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Shrewsbury student invited to attend U.S. Naval Academy program
Shrewsbury - The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) has invited a select group of approximately 2,250 young men and women from around the nation...
Local residents honored at Colgate University
Region - Two local residents are recipients of the Dean's Award for academic excellence during the 2011 fall term at Colgate University.
Local students receive Westborough Historical Society scholarships
Westborough – Westborough Historical Society President Cary Mulrain recently presented the first annual WHS scholarships of $1,000 to two local seniors. Molly Burke will...
Popped! goes the improv comedy at Hudson High
Hudson – Many people fear the thought of performing onstage in front of a crowd of spectators. And even those who do accept the challenge are often afraid of forgetting their memorized lines. In contrast, there's the improvisational comedy troupe known as Popped! consisting of students in grades eight through 12. They bravely took the stage unscripted Jan. 9, 10, and 11 in the Intel Mini Theatre at Hudson High School.
Shining a spotlight on a star at Hudson High School
By Caroline White, Contributing Writer
Hudson - In the dance studio of Hudson High School, you will find a group of smiling, energetic varsity dance...
Westborough schools want to use HVAC funds for ADA costs
Hastings Elementary School needs an upgrade for its heating, ventilating and air conditioning system. It also needs to meet ADA compliance.
Kaminski graduates Magna Cum Laude from Drew University
Marlborough - Danielle M. Kaminski, Marlborough High School Class of 2008, graduated Magna Cum Laude May 12, 2012, from Drew University, Madison, N.J. She...
Westborough High School Marching Band plays at Fenway Park
Westborough - The Westborough High School Marching Band had the honor of playing the national anthem at the Boston Red Sox versus the Baltimore...
Shrewsbury Education Foundation presents awards
By Joan Goodchild Community Reporter
Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury educators, support staff and volunteers were honored at a dinner Jan. 29 for their work...
Kelly Urmston named to dean's list at Messiah College
Westborough - Kelly Urmston, of Westborough, was named to the dean's list for the 2012 spring semester at Messiah College. Urmston is a junior...
Westborough bus drivers to vote on union representation, says NRT
While drivers in Marlborough staged a strike that lasted three days, drivers for Westborough remained on the job.
University of Wyoming announces dean's honor roll
Westborough - Katherine Rose Lis, of Westborough, has been named to the University of Wyoming's 2012 fall semester academic dean's honor roll.
The honor roll...
Oak Middle School celebrates eighth grade students
SHREWSBURY - Grade 8 students at Shrewsbury’s Oak Middle School have been celebrating the end of middle school with a series of ceremonies this...
Shrewsbury High School Seniors get a dose of reality at budget fair
Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury High School (SHS) seniors received a dose of reality recently when representatives from Central One Federal Credit Union (C1FCU), Shrewsbury Federal Credit Union (SFCU) and Ameriprise Financial collaborated in sponsoring the event designed to instruct students on creating budgets as well as coping with the curveballs that life can throw their way.
Two Assabet students attend premier leadership program at Stonehill
Region – Two students from Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School - Hannah Belan, a rising senior from the biotech program, and Jacob Marinelli, a rising senior from the auto technology program - are currently at the Boys and Girls State program sponsored by the American Legion at Stonehill College.
Shrewsbury High School students create used cooking oil recycling program
Shrewsbury High School seniors Nicole Shen and Jacob Furman are on a mission to recycle used cooking oil, which harms the environment.
Class of 2014 graduates outdoors at Westborough High
Westborough – The weather cooperated June 7 for the outdoor graduation ceremony for the Class of 2014 at Westborough High School (WHS), where 270...
Algonquin senior strives to make people's lives easier
Northborough/Southborough - On March 27, 22 local high school seniors were honored at the Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce 2014 Scholastic and "Champion of Education" awards breakfast held at the Doubletree Hotel. Among the students honored was Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) senior John Arnold, a resident of Southborough.
Arnold made the most of his four years at ARHS, becoming involved in a wide variety of extracurricular activities including band, jazz band and orchestra (first chair on saxophone and clarinet), choir (select choir member), National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, school musicals, Ballroom Dance Club, and Relay for Life.
Westborough considers pool testing in schools
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
Westborough – Would pool testing for COVID-19 be a pathway for students, faculty and staff to return to school safely?...
Westborough student wins national ‘You Be the Chemist’ Challenge
Westborough – Eighth-grader Ananthan Sadagopan from Westborough won the title of national “You Be the Chemist Challenge” champion June 19 by correctly answering science and chemistry-related questions throughout a grueling day-long 11 rounds of academic competition in Arlington, Va..