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Recycling Money: One WHS Club Looks to help Central America’s Poor

Recycling Money: One WHS Club Looks to help Central America’s Poor

During the holiday season were you searching for a small holiday gift at a reasonable price? For most the answer to this question would be a definite yes. One Westborough High School Club was looking to meet your need by selling gift items, while in the process helping individuals all across Central America.
The [...]

Why Students Should Attend Game of the Week

Why Students Should Attend Game of the Week

Game of the Week is an up and coming tradition here at WHS; it started in the fall athletic season of this school year. Thinking of ways to get all students and fans involved in WHS spirit and sports, Coach Ellis came up with the idea for Game of the Week. During the [...]

Mr. Jones: WHS’s Unsung Hero

Mr. Jones:  WHS’s Unsung Hero

For those who don’t recognize his name, Mr. Jones is a Special Education teacher here at WHS.
Before coming to Westborough, Mr. Jones taught at Wellesley Middle School for three years. He had the option of taking a job at Algonquin or Westborough; both quality schools close to his home. He obviously made the right [...]

Carolin visits the West Coast

Carolin visits the West Coast

During the week of Dec. 5-11, I traveled to the West Coast trip with my exchange organization YFU. There were approximately 170 other exchange students from many different countries, such as Spain, Sweden, China and for sure GERMANY! Although there were many different languages spoken, English was still the common language so that everybody could [...]

The Failing Grade of the Massachusetts Marijuana Law

The Failing Grade of the Massachusetts Marijuana Law

We have failed you. The voting adults in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have failed in trying to protect the young in our society. We have enacted a law that has decriminalized Marijuana possession for under an ounce. This new law makes Marijuana a civil citation of $100. This equates to a [...]

Dress for Success: A True Success Story

Dress for Success: A True Success Story

A fundraiser many people in Westborough High School have been seeing flyers and hearing announcements about is Dress for Success. This program is an organization for women who are financially disadvantaged, and although they have work skills, they cannot afford the proper outfits for job interviews and work.

“Evacuate the Dance Floor”:Holiday Ball Cancelled

“Evacuate the Dance Floor”:Holiday Ball Cancelled

When we think of Holiday Ball, we think of gossiping with friends about boys, cute outfits, car arrangements, and after parties; but this year was a little different. Aside from Junior Prom and Senior Ball (both grade exclusive dances); Holiday Ball is usually the most anticipated, attended dance at WHS. As soon as December rolls around, the first snow day and the big dance are the two big events which to look forward.

A Force to be Reckoned With: Mrs. Benoit and Mrs. Frederick

A Force to be Reckoned With:  Mrs. Benoit and Mrs. Frederick

Mrs. Frederick (better known as Keitha) and Mrs. Benoit (also known as Tootie), Westborough High School’s front office administrative assistants, are a very cheerful, efficient duo! Often overlooked, our secretaries play a major part in the smooth operation of our school. Without them, the school would soon grind to a halt.

WHS Boys’ Varsity Basketball Preview

WHS Boys’ Varsity Basketball Preview

The Westborough Rangers varsity basketball team ended their last year’s season with a record of 8 wins and 11 losses. Since the last season ended Coach Rahul Shah has been preparing for the upcoming schedule and creating new rosters with a team of twelve players.

WHS Freshmen Football Wrap-Up

WHS Freshmen Football Wrap-Up

Last Thursday, with the football season coming to a close, we sat down with freshman football Coach Lorin Reed to discuss this season. With arms folded and a confident grin, Coach Reed discussed with us his feelings about this year’s Frosh team. The best aspect was “the team’s dedication, and unity”; while the worst aspect [...]

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