Larsson Gym Hosts its Final Game

Saying goodbye to Larsson

Jack Clifford ’13
Staff Writer

On Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 pm, the Larsson Gym will hold its final game when the girls’ varsity basketball team faces off against Natick.

The night will consist of numerous ceremonies and presentations to acknowledge the history that has taken place inside Larsson Gym.

The boys’ varsity basketball…

ZIP-Code Story: “Truly” Influential

Truly Yogurt

Exploring the integral role that the town’s favorite ice-cream shop has played in my life.
Hannah Feeney ’12
Arts Editor

This is the first podcast in a new literary series inspired by WBUR Radio Boston’s ZIP-Code Stories. This story was written and performed by Hannah Feeney ’12.

Jamie Chisum Stays With Wellesley Schools

Chisum

Riley Wilson ’14
Staff Writer

Jamie Chisum, interim principal at the middle school and former assistant principal of the high school, was recently in the running for the position of new Headmaster at Brookline High School, but the search ended for the multi-faceted educator on Saturday, Feb 4.

As one of two finalists, along…

Exploring the Intricate Origins of an Emerging Vernacular Term

Cray-fish

Jack Washburn ’12
News Editor

The other day I was approached by Priyanka, our Opinions Editor, with a question I am asked all too often: “Jack, with your intimate and extensive knowledge of the nooks and crannies of hip hop vernacular, could you perhaps help me understand a few terms?”

I grinned, let out…

Wrestling with the Truth

Wrestling

Taking the time to consider the real meaning of a sport I once thought of as awful

Priyanka Fouda ’12
Opinions Editor

On January 10, I attended my first wrestling meet. My initial reason for attending was to validate my opinion – wrestling is an awful sport. Yet, the effort and emotion won me…

Bill Tracey Resigns as Head Football Coach

Tracey

Andrew Rindlaub ’12
News Editor

Bill Tracey stepped down as last week after ten seasons as head coach of the varsity football team. According to Athletic Director John Brown, Tracey decided to resign from his position.

In 2002, Tracey gained control of the team after coach Andy Levin resigned. In 2009, Tracey led the…

A Hello From the Past

Photo on 2012-01-19 at 14.10

Caroline Kelly ’13
Staff Writer

Dear Future Me,

Greetings from a fresh and new 2012, which, granted, may not feel not very fresh or new to you at this point. The Statue of Liberty remains above water, the world has not ended, and America holds its breath for the selection of the Republican candidate…

Administration Removes Old Sports Banners in Preparation for the Move

Banners

Rebecca Goldberg ’12
Sports Editor

We are bringing books and computers to our new building, but one thing we will not carry over to the new building in February is our collection of sports championship banners.

“They are old and dingy and we are moving to a new building, so we don’t want old…

Students Raise Environmental Awareness Through Recycled Art

Environmental art

Taylor Donahue ’14
Staff Writer

Finding new and fun ways to do something beneficial for the environment can be difficult in the culture of any community. However, thanks to Juyon Lee ’14 who created the Environmental Awareness Art Project, students have found joy in collecting used bottles and cans.

Inspired by a documentary called…

“Jazzuary” A Cappella Performance Set to Dazzle on Thursday

Acappella

Tommy Harding ’14
Staff Writer

This Thursday night, hundreds of music-lovers will gather at the Wellesley Middle School auditorium to see a host of performers in this year’s Jazzuary concert. The groups performing include The Rice Street Singers, Acappella Anonymous, Inchordination, Ladies First, and Renegade Acappella, plus a guest performance from Ithaca Premium Blend.

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