Articles By: Olivia Pardi

Upper School cellists perform side-by-side with Portland Symphony Orchestra

Talented cellists Conner B. ’27 and Lucinda H. ’25 recently performed in a side-by-side concert with the Portland Symphony Orchestra (a side-by-side concert allows student musicians from the Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra to play alongside professional musicians). Lucinda, who serves...

Khalil Kilani ’21 receives prestigious Rangel Fellowship, launching path to U.S. foreign service career

Congratulations to Khalil Kilani ’21 on receiving the prestigious Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship! This distinguished award will fund two years of Khalil's graduate education and provide internships on Capitol Hill and at a U.S. embassy or consulate....

Three Upper School students receive honors from The Telling Room’s writing program

Congratulations to Upper School students Elefe, Len, and Ellie L. on receiving prestigious writing honors from The Telling Room! Both Len and Elefe will have their work featured in this year's anthology, showcasing their creative talents. Ellie has been awarded...

Yearbook dedicated to Mary Jane Pagenstecher, celebrating 43 years of performing arts leadership

Today's Upper School assembly featured a special moment as the 2024–25 yearbook was dedicated to Director of Performing Arts Mary Jane Pagenstecher, who is retiring from teaching after 43 years (and is looking forward to her next, as yet undetermined...

Waynflete announces 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame class

Waynflete is pleased to announce our Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The Hall of Fame selection committee has chosen three individuals and a team to receive this special honor: Polly Blake Burke ’62; Cathie Connors P’15, ’22; Glenn...

Dale MacLachlan Lewis P’11, ’16, ’16 honored with 2025 Drake Award for 25 years of dedicated service to Waynflete

Waynflete is pleased to announce that Dale MacLachlan Lewis P’11, ’16, ’16 is the recipient of the 2025 Drake Award, a special honor for service to Waynflete. When Dale MacLachlan Lewis and her husband, Rich, enrolled their daughter in Waynflete’s...

Margo Walsh ’82 receives 2025 Klingenstein Alumni Award for transformative work in recovery employment

Waynflete is pleased to announce that Margo Walsh ’82 is the recipient of the 2025 Klingenstein Alumni Award, an honor that is rooted in our mission and calls for responsible and caring participation in the world. Through the Klingenstein Award,...

Civil Tea discussions: Upper Schoolers create space for thoughtful dialogue

Upper School students recently hosted peers from Cape Elizabeth, Deering, Westbrook, and Yarmouth high schools for a "Civil Tea" discussion on homelessness. The Civil Tea format creates space for thoughtful dialogue across perspectives rather than debate, encouraging students to engage...

Upper School students excel in statewide Titan Challenge

Congratulations to our Upper School students who recently participated in The Titan Challenge, a business simulation where students in small groups manage virtual companies, making critical decisions about pricing, production, and marketing. While all Waynflete teams performed admirably, Declan S.,...

Waynflete Science Olympiad team impresses at state tournament

Waynflete’s Science Olympiad team earned an impressive second place finish at the state tournament on Saturday! We are proud of our two teams of 15 students—each competed across 23 challenging events. Our more experienced "Green Team" secured second place, while...

Waynflete rowers compete in historic final competition in beloved gymnasium

Waynflete crew hosted Megunticook Rowing and Maine Coast Rowing for the annual “ergatta,” marking the final athletic event in our beloved gymnasium after 50 years of competition and community. Our Flyers performed exceptionally well, with Cecily N. taking first place...

Innovation on display: 4–5 students showcase their problem-solving skills at Invention Convention

The 4–5 Invention Convention was a success this past Wednesday. Students presented the inventions they created using simple machines like levers and pulleys while fielding questions open house-style during two sessions—one for families and another for their K–1 buddies! Thank...

From setbacks to semifinals: the Outliers robotics team shines at New England championship

The Outliers robotics team recently capped off the 2025 season with an outstanding performance at the New England District Championships! Competing among 96 top teams from across the region, The Outliers finished qualification rounds in 3rd place—ranking 2nd in New...

Looking back and thinking forward at the New England Youth Identity Summit

Hundreds of students and educators gathered for a remarkable day for connection and dialogue at Waynflete's ninth annual New England Youth Identity Summit on Saturday. The event featured powerful student-led workshops and presentations, moving musical performances, and beautiful poetry that...

Beyond textbooks: Upper Schoolers engage with historical documents at Bowdoin College

Our grade 11 African American History students recently visited the Bowdoin College Library to examine primary source documents from a critical moment in our nation's history. Students reviewed and analyzed testimonies given before Congress in 1871-72 from formerly enslaved Black...

Perfect equation: Waynflete math team captures state title in coach’s final season

The 2024–25 Waynflete math team followed their regular season Class D Championship win up with another impressive victory—this time at the state level! The team traveled to Augusta yesterday and captured their second championship of the season, winning the state...

Outliers robotics team claims victory at Vermont’s first district event

This past weekend, the Outliers robotics team dominated at Vermont's first-ever district event! After finishing as the top team in qualification rounds, the Outliers selected alliance partners from Billerica and Sutton, MA,  to form an unstoppable team that swept through...

From pyramids to cupcakes: history 6 students celebrate the culmination of ancient Egypt unit

Grade 6 history students recently transformed their classroom into the “Crocodile Café” to celebrate the culmination of their ancient Egypt unit. Students selected from various creative project options, bringing ancient Egyptian culture to life through research and hands-on creation. The...

Outliers Robotics team ranks 38th internationally after big Lewiston win

The Outliers Robotics team recently competed against 30 teams from across New England at the Pine Tree event at the Lewiston Colisée. The squad showed steady and consistent improvement with each match, finishing the qualification rounds in 3rd place. The...

Middle school Chinese students explore historic Yin Yu Tang house at Peabody Essex Museum

Last week, our Middle School Chinese students visited the Chinese Peabody Essex Museum, home to the remarkable Yin Yu Tang and Asian Export Art exhibitions.  Yin Yu Tang, meaning "Hall of Plentiful Shelter," is a magnificent 16-bedroom home built during...

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