When Trinity Rist heard about the first Robotics Competition, she was immediately intrigued and went to work brainstorming the possibility of starting a robotics club at WHS, alongside fellow student, Liz Collins. Having always been interested in robotics, Rist took…
Author: Kate Anslinger
Student Highlight: Cherico Heading to Salem State to Play Tennis
Cory Cherico credits his entire family for his success on and off the tennis court. The 18-year-old senior started playing tennis when he was just 11-years-old, and his hard work paid off when he went on to being named captain…
CASA and Schools Reflect on Results of 2018 Prevention Needs Assessment
Last November, former CASA Executive Director Amy Epstein and new director LeighAnn Eruzione, presented the results of the 2018 Prevention Needs Assessment (PNA) at a Town Council meeting. The in-depth survey included questions related to drug and alcohol use, mental…
High School Students Launch First Robotics Club
In early October of the 2018-2019 school year, high schoolers Liz Collins and Trinity Rist approached every STEM and science teacher in the school, asking if they would be willing to lead the robotics club that they dreamed of starting.…
Ruby Viens Recognized for Artwork
Second-grader Ruby Viens, is one of six students in grades K-12, whose artwork was selected to be displayed at the State Transportation Building as part in the Youth Art Show. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Art Education Association (MAEA), the exhibit…
Student Highlight: Sophomore Volunteers to Help Others Grow
Since Sofia Vitale was 7 years old, she has spent her spring and summer seasons on the softball field, perfecting her pitch while keeping her eye on the ball. It didn’t take her long to discover her love of the…
Student Highlight: Freshman Receives American Legion Certificate of School Award
While only at the start of her high school career, 14-year-old Summer Tallent is already receiving major accolades for both athletics and academics. The talented three-sport athlete was recently awarded with the American Legion Certificate of School Award, which is…
School Committee Moves Forward with Playground
The School Committee is requesting $141,200 in capital improvement from the town for a new playground on the Arthur T. Cummings School grounds. After many discussions involving safety, budget, and timing, the committee narrowed it down to two leaders in…
School Committee Supports Full Funding for Public Schools
On Monday night, the school committee voted in favor of full funding for our public schools, urging the Legislature to approve and fully fund a new foundation budget formula by May 1, 2019. The resolution in support of full funding…
Resident Fulfills Dream and Supports Dogs in the Community
For the past decade of her life, resident, Danielle Logan, has been immersed in the field of education, most recently employed as the vice principal and assistant program director of East Boston Head Start and Children’s Services. While Logan was…