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Fire in the Foyer Forces an Afterschool Evacuation of WHS

Rees S Harold, Editor

September 21, 2016

Yesterday afternoon a fire broke out in Federico Gym Foyer, causing an evacuation of the Ward Building. The Westerly Fire Department and Westerly Ambulance Corps were dispatched to the school. After inspection from fire and building officials the area was deemed safe, and classes were not interrupted... READ MORE »»

Fire in the Foyer Forces an Afterschool Evacuation of WHS
Meet Westerly’s New Football Coach, Mr. Duane Maranda

Elizabeth Letizio and Emily Montalto

September 21, 2016

While interviewing Westerly High School head football coach Duane Maranda, we got a sense for his love of community involvement and hard work to accelerate the success of this program. Maranda has big plans to obtain his team goals on and off the field. Q: What led you to be interested in taking th... READ MORE »»

Coach Maranda supervising a recent football practice

Meet Westerly’s New Football Coach, Mr. Duane Maranda
Back to School Dance a Fun Night for the Few Who Attended

Marissa Berardo, Staff Reporter

September 20, 2016

The Westerly High School gymnasium transformed into a party on Saturday, September 16th for three exciting hours with the first school dance of the year. The back to school dance was sponsored as a fundraiser by the Class of 2017, but a smaller than usual crowd participated due to competing events... READ MORE »»

Students enjoying the music at the 2016 Back to School dance
Barker Staff

Back to School Dance a Fun Night for the Few Who Attended
PTech Students are Looking Forward to an Exciting Year

Cassie Mitchell, Editor

September 16, 2016

Pathways In Technology and Early College High School (PTech) is a brand new program, offered in only a handful of schools across Rhode Island. This special program provides a unique opportunity for students to tailor their high school career in a particular field. Each of the different PTech sites are... READ MORE »»

Thomas McLaughlin address students and faculty at the opening of PTech
Nicholas Pagliusi

PTech Students are Looking Forward to an Exciting Year
Governor Raimondo Opens PTech at Westerly High School

Cassie Mitchell, Rees S. Harold, and Nicholas Pagliusi

September 12, 2016

Rhode Island Governor, Gina Raimondo paid a visit to Westerly High School on September 6, 2016 for the Pathways In Technology and Early College High School inaugurating ceremony, otherwise known as PTech. While in attendance, Raimondo spent time meeting all of the students involved in the new pr... READ MORE »»

Governor Raimondo cuts the ribbon opening PTech at WHS
Nicholas Pagliusi

Governor Raimondo Opens PTech at Westerly High School

School & Community

Fire in the Foyer Forces an Afterschool Evacuation of WHS

Yesterday afternoon a fire broke out in Federico Gym Foyer, causing an evacuation of the Ward Building. The Westerly Fire Department and Westerly Ambulance Corps were dispatched to the school. After inspection from fire and... Read More »

September 21, 2016 • 0 comments

Back to School Dance a Fun Night for the Few Who Attended

Marissa Berardo, Staff Reporter

The Westerly High School gymnasium transformed into a party on Saturday, September 16th for three exciting hours with the first school dance of the year. The back to school dance was sponsored as a fundraiser by the Class... Read More »

September 20, 2016 • 0 comments

PTech Students are Looking Forward to an Exciting Year

Cassie Mitchell, Editor

Pathways In Technology and Early College High School (PTech) is a brand new program, offered in only a handful of schools across Rhode Island. This special program provides a unique opportunity for students to tailor their... Read More »

September 16, 2016 • 0 comments

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Opinion

Administration Decision to Eliminate February Break Proves Appropriate

In the debate regarding whether or not to eliminate February vacation for the 2016-2017 school year was the best decision, the School Committee decided to shut the door on... Read More »

March 10, 2016 • 0 comments

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Business

Apple Rolls Out New Products at Their Annual Event

Nicholas Pagliusi, Editor

Apple's September 7th event, brought the latest and greatest technology to the table for the 2016 and 2017 period. This years big player was the iPhone 7, which was highly... Read More »

September 21, 2016 • 0 comments