Articles By: Olivia Pardi

Learning beyond borders: Chinese students’ educational trip to Taiwan

Thirteen Chinese language students recently traveled to Taiwan for a 12-day educational sightseeing and school exchange program. Splitting their time between Taipei and Yilan in eastern Taiwan, our students gained insights into the history, traditions, architecture and culture of Taiwan...

Unstoppable Flyers: boys varsity tennis secures 16th state championship win

Congratulations to the boys varsity tennis team for earning their 16th consecutive state championship title with their 5–0 victory over the Orono Red Riots at Bates College. Noah Stern-Rich '26 and Sebby Ovigele '24 won in straight sets at #2...

Waynflete recognizes longtime faculty and staff at inaugural Honorary Alumni Ceremony and Reception

Current and former faculty and staff gathered on Tuesday, June 11 for the first-ever Honorary Alumni Ceremony and Reception, a special event to honor those who have dedicated 15+ years of service to Waynflete. This joyous reunion brought more than...

The Class of 2024 is off!

The Class of 2024 is poised to attend a number of impressive colleges and universities! Explore the list below to discover where our graduates will be headed in the fall.  Bard College Bates College Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College...

Waynflete gathers to celebrate the class of 2024 with a touching “clap-in”

Another year, another wonderful Senior Clap-In! Watch the full video of faculty, staff, and students cheering on the graduating class at wf-link.org/clapin2024.    

Grade 7 students end the 2023–24 school year with a creative exploration of Portland

Grade 7 students recently exhibited their year-end projects about Portland, exploring a variety of topics that provided a more in-depth look at the city. Notable projects include Riti’s artistic creation—a bike constructed entirely from (sanitized) trash she collected along Portland’s...

A new tradition begins: Eighth Grade Step-Up Celebration marks transition to Upper School

The entire eighth grade recently gathered with their families for the first-ever Step-Up Celebration, an event designed to acknowledge all the important work students have accomplished during their time in Middle School and create some excitement as they “step up”...

Check out the photo gallery from Waynflete’s All School Art Show

The All School Art Show in the Waynflete Art Gallery was an amazing, colorful way for students to brighten our campus this spring. The show had everything from airborne wonders and handmade ceramics to vibrant drawings, painting, and stunning photography—there were even larger-than-life papier-mâché representations of endangered Maine...

Will Barmby ’24 spreads the word about The Can We? Project

Love listening to podcasts? Give this episode a try! Senior Will Barmby joins Waynflete’s Director of Third Thought John Holdridge, Maine Policy Institute’s (MPI) Chief Executive Officer Matt Gagnon, and MPI’s Director of Legislative Affairs Jacob Posik for a conversation...

The Flyers perform well at the National Science Olympiad tournament

On May 25, fifteen Upper School students competed in the National Science Olympiad tournament at Michigan State University. The team earned their spot at the tournament by winning the Maine State Science Olympiad tournament in April. Sixty teams with students...

Spring Fling 2024 was a great success!

Thank you to all who came out to create, play, and celebrate our community together. It was an incredible day of connection for our community. A big thanks to Waynflete’s Parents Association and all the volunteers who made Spring Fling...

Celebrating success: Upper School students wow at Maine Model UN Conference

Congratulations to all the Upper School students who participated in the Maine Model UN Conference! The Flyers gave an impressive performance, earning several accolades. Luccia Moraes ’25, Omari Brent ’27, and George Tagtmeier ’26 earned “Best Delegate” awards; Aelia Russell...

Waynflete Announces 2024 Recipients of Klingenstein Alumni Award and Drake Award

Waynflete has announced the recipients of the 2024 Drake Award and the 2024 Klingenstein Alumni Award: Daniella Nichols Cameron ’94 2024 Klingenstein Alumni Award Recipient Daniella Nichols Cameron ’94 is the recipient of the 2024 Klingenstein Alumni Award. Waynflete’s board...

Waynflete announces 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame class

Waynflete has announced its Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The Hall of Fame selection committee has chosen four individuals to receive this special honor:  Amanda Waterhouse Isgro ’98 Athlete Amanda Waterhouse Isgro ’98 had an impressive career as...

Outliers Robotics team impress at world championships!

The Outliers Robotics team capped off a tremendous season this past weekend when they joined more than 60,000 students at the FIRST World Robotics Championship in Houston! The Outliers posted this year’s world high score in qualification matches and placed...

The Outliers Robotics team finishes in second place in the New England Championships

Congratulations to the Outliers Robotics team for an impressive showing in the New England Championships, where they faced off against the region’s 96 top teams. The Outliers got off to a rocky start on the first day as their robot...

Waynflete secures another victory in the Maine State Science Olympiad

Congratulations are in order! Waynflete continued its reign as Maine State Science Olympiad champions in a close 23-event competition at the University of Maine this past weekend. The team beat Falmouth by a mere three points, illustrating just how important...

Upper School Math Team impresses in the Maine State Math Meet

Congratulations to the Upper School Math Team for earning second place in the Class D division of the Maine State Math Meet yesterday. Each question in the meet was worth three or more points—the team missed out on the championship...

WISP 2.0: Waynflete students dive into snow science and climate change in the White Mountains

Eighteen Middle School students recently embarked on the second iteration of Waynflete’s Winter Ice and Snow Program (WISP) in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Guided by experts like Stephanie Dolan and Dr. Susana Hancock ’03, the group explored the realms of...

Upper School students compete in Maine State Science Bowl

Ten Waynflete students recently competed in the Maine State Science Bowl, a trivia competition sponsored by the Department of Energy. Coached by science teachers Wendy Curtis and Katrina St. John, Waynflete’s two five-person teams faced off in this rapid-fire, buzzer-style...

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