Welcome to the Electronic Eagle, Wolcott High School's online student newspaper, advised by Library Media Specialist Rudy Cabata. Each week the newspaper spotlights student writings, poems, and cartoons. The moniker of the paper is, "with malice towards none." We encourage our students to develop an appreciation for writing and to promote the enjoyment of expressing oneself through the written word.

Welcome to the 2008-2009 edition of Wolcott High School Newspaper, the "Electric Eagle".   I would like to reacquaint you with senior Ali Inglese a frequent writer for the paper and one of the leading performers in our student theater. I hope you will enjoy Ali's work with the pen as well as her work on stage as the Queen in Once Upon a Mattress...to all the cast..."break a leg."

Once Upon A Mattress

Ali Inglese

If you thought you knew all the fairytales of your youth, you may just want to think again!

For this weekend only, (April 23-26) the Wolcott High School Student Theater will present the classic musical, Once Upon A Mattress. Recently made into a motion picture by Disney, the musical tells a twisted version of the story of The Princess and the Pea. Set in a medieval kingdom, the hysterical comedy describes a moat-swimming princess who captures the heart of the prince and the rest of the kingdom, except for the unbearably matronly Queen. The show takes the traditional roles of knights and ladies-in-waiting and adds a more modern element that the whole family is bound to enjoy!

The show will open Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. The show will also be performed on Friday, April 24, Saturday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 26, at 5:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door to purchase. General admission is $12 and $10 for students and seniors.

The cast of over 30 students is a blend of all four grades at the high school. Seniors Brian Stankus stars as Prince Dauntless the Drab, Gina Mancini as Princess Winifred, Pat Skerrit as King Sextimus, and Jay Hubeny as Sir Harry. Junior Jamille Rancourt stars as Lady Larken, Tyler Prigioneri as the Minstrel and sophomore Zach Cipriano stars as the Court Jester.

Please support Wolcott High School Student Theater, and come enjoy Once Upon A Mattress this weekend.

A Father's Love  

By: Amanda Green

Nothing can replace a father’s love

Not even the strongest bond with a friend.

Nothing can destroy a father’s compassion

Not even when a wave hits against the sand.

Nothing can be compared to a father’s touch

When the palm of his smooth hand gently caresses your cheek.

Nothing can ever compensate for the love he feels for his child

Not even the cooling shower of a waterfall

When it streaks your cheeks delicately.

Nothing can ever change his values in life

Not even the longest strife there is.

Nothing can ever loosen the bond he has with you

Not even when the world seems to be closing in like a cave.

Nothing will ever turn him against you

As long as you try to live up to the virtues he has taught you.

Nothing will ever change the way you feel about each other

As long as you try your best to be what you believe

You can own up to be in life.

Nothing will ever change how proud he is to call you his little girl.

He is prouder than a king could ever be of his gold

Because you are worth more than a King’s ransom.

Nothing else can defend you against the evils of the world

Except for his honest, true, love.

Nothing is deeper than a father’s love

Even the sea cannot compare itself to its glistening rapids.

Music Department Cruise to Bermuda Ali Anglese

Freshmen Advice Column Amanda Green

What is Really Important? Iona Brochie

I am a Femminist Marissa McCann

If You Want to Make a Little Money Dan MacDonald

The Origin of Hallowe'en Alison Yusov
Stygian Darkness  Alison Yusov
Food for Thought Brittany Jenkins
A Trip to the City Ali Inglese