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Tell us about your college experience and career trajectory. I majored in Anthropology and International Studies with a concentration in Economics at Bryn Mawr College. After graduating, I received a Fulbright grant and spent a year in Indonesia teaching English...
14 Middle and Upper School recently attended the Maine Junior Classical League Fall Convention at Hampden Academy. Latin students from around the state gather at this annual event for an evening of academic competition, camaraderie, and spirited celebration of their...
The Outliers robotics team closed out the 2025 season with an impressive finish at the Battle of the Bay in New Hampshire, going undefeated against some of the best teams from across New England. In the finals, they posted the...
The Perspective Project recently welcomed the first guest speaker of the 2025–26 academic year, Angela Stone of Maine Needs, to campus to speak with students about her experience starting and growing the organization. The conversation was led by the student...
Waynflete recently hosted teams of students from 37 schools and six countries at the four-day International Independent School Public Speaking Competition, which has run since 1982. Students competed in two rounds of three different speech or debate events, and members...
Tell us about your college experience and career trajectory. I went to Bentley University, which is a business-focused school, and majored in economics. I chose economics largely because I was at Waynflete during the 2008 financial crisis. Watching the global...
The future looks bright for the Class of 2025! Explore the list below to discover the diverse and distinguished colleges and universities our graduates will attend this fall. American University Bates College (2) Bennington College Bentley University (2) Boston College...
Thirty-four Upper School students recently participated in the Maine Model United Nations Conference at the University of Southern Maine. Over the course of three days, our student-delegates represented countries in various UN committees. They arrived prepared, having written position papers...
In this brief interview, Alex Saadé ’19 shares his journey after Waynflete, including his academic success at Cornell University and his impactful work in strategy consulting. Alex also reflects on his experience as a Malone scholar at Waynflete and how...
Yuji ’27 recently led an effort to have Asian American and Pacific Islander Day Against Bullying and Hate (May 18) officially recognized by both the state of Maine and the city of Portland. Her advocacy, which included writing proclamations to...
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...
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....
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...
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 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...
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...
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,...
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...
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’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...
