Friday, May 15, 2026

Ann Curry is a Japanese-American journalist and a television news reporter and anchor, best known for her role as a correspondent on the today show.  She is also well known for reporting on natural disasters and humanitarian crises in war-torn countries, and her reporting has significantly helped in bringing aid to those areas.  She has won seven Emmy Awards for her news coverage and has also won the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement and continues reporting today. This message was brought to you by the ERASE Club. Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us!

Attention Seniors!  If you were in Mrs. Ritacco's Freshman Seminar class that planted the willow tree in front of the school, we will be meeting for our final photo today.  Please meet Mrs. Ritacco in front of the auditorium at the beginning of 7th Period.   That's today at the beginning of 7th period in front of the auditorium.  Spread the word and see you then!

Etcetera's annual COFFEEHOUSE is approaching! It's an evening of live performance, showcasing the artistic talent of our Wildcats. Please look for the QR code on our Coffeehouse flyers. Sign up to perform or to display artwork by Tuesday, May 26th. See Ms Mc in Room 106 if you have any questions. You can also attend Coffeehouse as an audience member on Friday, May 29th, at 7:00pm.

Happy Fri-yay Wildcats! Today is National Mental Health Action Day, and it is essential for all of us here at Whippany Park to A.S.K: acknowledge, support, and keep-in-touch. Be a ment-ally and ask someone how they are doing today, whether that be a friend, teacher, faculty member, or stranger!

Congratulations to the Park Boys Golf team for a decisive win yesterday against Morris Catholic.  Led with season best scoring from Frankie Scrocco with a blistering 38 and Chris Buzza with an impressive 39 and backed up by Evan Conklin's 47 it was a team victory.   The boys look to finish out their season strong at the NJAC Championship next week at Flanders.

Congratulations to our softball team for their 6-1 victory over HANOVER PARK yesterday. The offense had some timely hits and the defense was sharp, while the pitching was gritty. The offense exploded in the 6th inning to break a 1-1 tie with 5 runs on 7 hits. Great job cats! Keep Diggin'! G-BOT!

The word of the day is contentious (adjective) – likely to cause an argument.