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Youth lax registration closing soon

Youth lax registration closing soon
Registration​ ​is​ ​closing​ ​soon​ ​for​ ​the​ ​spring​ ​2018​ ​season.​ ​Timely​ ​player​ ​registration​ ​helps​ ​the volunteer-run​ ​league​ ​to​ ​do​ ​the​ ​planning​ ​and​ ​coach​ ​recruiting​ ​necessary​ ​to​ ​deliver​ ​a​ ​superior​ ​player experience; interested parties are encouraged ​to register​ as soon as possible. ​Westwood​ ​Youth​ ​Lacrosse​ ​is​ ​open​ ​to​ ​new​ ​and​ ​experienced​ ​male players​ ​who​ ​are​ ​in​ ​grades​...
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Three Wolverines sign collegiate NLIs

Three Wolverines sign collegiate NLIs
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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. [caption id="attachment_23059" align="alignright" width="225"]Timmy Hall (middle), who’s brother Bobby plays hockey at... </div data-eio= Read more

Westwood High scores state recognition

Westwood High scores state recognition
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By Laura Drinan Hometown 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...
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Indian festival lights up Westwood High

Indian festival lights up Westwood High
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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...
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Moylan brothers guide Wolverines to victory

Moylan brothers guide Wolverines to victory
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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,...
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Youth lax integrates with high school

Youth lax integrates with high school
Westwood​ ​Youth​ ​Lacrosse​ ​has​ ​a​ ​number​ ​of​ ​exciting​ ​enhancements​ ​to​ ​this​ ​year’s​ ​program designed​ ​to​ ​improve​ ​player​ ​experience. In​ ​addition​ ​to​ ​introducing​ ​full-time​ ​professional​ ​lacrosse coaching​ ​across​ ​all​ ​age​ ​groups,​ ​the​ ​league​ ​is​ ​working​ ​closely​ ​with​ ​Head Coach Todd​ ​Zahurak ​of​ ​the​ ​Westwood​ ​High​ ​School​ ​lacrosse​ ​program​ ​to​ ​align​ ​the​ ​philosophies​ ​and​ ​strategies​ ​in​ ​the...
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Brendan and Brian Marsoobian are Eagle Scouts

Brendan and Brian Marsoobian are Eagle Scouts
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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...
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WestwoodWinds performs American medley concert

WestwoodWinds performs American medley concert
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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...
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Chi, Waves battle Sharks in thriller

Chi, Waves battle Sharks in thriller
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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. [caption id="attachment_19980" align="alignright" width="300"]Abigail Phu heads towards the finish for Westwood during... </div data-src= Read more

Barracudas still unbeaten following 200-122 win

Barracudas still unbeaten following 200-122 win
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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...
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Waves battle Barracudas in summer swim

Waves battle Barracudas in summer swim
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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...
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Westwood High School class of 2017 graduates

Westwood High School class of 2017 graduates
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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...
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Citizen Feroli at home in Westwood

Citizen Feroli at home in Westwood
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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...
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Westwood girls earn TVL crown

Westwood girls earn TVL crown
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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. [caption id="attachment_18801" align="alignright" width="600"]One of the strengths of Delaney Griffiths’s game... </div data-eio= Read more

RAY Awards honor Westwood youth

RAY Awards honor Westwood youth
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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...
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Patriots lend star power to Boosters

Patriots lend star power to Boosters
By Richard McDonough Hometown Weekly Correspondent The Westwood High School Boosters put on their now-annual celebrity basketball game last Wednesday in an effort to generate community engagement and funding. The Boosters and Westwood High hosted members of the world champion New England Patriots for a night of fun and friendly competition. [caption id="attachment_18385" align="alignright" width="300"]Linebacker... </div data-eio= Read more

Lions host Daddy/Daughter Dance

Lions host Daddy/Daughter Dance
The Lions Club of Westwood recently held their annual Daddy/Daughter Dance fundraiser at the First Baptist Church Hall. Over 100 attended with their daughters, granddaughters and nieces to spend an evening dancing to DJ Brad Baldwin, joining in the raffle table, while creating memories and strengthening important relationships. The Lions continue to foster a great sense...
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Kitchen continues dominance at Rochester

Kitchen continues dominance at Rochester
By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor On March 11, Westwood resident and University of Rochester (NY) senior Samantha Kitchen won All-American status in the indoor mile at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track National Championships at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. Kitchen’s efforts throughout the course of the 2016-2017 regular season as well as her...
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Westwood’s Wysocki spearheads ‘Art as One’

Westwood’s Wysocki spearheads ‘Art as One’
Christina Wysocki, senior at Westwood High School, is an AP Studio Art student who is also in the Senior Independent Project Program (SIPP). SIPP has allowed her to explore her passion of art-making in a non-traditional classroom setting. For Wysocki’s SIPP project, she has chosen to work with five students in The Education Cooperative (TEC) program...
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