Category Archives: Features

Twelfth Night: A Great Night


Matt Lieberman ’16 with assistance from Riley Wilson ’13

Staff Writer and Editor-in-Chief

“Where art thou my ‘Epipen,’” said Anna Bortnick ’14 during the production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, which took place in the Little Theatre. Her staged allergic reaction was one of the many humorous modern day adaptations that left audience members gasping…

Sophomores semi-formal to be off campus

The Italiante Garden. Photo courtesy of MassHort.

Vincent Caruso ’16

Staff Writer

The class of 2015 plans to start a new trend; this year’s sophomore semi-formal will be held off campus. Unlike past years where the semi was held in the school, the sophomores rented space for the dance not far away at Elm Bank for May 24th.

The dance floor will…

The Science IRP: “What are you researching?”


Compiled by Noor Pirani ’15

Noor Pirani ’15 takes a look at the Independent Research Projects that freshman and sophomore students are endeavouring to begin!

The value of good sportsmanship

The Boys Hockey Team was recognised for the great sportsmanship and skill of the players.

Matt Lieberman ’16

Staff Writer

While the boy’s hockey team fell short of a state tournament bid this season, the class displayed by the players in both victory and defeat did not go unnoticed. On March 17, the team was honored with the James F. Mulloy Sportsmanship Award. The late Mulloy was the varsity ice…

Unified Theatre shines the spotlight on ability

The upcoming Unified Theater performance will take place on Friday, May 10 at 1:30 and 4:30 in the WHS Auditorium. The performance, aptly named “Raiders Take The Super Bowl,” is based off the events of the Super Bowl, including both football plays and funny commercials.

Matt Lieberman ’16

Staff Writer

In Unified Theater, the students run the show. Everyone is treated equally and “embraced for their unique abilities,” said Faculty Advisor Alison Poltrino.

“Katie [Corscadden ’14] started Unified Theater at the high school three years ago. It was the first Unified Theater group in Massachusetts,”…

College commitments are no slacking matter

Matt Bomes '13 is pursuing lacrosse in his college career.

Taylor Donahue ’14

Business/Managing Editor

While many student athletes enjoy the relief that sports offer from the pressure of academics, for students Matt Bomes ’13 and Molly Connolly ’13 college searching and perfecting their game skills go hand in hand.

Connolly, having played field hockey and ice hockey throughout her high…

National Poetry Month returns to the library for all to appreciate

The Favorite Poem wall in the library is appreciated by students and faculty alike.

Caroline Kelly Arts Editor ’13

Although many may associate poetry with a fleeting unit in English class, the poetry community gets a much deserved spot in the limelight during National Poetry Month. First started in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets National Poetry Month provides an opportunity for “schools, publishers, libraries, booksellers, and poets…

Class officers don’t sell the auction short

Junior Class Officer Adam Chernew modelling with a lamp.

Jonathan Stepakoff ’14

Sports Editor

With “Blitz Day,” and the “Phone-a-thon” behind them, and the final auction booklet printed, junior class officers are finishing up with the final preparations for Junior Auction, which occurs on April 6.

To raise awareness for the auction and to give students a chance to display their class spirit, class…

Curtain rises on annual music festival

Photo credits to: http://www.mmeaeasterndistrict.org/

Anna Liss-Roy ’16
Staff Writer

The Performing Arts Department at Wellesley High School is appreciated by students, especially as the various opportunities to shine increase each year, in such competitions as the annual Junior Districts Festival which takes place this weekend.

“The Eastern District Junior and Senior Festivals are extensions of school music programs…

What Is Wellesley High School Thankful For?

Happy Thanksgiving!

Caroline Kelly ‘13
Arts Editor

“I’m thankful for my family.”
Julia Cooper ’13

“I’m thankful that we’ve got this new school.”
Alex Chapman ’16

“I’m thankful for my community of good friends who distribute the work of making an absolutely delicious and perfect Thanksgiving meal. I make the pies.”

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