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By Sarah Shurge – Everyone wants to feel included. This year, both high schools in the Wayne-Westland Community Schools (Wayne Memorial and John Glenn) did not announce a homecoming king and queen. There was still a competition and crowns for the winners, but instead of...

Wayne-Westland Community Schools and Lawrence Technological University have partnered to offer students the opportunity to earn a college scholarship to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, or math (STEAM). The Blue Devil Wayne-Westland Scholars program will...

It’s already that time of year where summer comes to an end, teachers prepare for the upcoming school year, and students head back to class. Schools throughout the Wayne-Westland Community School District (WWCSD) had Open House before the last weekend of the month. Students...

By Sarah Shurge – Over the past several months, Wayne Memorial High School has slowly but surely been getting a makeover. If you have driven down Glenwood Rd. within the last few months, you may have noticed some trees have been cut down, dirt has been moved, and...

By Sarah Shurge – Anavia Battle is now an international name. At the age of 22, Battle made her first U.S. team, which just so happened to be the U.S. Olympic team. On Saturday, June 26th, Battle qualified for the U.S. Olympic team after placing third in the 200-meter dash...

By Sarah Shurge – Wayne Memorial alumni, Ohio State sprinter, and Big Ten champion, Anavia Battle, will represent the United States in the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Battle qualified for the U.S. women’s Olympic team after placing third in the 200-meter dash on...

By Sarah Shurge – In 1997, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson, created a foundation with a specific goal in mind. This goal was to help “bridge the digital divide” for the benefit of disadvantaged kids whose circumstances might affect their ability to get a...

By Carolyn Marnon – Valedictorians have the highest academic achievements in their class. Five Wayne Memorial High School Class of 2021 students share this honor. Morgan Butler, the daughter of Lisa and Brandon Butler, plans on attending the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor...

By Sarah Shurge – As the school year comes to an end, it’s an exciting time for seniors with prom, graduation, summer, and then the start of their next adventure, college. “Honestly, it feels amazing,” said Madison Tate-Rankin, WMHS senior. “It’s nice to have a break....

Wayne-Westland Community Schools kicked off the first NFL Flag Football games of the season recently. Teams from Adams, Franklin and Stevenson Middle School face off against other teams from Wayne County. Games will be played every Friday evening through June 18 at either John...