The unexpected benefits of the Improv Troupe
Over 40 people auditioned for the Wellesley High School Improv Troupe this year. What makes this club so attractive to students? The answer lies not only in the material itself,…
The Importance of Asking For Pronouns
Walking into the high school library, an array of books line every wall. People may come in and out of the library for a new book, to print an assignment,…
Art trip returns for 2022
Imagine it’s April vacation and you are admiring the “Mona Lisa ” in the Louvre in Paris…well, this could be more than a daydream. The annual high school art trip…
How strong are we as a community?
In mid-September, an email was sent to Umass Amherst students that targeted Black students on campus as “lacking intelligence” and needing to be “sterilized”. Only a week later, the Wellesley…
From protest to confrontation: Wellesley’s reaction to a high school attack
Over the summer, a sophomore from the high school was lured into the wood surrounding Bates Elementary School, where he was beaten, spitten on, and urinated on by five other…
Fall Sports Recap: What teams made it to the playoffs?
Boys’ Soccer The boys’ soccer team finished the regular season at 5-9-3. They are ranked 27th in the Division 1 power rankings and fourth in the Bay State Conference Carey…
Dr. Jamie Chisum addresses the high school’s most pressing issues in a press conference on October 25
On Monday, October 25, principal Dr. Jamie Chisum sat down for a press conference with The Bradford and discussed the high schools’ approach to bullying in light of a recent…
(VIDEO) Dr. Jaimie Chisum Press Conference with The Bradford on 10.25.21 (transcript included)
Transcript by Kaelyn King: F: So our first topic today is going to be the recent bullying incident at the high school, well I guess not recent, but, over the…
What is going on with A Cappella?
A cappella has long since been a large part of the high school’s performing arts program. There are four a cappella groups at the high school: Ladies First A cappella,…
Field Hockey team sees great success in a more normal season
The field hockey team has had an incredibly successful season. They beat Brookline 9-0 in the opener and started the season on a six-game winning streak. They are currently 14-2-1…