If Karen Calinda wasn’t a drama teacher, she is certain that she would be associated with the theater is some aspect, whether it be casting, directing, or educational outreach. Her passion for the stage is evident in her dedication to…
Author: Kate Anslinger
WHS Drama Society Wins State Finals Again
The Winthrop High School Drama Society has certainly earned its applause, as they’ve come in first at the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild (METG) state finals for the second year in a row. Out of 14 schools, Winthrop took the lead,…
School Committee Presents Budget for 2018-2019
The School Committee invited residents at Monday night’s meeting to present their needs at the public hearing while also opening it up for concerns regarding the budget for the 2018-2019 school year. The committee is requesting $21,675, 488, for the…
Math Teacher Travels Far to Pursue Dreams
Klodiana Alabaku set her sights on coming to the United States back in 2005, and years later, she found herself a career in teaching, and she hasn’t looked back ever since. She faced the challenges of meeting new people and…
Frankie Fabiano Retires as Football Manager Ending 28-Year Career with WHS Football
Frankie Fabiano. It’s hard to go very far in this town without hearing the name that has a touch of celebrity and a hint of small town stardom. While he has been always a town staple, Frankie’s fame really started…
WHS Drama Society Heads to State Finals Again
For the second year in a row, the Winthrop High School Drama Society has been selected for the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild state finals. Competing against 13 other schools from across the Commonwealth, the drama society will perform their original…
Winthrop High School Students Join Together for Peaceful Gathering
While students across the nation were walking out of school buildings on March 14 as part of a gun violence protest, Winthrop High School students decided to rally a day later because of snow, but last Thursday they congregated in…
Third-Grade Teacher Brings the Whole Child Approach to the Classroom
One of the goals of educators is to alter their teaching system to benefit the students, as they learn what works best. When third-grade teacher Kathleen Costonis was at Stonehill College studying child development, she knew that she wanted to…
Howard Signs Contract as Superintendent
At Monday night’s School Committee meeting, Interim School Superintendent Lisa Howard, signed a contract as the official School Superintendent going forward, following a unanimous decision by the School Committee members. Effective, March 12, Howard’s annual salary will be $162,000, and…
Teacher Builds Lasting Winthrop Connections That Follow Her Through Life
Winthrop is known for being a tight-knit town, and once friendships among residents are made, they tend to last a lifetime. When Cheryl Barker moved to Winthrop in the seventh-grade, she met her husband as well as many best friends…