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WHS gives spirited ‘Hunchback’ performance

WHS gives spirited ‘Hunchback’ performance
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Two weeks ago, Wellesley High School’s Performing Arts Department presented its fall musical production, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Members of the cast, orchestra, and crew came together to create a magical theater-going experience. With creative lighting and impressive sets that evoked 1482 Paris, the leads delivered standout performances that were supported by...
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Annual Candy Drive largest to date

Annual Candy Drive largest to date
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This past week, Wellesley Dental Group hosted its 12th Annual Candy Drive - the largest one in size and scope to date. This year, they had a record number of 17,000 students across 52 schools and 15 towns in the MetroWest and Greater Boston area participate. Together, the community collected 13,237 pounds of...
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Acatober thrills Wellesley

Acatober thrills Wellesley
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Wellesley High School’s Choral Department kicked off the concert season with its a cappella extravaganza, Acatober, on October 18 and 19. This annual concert showcases the talents of the more than 300 students who participate in the choral program, directed by Dr. Kevin McDonald. The combined WHS ensembles began with an engaging mix of...
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Wellesley singers celebrate Acatober

Wellesley singers celebrate Acatober
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On October 19 and 20, Wellesley audiences were treated to a night of song and celebration in two sold out performances of the a cappella concert, Acatober. Every fall the Wellesley choral students and the four student-run a cappella groups, Acapella Anonymous, Inchordination, Ladies First, and Renegade Acapella perform with a guest artist...
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‘Sweeney Todd’ coming to WHS

‘Sweeney Todd’ coming to WHS
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That infamous demon barber, Sweeney Todd, will soon be wreaking his havoc on Rice Street. With book by Hugh Wheeler and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, this dark and witty tale is rife with love, murder and revenge. Awarded eight Tony Awards for its Broadway premiere, including Best Musical, “Sweeney Todd” is...
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‘Beauty and the Beast’ enchants audiences

‘Beauty and the Beast’ enchants audiences
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By Lisa Moore Hometown Weekly Correspondent Wellesley High School’s drama department outdid themselves with the fall musical production, “Beauty and the Beast.” The performance was so professionally done that Walt Disney himself would have been impressed. The culmination of months of work left audiences asking if there were professional actors on stage, and wondering if...
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