Morning Mayhem

I think the title says it all.

After the awards show last night, Director Jackman (@the_jackpack_, @jilljill317 ) was on the show to update us on the winners and Ryan Mackenzie (@mackenziesmunchers, @rymack11) let us know that Woodland is focused on community well-being and self-health through data-driven surveys.

In the latest installment of Clash of the Classes hosted by Chris Decker, the contestants, Ethan Valentino, Jameson Nemec (@jamesonnemec), and Ayden Wilson(@aygden07) (2027 not represented today), the competition heated up for the penultimate clash.

Sophie Greber (@adenosine_._), Woodland ECA student-artist and head curator for the senior showcase part of the current show "Partial Totality" of the Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven.

BEST BUDDIES PROGRAM: Melissa Dean and Tiffany Vitone explained the positive impact Best Buddies has on the community and previewed the upcoming Best Buddies Prom.

TOP OF CLASS: Salutatorian, Abby Bunk (@AbbyBunk) and Valedictorian, @_YasmeenGalal) described what it takes to stay at the top of class and keep a good balance academically, athletically, and socially.

Kenan Collins and Casey Stevens updated everyone on the Veteran's Forum that is scheduled for May 23rd 2024.

This week episode of Clash of the Classes hosted by Chris Decker features senior Carter Davis (@CarterClown06), junior Chloe Cervone (@Chloe_Cervone), sophomore Clara Sweetland (@C.Sweet08), and freshman Eva Teixeira.

The Clash Cup is on the line as the end of the year approaches.

With the year winding down, there is a lot of things going on for the seniors and our Senior Advisors--Kaitlin Acabbo (@kacabbo17) and Carissa Leonard (@CarissaRich) helped sort out everything.

With Tomlin on hiatus, Amato steps in to cover the news but AI goes awry. Paul Geary (@mr.gearywrhs) and Evelyn Meade (@evelynexists) uncover the tale of the legendary "missing issue" of Contact Magazine (@contactlitmag).

As early as she can remember, Ava Laudadio (@avalaudadio) has been fascinated with flight and the skies above us, so much so that she's looking past the horizon and into space for her career.

Kassie Bailey (@kassie1bailey), WRHS President-elect, gives her first public interview since being elected.

With AI updating faster than a knife fight in a phone booth, ChatGPT 4 is looking to personalize your personal assistant.

AND: Timber Team Captains, Ashley Mayfield (@loveee.ashleeey) and Luke Galasso (@galasso_56), highlight their season and explain the finer points of Timber Team techniques.

Looks like the first official trivia match of the end of the year has begun! Marissa Goncalves ('27), Colby Sizer ('26), Julia Dommel ('25), and Sofia Simoes ('24) go head to head to see which class is the Trivia Master!

Busy morning with 2024 Student-Teacher Cornhole Champs--Markell Brown and Meghan Geary--stop by before the Girls Track Captains--Olivia Schwenger, Faye Carnemolla, Jenna Chicano--update their incredible race to the finish of the season.

It just seemed right to have all three Morning Crew together--for what seems like the first time this week--to celebrate the 50th episode of the season. The discussion seemed pretty odd--Charles Schwarz in 1929, refrigerator magnets, and the pending Cornhole Tournament.

The crew realizes they don't know much about fashion, but they do have opinions on paying college athletes.

Amato learns that Houston is, indeed, in Texas and Emma Swanson explains what DECA Helping Hands is all about and also answers some trivia questions.

Carter Davis swings by the morning show to expound on how well the WRHS Boys Tennis team has done so far and what their plans are moving forward.

Madison Harte and Kassie Bailey scheduled to explain their positions and platforms for the upcoming election.

Director Jillian Jackman, set designer Claire Cummings, and actor Evan Moore swing by the world famous hallway studio of Morning Mayhem to drum up business for the weekend production of Guys and Dolls.

Jack Bshara and Kaltrina Ameti share their platforms on the upcoming elections.

Trivia Monday (Genevieve Bandanza, Hannah Moffat)

WRHS Softball captains--Julia Rowley, Lucia Rubano, Breanna Thurston, Ella VanAlstyne--get ready to three-peat as State Champs.

The Boys Outdoor Track Captains--Sam Ambrocio, Nate Messina, Bryce DiGiovanna--discuss what track is like while currently being without a track.

We set a record for active guests with six captains for softball and baseball--Lucia Rubano, Breanna Thurston, Paige Chiaramonte, Chloe Cervone, Michael Belcher, Ethan Stepputtis--all there to bring awareness to their respective Pink Out Games.

Weather, Lifestyle, Sports, News, and catchy jingle. What more can you want?

Monday has become trivia day and that means Decker stops by.

Captains Isabella Mastropietro and Yasmeen Galal give updates on the 2024 Woodland Girls Tennis season.

Media Specialist Jodie D'Alexander updates the crew on all things library in celebration of National Library Outreach Day during National Library Week which is not to be confused with National Library Lovers month which is February.

Sometimes just being together is enough for the morning crew.

4.8.2024 - Get ready for the new morning jingle! And discuss the solar eclipse with science teacher, Chris Sutton.

Not only does she work the morning show, but she's also a published author and the Woodland Poet Laureate.

Spring Sports, burritos, and news. Momma Manning shares a handful of dad jokes.

Only Amato and Tomlin this morning.

WRHS Golf team Coach, Mike Magas, and Captain, Dean Norton detail their upcoming season.

Chris Decker tries to stump the gang with their weekly trivia question. And UConn continues through the Finals

3.28.2024 - Junior Interview updates from the Advisors of Advisory, Kaitlin Acabbo and Jodie D'Alexander

Advisor Paul Geary and Carter Davis give the details on how students can share and explore all their creativity.

WRHS Weightlifters: Brett Lato, Will Brooks, Christian Morales

Mr. Decker stops by to give some intriguing trivia questions.

Bob Murdy gives an update about his Timber Team.

As spring gets started we tested a passerby's spring knowledge. See how well you do with the trivia.

Chris Decker talks about the upcoming NCAA brackets, both mens and womens.

Advisor Anna Muharem and Member Jenna Chicano give updates about Kindness Week

Guest Host Chris Decker steps in to discuss this year's NCAA brackets and the possibilities that lay ahead.

Yasmeen Galal - valedictorian, recipient of Connecticut Associations of Public Schools Superintendents Award, United States Senate Youth Program member, Vice President of Woodland Regional High School Student Government, President of Connecticut Association of Student Councils, Cooke Scholar, State Board of Education representative, Robotics programmer, CT Equity Board member, and others we didn't list.

Well, it didn't go perfectly, but it did go. Interviews with the Journalism Crew headed to Columbia University and an update from WRHS about the Woodland Classic 3-on-3 Basketball tournament.