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Posted by J. Manela on April 21, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Baseball
Senior co-captain Ryan Curto said, “The team is striving to go 12-4.” Assistant Coach Chris Antonacci is hoping to reach the three goals that are set for the baseball team every year. “[Each year, we hope to qualify for] States, FCIAC’s, and [be the] city champions,” he said. Hopefully all will go well for the [...]
Posted by J. Manela on April 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment
by Dan O’Brien
Limelight Editor
On Saturday, March 28, the Westhill Mock Trial team won the preliminary round of the Connecticut State Mock Trial Tournament. With this recent victory, the team will continue on to the quarterfinals of the state tournament scheduled for April 26.
This win was the team’s first competition of this school year. The team has been practicing [...]
Posted by J. Manela on April 19, 2010 · Leave a Comment
by Eesha Mathur
Staff Writer
If this article were to truly embrace the philosophy of the “Day of Silence,” there would be no words.
On Thursday April 8, the Westhill Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) hosted the “Day of Silence,” a national student-run campaign to end discrimination directed at the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students and their allies, in [...]
Posted by J. Manela on April 9, 2010 · Leave a Comment
by Jon Berman
Copy Editor
The Fourth of July is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the United States, as it commemorates the beginning of the United States’ independence as a nation. People all of the country celebrate the holiday by having cookouts, getting together with friends and family, and watching local firework displays.
Recently, however, [...]
Posted by J. Manela on April 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
by Andrew Krowitz
Sports Reporter
Now that the warm weather has arrived, so has the spring sports season.
In recent years, the boys’ lacrosse program has gained momentum, and because of its success, Westhill added a girls’ lacrosse team to its roster in the 2008 season. This year, the school has hired a new coach in hopes that [...]
Posted by J. Manela on April 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
by Sam Lagasse
Copy Manager
Though confronted by multiple scheduling and cancellation issues, the Westhill Parent Teacher Student Organization’s (WPTSO) annual fashion show turned out to be a major hit. On Thursday, March 11, the Westhill community was offered the opportunity to experience a night of great fun and fashion. Around 200 to 300 students, parents and [...]
Posted by J. Manela on April 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment
On Friday, March 26, several local high school bands, which involve Westhill students, performed at New Bands Night at Stamford High to showcase their talents. The groups covered a variety of genres and performed both original songs and covers. Admission cost $8, with a portion of the proceeds going to Haitian relief. At the end [...]
Posted by J. Manela on April 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment
by Kadian Daley
Staff Writer
Last Friday, a sea of purple invaded Westhill.
On March 27, the Alliance for Cancer Education and Prevention (ACEP) club at Westhill sponsored the Day of Purple; a day to honor cancer victims and survivors. Prior to the event, purple shirts were sold for $12 to fundraise for the American Cancer Society. A [...]