Letter: Come watch Wellesley High School football under the lights Sep 25, 2009
We would like to thank John Brown, athletic director, the WHS Administration, the Wellesley Police and Fire Departments, the Wellesley School Committee, the Natural Resource Commission and Newton-Wellesley Hospital for giving Wellesley High School the opportunity to have their football team play a game under the lights ... WHS Gridiron Club Jackie Brooks, co-president Tracey Lubin, co-president Sharon Tanner, co-president Leslie Petzing, treasurer ... We would like to thank John Brown, athletic... (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
9/24/2009, 1:20am Live Like Marty Kranz event to be held Sep 25, 2009
The first scholarship was awarded this spring to 2009 WHS graduate Grant Raml. The grant is open to any physical education teacher. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
9/21/2009, 12:44am Three former athletes, coach inducted into WHS Hall of Fame Sep 22, 2009
Three former athletes, coach inducted into WHS Hall of Fame. Former Watertown High School athletic standouts, from left, Brian Norberg, Tammy Harding-Zubke and Dave Mahnke were inducted into the WHS Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday night along with former WHS coach Dudley Melichar (right) ... Tammy Harding-Zubke (Class of 1994), Brian Norberg (Class of 1995) and Dave Mahnke (Class of 1966) were each honored for their athletic exploits and joined former Watertown track and field, wrestling and... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Westgate duo voted Players of Week by fans Sep 12, 2009
WHS linebacker Shawn Benjamin was a runaway winner for Defensive Player of the Week honors in the fan vote, receiving 61 percent of the vote after returning an interception for a touchdown and sacking the Breaux Bridge quarterback three times. Kyle Lamothe, who had two fumble recoveries in New Iberias win, received 22 percent of the vote, while Torry Wilson of Westgate, who had an interception in the end zone and broke up a point-after touchdown pass attempt, received 17 percent of the vote. (New Iberia, LA)
Nominate players for week of Sept. 4 Sep 9, 2009
Tiger 10 wrote on Sep 7, 2009 12:24 PM:" I would like to nominate Shawn Benjamin on defense for WHS played a outstanding game. ". Tiger Talk wrote on Sep 7, 2009 12:21 PM:" I would like to Nominate Diontae Spencer for an impressive game taking over on offense against a defense like BB but he's heat was too hoy for the B Tigers. ". (New Iberia, LA)
Local agency prepares for the worst (86) Sep 8, 2009
WHS is the primary site and the secondary site is Windsor Middle School. One thing we learned from the (last) drill is that our communication system was lacking, said WUSD Superintendent Steve Herrington. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Robert Anderson Aug 26, 2009
He also enjoyed WHS sports and was an avid Green Bay Packer and Minnesota Twins fan. He loved spending time with his family. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Making a difference Aug 25, 2009
He graduated from WHS in 2008 and as a student at the University of North Dakota, he heard about STLF. Hanson embarked on his first community service tour during spring break in March and was hooked ... Hanson has talked to WHS principal Chris Kittleson about getting a STLF chapter started in Williston. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Two WUSD students have H1N1 flu (7) Aug 23, 2009
The WHS student was initially throught to have strep throat. Herrington said additional tests were conducted and an H1N1 diagnosis was made on Wednesday. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Intellectual Elite Aug 22, 2009
WHS teacher wrote on Aug 21, 2009 7:52 AM:" You people have WAY to much time on your hands......read a book.... ". Wow wrote on Aug 21, 2009 6:35 AM:" A two part response...must've struck a nerve. I know your original post is a baited hook, but felt it might be probable that you were a confused youngster who is looking for guidance in the wrong place in the wrong way. Apologies for being so presumptious. Thanks for the strange reminder that brilliance can take many forms. I'm curious to know if... (New Iberia, LA)
Survival Strength Starting Over Aug 21, 2009
WHS grad to screen her Katrina film Aug. 30 in Westerly. . (Westerly Sun, RI)
Watertown Schools open Sept. 8 Aug 20, 2009
50 each; salad bar (WHS only) 25 cents ounce; and milk (white and chocolate) 55 cents carton. Lunch, Middle School, $3. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Wellesley High Fall Sports Guidelines Aug 14, 2009
Registrations may also be mailed to us at: WHS Athletic Dept., 50 Rice St., Wellesley 02481-6099 ... Our WHS Family Information and Reference Guide can be found on: www ... edu/whs/pages/athletics. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Dog Thrown In Trash, Left To Die Aug 12, 2009
According to the (WHS), on Friday, August 7, in Southeast, a woman was throwing away garbage in her apartment dumpster on 9th Street ... The woman called the (WHS) ... When WHS Officer Eve Russell arrived, she pulled the dog, now named Trooper, out of the dumpster. (W-USA News, DC)
Achievements by Wellesley residents Aug 8, 2009
Fulbright Award for 1984 WHS grad Karen Hammerness of Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., formerly of Wellesley, along with her husband Thomas Hatch, has each been awarded Fulbright Scholar grants to conduct research at the University of Oslo, Norway, during the 2008-2009 academic year. The couple will spend a year in Norway, starting in August, with their three children. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Rules clinic to be held Tuesday Aug 8, 2009
Football- WHS Lunch Room (1st Floor) 6 p.m.. Cross Country- Room 214 (2nd Floor) 6 p.m. MVP training-WHS Library (3rd Floor) 6 p.m. ... Tennis- WHS Room 213 (2nd Floor) 7 p.m.. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Letter: Remembering a classmate and friend, Theresa (Grignaffini) Ramirez Aug 8, 2009
Mary (Nuzzi) Bowers WHS Class of 1956 Columbia Street. Loading commenting interface. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
The long road back to recovery Jul 29, 2009
Williston Herald - Online Edition. Williston Herald Print Edition. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
WHAT'S DOING Jul 19, 2009
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Police chief denounces 'cowardly' iPhone users monitoring speed traps... Jul 17, 2009
Police chief denounces 'cowardly' iPhone users monitoring speed traps. By: Examiner Staff July 7, 2009. (The Drudge Report)
The face of courage: Wellesley's Austin Lam cant speak, but his determination speaks volumes Jul 17, 2009
At WHS, Austin will already have at least two people to eat lunch with: identical twin Garrett, who is a year ahead of him, and rising senior Brandon. This will be the first time that all three Lam boys will be in the same school. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Skylar Diggins Chosen As Gatorade National High School Athlete... Jul 16, 2009
Diggins' prep career may go down as one of the most storied in state history, after she led Washington High School to its fourth consecutive Indiana Class 4A state championship game appearance in 2009, making WHS one of only four schools ever to pull off that feat ... While helping WHS to a 26-1 record and a No. 1 national ranking (by ESPN Hoopgurlz) for much of this season, Diggins led the state in scoring at 29. (Und.com)
Letters to the Editor (2) Jul 4, 2009
Our son-in-law enlisted in the Army (Steve Wadleigh) while engaged to our daughter (Lea-Ann Gudmundson), WHS grad 2000 ... Our son, Michael, enlisted in the Army after graduating WHS, along with our neighbors son, Jimmy Porter. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
More of this story Jun 24, 2009
With the support of WHS Principal Paula Fusco, the substance abuse task force conducted a health and wellness survey at the school that found 71 percent of WHS students don t regularly drink alcohol and 74 percent don t use marijuana. While these numbers point to the need for the presence of groups such as the WHS chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions (previously Students Against Drunk Driving), Varsity Athletes Against Substance Abuse and the services of the RI Student Assistance... (Westerly Sun, RI)
Letter to the Editor: Big Ticket noise bothers some Jun 24, 2009
WHS wrote on Jun 23, 2009 10:51 AM:" Boo Hoo ". Login to comment. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Big Ticket Noise (992) Jun 24, 2009
You Gotta Be Kidding wrote on Jun 20, 2009 12:04 AM:" WHS, we like to get cutty all wound up, and sit back and watch him run around.It's always good for a chuckle. ". WHS wrote on Jun 19, 2009 3:48 PM:" This is hilarious!!!! ". (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Wellesley Scholarship Foundation hands out annual awards Jun 23, 2009
A captain of the WHS soccer team this year, John was also named to the Bay State All Star Team for the past two years. John will begin his studies this fall at Dartmouth College. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
A little respect goes a long way Jun 20, 2009
a small point though wrote on Jun 19, 2009 9:19 AM:" Those fields over by WHS are not only "practice fields," they are where the boys play their baseball games and the girls play their softball games.They are not personal dog runs. Dog pee and scat are not cleaned up and have no place on those fields. The kids shovel it up on a regular basis. Sorry that the man was rude but he has a point. No one wants to dive for a ball in a dog doo mine field. (even if most of the pile was removed) ". you... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Local calendar June 11 edition Jun 16, 2009
CLASS REUNION Tewksbury Country Club, Wednesday, June 27, 7 p.m. WHS Class of 1968 Reunion. $55/pp. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Kenyan student leaves WHS with high hopes Jun 16, 2009
Wicked Local staff photo by Tom Gorman. Weymouth High School valedictorian Sheila Njau gives her address. (Weymouth News, MA)
Warsaw adds a third pre-K class Jun 2, 2009
This site last updated on, Monday, June 01, 2009. Did President Barack Obama make a good choice with the nomination of federal judge Sonia Sotomayor as his choice for the U.S. Supreme Court. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Accident during Wellesley's Beep Day sends 9 students to hospital May 29, 2009
I m] writing to inform you that there was a car accident during the Beep Day Parade this morning, WHS Principal Andrew Keough wrote in an e-mail sent to parents. At this point we are still gathering information, but it appears that 7 students were injured and transported by ambulance to the hospital. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Letter: PAX supports womens clinic move May 22, 2009
PAX has always been sensitive to the concerns of neighbors, including some of (but far from all) WHS neighbors who fear the effects of abortion protesters. However, aside from many neighbors who actually support WHS move, the opponents concerns are A) being unintentionally exaggerated, and B) not within the scope of the ZBA s authority. (Brookline TAB, MA)
WHS to Hold Graduation Thursday on Rauch Field May 20, 2009
The WHS orchestra, under the direction of Troy Bunkley, will play "Pomp and Circumstance" to open the ceremony ... At WHS, Behlman was involved in FBLA, Student Council, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Jay Crew and Leadership ... At WHS, Buenemann was involved in band, Student Council, Key Club, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, WYSE and A+ Tutoring. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Watertown seniors awarded scholarships May 19, 2009
Katrina Weisbecker received one of the six Lemke awards valued at 21,000 each over four years, along with the 500 WHS Social Studies award, a 500 Watertown Booster Club award, a 200 American Legion Medal award and the 25 Gettysburg Address Reader award for a total value of 22,225 ... They include Lydia Roets, Rotary, 4,000; Joseph Grimm, UW Health Partners Watertown Regional Medical Center, 4,000; Elizabeth Opliger, UW Health Partners Watertown Regional Medical Center, 4,000; Kayla Neitzel, UW... (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Bristol is brave May 13, 2009
"Ouch. Come on, don't lump all Wasilla students into the same catagory - I graduated proudly from WHS in 2004 and now, with four BAs (one of which is in English), I'm headed off to the Middlebury Bread Loaf School of English. They teach English and comprehension, some people just refuse to learn it. Don't blame the teachers on this one - they're fantastic. ". crux wrote on May 12, 2009 10:10 AM:" Bristol is being very brave for speaking out to others about teen pregnancy. I'm sure she has... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Another Big Turnout for Senior Citizens Prom May 13, 2009
More than 400 teens and seniors attended the annual senior citizens prom, sponsored by the WHS Student Council ... "Everything went very well and everyone seemed to have a great time," said Brianna Behlman, WHS senior and prom chairman. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
5/7/2009, 1:42am WHS pitcher Wieseler throwing again after surgery May 8, 2009
WHS pitcher Wieseler throwing again after surgery ... Thats all I wanted to do, the WHS junior said. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Warsaw High School students get graphic reminder about dangers of texting and driving 2 days before prom May 1, 2009
We're watching this to remind us to be safe when driving, said WHS senior Vince Weigand. It's pretty effective. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Water bottle sales will aid helping hands in reaching across the globe Apr 30, 2009
To get students involved with the campaign, Carina recruited members of WHS s Connect & Commit to help with the project and at the (MMFC fundraising) gala (where the project will be launched). Carina has also recruited her mother, Gina, brother AJ and sister Catya to help get the word out. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Letter: Womens clinic should move to Village Apr 30, 2009
WHS has operated in Brookline since 1990, first in Coolidge Corner, now in Chestnut Hill, without any serious disruption at either location. Many WHS patients are Brookline residents, and referrals from the Longwood Medical Area and other Brookline practices will benefit from the new location. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Mouse Model Provides A New Tool For Investigators Of Human Developmental Disorder Apr 29, 2009
28, 2009) Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome (WHS) is a human disease caused by spontaneous genetic deletions. Children born with WHS have a characteristic set of facial features, including a wide flat nose bridge, downturned mouth, high forehead, and highly arched eyebrows ... Other symptoms associated with this disease include heart defects, seizures, mental retardation, and skeletal abnormalities, and the severity of these symptoms varies between individual WHS patients. (Science Daily)
Teacher Dress Codes Apr 28, 2009
WHS teacher wrote on Apr 24, 2009 8:57 AM:" I completely agree that this forum is getting out of hand....and to the parent who's daughter cannot get her credits, the fact that your daughter has a doctor's excuse does not excuse her from school it just excuses her from the work that she has missed while she was absen from schoolt. It's a weird policy, but it is a policy. ". Fed Up wrote on Apr 24, 2009 5:29 AM:" "This is only one of the MANY problem I have encountered with the Nish... (New Iberia, LA)
From the Shadows careers are born Apr 28, 2009
Coordinated by the Wakefield High School administration, guidance counselors and career center personnel, WHS s third annual Junior Job Shadow Day was undoubtedly a successful event ... WHS principal Elinor Freedman welcomed everyone ... Both he and Leary have been involved in WHS s Job Shadow Day since it began three years ago. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
A NATURAL FIT Apr 14, 2009
After Shetter decided he needed to take a step away from coaching for health and family reasons, administrators at WHS thought it was a good time to give Nelson an opportunity ... Michael said the WHS administration also took advantage of the fact there was a qualified candidate teaching in the building. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Who are the top 10 money makers in your town? Apr 13, 2009
wrote on Apr 12, 2009 6:40 PM:" Just listen to the comments of Ming,Pod,Soupy. This person has the inside track of what is actually occurring in the WHS system. Moe, Larry, and we all know who Curly is, are running the once top-performing system into the ground. Why do we continue to accept mediocrity and reward for "worst in State" performance? We all know why...don't we cousin??? ". cracker wrote on Apr 12, 2009 6:02 PM:" To Top Earner! I guess money means more to you than family? I have a... (Westerly Sun, RI)
Build It Yourself: Windows Home Server System (Part 1) Apr 11, 2009
But you don t necessarily need to shell out for a pricey new piece of hardware to enjoy the benefits of WHS. A more budget-friendly option is to buy an OEM copy of the Windows Home Server software which is available for around $100 (recently reduced from $180) from various online retailers including Amazon. com, Buy. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Nick Adenhart killed in hit-and-run crash Apr 10, 2009
My son played bb at Halfway LL and WHS with Nick ... I remember Nick in LL at Halfway and at WHS. He was such a standout. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Community walks to support injured teen Apr 7, 2009
The event, dubbed Miles 4 Myla and held at the outdoor track at WHS on April 4, was organized by seniors Caitlynn Rexford and Karrie Riley as a way to help provide the family with support for Mylas ongoing medical expenses ... Mylas sister, Kira, a junior at WHS, said she was pleased to see both old friends and new friends come out to participate in the walk and support the family. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Wellesley Townsman Community Commendables: April 2 Apr 7, 2009
Margaret Loofbourrow Maugus Avenue A thank you from WHS varsity gymnastics team ... Finally, we would like to thank Exxcel Gymnastics of Newton and Gym Express of Natick for letting the WHS team practice at their gyms ... Megan Lapp Becki Kennedy Flo DiBiase WHS Gymnastics Team Co-Captains. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Wellesley letters: April 2 Apr 7, 2009
New WHS traffic plan unsafe and un-green ... Let s not push through the wrong traffic plan for WHS, and forget that energy reduction also includes strategic efforts at our new high school to reduce fuel consumption ... Dennis McCormick Crest Road The view from the Seaver Street neighborhood re WHS traffic plan. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Treat yourself while contributing to a good cause Apr 3, 2009
Members of the WHS junior class, preparing decorations for the Junior Class Auction ... The event will feature entertainment by Wellesley s award-winning WHS 2 O Clock Jazz Band along with delightful light fare and desserts and fabulous auction items donated by many local Wellesley businesses and families ... To see a list of all auction items, visit the WHS Web site Junior Auction page at www. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Contested election candidates make their case to voters Apr 2, 2009
Dawn Jakubiec has lived in the district her entire life, graduating from Wabeno High School (WHS) in 1971 ... Her children and her grandchildren have or are attending WHS. Through her work she has had experience in accounting, budgeting, finances and investments. (Forest Republican, WI)
Wellesley, others try to save icons of old schools as new schools are built Mar 30, 2009
Now he volunteers with the WHS History Group, residents and alums devoted to preserving the high school's past ... He is not a member of the WHS History Group. (Boston Globe)
TOWN ELECTION LETTERS: March 19, 2009 Mar 21, 2009
Libby resurrected the Economics program at WHS and led her students to four appearances at the Fed Challenge at the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston ... I watched as the enrollment in the class increased from one year to the next and she left what continues to be one of the most demanding courses at WHS. ... Tom Walsh WHS Social Studies 1973-2007 Brooks Avenue Arlington (Current Winchester golf coach and teacher of more than 4,000 Winchester students during his tenure) Serious times call for... (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
New Administrator Is Familiar Face in District Mar 21, 2009
" Mahon, a graduate of Union High School, recently earned a Doctor of Education degree in educational leadership from St. Louis University. He earned his Master of Science degree in educational administration from Southwest Baptist University and Bachelor of Science degree in education with an emphasis in math from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Mahon began his teaching career in the Warrenton School District where he worked as a math teacher and coach. While teaching math and science at... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Shure Quality, New Markets Mar 18, 2009
The WHS Athletic Association, which purchased the cabinets, is a new customer for Shure and represents a new direction the nearly 70-year-old company is taking ... " In fact, one of the workbenches Shure made for Modern Auto back in the '40s was removed from the old downtown body shop and is now on display in the cafeteria/meeting area at the Shure plant. It's weathered and worn, but still in excellent condition - a testimony to the company's commitment to quality, said Peter Richardson,... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Getting ahead Mar 17, 2009
The following Realtors achieved the certification of Workforce Housing Specialist from the Montana Association of REALTORS: Kevin Rocek, WHS, Fidelity Real Estate; Shannon Behan, WHS, Prudential Missoula Properties; and Anne Jablonski, WHS, Windermere Real Estate. Jablonski has also earned the advanced designations of ABR, ePro and is working toward her CRS.. (Missoulian, MT)
Spaghetti dinner benefits cancer victim Mar 10, 2009
Mark Crilly, one of the WHS band boosters/organizers, said word got around and everything for the dinner was donated ... In February, the WHS athletic boosters held a pancake breakfast to raise funds for another student, Katie Stains, who is battling the same cancer ... VrodLuvr at 02:10 PM on March 9, 2009As a WHS graduate, it is great to see the community come together to help these kids. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Watertown sports notes Mar 5, 2009
Tryouts take place Sunday, March 29, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Watertown High School gymnasium, and Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m.-noon in the WHS gym. If the weather permits, the tryouts will be moved outdoors to Victory Field. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
EnKa announces second quarter grant recipients Feb 23, 2009
WHS Electric Truck Conversion additional funding for the project at the High School. Visiting Nurse/Community Health to help fund the Hospice Care Program start-up. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Tragedy a frequent visitor to Wenatchee family Feb 22, 2009
She sat in the living room of her Garnet Place home, surrounded by daughters, Lisa, 15, a Wenatchee High School freshman, and Jenny, 13, a Foothills Middle School eighth-grader; and son, Jonathan, 22, a 2005 WHS graduate. Another son by a previous marriage, Eric Campbell, 32, lives in Bellevue and is a Seattle police officer. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Letters for the week of Feb. 19, 2009 Feb 21, 2009
On another point: the report by Katherine Babson and Michel Eby, WHS is treated like a developer, brings up an issue. One of [former school Superintendent] Matthew King s arguments for the new high school was that the current one has serious problems with proper heat and A/C distribution due to the many additions to the original building all being done at different floor levels. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Starving for peace: WHS junior joins 10,000-meal fast as humanitarian crisis worsens in Sri Lanka Feb 14, 2009
Priya Suntharalingam. Fri Feb 13, 2009, 08:02 AM EST. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
This blog is moving! Soon! Really soon! Feb 12, 2009
I know that you are deep down a UK homer, but that s okay with me, as I have been a long time Cat follower myself, listening to Caywood for years on WHS at night when they came in clear channel. After all, being a lover of roundball from H.S. days and 50 s UGA grad, I had to adopt someone s team to love, as UGA roundball has been painful to watch over the years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
