Winthrop High School cheerleaders perform one of their sideline routines during the Viking football team’s 13-7 overtime victory over Saugus Friday night at Miller Field.
Month: October 2012
Chamber Breakfast
Martin Barrett (left) of Web First Insurance spoke at the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting Tuesday about helping small businesses save money on their health insurance costs. He is pictured at the breakfast with Chamber President Bernice MacIntyre and…
Powell-ful Finish : Ruben Powell Helps Vikings Win in Overtime
Just when Winthrop High football fans thought they had seen it all in the program’s proud history, senior Ruben Powell wrote a new chapter. Powell picked up the football after a Saugus field goal attempt in overtime and then raced…
Holden Seeks to Fill Business Manager Spot
Winthrop School Committee (WSC) member, William Holden, opened a discussion during the October 11th WSC meeting regarding financial management. “I’m concerned that we don’t have a business manager,†says Holden, who suggested Superintendent, John Marcero, post that position for the…
New Bus Policies to Be Considered
The Transportation Sub-Committee discussed student conduct on buses and new bus policies during their Oct. 3 meeting. They unanimously voted on two rules to bring forth to the Winthrop School Committee (WSC). “The first one is that the bus monitor…
Trees for the Troops : Honan, Leavy Honor Our Military
We’d run out of space if we had to enumerate all of the noble deeds that Winthrop business owner Richard Honan has performed to honor and recognize the brave Winthrop men and women who have served in our armed forces.…
Forum is Informational : a Great Chance for Residents
One of the most important features of the Town Charter that was so assiduously crafted by its creators was the scheduling of bi-annual, town-wide forums in which our Town Council, Town Manager, and department heads convene to provide an update…
11 Foundation Tailgating : Be Sure to Attend This Fun Event
The 11 Foundation: In memory of Michael Mason will hosts its second Tailgating Party Friday night at the Winthrop Golf Club. The event is a fundraiser for the foundation named in memory of the All-Scholastic quarterback who led Winthrop High…
Shameful Action
When we heard the news that Governor Deval Patrick removed George Anzuoni as Chairman of the Revere Housing Authority, we were stunned and disappointed at this classic misstep and what can only be termed as politics at its worst. In…
The Play of the Season : WHS Vikings Take Down Saugus 13-7
It could turn out to be the play of the season. As the players lined up, the gloom of the Miller Field air surrounded the Viking faithful. Fourth and goal from the Winthrop one yard line for division foe, Saugus.…