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Needham High graduates turn their tassels

Needham High graduates turn their tassels
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter No amount of rain could have dampened the day as Needham High School’s seniors prepared for their graduation. With their family and friends watching from the stands of Boston College’s Conte Forum, the students met their teachers and faculty on the floor of the arena, where a banner reading...
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Rockets cruise by Mustangs, remain unbeaten

Rockets cruise by Mustangs, remain unbeaten
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Needham High School varsity boys basketball team is proving that last season’s run to the Division I South Sectional crown was no fluke. On Tuesday night, the Rockets (8-0, 5-0) earned a 69-35 victory at home over Norwood to remain unbeaten on the season. Senior forward Will...
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Expectations high for Shaughnessy, Rocket hoop

Expectations high for Shaughnessy, Rocket hoop
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Needham High boys basketball was the talk of not only the town, but a large portion of the state last winter following an incredible to run to a South Sectional title, backboned by star guard and Brown commit Thomas Shaughnessy. The Rockets’ season ended with a tough loss...
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Stern, Wallace lead Rocket volleyball to South title

Stern, Wallace lead Rocket volleyball to South title
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor In 2017, the Needham High School varsity boys volleyball team was about as dominant as they come. Led by senior captain and right-side hitter Brady Orozco-Herman, junior captain and setter Eli Wallace, senior captain and outside hitter Will Nowlan, and senior outside hitter Gabriel Stern, the Rockets compiled...
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Needham High makes a statement

Needham High makes a statement
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By Stephen Press Hometown Weekly Staff It's approaching noon on a half-day at Needham High School (NHS). One might expect to find legions of students queued at every exit, primed to escape into the midday sun and seize the remains of the afternoon. There is a very different reality at play, though, and it is most...
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