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Albamonti Signs at Division 1 Delaware
January 9, 2019
Brandon Perrone, Staff Reporter
On Wednesday, January 9th, WHS senior Megan Albamonti signed a letter of intent to attend the University of Delaware to throw javelin. Throughout her four years at WHS, Megan has participated in softball, basketball, volleyball, and track and field, performing at a very high level in all four activities....
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Sports
Westerly Wins!
November 24, 2018
Andrew Fiore, Staff Reporter
A mere two years ago, Stonington won its fifth straight Thanksgiving game, asserting their supremacy in the rivalry. After the 100th Thanksgiving meeting of the teams this past Thursday, that feels like a distant memory. Westerly’s absolute dominance of Stonington in their 61-0 victory proved to officially...
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School & Community
Rally Day Set a Winning Mood
November 22, 2018
Alex Celico, Staff Reporter
On November 21, 2018, the entire school filled the Federico Gymnasium to celebrate the 100th Turkey Day game against the Stonington Bears. The rally brought an amazing amount of positive energy and unity to the students at WHS. It not only marked the 100th game against the Bears, but it also marked Mr....
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Student Produced Memes Removed from Social Media at the Direction of Administration

February 4, 2019 • No Comments

Memes are the political cartoon of the millennial, their way of venting their frustrations and expressing humor by putting a comedic twist on an image or event, usually on social media. Over the past few months, several...

Winter Dance Policy Change

Cassie Mitchell, Editor-In-Chief

February 4, 2019 • No Comments

At WHS school events and dances, tickets are usually purchased during lunch for a price of 10-12 dollars and 12-15 the night of at the door. For the Winter Ball, hosted by the Sophomore Class of 2o21, some changes have been...

Spring Musical Auditions Coming

Alex Celico, Staff Reporter

January 22, 2019 • No Comments

On Tuesday, January 15th, the new WHS Theatre Program held a meeting to discuss the spring musical, “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Auditions for the play will be on January 31 from 2:00-5:00 in the Babcock Auditorium....

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Opinion

Last Week’s Altercations Provide a Learning Experience

Marissa Berardo, Staff Reporter

December 11, 2017 • No Comments

Several altercations occurred at Westerly High School last week, and some students recorded and shared a couple of these incidents on social media. This raises questions involving...

WHS Needs a Covered Walkway Between the Buildings

September 29, 2017

Healthy Foods Lead to a Healthy Brain

September 29, 2017

Administration Decision to Eliminate February Break Proves Appropriate

March 10, 2016

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Arts & Entertainment

Spring Musical Auditions Coming

Alex Celico, Staff Reporter

January 22, 2019 • No Comments

On Tuesday, January 15th, the new WHS Theatre Program held a meeting to discuss the spring musical, “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Auditions for the play will be...