Winthrop High School graduate, Robert DeCarlo, has best been described as a happy, fun-loving person who was always the life of the party, both on and off the golf course. His love of the game was evident in both his…
Author: Kate Anslinger
Student Highlight: Maura Dorr Selected as Athlete of the Month
It is no surprise that 15-year-old Maura Dorr was selected as athlete of the month for basketball in February. The sophomore’s school year is packed with a full schedule of varsity sports, keeping her busy all year round, with soccer…
Community Comes Together for Fundraiser in Memory of Mike McDuffee ‘I like Mike’ Hockey Tournament Fundraiser
At 12:10 p.m. on Saturday, the Larsen Skating Rink was silent, as Addie McDuffee dropped a puck onto the ice, kicking off the “I Like Mike†hockey tournament fundraiser, in memory of Precinct One Councilor Mike McDuffee. McDuffee’s 4-year-old granddaughter,…
Winthrop Middle School Wins Annual Quiz Bowl
For the first time in history, Winthrop Middle School has won the annual Quiz Bowl, besting 11 other private and charter schools. The six-person team included: Alex Daigneault, Ben Prew, Chris Rainey, Kate Dickinson, John Tracy, and Christian Buonopane, all…
WHS Drama Society Heads to Semi-finals
Hard work paid off for the Winthrop Drama Society. For the third year in a row, they are headed to the semifinal round of the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild (METG) High School Drama Festival. The preliminary round was held last…
Student Highlight: Sophomore Excels at Juggling Sports and Academics
To say that Austin Daigneault is a busy, young man is an understatement. In addition to being a three-sport athlete, the sophomore coaches youth basketball, assists at town hall, works for his father’s construction company during the summer, and coaches…
News Briefs
‘I Like Mike’ fundraiser on March 16th It’s been two months since the sudden passing of Precinct 1 Councilor Michael McDuffee. As his family and friends continue to face the grief from his loss, they will be celebrating his life…
Student Highlight: Hajar Iaouf Is Motivated by Helping Others
Fifteen-year-old Hajar Iaouf is passionate about helping others which is why she volunteers any chance she gets. “I love helping other people and I find volunteering is more satisfying than having a job that pays,†said Iaouf, who has offered…
Assistant Principal Teaches Trauma Sensitivity in the Classroom
Kariann Murphy, PhD, assistant principal at the Arthur T. Cummings School, is leading the way for professional development in the school district. As part of the social-emotional goals of the district’s mission, Murphy obtained her Level One certification as a…
Resident D’Ambrosio Is Motivated to Run Boston Marathon for CASA
Resident, Mark D’Ambrosio knows firsthand what it’s like to be on the receiving end of grief caused by addiction. Having lost far too many loved ones as a result of drug and alcohol dependence, the 40-year-old father of three has…