EXPLORE WOLFPACK

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In 2018, the Explore Middle School community saw a wonderful opportunity to rebrand. The students chose a new mascot: the wolf. The wolf had long been an unofficial symbol for Explore students and staff. One of our founding science teachers, Mr. Ponticorvo, would share stories with our students about the power of the wolfpack.

The strength of the wolfpack lies in their cooperation and teamwork. For wolves, working together is essential for survival: they need to hunt to stay alive, and they need to work together to hunt successfully. During the wolf hunt, which can take hours and cover many miles, every wolf in the pack has a role to play. Each wolf’s role is determined by their unique skills and abilities. Lighter, faster wolves herd the prey; larger wolves take on the task of attacking and bringing down the prey. Meanwhile, younger and less experienced wolves observe the seasoned hunters and learn from them so that when their time comes, they will continue the pack's success. The pack is strongest when each wolf fulfills its potential and the group works together towards a common goal.

Similarly, the staff and students at Explore Middle School rely on each other to be at their best for our community to thrive. We know that, like the wolves, if we intentionally develop our individual strengths and talents, together we become a powerful force capable of achieving anything we set out to accomplish. We are proud to call ourselves the Wolves and to run together as a wolfpack!