Disappointing Loss Against Natick for Girls Track »
On a cold and rainy Wednesday, the Rebel runners faced former league champs, Natick, for their third home meet of the season. Unfortunately the dreary weather reflected the efforts and the results of the Walpole girls track team.
The meet started out positively when juniors Courtney Shea (12:49) and Jocelyn Lydon, who came in at a [...]
Girls Track Team Outruns Mustangs »
After a disappointing loss against Milton last Tuesday, the girls track team bounced back strong against the Norwood Mustangs on April 13. Everything ran smoothly on and off the track for the Rebels’ first home meet.
The meet started off in Walpole’s favor when Norwood had no girls in the two mile leaving Walpole with [...]
Activism to ban R-word is lost cause »
“Congress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech” ~First Amendment.
Massachusetts activists, among others around the country, are pushing to ban the use of the word “retard.” When used carelessly, this phrase is rightly seen by some as derogatory and insensitive to those people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To lead [...]
Principal Finalists Impress Student Council »
The selection for the new Walpole High School principal seems simple: choose the best person for the job. Contrary to this idea, both finalists for the position are very qualified and motivated. To help ease this tough decision, forums were held in the media center on Tuesday February 23 where participants - parents, students, and teachers [...]
Principal Search Is Narrowed to Two Candidates »
After a well examined and thought out process, Superintendent Lincoln D. Lynch and his committee has narrowed the principal search down to two candidates: Scott Holcomb and Stephen Imbusch.
For the past couple of months, focus groups meetings were conducted to determine a Leadership Profile. With the new Leadership Profile, the Chairman of Screening Committee, the [...]
Community Comes Together for Haiti Fundraiser »
Dilapidation, destruction, and disarray encompass the lives of the Haitian people. Looking around what was once the city of Port-au-Prince, one would see piles and piles of debris and corpses. Even though the devastation that the earthquakes caused only hit Haiti, the sorrow and hopelessness reverberated all around the world. Hundreds of relief programs [...]
Swine Flu Vaccinations Offered at High School »
Beginning in the cafeteria and ending in the parking lot, the line for swine flu vaccinations seemed interminable. With crying kids, frustrated mothers, and helpful volunteers Thursday December 3 was filled with mixed emotions.
The first time the vaccination was offered at the high school several weeks ago, the volunteers gave out cards to each [...]
Invention of Lying Disappoints Movie-goers »
The tagline for The Invention of Lying “In a world where everyone can only tell the truth…this guy can lie,” perfectly encapsulates this movie’s silly premise. Ricky Gervais who directs and stars in this wannabe Office parody may be able to lie, but his attempts at humor are nothing short of unamusing. Ultimately - the occasionally [...]
Rebels run to a 7-4 record »
The Rebels finished off their last dual meet of the season with a bang on Tuesday October 20 against the Framingham Flyers bringing their final record to 7-4. Held at Framingham High School, the girls were able to snag 8 out of the top 10 spaces, securing a win.
Junior Courtney Shea stayed up [...]
Rebels Race to the Finish Against Braintree and Weymouth »
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 [...]