The Westwood Integrated Preschool at Westwood High School collected holiday supplies (including gloves, slippers, personal care items, and of course, chocolate!) for the Westwood COA. Staff members put together loaded holiday gift bags, which will be delivered to homebound seniors throughout this holiday season....
By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On December 6, a row of cars lined up on Nahatan Street with their turn signals flashing. One by one, cars pulled into the Westwood High School parking lot, searching for a space to park and head inside for a jaw-dropping performance from Thurston Middle School’s and Westwood High’s...
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Two familiar foes faced off on Monday afternoon at Canton Ice House as the Dover-Sherborn and Westwood High School boys varsity hockey teams met for their first and only regular season meeting of 2017-2018. Behind a fantastic penalty kill and 22 saves by freshman goaltender Aidan Britt, the...
By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
A group of 45 women living in Westwood greet the community with a mission of enriching the town through the Westwood Young Women’s Club (WYWC). Through fundraising events, the WYWC turns all of its profits back to the community in the form of high school scholarships, donations to the...
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Westwood High School wrote the latest chapter of its athletic success story this week, as three Wolverines signed their national letters of intent to play a sport at the Division I level.
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By Laura DrinanHometown Weekly Reporter
There’s no doubt that Westwood Public Schools provide all students with a quality education. With highly qualified and passionate faculty and staff, the school system has helped strengthen the community through knowledge, dedication, and teamwork.
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has named Westwood High School as a...
By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Westwood High School’s cafeteria was transformed into a cultural celebration on the evening of November 11, as the community came together for the fourth year in a row to celebrate the Indian holiday, Diwali. Thanks to the Westwood Indian American Association, India’s biggest holiday made its way to town...
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
On Monday afternoon, the Westwood High School varsity boys soccer team played host to non-conference opponent Natick in their regular season finale. Thanks to a strong showing in net by goalkeeper Nicholas Barner (eight saves) and a solid all-around effort from Patrick and Michael Moylan, the Wolverines (9-6-3,...
Brian and Brendan Marsoobian have attained the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 42 Norwood. They are seniors at Westwood High School and have been in Troop 42 for about six years.
In order to attain Eagle rank, Scouts must complete an Eagle Scout Service Project. “In addition to providing service and fulfilling the...
By Ned Sheehan
Hometown Weekly Intern
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Christina Perrone
Hometown Weekly Intern
On Tuesday, August 1, Fox Hill Village invited WestwoodWinds, Westwood’s own community band, to perform a concert before members, staff, and family members. The community band, directed by Jim Giurleo, accepts musicians from Westwood High School all the way to retirees.
“We are always pleased to perform here in Fox...
By Ned Sheehan
Hometown Weekly Intern
On Thursday, August 3, at Westwood High School, parents and swimmers packed into the steaming pool area to watch the underdog Westwood Waves nearly vanquish the Needham Sharks in an excellent swim meet.
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By Ned Sheehan
Hometown Weekly Intern
On Thursday, July 13, hundreds of swimmers and their families packed the pool at Westwood High School to watch the an exciting swim meet between the undefeated Walpole Barracudas and a resilient set of Westwood Waves (0-3), with the Barracudas prevailing by a final score of 200-122 despite a...
By Ned Sheehan
Hometown Weekly Intern
On Thursday, July 13, hundreds of swimmers and their families packed the pool at Westwood High School to watch the an exciting swim meet between the undefeated Walpole Barracudas and a resilient set of Westwood Waves (0-3), with the Barracudas prevailing by a final score of 200-122 despite a...
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Sunday, June 4, Westwood High School held graduation exercises, welcoming the class of 2017 into post-high school life. The ceremony was held inside the gym in response to uncertain weather outside. The seniors made their way into their seats while the Wellesley High School Band played “Pomp and...
By Linda Thomas
Correspondent for Hometown Weekly Publications
Eavan Monahan Feroli took a chance 15 years ago when she set sail and discovered life beyond the shores of her native Ireland.
Yet, as she ponders her favorite quote, “A ship in harbor is safe — but that is not what ships are built for,” this self-proclaimed...
For the first time since 2002, the Westwood High School varsity girls tennis team are TVL champs. The Wolverines finished the 2017 season with a record of 15-2 following a 3-2 overall win against Hopkinton on Tuesday afternoon.
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Each year, the Westwood Rotary Club and Westwood Youth & Family Services collaborate to honor the youth of Westwood through the Recognize a Youth Awards (R.A.Y.) Awards. The R.A.Y. Awards shine a light, so to speak, on the outstanding citizenship of Westwood’s young people. Recipients distinguished themselves through their...
