade soup

Science Olympiad Video

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Senior Project Presentation Schedule

Senior Project presentations will take place next Friday, June 5 from 8:25 am - 2:05 pm all around campus.  Parents are welcome to watch any and all presentations. 2015 Senior Project Presentation Schedule  

Maine Model UN Student Musings

After a large and impressive showing by Waynflete at the Maine Model UN Conference earlier this month, two student participants were asked why they participate in this time consuming activity.  Read on to learn what they had to say. Althea Sellers ’17,...

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