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Class of ’62 honors veterans

A quilt of valor was made in honor of all our veterans from the Walpole High School class of 1962 that served in the armed services during the Vietnam War era. We recently celebrated our 55th class reunion. The veterans that were in attendance proudly held up the quilt that was made under the watchful...
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Peter Betro is Person of the Year

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Although he retired from and closed Betro Pharmacy in August of the year, Peter Betro has kept his promise to remain involved in Walpole. Heading for what he thought would be just another 9 a.m. meeting, the Friends of St. Patrick were plotting something else. As Betro entered the...
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Hurwitz works for Girl Scout Gold

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter While we all love the taste of Thin Mints and Caramel deLites, there’s much more to Girl Scouts than the cookies. For the Girl Scouts who remain dedicated to the program, they learn courage, confidence, and character to benefit our world and those in it. As she goes for...
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Murray, Rebel soccer down rival Mustangs

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Walpole High School varsity boys soccer team played its final regular season home contest of the year on Thursday evening against arch rival Norwood. Despite some less-than-ideal and wet conditions, the Rebels (9-5-2) came away with a 1-0 win to finish the season 7-4-2 in Bay State...
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Walpole to make strides for cancer

All are invited to Walpole High School's second annual Walpole Makes Strides for ASC, more commonly known as the Pink Walk, on October 12 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Walpole High School. The 1.4-mile walk around Walpole town center will bring all members of the community together to show local support for breast cancer research. Refreshments...
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Attorney General Healey speaking in Walpole

The League of Women Voters will be sponsoring an appearance by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey at a Town Hall Meeting on Monday, October 23, at 6:30 p.m., at Walpole High School. Healey will be outlining the issues she and her office are standing up on, but most of the time will be devoted to answering...
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O’Neil, Raiders battle Rebels in opener

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Walpole and Wellesley High School varsity girls soccer teams opened up their seasons and Bay State Conference action on the turf in some scorching heat in Wellesley last Tuesday afternoon. Behind a strong second half by Walpole’s Libby Foley and the speedy Maria Toumbouras, the Rebels (1-0)...
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Toumbouras, Foley lift Rebels in opener

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Walpole and Wellesley High School varsity girls soccer teams opened up their seasons and Bay State Conference action on the turf in some scorching heat in Wellesley last Tuesday afternoon. Behind a strong second half by Walpole’s Libby Foley and the speedy Maria Toumbouras, the Rebels (1-0)...
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Walpole Media assisting COA construction

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Walpole Media Corporation has chosen to assist in covering some of the costs associated with the new Walpole Council on Aging facility, as part of their continued outreach to the senior community of Walpole. The planned construction of the new Walpole Council on Aging (COA) facility presents an opportunity for Walpole Media to ensure...
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Corcoran thrives in Bruin development camp

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly What goaltender James Corcoran did in 2016-2017 for Walpole High School hockey will forever be remembered after he recorded a state-leading 14 shutouts (postseason included) and allowing just 11 goals throughout the entire regular season, pioneering the Rebels to their first Super Eight berth in program history. On July 6,...
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Martin, Weber excel for Rebels in 2016-2017

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The 2016-2017 school year saw some incredible athletic performances by Walpole High School students. Amongst these outstanding efforts both on and off the playing surfaces by all Rebel athletic teams, the work of two athletes stands out in particular. Those two Walpole athletes are senior captain of Walpole...
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Rebel girls win south, on to state title game

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Following a dominant 18-2 regular season, the Walpole High girls varsity lacrosse team won the South Sectional title this past week via wins over Medway (10-6) in the quarterfinals, Medfield (18-8) in the semifinals, and Foxboro (12-10) in the South Final. On Monday, the lady-Rebels (22-2) traveled to...
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Walpole students dazzle on red carpet

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By Jess McNamara Hometown Weekly Correspondent Students, faculty, and the Walpole community gathered round the Walpole High red carpet on Thursday for the 15th annual Walpole Film Festival. The red carpet event – complete with limousines, interviews, and paparazzi – led to the Festival’s prestigious awards night, during which students were nominated for films completed...
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Raider lax opens conference play

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Walpole and Wellesley High School varsity boys lacrosse teams kicked off conference action on Friday evening with a thrilling back-and-forth bout, as both squads displayed why they are going to be making a lot of noise in the Bay State Conference in 2017. Both teams entered Friday’s...
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Rebel lax improves to 2-0

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Walpole and Wellesley High School varsity boys lacrosse teams kicked off conference action on Friday evening with a thrilling back-and-forth bout, as both squads displayed why they are going to be making a lot of noise in the Bay State Conference in 2017. Both teams entered Friday’s...
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Rebel hockey dominant on senior night

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor It’s been a special season for the Walpole High School boys varsity hockey team, who entered Saturday night’s grudge match and senior night contest with archrival Norwood at 19-0-1 and having already clinched the Bay State Conference title. The Rebels continued their hot play against the Mustangs in...
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Winter Orchestra Concert delights in Walpole

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By Peter Kougias Hometown Weekly Correspondent The Walpole High parking lot was packed with families, friends, and children excitedly entering the building for the Winter Orchestra Concert. The auditorium roared with banter and cheer from audience members anxiously waiting for the show to start. The lights dimmed and the room became silent. Music teacher Kent Gable...
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Walpole Rebels hoop eyes glory in 2016-2017

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Walpole High School boys varsity basketball team enters the 2016-2017 season with high hopes of getting back to the state tournament while competing for a Bay State Conference title. The Rebels return four of their five starters from 2015-2016, highlighted by captains Isaiah Shephard (point guard) and shooting...
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Rebel hockey with high hopes

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor After an 11-5-3 regular season earned them a trip to the 2015-2016 state tournament, the Walpole High boys varsity hockey team enters the 2016-2017 season with high hopes, especially after snapping their seven-year tournament win drought with a 3-2 shootout victory over Archbishop Williams. Returning to lead...
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