Friday, February 13, 2026

Robert Sengstacke was a journalist during the Civil Rights Movement who created The Chicago Defender, which became the most influential, Black-founded newspaper in the 20th century. The Chicago Defender featured portraits of prominent activists like Martin Luther King and Malcolm X and campaigned against Jim Crow laws. His articles gave publicity to oppression and anti-lynching efforts. His work has since been featured at the Statue of Liberty and the Smithsonian Institution. ​This message was brought to you by the ERASE Club in honor of Black History Month.

Today is the day for the Kids Helping Kids bake sale! We will be in the commons throughout the day and during lunch periods we will be outside the cafeteria. Come grab a treat for a great cause!

Attention all SENIOR NHS members: Our second drive of the year has begun! Please check your school email for Mrs. Weber's email outlining details on how you can donate items to Sanzari Children's hospital through Amazon to help children in need and earn your required NHS service points. For any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Weber.

Attention all Interact Members, our next meeting is Wednesday February 18 at 7:45 in the theater! Please be on time! We hope to see you there!

EmpowHer is excited to celebrate Galentine’s Day today! Keep an eye out for some special decorations in the girls’ bathrooms, designed to spread positivity, confidence, and a little extra love among friends. Galentine’s Day is all about uplifting one another and celebrating the amazing friendships in our lives. We hope the decorations bring a smile to your face and remind you how valued and empowered you are.

Hola Whippany Park! The Spanish Club will be selling empanadas TODAY during both lunches outside the cafeteria.  Come pick up your preordered empanadas during your lunch; empanadas will also be available for purchases but first come first serve! nos vemos!

Great job lady Wildcats in your basketball game last night. Picking up a dominant win over Morristown-Beard with a score of 45-33. Scoring was spread around, with freshman Amelia Thomas getting a season-best 6 points, and the Ghedina (Ga-Dee-Na) sisters with 5 assists each. Next up is a home game on Tuesday versus Pequannock at 4pm. Go Cats!

Whippany Park would like to wish Brayden Lo a Happy Birthday today!

The word of the day is hubris (noun) – excessive pride or self-confidence.