Quick News for 5.28.10

Mr. Dodson

SAT’s: An Unreasonable Measurement of Students’ Capabilities

The SAT test, or Scholastic Aptitude Test, is a standardized test most colleges require applicants to take before applying to their university. Besides causing students an extreme amount of stress and time, what is the test’s purpose?

Extending a Family Tradition: WHS teacher Mr. Collins

WHS math teacher Mr. Collins has a story behind his facial hair. He made a bet with a student that if the student earned a B or better in his class then Mr. Collins would shave his beard. The incentive worked. Mr. Collins now sports a mustache, although he claims it wasn’t part of the deal.

Behind the goofiness of making such a deal, is Mr. Collins’ dedication to his job and his care for the students. Teaching is in his blood as he comes from a family of teachers. His mom was a teacher, his grandfather was a principal, and his grandmother was a teacher. He is the only math teacher of the group. Yet interestingly, Mr. Collins wasn’t always involved in education.

For 19 years Mr. Collins worked in business before he decided

Senior Pranks

The Truth behind Bullying…. Sort Of

A hot topic in today’s society is bullying. People ask why kids are bullying, how they do it, and where are the adults while this is happening. To me it seems that these adults have forgotten what it was like being a kid. They scream that bullies should be persecuted as strictly as possible. What they don’t remember is that we all have bullied at one time in our lives.

Bullying is defined by www.dictionary.com as “To treat in an overbearing or intimidating manner”. (Key words: overbearing and intimidating). This is the definition many adults now use for what was once consider friendly teasing. This is not bullying. There are obviously a lot of adults who see it as it really is: childhood behavior, but many others over-react and kids get in trouble.

Girls Golf Team Seeking Third Staight Title

The girls’ golf program at Westborough High School has grown significantly since its start nine years ago. Coaches Sandy Robichaud and Laurie Kinney are proud to be behind this successful program.

The team started to reach full stride in 2008 when they had an undefeated season, with a record of 14-0. The girls went on to the state championships to earn silver, finishing just three strokes behind Notre Dame of Hingham High School. In 2009, the Rangers had another strong season, with a record of 15-0 and again taking second at the state championships at the end of the season. These undefeated records have earned the Rangers the league title both years. Coach Robichaud hopes “to get back to states” in 2010.

This season proposed new challenges, especially after the team graduated

New Artist with Fresh New Styles: Jason Derulo

Twenty year old Jason Derulo’s self titled album was released on March 2, 2010. The album features a wide array of songs ranging from the slow, harmonic song “Encore” to the top charted singles “In My Head” and “Whatcha Say” that provide a more upbeat selection on the album. His talented vocals and rhythmic beats [...]

Senior Memories

A Small Group, Making A Big Difference: WHS’s ULEAD group

Westborough High School’s ULEAD group is an exclusive group of students who are against destructive decisions. This group gathers to discuss issues that pertain to what they believe is right. The group members, including the leaders and the students, decide which activities that they would find fun that doesn’t involve any peer pressure of substance abuse.

The members of ULEAD are strongly against the use of alcohol and drugs. WHS Physical Education teacher and ULEAD co-advisor Mr. Rota sees these teenagers as the school’s “role models”. The kids feel that it’s not necessary to abuse alcohol and drugs in order to have fun. They find fun things to do as a group that doesn’t involve these things.

ULEAD meets the first Tuesday of every month in Ms.