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The Student News Site of World Journalism Preparatory School

Flushing, New York

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Buddies are Back

Buddies are Back

Georgios Tsiakas, Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

The Build-A-Buddy fundraiser will happen at WJPS on December 18th. Sports teams need new uniforms and this fundraiser helps make sure the players don't have to pay out of pocket.    The cost...

Seniors v.s. Juniors

Seniors v.s. Juniors

Carlos Encarnacion, Sports Reporter December 4, 2024

There was a seniors vs. juniors basketball game at WJPS. The final score was 29 for juniors and 14 for seniors.   This was the final game of a basketball unit in physical education where teams...

Player profile: Alan Gonzalez

Player profile: Alan Gonzalez

Daniel Nolivos, Sports Reporter December 4, 2024

Alan Gonzalez is WJPS 10th grader, who’s 15 years old and a member of the Francis Lewis High School soccer team.  He plays both right winger and striker positions and he is number 14 on the team.   He...

Ms. Leto: Girls Soccer Coach

Ms. Leto: Girls Soccer Coach

Georgios Tsiakas, Sports Reporter November 25, 2024

Ms. Leto is a teacher at World Journalism Preparatory School and she is also the girls varsity soccer coach for Francis Lewis High School.    This year she was also the coach for the senior...

Player Profile: Jaclyn Neira

Player Profile: Jaclyn Neira

Georgios Tsiakas, Sports Reporter November 8, 2024

WJPS 12th grader Jaclyn Neira is a player for the Francis Lewis High School volleyball team, and she has been playing for the school for four years.   While Niera plays volleyball for Francis...

Player Profile: John Mihalios

Player Profile: John Mihalios

Darin Schachter, Sports Reporter October 31, 2024

John Mihalios, a WJPS 12th grader is a player for the Francis Lewis High School varsity baseball team. He plays first base, third base and also pitcher if needed.    Mihalios is very passionate...

Player Profile: Andre Gordon

Player Profile: Andre Gordon

Carlos Encarnacion, Sports Reporter October 24, 2024

As the winter approaches, wrestling will soon be starting at Francis Lewis High School.    This is WJPS 12th grader Andre Gordon’s third and last year of competing.    He is one...

Fall Sports

Fall Sports

Daniel Nolivos, Sports Reporter October 22, 2024

This fall, WJPS students have opportunities to play sports at Francis Lewis High School.    The fall sports include soccer, cross country, fencing, volleyball, golf, swimming tennis, badminton,...

3v3 Basketball Unit

3v3 Basketball Unit

GeorgiosTsiakas, Sports Reporter October 21, 2024

The basketball unit this school year for physical education will be a three versus three tournament. You can either choose to participate in a tournament where you play a three versus three game or a three...

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NBA Season Starts

Massimo Croce, Sports Reporter October 15, 2024

The NBA regular season is about to start and here are the upcoming games. On October 22nd, the New York Knicks with their newest addition Karl-Anthony Towns will play the reigning NBA champions the Boston...

Making The Weight

Making The Weight

Carlos Encarnacion, Sports Reporter October 7, 2024

As the new school year has started it means a new wrestling season starts too. The season starts in the winter, but the training starts now.    The body of a wrestler has to meet the standards,...

17-Year-Old Playing For Alabama

17-Year-Old Playing For Alabama

Marcello Fricano, Sports Reporter September 27, 2024

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams, who is playing in college while he could still be in his high school class, was offered the opportunity to graduate in 2024.   Williams was a five star top...

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