More than 500 toys donated to Toys for Tots

More than 500 toys have been collected during the annual Waynesville JROTC Toys for Tots toy drive this year.

The Waynesville JROTC Battalion spearheaded efforts with more than 500 toys collected at the WCC. JROTC thanked SkillsUSA, the Cosmetology and Computer Information Technology classes, the WCC and Waynesville High School staff and faculty, and Dixon High School for making the drive such a success. Dixon High School donated both toys and $200 in cash.

Col. (Ret.) Charles Williams, senior Army instructor, thanked cadets, students, staff and individuals for making the holidays better for countless families in the Pulaski County Area. “This makes a difference,” Williams said.

The Pulaski County USMC Toys For Tots toy drive will support more than 560 families and 2100 children in our community.


3 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
More than 500 toys donated to Toys for Tots More than 500 toys have been collected during the annual Waynesville JROTC Toys for Tots toy drive this year. The Waynesville JROTC Battalion spearheaded efforts with more than 500 toys collected at the WCC. JROTC thanked SkillsUSA, the Cosmetology and Computer Information Technology classes, the WCC and Waynesville High School staff and faculty, and Dixon High School for making the drive such a success. Dixon High School donated both toys and $200 in cash. Col. (Ret.) Charles Williams, senior Army instructor, thanked cadets, students, staff and individuals for making the holidays better for countless families in the Pulaski County Area. “This makes a difference,” Williams said. The Pulaski County USMC Toys For Tots toy drive will support more than 560 families and 2100 children in our community.
More than 500 toys donated to Toys for Tots More than 500 toys have been collected during the annual Waynesville JROTC Toys for Tots toy drive this year. The Waynesville JROTC Battalion spearheaded efforts with more than 500 toys collected at the WCC. JROTC thanked SkillsUSA, the Cosmetology and Computer Information Technology classes, the WCC and Waynesville High School staff and faculty, and Dixon High School for making the drive such a success. Dixon High School donated both toys and $200 in cash. Col. (Ret.) Charles Williams, senior Army instructor, thanked cadets, students, staff and individuals for making the holidays better for countless families in the Pulaski County Area. “This makes a difference,” Williams said. The Pulaski County USMC Toys For Tots toy drive will support more than 560 families and 2100 children in our community.
Maries County Bank donated more than 120 hats to Waynesville R-VI students on Dec. 17, 2025. Pictured with the hats are Loan Officer Ada Faisca; Courtney Long, executive director of secondary; Mike Henson, executive director of elementary; and Head Teller Ashley Wolf.
3 months ago, Marianne Ward
Maries County Bank donated more than 120 hats to Waynesville R-VI students on Dec. 17, 2025. Pictured are Loan Officer Ada Faisca; Courtney Long, executive director of secondary; Mike Henson, executive director of elementary; and Head Teller Ashley Wolf.

Students will dismiss early on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, as follows:

  • Noon students in grades 6-12 will dismiss

  • 12:45 p.m. Full day preschools (Parker, Pick and Freedom) will dismiss

  • 1 p.m. Students in grades K-5 will dismiss

  • There will be no afternoon sessions for Williams Early Childhood Center

    There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Dec. 22, 2025 - Jan. 2, 2026.
    District offices will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31 and Jan. 1.


    Students will return to the classroom on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

3 months ago, Marianne Ward
Students will dismiss early on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, as follows: • Noon students in grades 6-12 will dismiss • 12:45 p.m. Parker Educational Center students will dismiss • 1 p.m. Students in grades K-5 will dismiss • There will be no afternoon sessions for Williams Early Childhood Center. There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Dec. 22, 2025 - Jan. 2, 2026. District offices will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31 and Jan. 1. Students return to the classroom on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.
The Waynesville R-VI Maintenance Department was recognized by Aaron Harrison, assistant superintendent of operational services, and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, during the Waynesville R-VI School Board meeting on Dec. 15, 2025. They were recognized for their prompt and efficient work in restoring the water at East Elementary.
3 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
The Waynesville R-VI Maintenance Department was recognized by Aaron Harrison, assistant superintendent of operational services, and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, during the Waynesville R-VI School Board meeting on Dec. 15, 2025. They were recognized for their prompt and efficient work in restoring the water at East Elementary.
The Waynesville Rural Fire Department and Sonic were recognized by Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, during the Waynesville R-VI School Board meeting on Dec. 15, 2025. They received the Community Recognition Award for their help while water was being restored at East Elementary and for their continued support of Waynesville R-VI students and staff.

3 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
The Waynesville Rural Fire Department and Sonic were recognized by Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, during the Waynesville R-VI School Board meeting on Dec. 15, 2025. They received the Community Recognition Award for their help while water was being restored at East Elementary and for their continued support of Waynesville R-VI students and staff.
An ambulance was dispatched to East Elementary at approximately 2:25 p.m. today (Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025) to treat an individual student with a medical condition. A parent/guardian has been notified and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.

3 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Sonja Mitchell, an 8th grade social studies teacher at Waynesville Middle School, was presented the Second Quarter Project Teach Award by Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Dec. 15, 2025.

Mitchell was recognized for her "History Mystery" project, which promotes a hands-on learning experience that brings history to life.

The award comes with a $100 stipend from Personnel Services.
3 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Sonja Mitchell, an 8th grade social studies teacher at Waynesville Middle School, was presented the Second Quarter Project Teach Award by Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Dec. 15, 2025. Mitchell was recognized for her "History Mystery" project, which promotes a hands-on learning experience that brings history to life. The award comes with a $100 stipend from Personnel Services.
4 WHS students recognized at school board meeting


Four Waynesville High School band students were recognized for their All-State honors during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting by Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, on Dec. 15, 2025.



Kayden Wass (trombone) was selected to the 2026 Missouri All-State Band and will perform at the Missouri Music Educators Conference Jan. 28-31, 2026. Landon Boswell (tuba), Sarah Pierce (contra clarinet), and Chloe Williams (alto clarinet), were named to the Missouri All-State Honorable Mention Band.



Pictured left to right are WHS students Chloe Williams, Sarah Pierce, Landon Boswell and Kayden Wass, and Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction.

3 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
4 WHS students recognized at school board meeting Four Waynesville High School band students were recognized for their All-State honors during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting by Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, on Dec. 15, 2025. Kayden Wass (trombone) was selected to the 2026 Missouri All-State Band and will perform at the Missouri Music Educators Conference Jan. 28-31, 2026. Landon Boswell (tuba), Sarah Pierce (contra clarinet), and Chloe Williams (alto clarinet), were named to the Missouri All-State Honorable Mention Band. Pictured left to right are WHS students Chloe Williams, Sarah Pierce, Landon Boswell and Kayden Wass, and Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction.

An ambulance was dispatched to Waynesville Sixth Grade Center at approximately 12:40 p.m. today (Monday, Dec 15, 2025) to treat an individual student with a medical condition. A parent/guardian has been notified and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.

3 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
3 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales and Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction at Waynesville R-VI, volunteered with Rotary President Ursula Lebioda to ring the bell for the Salvation Army on Dec. 10, 2025, at Walmart. They represented the Rotary Club of Pulaski County.

3 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales and Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction at Waynesville R-VI, volunteered with Rotary President Ursula Lebioda to ring the bell for the Salvation Army on Dec. 10, 2025, at Walmart. They represented the Rotary Club of Pulaski County.
Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales and Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction at Waynesville R-VI, volunteered with Rotary President Ursula Lebioda to ring the bell for the Salvation Army on Dec. 10, 2025, at Walmart. They represented the Rotary Club of Pulaski County.
The Waynesville High School Chamber Choir performed holiday tunes before an audience of students at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center on Dec. 12, 2025.
3 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
The Waynesville High School Chamber Choir performed holiday tunes before an audience of students at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center on Dec. 12, 2025.
The Waynesville High School Chamber Choir performed holiday tunes before an audience of students at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center on Dec. 12, 2025.
The Waynesville High School Chamber Choir performed holiday tunes before an audience of students at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center on Dec. 12, 2025.
The Waynesville High School Chamber Choir performed holiday tunes before an audience of students at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center on Dec. 12, 2025.
The Waynesville High School Chamber Choir performed holiday tunes before an audience of students at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center on Dec. 12, 2025.
The Waynesville High School Chamber Choir performed holiday tunes before an audience of students at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center on Dec. 12, 2025.
The Waynesville High School Chamber Choir performed holiday tunes before an audience of students at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center on Dec. 12, 2025.
The Waynesville High School Chamber Choir performed holiday tunes before an audience of students at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center on Dec. 12, 2025.
The Waynesville High School Chamber Choir performed holiday tunes before an audience of students at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center on Dec. 12, 2025.
The Waynesville High School Chamber Choir performed holiday tunes before an audience of students at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center on Dec. 12, 2025.
The full day preschools (Parker Educational Center, Pick Educational and Volunteer Center and Freedom Elementary) hosted their Holiday Program on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.

Williams Early Childhood Center will hold the final holiday concerts at 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at Waynesville High School.
3 months ago, Marianne Ward
The full day preschools (Parker Educational Center, Pick Educational and Volunteer Center and Freedom Elementary) hosted their Holiday Program on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The full day preschools (Parker Educational Center, Pick Educational and Volunteer Center and Freedom Elementary) hosted their Holiday Program on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The full day preschools (Parker Educational Center, Pick Educational and Volunteer Center and Freedom Elementary) hosted their Holiday Program on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The full day preschools (Parker Educational Center, Pick Educational and Volunteer Center and Freedom Elementary) hosted their Holiday Program on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The full day preschools (Parker Educational Center, Pick Educational and Volunteer Center and Freedom Elementary) hosted their Holiday Program on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The full day preschools (Parker Educational Center, Pick Educational and Volunteer Center and Freedom Elementary) hosted their Holiday Program on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The full day preschools (Parker Educational Center, Pick Educational and Volunteer Center and Freedom Elementary) hosted their Holiday Program on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The full day preschools (Parker Educational Center, Pick Educational and Volunteer Center and Freedom Elementary) hosted their Holiday Program on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The full day preschools (Parker Educational Center, Pick Educational and Volunteer Center and Freedom Elementary) hosted their Holiday Program on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The full day preschools (Parker Educational Center, Pick Educational and Volunteer Center and Freedom Elementary) hosted their Holiday Program on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
Freedom Elementary hosted three 4th and 5th Grade Holiday Music Programs at Freedom Elementary on Dec. 9, 2025, with West, East and South houses having separate performances.
3 months ago, Marianne Ward
Freedom Elementary hosted three 4th and 5th Grade Holiday Music Programs at Freedom Elementary on Dec. 9, 2025.5:30 p.m. with West, East and South houses having separate performances.
Freedom Elementary hosted three 4th and 5th Grade Holiday Music Programs at Freedom Elementary on Dec. 9, 2025.5:30 p.m. with West, East and South houses having separate performances.
Wood Elementary hosted its 4th and 5th Grade Holiday Music Performance at Wood Elementary on Dec. 9, 2025.
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Wood Elementary hosted its 4th and 5th Grade Holiday Music Performance at Wood Elementary on Dec. 9, 2025.
Wood Elementary hosted its 4th and 5th Grade Holiday Music Performance at Wood Elementary on Dec. 9, 2025.
Wood Elementary hosted its 4th and 5th Grade Holiday Music Performance at Wood Elementary on Dec. 9, 2025.
Wood Elementary hosted its 4th and 5th Grade Holiday Music Performance at Wood Elementary on Dec. 9, 2025.
Wood Elementary hosted its 4th and 5th Grade Holiday Music Performance at Wood Elementary on Dec. 9, 2025.
Wood Elementary hosted its 4th and 5th Grade Holiday Music Performance at Wood Elementary on Dec. 9, 2025.
Wood Elementary hosted its 4th and 5th Grade Holiday Music Performance at Wood Elementary on Dec. 9, 2025.
Waynesville Career Center culinary arts students prepared and served the luncheons for the Rotary Club of Pulaski County on Dec. 9, 2025, and the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 10, 2025.
3 months ago, Marianne Ward
Waynesville Career Center culinary arts students serving the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 10, 2025.
Waynesville Career Center culinary arts students serving the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 10, 2025.
Waynesville Career Center culinary arts students serving the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 10, 2025.
Waynesville Career Center culinary arts students serving the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 10, 2025.
Waynesville Career Center culinary arts students serving the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 10, 2025.
Waynesville Career Center culinary arts students serving the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 10, 2025.
Waynesville Career Center culinary arts students serving the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 10, 2025.
Waynesville Career Center culinary arts students serving the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 10, 2025.
Waynesville Career Center culinary arts students serving the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 10, 2025.
Waynesville Career Center culinary arts students serving the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 10, 2025.
The Waynesville High School Chamber Choir performed during the Rotary Club of Pulaski County’s meeting on Dec. 9, 2025, at the Waynesville Career Center. The choir is under the direction of Cydnee Gilmore.
3 months ago, Marianne Ward
The Waynesville High School Chamber Choir performed during the Rotary Club of Pulaski County’s meeting on Dec. 9, 2025, at the Waynesville Career Center.
The Waynesville High School Chamber Choir performed during the Rotary Club of Pulaski County’s meeting on Dec. 9, 2025, at the Waynesville Career Center.
The Waynesville High School Chamber Choir performed during the Rotary Club of Pulaski County’s meeting on Dec. 9, 2025, at the Waynesville Career Center.
The Waynesville High School Chamber Choir performed during the Rotary Club of Pulaski County’s meeting on Dec. 9, 2025, at the Waynesville Career Center.
The Waynesville High School Chamber Choir performed during the Rotary Club of Pulaski County’s meeting on Dec. 9, 2025, at the Waynesville Career Center.
The Waynesville High School Chamber Choir performed during the Rotary Club of Pulaski County’s meeting on Dec. 9, 2025, at the Waynesville Career Center.
The Waynesville High School Chamber Choir performed during the Rotary Club of Pulaski County’s meeting on Dec. 9, 2025, at the Waynesville Career Center.
The Waynesville High School Chamber Choir performed during the Rotary Club of Pulaski County’s meeting on Dec. 9, 2025, at the Waynesville Career Center.
The VOICES honor choir for Waynesville R-VI students in 4th-6th grades performed on Dec. 8, 2025, at the Waynesville High School Auditorium.

TONIGHT: The full day PreK programs from Parker, Pick and Freedom will perform at 5:30 this evening, Dec. 11, 2025, in the WHS Auditorium.
3 months ago, Marianne Ward
The VOICES honor choir for Waynesville R-VI students in 4th-6th grades performed on Dec. 8, 2025, at the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The VOICES honor choir for Waynesville R-VI students in 4th-6th grades performed on Dec. 8, 2025, at the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The VOICES honor choir for Waynesville R-VI students in 4th-6th grades performed on Dec. 8, 2025, at the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The VOICES honor choir for Waynesville R-VI students in 4th-6th grades performed on Dec. 8, 2025, at the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The VOICES honor choir for Waynesville R-VI students in 4th-6th grades performed on Dec. 8, 2025, at the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The VOICES honor choir for Waynesville R-VI students in 4th-6th grades performed on Dec. 8, 2025, at the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The VOICES honor choir for Waynesville R-VI students in 4th-6th grades performed on Dec. 8, 2025, at the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
Route 66 Shootout to be held Dec.19–20 at Waynesville High School

The annual Route 66 Shootout will take place on Friday, Dec.19, and Saturday, Dec. 20, at Waynesville High School.

The third class of the WHS Athletic/Activity Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized prior to the 7:30 p.m. game on Friday, Dec.19.

Robert "Bob" Slaughter (Coach/AD)
Robert Sumter (Athlete/T&F & XC)
1974 Track & Field (Team)
Game Schedule

Friday, Dec.19

4:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Girls) vs. Capital City

6:00 p.m. – Poplar Bluff (Boys) vs. Capital City

7:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Boys) vs. Northwest Cedar Hill

Saturday, Dec.20

12:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Girls) vs. St. Elizabeth

2:00 p.m. – Northwest Cedar Hill (Boys) vs. Poplar Bluff

3:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Boys) vs. Hazelwood East

Admission

$10 per person for the weekend

$6 per person per day

All individuals over age 5 are required to purchase a ticket, including senior citizens, season pass holders, annual pass holders, and staff with athletic passes, as these are not regular season games.


3 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Route 66 Shootout to be held Dec.19–20 at Waynesville High School The annual Route 66 Shootout will take place on Friday, Dec.19, and Saturday, Dec. 20, at Waynesville High School. The third class of the WHS Athletic/Activity Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized prior to the 7:30 p.m. game on Friday, Dec.19. Robert "Bob" Slaughter (Coach/AD) Robert Sumter (Athlete/T&F & XC) 1974 Track & Field (Team) Game Schedule Friday, Dec.19 4:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Girls) vs. Capital City 6:00 p.m. – Poplar Bluff (Boys) vs. Capital City 7:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Boys) vs. Northwest Cedar Hill Saturday, Dec.20 12:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Girls) vs. St. Elizabeth 2:00 p.m. – Northwest Cedar Hill (Boys) vs. Poplar Bluff 3:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Boys) vs. Hazelwood East Admission $10 per person for the weekend $6 per person per day All individuals over age 5 are required to purchase a ticket, including senior citizens, season pass holders, annual pass holders, and staff with athletic passes, as these are not regular season games. --
Route 66 Shootout to be held Dec.19–20 at Waynesville High School The annual Route 66 Shootout will take place on Friday, Dec.19, and Saturday, Dec. 20, at Waynesville High School. The third class of the WHS Athletic/Activity Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized prior to the 7:30 p.m. game on Friday, Dec.19. Robert "Bob" Slaughter (Coach/AD) Robert Sumter (Athlete/T&F & XC) 1974 Track & Field (Team) Game Schedule Friday, Dec.19 4:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Girls) vs. Capital City 6:00 p.m. – Poplar Bluff (Boys) vs. Capital City 7:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Boys) vs. Northwest Cedar Hill Saturday, Dec.20 12:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Girls) vs. St. Elizabeth 2:00 p.m. – Northwest Cedar Hill (Boys) vs. Poplar Bluff 3:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Boys) vs. Hazelwood East Admission $10 per person for the weekend $6 per person per day All individuals over age 5 are required to purchase a ticket, including senior citizens, season pass holders, annual pass holders, and staff with athletic passes, as these are not regular season games. --
Zetalyn Mansapit, a senior at Waynesville High School, has been named the Rotary WHS Student of the Month for December 2025 for best displaying honor. She was recognized during the Rotary Club of Pulaski County meeting on Dec. 9, 2025. She is the daughter of Josh and Leona Mansapit.



One of Mansapit’s nominators stated, "Zetalyn is a very honorable student. She is both a very respectful student and receives that same respect from all her teachers and peers. She has very high goals and achievements set for herself and she ensures she sets herself up to achieve them. Zeta participates in several after school clubs and activities, yet still challenges herself with AP courses and top academic classes, which she excels in. Zeta is one that can be trusted to volunteer and work additional events, be our point of contact when a sub is present, and is always caught doing the right thing. Her honor will help her achieve her dreams and excel in her future endeavors beyond WHS."



Mansapit is an excellent student with a 3.86 grade point average, ranking in the top 10% of her class, and has a 97% attendance rate for all four years of high school. She has taken five Advanced Placement classes and is part of the A+ Program. Mansapit is involved in multiple clubs and activities. She is a varsity volleyball player and has played volleyball since her freshman year. She is the president of the Asian American Pacific Islander Club, a representative for the Student Government Association, a member of the National Honor Society, Model United Nations and HOSA. She also coaches volleyball and volunteers at the local dog shelter.



After graduation, Mansapit plans to attend University of Texas-Austin, and become a pediatric nurse or doctor.
3 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Zetalyn Mansapit, a senior at Waynesville High School, has been named the Rotary WHS Student of the Month for December 2025 for best displaying honor. She was recognized during the Rotary Club of Pulaski County meeting on Dec. 9, 2025. She is the daughter of Josh and Leona Mansapit. One of Mansapit’s nominators stated, "Zetalyn is a very honorable student. She is both a very respectful student and receives that same respect from all her teachers and peers. She has very high goals and achievements set for herself and she ensures she sets herself up to achieve them. Zeta participates in several after school clubs and activities, yet still challenges herself with AP courses and top academic classes, which she excels in. Zeta is one that can be trusted to volunteer and work additional events, be our point of contact when a sub is present, and is always caught doing the right thing. Her honor will help her achieve her dreams and excel in her future endeavors beyond WHS." Mansapit is an excellent student with a 3.86 grade point average, ranking in the top 10% of her class, and has a 97% attendance rate for all four years of high school. She has taken five Advanced Placement classes and is part of the A+ Program. Mansapit is involved in multiple clubs and activities. She is a varsity volleyball player and has played volleyball since her freshman year. She is the president of the Asian American Pacific Islander Club, a representative for the Student Government Association, a member of the National Honor Society, Model United Nations and HOSA. She also coaches volleyball and volunteers at the local dog shelter. After graduation, Mansapit plans to attend University of Texas-Austin, and become a pediatric nurse or doctor.
Zetalyn Mansapit, a senior at Waynesville High School, has been named the Rotary WHS Student of the Month for December 2025 for best displaying honor. She was recognized during the Rotary Club of Pulaski County meeting on Dec. 9, 2025. She is the daughter of Josh and Leona Mansapit. One of Mansapit’s nominators stated, "Zetalyn is a very honorable student. She is both a very respectful student and receives that same respect from all her teachers and peers. She has very high goals and achievements set for herself and she ensures she sets herself up to achieve them. Zeta participates in several after school clubs and activities, yet still challenges herself with AP courses and top academic classes, which she excels in. Zeta is one that can be trusted to volunteer and work additional events, be our point of contact when a sub is present, and is always caught doing the right thing. Her honor will help her achieve her dreams and excel in her future endeavors beyond WHS." Mansapit is an excellent student with a 3.86 grade point average, ranking in the top 10% of her class, and has a 97% attendance rate for all four years of high school. She has taken five Advanced Placement classes and is part of the A+ Program. Mansapit is involved in multiple clubs and activities. She is a varsity volleyball player and has played volleyball since her freshman year. She is the president of the Asian American Pacific Islander Club, a representative for the Student Government Association, a member of the National Honor Society, Model United Nations and HOSA. She also coaches volleyball and volunteers at the local dog shelter. After graduation, Mansapit plans to attend University of Texas-Austin, and become a pediatric nurse or doctor.