On November 1st, Wilson Area alumni and former WASD educators, Gary Laubach and Scott Barr, spent time sharing their knowledge about sports broadcasting with Jason Kruk’s WAHS multimedia class. Their stories, advice and insight about sports broadcasting were both heartwarming and valuable for students considering careers in multimedia. Between them, Gary (‘64) and Scott (‘80) have over 80 years of …
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Enriching Art Education: Local Artist Sets Up Residency at WAIS
This past spring, WAPEF partnered with ArtsQuest to bring a unique art enrichment opportunity to students at the Wilson Area Intermediate School. Renowned local artist, Kim Hogan, worked directly with 81 6th grade students to create a mosaic masterpiece—a legacy project that will hang in the school for years to come. Over the course of two weeks, Ms. Hogan engaged …
Lights, Curtains, Action! Partnering to Upgrade Tech for WAHS Drama
There’s no doubt that utilizing modern technology creates a more dynamic educational and extracurricular experience for both students and staff. For years, the Wilson Area Partners in Education Foundation has been committed to fueling innovation and this year has been no exception. As part of WAPEF’s 2022 Advancements in Technology Initiative, we’ve assisted Wilson Area High School Drama in funding …
A Collaboration to Reduce Anxiety in Wilson Area Elementary and Intermediate School Students
In support of Wilson Area students identified with heightened levels of anxiety, the Wilson Area Partners in Education Foundation (WAPEF) has collaborated with Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania (Magellan Healthcare) as the primary sponsor to create calming kits, which include tools and information about ways to manage stress in the school environment. As part of the Foundation’s 2022 Mental Health …
A Grateful, Official HELLO!
The past year has been an exciting and transformative time for the Foundation. Since its inception in 2005, the organization has operated under a volunteer board of directors. To enhance impact and advance WAPEF’s mission, the board decided to take the pivotal next step of creating a paid position. I’m honored to count myself among the organization’s many recent “firsts” …
Wild about Terrance Hand, WAHS Class of 1988
Our new #WildAboutWilson alumni feature shines light on the inspirational story of Terrance Hand. We sat down with Terrance to learn more about his experience in the Wilson Area School District and his path to achieving the one long-standing dream he had held for himself since childhood. When Terrance Hand first came through the doors of Wilson Area High School …
Congratulations to the 2022 WAPEF Scholarship Recipients!
Each year, the Foundation provides financial support to graduating seniors in the form of $1,000 scholarships. It is our great pleasure to announce the 2022 scholarship recipients, who demonstrated outstanding achievements in academics, leadership and community service: BRIELLE REIDINGER Brielle will attend Nazareth College in Rochester, NY. She will study Physical Therapy with a Minor in Developing Children and Families. …