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Stephanie Tulpan, Senior Editor

Stephanie has been writing for the Patriot Press since her freshman year. She enjoys writing about school and culture/entertainment news. She is the secretary of the senior class council and the National Honor Society, and a co-president of the French Club. In her free time, she likes to dance, bake, listen to music, and drink coffee.

All content by Stephanie Tulpan
Former Wayne Valley Principal Mr. Palczewski (right) alongside Wayne Hills Principal Mr. Rewick (left)

Remembering Principal Palczewski: the Heart of Wayne Valley

By Stephanie Tulpan, Senior Editor
May 5, 2025
President Donald J. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance on Inauguration Day

Inauguration Day: President Donald Trump Takes Office For a Second Term

By Stephanie Tulpan, Senior Editor
February 2, 2025
Seniors Luciano Garcia and Aiden Cannizzaro visiting Fordham University!

The EA/ED Countdown Is Here: Wayne Hills Seniors Brace for College Decisions

By Stephanie Tulpan, Senior Editor
December 12, 2024
The Class of 2025 at last year's Spirit Rally!

Does the Class of 2025 Have What It Takes?

By Stephanie Tulpan, Senior Editor
November 20, 2024
Meet Ms. O'Neill!

Wayne Hills Alumni Ms. O’Neill Returns to Inspire Young STEM Minds

By Stephanie Tulpan, Senior Editor
November 4, 2024
Angadh Singh and Ishan Sinha visiting Cornell University!

The View From the Top

By Stephanie Tulpan, Junior Editor
June 17, 2024
Rebecca Siuffe at Boston College

Juniors Have Begun Their Long-Awaited College Visits

By Stephanie Tulpan, Junior Editor
April 25, 2024
Some of the "Mean Girls" Cast

A Sneak Peek Into the Upcoming Spring Musical, Mean Girls!

By Stephanie Tulpan, Junior Editor
March 20, 2024
Entrepreneur and Polish chef, Emily Kozak!

Introducing Miss Emily Kozak’s One-Woman Business: Emily’s Pierogis!

By Stephanie Tulpan, Junior Editor
March 18, 2024
Board members at Wayne Hills High School on February 15th

A Game of Tug of War Over the Bond Referendum: Wayne vs. Board of Education

By Stephanie Tulpan, Junior Editor
February 25, 2024
Famous singer and dancer Usher performing on stage

The 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show Welcomes Usher To the Stage

By Stephanie Tulpan, Junior Editor
February 4, 2024
Students partaking in a team sports game

Diving Further Into the Three Tiers of Physical Education Proposal

By Stephanie Tulpan, Junior Editor
January 2, 2024
Cell phone pockets in a Wayne Hills classroom. Featuring students Ryan Jimenez, Jack Rewick, and Zach Zardezed

Phone Pockets Are Misused At Wayne Hills; Here’s How

By Stephanie Tulpan, Junior Editor
November 20, 2023
Matthew Perry during and after his time on "Friends"

Saying Goodbye to Matthew Perry–Our “Chandler Bing”

By Stephanie Tulpan, Junior Editor
November 1, 2023
Wayne Hills senior Anthony Martinelli

Meet Anthony Martinelli, the Paul McCartney of Wayne Hills

By Stephanie Tulpan, Junior Editor
October 29, 2023

How Smart Is SmartPass Really?

By Stephanie Tulpan, Junior Editor
October 10, 2023
New Wayne Hills teacher, Mr. Rohan!

Wayne Hills Welcomes New History Teacher, Mr. Rohan!

By Stephanie Tulpan, Junior Editor
September 27, 2023
Sophomores Victor Sorkin, Jack Rewick, and Luciano Garcia!

Advice From Your Classmates To You

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
June 9, 2023
My Venti Strawberry Açaí Refresher with lemonade

An Hour-Long Journey Into My Strawberry Açaí Refresher

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
June 7, 2023
Sophomore Chloe Levy climbing a rock wall!

The Ups and Downs of Project Adventure

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
June 5, 2023
Harry Belafonte--Singer, Actor, and Social Activist

Musical Icon and Civil Rights Activist Harry Belafonte Dies at 96

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
May 4, 2023
Junior Madelyn Colucci in her opening night T-shirt!

“Pippin” Opens at Wayne Hills

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
April 27, 2023
Photo taken in Sedona, Arizona by Wayne Hills student Ethan Kim

Students are Sun-kissed, Well-rested, & Back From Spring Break!

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023
Students having fun at the Clay Station!

A Look Into Maker’s Day At Wayne Hills

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023
Senior Ava Yannuzzi dances in White Tap.

The Most Legendary Show Yet: SDA on Mount Olympus!

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
March 20, 2023
Screenshot taken from the 2021 Virtual SDA Production by Wayne Hills TV!

Three Years Have Passed, and SDA Finally Returns!

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023
Sophomores Lexi Bonczek, Rebecca Siuffe, and Mackayla Teli, exhausted before the Wellness weekend

How “Well” Are Wellness Weekends Really?

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
February 21, 2023
Seniors Eva Morante, Mia Kahrar, Ava Cahn, and Mia Rivera on Senior Night!

The Dance Team Hosts Their First Ever Senior Night!

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023
Beyoncé at the 65th Grammy Awards accepting her thirty-second Grammy

Has Beyoncé Finally Gotten Her Fair Share At the Grammy Awards?

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
Airpods accumulating in the main office's "lost and found"

An Epidemic Plaguing Wayne Hills Students: Losing Airpods

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
Culture Club's celebration of the New Year!

The Culture Club Celebrates the Spirit of the Lunar New Year

By Stephanie Tulpan and Anzor Mustafa
February 2, 2023
Erica Cuciti at her bowling match on 1.20.22

“There is nothing there but me, the lane, the pins, and the ball”

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Starting seniors Mike Fernicola, Matthew Quagliana, Tay Shim, Nick Hogan, and Tyler Demikoff walking out pre-game

Wayne Hills Patriot Football Players Are Taught a Lesson About Safety

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
January 12, 2023
Tired students at lunch!

Mid-Year Exhaustion Takes Over the Wayne Hills Student Body

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
January 9, 2023
Ms. Logothetis graduating from grad-school!

“The ability to be citizens of the larger world”

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
January 5, 2023
Recap Of 2022's Four Most Wild Moments In Pop Culture

Recap Of 2022’s Four Most Wild Moments In Pop Culture

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
December 23, 2022
Wayne Hills student at lunch

Are Wayne Hills Students Wasting Too Much Food?

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Battershill and Rigoglioso Win Seats On The Wayne Board of Education

Battershill and Rigoglioso Win Seats On The Wayne Board of Education

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
JV Football Team pre-game at Northern Highlands High School!

Wayne Hills JV Football Season Comes To An End

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
Tryouts for the Wayne Hills Dance Team Are Approaching Fast

Tryouts for the Wayne Hills Dance Team Are Approaching Fast

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
October 23, 2022
The Wayne Hills Marching Band post-win!

Wayne Hills Marching Band Takes Home Multiple Awards

By Stephanie Tulpan and Anzor Mustafa
October 14, 2022
Ethan Kim showcases the new iPhone update

Do Apple Users Love or Hate the New iOS Update?

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
Mr. Roman a guidance counselor at WHHS in his office!

Wayne Hills Welcomes New Staff; Get to Know Them!

By Sofia Wunej and Stephanie Tulpan
September 19, 2022
new sidewalk on Berdan Avenue (courtesy of TAPintoWayne)

New Sidewalk Built Across From Wayne Hills 

By Stephanie Tulpan and Sofia Wunej
September 16, 2022
Course Weighting Proposal For The 2022-2023 School Year

Course Weighting Proposal For The 2022-2023 School Year

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
June 20, 2022
In Honor of Al Ruffini

In Honor of Al Ruffini

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
April 30, 2022
Wayne Fights With Rocco!

Wayne Fights With Rocco!

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
April 19, 2022
2022 SDA Overall Highlight

2022 SDA Overall Highlight

By Stephanie Tulpan
March 28, 2022
SDA COVID-19 Restrictions

SDA COVID-19 Restrictions

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
February 27, 2022
Wayne Hills 2021-2022 Girls Bowling Season

Wayne Hills 2021-2022 Girls Bowling Season

By Stephanie Tulpan
February 15, 2022
Jazzman's Café

Jazzmans Café Reopens (And Closes, Again?)

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
January 19, 2022
The Varsity Dance Team

Dance–A Sport? Or Not?

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
December 13, 2021
Lana Del Rey's New Album, "Blue Banisters"

Lana Del Rey’s New Album, “Blue Banisters”

By Stephanie Tulpan, Staff Writer
November 11, 2021
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