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Wellesley Scouts attain Eagle rank

On Sunday, December 10, Wellesley Boy Scout Troop 185 convened an Eagle Court of Honor at the Christ Church, United Methodist on Brook Street to award Scouting’s highest rank, the Eagle rank, to six members of the Troop. In addition to Troop members and their families, grandparents, relatives and siblings from around New England joined...

The Wellesley Council on Aging is again welcoming the Methuen Ballet Ensemble for a performance of excerpts from "The Nutcracker" at Wellesley High School on Wednesday, December 27, at 2:00 p.m. Methuen Ballet Ensemble, an established ballet company under the artistic direction of Vanessa Voter, has staged The Nutcracker for over twenty-five years. Each year,...

The Wellesley Town Band will present its annual winter concert on Sunday, December 17, at 3:00 in the Wellesley High School auditorium. The current band began life five years ago as a group of 13 musicians under the direction of Henry Platt, then the director of bands in the Wellesley Middle School. Although retired from his...

Blake Lothian sweeps second racing championship

Wellesley High School student Blake Lothian racked up his second karting championship this year. Blake won the 2017 Outdoor New Hampshire Karting Association Series Championship in the LO 206 Senior high-performance karting series. Blake raced his kart in the series May through October at both New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Canaan Motor Speedway. Blake wrapped up...

Wellesley Cotillion upcoming, seeking donations

The Wellesley Cotillion, a formal evening open to all high school juniors and seniors who reside in Wellesley or attend Wellesley High School, will be held on January 6, 2018. The 2018 Wellesley Cotillion will be held from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Boston University’s Metcalf Hall Ballroom, situated on the 2nd floor of the George Sherman Union...

Annual Acatober concert thrills audiences

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Photos by Lisa Moore[/caption]Wellesley High School kicked off the concert season on October 20 with Acatober, its annual a cappella concert. Over 300 WHS students participated in the two evening performances as members of...

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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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Diversity Summit inspires culture of inclusivity

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter The Wellesley Community Center opened its doors for all to enjoy, learn, and grow at the World of Wellesley’s fourth annual Diversity Summit on October 21. The World of Wellesley (WOW) aims to make the town a more welcoming and inclusive place by understanding and celebrating diversity. At the annual...

Chicoski, Raider girls unbeaten in last four

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor It was an extremely busy and successful last two weeks for the Wellesley High School varsity girls soccer team, who went 3-0-1 in four games and took part in a skills clinic with former US Women’s National Team member Kristine Lilly. The Raiders (5-4-2, 4-4-2) tied Bay State Conference...

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By Rama K. Ramaswamy Community Investors (CI) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, established in 2014. Their vision continues: to improve the physical, mental heath and wellness of children through community sports-based youth development. Their mission is to create positive, impactful experiences to plant the seeds for mental and physical wellness and strengthen the emotional...

Wellesley Marketplace set for Veterans Day

Veterans and active-duty military will get free admission to the 41st annual Wellesley Marketplace, an annual arts fair at Wellesley High School, on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The event is being held one week earlier than in past years, when it was held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. “We’re so happy that we can offer free admission...

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By Rama K. Ramaswamy “Now In Color,” the original Wellesley High School play, recently received a prestigious theater award from the New England Theatre Conference: the Moss Hart Award. “The annual Moss Hart Memorial Award has a two-fold purpose,” reads the New England Theatre Conference’s website. “To honor the memory of Moss Hart, dramatist and...

Wellesley’s Hoderlein building Digital Bridges

By Rama K. Ramaswamy The Wellesley Community Center (WCC), in partnership with Wellesley High School student Luis Hoderlein, will host its first-ever workshop on “the digital divide.” Hoderlein is spearheading the four week program and describes the divide as “a modern social and economic dilemma.” “In today’s digital world, access to technology and ability to handle...

Whitehill balancing WHS coaching and broadcasting

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor When it was announced this past summer that Cat Whitehill would become the new head coach of Wellesley High School girls varsity soccer, there was obvious reason for excitement for the Raiders, given Whitehill’s lengthy background in the sport as well as her activism and support of Title...

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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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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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By Rama K. Ramaswamy Over the weekend, the World of Wellesley held a summer gathering at Warren Park to celebrate community. Boston families and new families were welcomed alike over sandwiches, fruit and other refreshments. Over 200 people were in attendance, welcomed by organizers Allison Britton, Kate Griffith, Sajida Khudairi, Russ Cramer and WOW...

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By Rama K. Ramaswamy Members of the Wellesley community were present at last weekend’s counter-demonstrations in Boston. Among the many groups attending were Wellesley community members from World Of Wellesley (WOW), including President Michelle Chalmers, high school students from Wellesley High School and the Dana Hall School. Grant Hightower, METCO coordinator for WHS and teacher...

“I didn’t do it!” Well, someone had to, so Wellesley Theatre Project (WTP) will find out who with "Chicago," the longest running American musical in Broadway history. Performances will take place Thursday, August 17 at 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 19 at 2:00 p.m. All performances will be held at...

Tag Archives: Wellesley High School

Wellesley Scouts attain Eagle rank

COA hosting ‘Nutcracker’ performance

Town Band presenting winter concert

Blake Lothian sweeps second racing championship

Wellesley Cotillion upcoming, seeking donations

Annual Acatober concert thrills audiences

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‘Sweeney Todd’ coming to WHS

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‘Sweeney Todd’ coming to WHS

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Diversity Summit inspires culture of inclusivity

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Chicoski, Raider girls unbeaten in last four

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Girl Power Hour coming soon

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Wellesley Marketplace set for Veterans Day

‘Now In Color’ wins prestigious award

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Wellesley’s Hoderlein building Digital Bridges

Whitehill balancing WHS coaching and broadcasting

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O’Neil, Raiders battle Rebels in opener

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Toumbouras, Foley lift Rebels in opener

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WOW celebrates community in Wellesley

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Wellesley community rallies in Boston

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‘Chicago’ arrives in Wellesley

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