Mr. Erik Clinton smiles for Rebellion cameras.
We asked aide Erik Clinton a few quick questions about his WHS, his life, and buffalo chicken.
What do you do here at Walpole High?
I work one on one with a student, helping with day-to-day activities.
Where did you go to school?
University of New Hampshire.
What jobs did you have before taking [...]
Girls Soccer Coach, Jen Meade, talks to her disappointed players after losing a close game to Norwood on Tuesday September 29.
After being ahead most of the game, the Rebels girls soccer team ended with an unfortunate loss of 3-2 against Norwood Tuesday, September 29. Despite the slow start out of the gate, both teams managed to quickly [...]
If you were trapped on an island what three things would you want with you?
I would want some sort of music device, picture of my family, and a sketchbook or journal for writing.
Before you came to WHS what other art related courses have you taught?
I taught at Boyden for 9 years and used to [...]
1. What other experience do you have prior to this job?
I have worked as a barber as well as a counselor at Nobles Day Camp.
2. What do you enjoy most about your new job?
Being able to help students through the transition from not knowing to fully understanding.
3. What exactly is your new job?
I am a [...]
What are your prior experiences in teaching?
Taught at both middle schools for 17 years, before that Medfield for 1 and half years.
What are some of your teaching methods?
It varies with the students and how they come across.
What is the most interesting thing you’ve ever done? The most boring?
Most interesting thing was a Paratrooper in the [...]
Where did you go to college?
UMASS Boston
Where have you worked before?
Hospitals. Most recent: Caimbridge Hospital
Nursing Homes. Most recent: Clark House
What is a Media Aide?
An assistant to the librarian; helps maintain library and computer systems, stocks shelves.
If you were stuck on an island you could only have three things with you, what would those things be?
Laptop, books, [...]
1. Why did you decide to apply as the athletic director at Walpole High School?
Because I really like working for the kids, parents, and most especially Walpole sport programs.
2. What do you enjoy most about your new job?
Meeting new people and dealing with new people I haven’t worked with before.
3. How would you describe a [...]
1.) How long have you been teaching?
3 months
2.) Why did you decide to become a math teacher?
I love working with high school aged kids and I love the subject of mathematics
3.) What profession did you have before becoming a teacher and how has that experience helped you in this [...]
After a memorable start to the new season, the girls cross country team came back on Tuesday September 16 for another tri-meet. The Rebels raced against both Braintree and Weymouth at Wampatuck State Park. This race, however, ended in a silent bus ride.
Junior Courtney Shea (17:54) had her first win this past Tuesday, beating [...]
The 35th annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race was a great experience and the 36th annual road race was no different.
The cool, crisp September morning started with the cross country team arriving at 7am to set up all of the tables, food, and trophies for the upcoming event, and by 9am fellow runners started to [...]