After five years as the principal of the Arthur T. Cummings School, Ryan Heraty will be moving to Vermont where he has accepted a position as principal of Union Elementary School in Montpelier. During his time as principal in the…
Author: Kate Anslinger
WHS Class of 2018 Graduates
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity,†said Winthrop High School Principal Matt Crombie during his welcome address to the class of 2018. The theme of the evening was good fortune as Crombie made it clear that what the…
School Committee Votes ‘No’ on School Choice Program
As in years prior, the School Committee was tasked with conducting its annual voting for or against the state school choice program. The school choice program allows parents to send their children to schools in communities other than the city…
Graduate Heads to Clemson
When Cailyn Driscoll toured the Clemson University campus for the first time, she immediately knew that the South Carolina university was a perfect fit for her aspirations. While Driscoll was born and raised in Winthrop and proud of the community…
Triplets Set Off in Different Directions for College
With graduation Friday night, new graduates are planning to kick off their summer and get ready for their college careers. While the majority of students don’t go beyond the state line, there are some who long to venture to new…
Adjustment Counselor Plays Pivotal Role in the Lives of Students
High school adjustment counselor Nicola Dine always had the desire to work with adolescents, the decision came natural to her when she was deciding on a career choice. She knew there is a major need for supportive and trusting adults…
MSA Mortgage Shows Off New Space and Branding
For 30 years, Bob Deeb, president of MSA, has immersed himself in the real estate world, gaining experience in all facets of the industry including development, sales, and brokerage, so it only seemed fitting that he take Winthrop’s #1 lender,…
Winthrop Drama Society Gets Zany in Performance of ‘Sideways Stories from Wayside School’ May 10-12
The Winthrop Drama Society is excited to announce their latest performance, “Sideways Stories” from Wayside School. Adapted for the stage by John Olive and from the novels by Louis Sachar, the play is being described as a family-fun, over-the-top show…
From Finance to Teaching
Fourth-grade teacher Amanda Cumings-Ozkaynak didn’t know that she wanted to be a teacher when she started college and instead, she studied economics at Wheaton College pursuing a career in finance. After working in the finance industry for four years, she…
Vieira Wears Multiple Teaching Hats
Unlike most teachers at Winthrop High School, Steve Vieira spends the majority of his teaching time on the stage. In addition to being the high school’s production manager for the Winthrop Drama Society and the Neil Shapiro Center for the…