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Zachary Sampiere Continues Motorized Car Racing Career
Written by Nicole Sherman, April 6, 2017
Zachary Sampiere: Motorized Car Racing In December of 2012, at the age of thirteen, Zachary Sampiere sparked an interest in radio controlled car racing. Sampiere is now a senior at Woodland Regional and his passion for racing cars has grown with him. Sampiere first recognized his interest in car racing when he started watching actual
Mayne and Meliso Soar to the Top of the Class
Written by Katie Minutillo, February 23, 2017
Success at Woodland Regional High School is not only defined by academic achievement, but by a student’s desire to obtain knowledge, make connections, and the ability to be truthful, respectful, and encouraging. The Woodland Way outlines these expectations in order to motivate students to excel. Each year, two students from the graduating class are recognized
Senior Spotlight:: Deborah Berrey Achieves Artistic Excellence
Written by Tina Vlamis, February 20, 2017
Students have different ways of proving that they have accomplished something in their four years of high school. Some are able to point to a varsity letter, others can point to a pristine GPA. Woodland senior Deborah Berry can provide a sketchbook as evidence she has accomplished a great deal in four years of high
Andrea Hansen: Young Girl Old City
Written by Maria Teixeira, February 10, 2017
The streets of New York City–nothing but lights and amazing fashion may seem a bit intimidating for some. But for sixteen year old Andrea Hansen, the thought is otherwise. Hansen knew from a young age she wanted to be in the fashion business. When most little girls dream of being in the fashion industry, they
Guerrera Awarded Title of National Student Leader
Written by Katie Minutillo, February 7, 2017
After devoting countless hours as an active member of Student Government at Woodland Regional High School for the past four years and serving as an advocate for the student body, senior and Student Government President, Noelle Guerrera learned a lot about leadership. The skills and knowledge she gained regarding how to run school wide events,
Lauck and Hicks: The Dynamic Duo
Written by Krista DeTulio, February 5, 2017
Friday night lights aren’t just for the football players. For seniors and sports journalists Chris Lauck and Matt Hicks, the roar of the crowd and the throwing of a football are the two main things that this duo lives on. You’ve probably seen them up at the football field press box; headsets on, rosters in
Kaylee Walsh: First Woodland, then the world
Written by Alex Rindos, February 2, 2017
We all aspire to be somebody more accomplished than ourselves. Sports players look up to professional athletes, drama club actors admire those leading on Broadway, and those who want to change the world study the people that already have. Observing the achievements of a person can teach you a lot about them. When this list
Varesio Qualifies in Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition
Written by Taylor Amore, January 31, 2017
To promote patriotism among high school students the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization (VFW) holds a scholarship contest, Voice of Democracy. Throughout the country, nearly forty thousand high school students apply for a part of the two million dollars of educational scholarship. The only requirement is an audio-essay on the topic of the year, My
Jon Ridge, The Star of the Show
Written by Matt Hicks, January 20, 2017
For most members of any Drama Club around the world, the lead of the production is always reserved for experienced actors who have participated in many shows in their lifetime. But not for Jon Ridge, senior at Woodland who played John Proctor, one of the main roles in Arthur Miller’s play, “The Crucible”. When Ridge
Witkowski and Murray Succeed at Yale Model Congress
Written by Audra Posick, January 18, 2017
This year, four members of Woodland Student Government; Noelle Guerrera, Adam Murray, Kaylee Walsh, and Anna Witkowski, took part in Yale Model Congress. This four day event held on December 1st through the 4th provided students with a simulation of holding a position in government as a Senator, Representative, member of the President’s Cabinet, or
Terpstra and Plante Chosen to Compete in CMEA Southern Region Music Festival
Written by Katie Minutillo, January 13, 2017
Students spend high school struggling to find their place. In some cases, however, students excel so exceptionally in their niche that they are recognized in a regional competition. Senior Katelyn Terpstra and sophomore Jillian Plante were recently selected to the CMEA Southern Region Music Festival. Both girls took part in an audition in November and