Aviation Club was formed this year to provide students interested in airplanes with the opportunity to learn more about them and engage in discussion with an expert. In a typical meeting, members gather to view a film on airplanes, narrated by Mr. Sherman, during which students are encouraged to comment and ask questions. This new club meets once a month, from 2-3pm, in the Library Conference room.
Recently, thirteen students from the next generation of WHS journalists attended the fifth annual journalism conference known as Media Matters. The conference was held at UMass Boston on November 5th for high school students and teachers. Throughout the day, the students were offered a variety of workshops ranging from “Dunkin Donuts Goes National” to “Having [...]
If, by chance, you are sitting in class and happen to look out the window to find a group of children blowing bubbles or sketching artwork on the sidewalk, do not be alarmed. This is a normal activity for Westborough High School’s preschool program run by Ms. Daniela Plant. And how fortunate are we to [...]
A lot of us go to the WHS library to work on our homework, conduct research, or check out a book. What most students do not realize is that there is a hard-working, intelligent woman behind the scenes keeping the library run smoothly. Mrs. Libbey has been working at WHS for 30 years. She quickly [...]
Family troubles? Stressed out? Friendship or relationship quarrels? If you’re a student at Westborough High School, a journey down to the room of Ms. Ceil Parteleno, our new adjustment counselor, is certainly in order. Beginning her work at the high school this fall, this social worker is no rookie. “Ms. P” (as students fondly call [...]
Of the few boutiques in Westborough, Massachusetts, one in particular stands out among the bunch. Jenny Boston is the latest craze in our quaint little town, especially, if you’re shopping for accessory items, such as earrings, necklaces, belts, handbags, and headbands. Since opening in the spring, Jenny Boston Boutique has barely been able to keep [...]
Mrs. Cohen, a guidance counselor at WHS, has been (and continues to be) a reliable adult to go to with personal and academic problems for over six years. After graduating from UMASS Amherst with a degree as an English teacher, Mrs. Cohen found herself without a job in sight. So she started working at an [...]
Even the dreary rain which overtook last Saturday couldn’t stop the flow of artisans and performers who brought out the very best of Westborough’s talent. “It’s an amazing concept. We finally have the chance to publicly celebrate art,” says Beth Anderson, a locally-known jewelry-maker. Held in the Bay State Commons on October 3rd, the Arts [...]
From the age of seven, it was clear to Westborough High School Spanish teacher, Kara MacAlpine, that she was destined to become a teacher. She chose Westborough because of its “nice community, respectful students, cleanliness, smaller school population … and the fact that it is an overall great place to be.”
