THE VILLA NOVAN NEWSPAPER STUDENTS AND MR. DEPOT IN THE MUSIC TECH ROOM, WORKING ON RADIO NEWSCASTS FOR W-O-O-N NEWS CHANNEL 1240!
Woonsocket Principal Henderson joins RIIL's Principals' Committee on Athletics
PLEASE DONATE PENCILS, NOTEBOOKS, MARKERS AND TOILET PAPER FOR SCHOOLS/CHILDREN IN RWANDA, AFRICA JAN 5-FEB 12
DONATION BOXES ARE NEAR THE FRONT OFFICE AT WHS
AND IN CHILD STUDIES IN WACTC
MRS. STARRING'S TRIP TO BOSTON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE-PIXAR
MUSIC DEPARTMENT PRESENTING HOLIDAY CONCERT
Congratulations to Keith Jillette ONE of TWO students from RI chosen for U.S. Senate Youth Program heading to Washington,DC in March. We are NOVAN PROUD!
CONGRATULATIONS SENIOR KYLE BEAULIEU
NAMED STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
FOR NOVEMBER
BY RI INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
WE ARE NOVAN PROUD!
JOIN WHS SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLUB IN ROOM 324
WACTC HOSPITALITY AND HEALTH CAREERS VISITS NYC
PHOTOS TAKEN BY BREANNA ST. JEAN
THE VILLA NOVAN STAFF ATTEND SPORT WRITING 101 WORKSHOP
AT RI INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE OFFICE WITH CAROLYN THORNTON
IANNUCCILLI, DIRECTOR OF MULTIMEDIA CONTENT
On December 3rd, Woonsocket High went on an amazing field trip to a Sports Writing Workshop and I had a blast. In the beginning a man was talking to us about cellular phones and how it's different from texting something to someonethan from saying it in person. Honestly I believe that's true, I had my times where I could say anything on a text to my mom but in person it's a whole lot more difficult.
Then a really nice lady came and asked us to get a paper and pen and go around the room and meet someone you don't know, she said, "Here's an example, my name is Carolyn Thornton, I'm a sportswriter, I ran track." Then she had us try it, at that point I was nervous, but I made it seem like I wasn't, so I went around and met this kid name Mavrrick, he ran track just like me. Carolyn started talking about ways to write a good article and how to get the reader to feel like he/she was there. After that we ate some pizza and OH MY GOD, it was delicious. Honestly at first I thought it was going to be boring because I'm an athletic kinda guy, I don't write and interview people all day, but then it got to me that I can actually do writing about the sports I love, so who knows, I might just do that!
Written by Germani Jarrie
On Carolyn's agenda:
This workshop will discuss the craft of writing and the writing tools specific to a sports journalist. The goal is to demystify the writing process and teach students how to gather, organize and analyze information and then write fairly, accurately and concisely under a deadline situation.
The workshop will touch on such topics as the keys to effective interviewing and reporting, game analysis, game coverage vs. feature writing, the nuances of writing for a blog vs. Facebook vs. Twitter and other social media platforms – and perhaps the most important topic of all- journalistic integrity.
BOOKMAS TREE IN THE LIBRARY
WHS MUSIC DEPARTMENT PRESENTS
A HOLIDAY CONCERT 7 PM
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10
FEATURING CHORUS, SELECT CHOIR, PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE, CONCERT BAND AND JAZZ BAND
CONGRATULATIONS TO TOMMIE DAOSAENG, POCKY KHAMVONGSA, ALANNA MARTIN, LYANNETT MARTINEZ, AMBER SEMINICK AND KACIE VIRASAK WHO HAVE OFFICIALLY BEEN ACCEPTED TO COLLEGE!
Tommie Daosaeng - New England Institute of Technology
Pocky Khamvongsa - Johnson & Wales
Alanna Martin - LaGrange College
Lyannett Martinez - Johnson & Wales
Amber Seminick - Johnson & Wales
Kacie Virasak - Southern New Hampshire University and Becker College
Pocky Khamvongsa - Johnson & Wales
Alanna Martin - LaGrange College
Lyannett Martinez - Johnson & Wales
Amber Seminick - Johnson & Wales
Kacie Virasak - Southern New Hampshire University and Becker College
THE PLANS FOR PIES COMPETITION FOR SENIOR ADVISORIES CLOSED. WINNERS ARE MRS. LAFRENAYE AND MRS. DEROTTO'S ADVISORIES!
You will receive your pie soon!
The Woonsocket High School National Honor Society, under the direction of Ms. Carolyn Leone, donated and assembled 31 Thanksgiving baskets that were delivered, by NHS students, to various in need families around Woonsocket, just in time for Thanksgiving. Students each donated two items and teachers provided the turkeys!
Submitted by Kelley Babphavong and Mrs. Lafrenaye
Our Woonsocket faculty and friends did a wonderful job helping our families in need. We delivered a total of 34 baskets. Thirty-four families will wake up on Thanksgiving morning and have food for a meal and more. A special thanks for those who helped make the deliveries possible.
Submitted by Ms. Leone
Social Studies Department shows unity with Sweater Vest Day on Tuesday, November 24
ACADEMIC CELEBRATION WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25
PHOTOS TAKEN BY NIKITA ALVAREZ
YEARBOOKS ON SALE IN SCHOOL AND ONLINE
Yearbooks are currently on sale. The regular price is $50.00 but now the price is $45.00. Students can make their purchase from Mr. Lemay in Room 234 or at jostensyearbooks.com Josten's Yearbook Company is going to do the personalization (name on cover) for $5.00 until October 31 if purchasing online. Students can also choose 4 icons for free to add on their cover next to their name. The icons are sports and clubs.
No name------$45.00 (payment plans available online and through Mr. Lemay)
Name + 4 free icons-$50.00 online until October 31st (payment plans available online and through Mr. Lemay)
THANKS TO OUR DONORS!
CONGRATULATIONS TO SENIOR KYLE BEAULIEU
ALL-STATE BASEBALL CATCHER
WHO SIGNED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
BASEBALL TEAM
BOYS' SOCCER TEAM CAPTAIN PA OUSMAN JOBE
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
BOYS' SOCCER TEAM MEMBERS EARN ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC HONORS
Senior Taylor Gray--All-Academic Team
Senior Pa Ousman Jobe--1st team All-Division
Senior Garrett Lambert--1st team All-Division
Senior Omar Castro-Dreher--2nd team All-Division
Freshman Hezekiah Adeyeye--2nd team All-Division
Sophomore Ronaldo Ledezma--3rd team All-Division
Senior Pa Ousman Jobe--1st team All-Division
Senior Garrett Lambert--1st team All-Division
Senior Omar Castro-Dreher--2nd team All-Division
Freshman Hezekiah Adeyeye--2nd team All-Division
Sophomore Ronaldo Ledezma--3rd team All-Division
HEARTS WITH HOPE BENEFIT SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14 AT 7 PM AUDITORIUM
Ms. Alves and the WHS Chorus and Mrs. Maiello and her dance classes are among many to perform to benefit alumni Ricky Gramstorff's dad. See Ms. Alves, Mrs. Maiello, and staff at the front office for tickets. Tickets are on sale for $15.
PHOTOS TAKEN BY BREANNA ST. JEAN
PHOTOS TAKEN BY MATTHEW OMOSEMI
HOLIDAY PHOTO NIGHT
AT WACTC OPEN HOUSE
NOVEMBER 19 FROM 5-7:30 PM
Planned and organized by Arame Ba and Alex Khounmixay for their Senior Project, photos will be available for pick up in approximately one week. A phone call will be made when photos are ready. To reserve your spot, call WACTC at 767-4668 or send an email to [email protected]. Payment will be accepted on the day of the event in cash or check.
FIRST YEAR HEALTH CAREER STUDENTS VISIT LABS AT RI BLOOD CENTER NOVEMBER 3 FOR JOB SHADOW EXPERIENCE
HEALTH CAREER STUDENTS MENTOR 5TH-GRADERS AT HARRIS ELEMENTARY
Health Careers students travelled to Harris Elementary School for a mentoring project with the fifth-graders. The Health Careers students spoke with the elementary students about making healthy and positive choices which can lead to future success in high school, college, and life. The high schoolers also spoke about the challenges of maintaining grades, while participating in clubs and sports, while working at a part time job, and completing community service. Harris students have made a pledge to make positive choices and will be showcasing their good deeds when they come to visit the WACTC in April.
WACTC VISITS CENTRAL MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
October 24, a bus with 29 WACTC students and four staff members left at 6 a.m. and traveled to Auburn, Maine to tour Central Maine Community College. Students were given a tour of the campus and were able to speak with professors and college students about educational opportunities at the school. The college was so impressed by the students that they decided to waive all application fees. Central Maine offers several dual-enrollment opportunities and many articulations to students of the WACTC. By the end of the day, students were extremely motivated about their future educational and career paths.
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKS TO WACTC CONSTRUCTION, GRAPHICS, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND AUTOMOTIVE TECH STUDENTS WITH MR. MYERS
Andy Engel, Lead Editor for Fine Homebuilding magazine spoke to students in Lecture Room A from 10-11:30 am. on Wednesday, October 21. Mr. Engel spoke about lifelong learning and career opportunities and that college is not the ONLY option for success. He also gave every student his magazine and told them to never be scared to say or do something because someone else might say or do it before you do, then you'll just regret staying quiet or regret not doing what you wanted to do.
MR. MEYERS CONSTRUCTION TEACHER AT THE WACTC
NAMED AS A FINALIST AS PART OF
THANK AMERICA'S TEACHERS DREAM BIG TEACHER CHALLENGE
Farmers Insurance announced on September 1st that Mr. Myers has been named as a finalist as part of the company's Thank America's Teachers Dream Big Teach Challenge, awarding teachers for their ideas to help create a lasting and positive impact on their classrooms, schools, and communities. Farmers agent Douglas O'Leary surprised Mr. Myers with a visit to his classroom to share the news about being one of only 15 finalists in the running for one of six $100,000 Dream Big Teacher Challenge grants from Farmers. Mr. Myers proposal about developing a school-to-work program was selected to move on to the voting phase of the challenge. If he were to win the $100,000 grant, he would use the money to develop a school-to-work program allowing students to work with members of the community on the demolition of decrepit homes to make way for the constructing of energy efficient, single family dwellings. This program will give students the opportunity to give back to their community while learning real-life skills that they can use after graduation.
October 1st everyone can view Mr. Myers proposal and vote for him at www.ThankAmericasTeachers.com. In December two proposals with the highest vote count will receive the $100,000 educational grants. Congratulations Mr. Myers and you have our votes!
October 1st everyone can view Mr. Myers proposal and vote for him at www.ThankAmericasTeachers.com. In December two proposals with the highest vote count will receive the $100,000 educational grants. Congratulations Mr. Myers and you have our votes!
WACTC CULINARY ARTS STUDENTS AT THE RI DEPARMENT OF EDUCATION EDUCATOR RECOGNITION NIGHT AT WATERFIRE ON SEPTEMBER 26
Students from the WACTC Culinary Arts class attended the RI Department of Education Educators Recognition Night at Waterfire in Providence. A RIDE official stated, “I am so impressed with the professionalism displayed by the students of Woonsocket!”
Culinary Arts instructor Paul Jalaf said, “Since Woonsocket's community and cultural scene consists of French Canadian, Asian and Spanish, our culinary students chose these menu items that celebrate their ethos.” The menu consisted of Bahn Mi inspired sliders (roast pork, turkey, and barbeque chicken) and Spanish coffee Panna Cotta parfait. Banh mi, sometimes called the Vietnamese sandwich is a product of French colonialism in Indochina, combining ingredients from the French, baguettes, pate, jalapeno, and mayonnaise, with native Vietnamese ingredients such as cilantro, cucumber, pickled carrots and daikon. Panna Cotta is a dessert of sweetened cream thickened with gelatine and moulded. The cream may be aromatized with rum, coffee, vanilla, or other flavorings.
The Culinary Arts students are: Victoria Beauregard, Marisa Bouley, Seyha Chuk, Wilberto Colon, Jr., Asley Corrales, Lisa Darling, Mariah Molina, Tommy Phimmasene, Janae Shirinian, Johnny Shirinian, Darren Souvannavongsa, and Senghor Thlang.
Culinary Arts instructor Paul Jalaf said, “Since Woonsocket's community and cultural scene consists of French Canadian, Asian and Spanish, our culinary students chose these menu items that celebrate their ethos.” The menu consisted of Bahn Mi inspired sliders (roast pork, turkey, and barbeque chicken) and Spanish coffee Panna Cotta parfait. Banh mi, sometimes called the Vietnamese sandwich is a product of French colonialism in Indochina, combining ingredients from the French, baguettes, pate, jalapeno, and mayonnaise, with native Vietnamese ingredients such as cilantro, cucumber, pickled carrots and daikon. Panna Cotta is a dessert of sweetened cream thickened with gelatine and moulded. The cream may be aromatized with rum, coffee, vanilla, or other flavorings.
The Culinary Arts students are: Victoria Beauregard, Marisa Bouley, Seyha Chuk, Wilberto Colon, Jr., Asley Corrales, Lisa Darling, Mariah Molina, Tommy Phimmasene, Janae Shirinian, Johnny Shirinian, Darren Souvannavongsa, and Senghor Thlang.
HOSPITALITY FIELD TRIP TO BOSTON OCTOBER 23
The WACTC Hospitality class is taking a trip to Boston for a Duck tour and to visit Faneuil Hall.
SPORTS AND ARMED FORCES CUPS AND TRAVEL MUGS SALE
BY CCF AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
FOR HOLIDAY
A small group of after school participants are selling the sports spirit cups and travel mugs again this holiday season. The cups feature NFL teams, college football, MLB teams and the Armed Forces. This year they have added NHL team spirit cups to their options, as well as the ability to purchase a single travel mug instead of the set.
Orders must be paid by this Monday, November 23 in order to arrive by the week of December 14th. Email Kris at [email protected] to place an order or for a brochure.
Proceeds will help defray costs for school vacation field trips and programming for Fit and Fun, an awesome after school program for our special ed. students taught by Tracey Belliveau, Sam Darling, Nancy Giordano and Amy Lee.
Thanks for your support as always!
Orders must be paid by this Monday, November 23 in order to arrive by the week of December 14th. Email Kris at [email protected] to place an order or for a brochure.
Proceeds will help defray costs for school vacation field trips and programming for Fit and Fun, an awesome after school program for our special ed. students taught by Tracey Belliveau, Sam Darling, Nancy Giordano and Amy Lee.
Thanks for your support as always!
RESULTS OF THE DEBATE TEAM IN THEIR 2ND TOURNAMENT OF THE SEASON
In the Novice division, Olivia Akinsunmaye and Josh Miranda competed in their first debate together as a team placing third in the team standings. Josh placed first and Olivia placed fourth in speaker points in a field of over 15 debaters. In the Varsity division, Kelley Babphavong placed fifth in speaker points and third in the varsity team standings. The Varsity team of Dominique Di Spirito and Kahlyl Roberson placed fourth in the team standings. Congratulations to all the debaters. Thank you to Mr. Simonini for his leadership. GO NOVANS!
DOGGIE TREATS FOR SALE MADE BY TRANSPRO STUDENTS IN ART ROOM C
Students in the Transition Program a.k.a. TransPro not only pick up our recycling every week, but make doggie treats with their teachers Mrs. Belliveau and Ms. Bobrowski. Using all natural ingredients, the treats, Rovin' Novan Dog Biscuits, come in different shapes and sizes (Wee Bits are for smaller dogs), including holiday turkeys, pumpkins, and cornucopias. Mrs. Belliveau told reporters and photographersMatthew Omosemi and Andrew Khounmixay that students roll out the treats, cut them, hand paint them, and do all the packaging as well. Not only are they are for sale at WHS for $1.50 in their room and at the front desk at the office, but they are also sold at Wright's Dairy Farm and Pearls Candy and Nuts. Proceeds from sales go to great field trips and help fund the classroom activities.
The program teaches students daily living skills like cooking, cleaning, laundry, taking care of a home, balancing a checkbook, getting around the city.some students are inter They also sell designer cupcakes to teachers.
The program teaches students daily living skills like cooking, cleaning, laundry, taking care of a home, balancing a checkbook, getting around the city.some students are inter They also sell designer cupcakes to teachers.
PHOTOS OF MRS. BELLIVEAU AND INTERVIEWER MATTHEW OMOSEMI AND ROVAN' NOVAN BISCUITS TAKEN BY ANDREW KHOUNMIXAY
ATI, ABOVE THE INFLUENCE, MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12
AFTER SCHOOL 2:15-4:30
WHS FOOTBALL TEAM
PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN BY ELEXZANDIR RAMSINGH, CLASS OF 2018
AT POWDER PUFF TOURNAMENT SOCCER TEAM
WINS UNIFORM CONTEST AND POWDER PUFF
Allyson McKenna, Ana Arias, and Isaiah Thomas worked on the event for their Senior project.
PHOTOS TAKEN BY JAMIN ETHIER
COSTUME DRESS DOWN DAY SUPPORTS THEATRE AND DANCE
NOVANS GOT TALENT SHOW
SHOWCASES SINGERS AND MUSICIANS
PHOTOS TAKEN BY OLIVIA THORNHILL AND SELECTED BY MATTHEW OMOSEMI
Sponsored by the Hospitality/Tourism Program, Novans Got Talent showcased many of our talented singers Destiny Jimenez, Glen Pero, Jakayla Burns, Jouseph Santiago, Matthew Omosemi, Arriana Dupre, Timmy Tanakhone, Yvette Gonzalez, Samantha Bedford, and Talysha Silva and musicians Olivia Duclos, Matthew Omosemi, and Noah Harris.
Special thanks to Joseph Smith and Bradly Beaver, lights and sound, Jesse Mandeville and Lisa Darling, concessions, Lalene Sirypannho, Dasia Sengchamthavong, and Sophia Soukhamthath, backstage help and Haley Lebrun, Alexa Gonzalez and Darren Bergeron, selling and collecting tickets at the door.
Special thanks to Joseph Smith and Bradly Beaver, lights and sound, Jesse Mandeville and Lisa Darling, concessions, Lalene Sirypannho, Dasia Sengchamthavong, and Sophia Soukhamthath, backstage help and Haley Lebrun, Alexa Gonzalez and Darren Bergeron, selling and collecting tickets at the door.
MANY ELO (Expanded Learning Opportunities) AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS
The Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Office has been in the business of student-centered learning for years now. Over the summer, the ELO team facilitated several individual and group ELO programs with Woonsocket High School students in need of credit, portfolio work, and simply in need of new challenges. The partnership created between the Woonsocket Fire Department and WHS students over the summer served as a spark to provide even more programming for students this school year--so to speak. Since then, the ELO Offices' programming has been in full-swing with students enrolled in opportunities that get them working with RISD art students, URI pharmacy students, Brown medical students, and even officers and detectives in the Woonsocket Police Department. It's been a whirlwind year so far and the office is constantly thinking of new ways to engage students with alternative learning experiences.
Recently, several students took part in an ELO field trip to the New Balance headquarters in Lawrence, MA. Students had the opportunity to chat with sneaker designers, tour the facilities, and learn about the footwear/apparel industry. Also, ELO has taken the initiative to start a new school group--the Organization for Latin-American Students (OLAS)--which meets every Wednesday in Room 321, and wishes to engage the school and the Woonsocket community in bilingual learning and multicultural activities.
ELO would like to add that our doors are always open to eager, ambitious students looking to better themselves. If there is a career field or program that you might be interested in, and as long as you're willing to put in the work, ELO will make it their business to help you make connections and have a unique, fun, learning experience! So stop by, say hi, ask questions, and get to know what we do in ELO!"
Recently, several students took part in an ELO field trip to the New Balance headquarters in Lawrence, MA. Students had the opportunity to chat with sneaker designers, tour the facilities, and learn about the footwear/apparel industry. Also, ELO has taken the initiative to start a new school group--the Organization for Latin-American Students (OLAS)--which meets every Wednesday in Room 321, and wishes to engage the school and the Woonsocket community in bilingual learning and multicultural activities.
ELO would like to add that our doors are always open to eager, ambitious students looking to better themselves. If there is a career field or program that you might be interested in, and as long as you're willing to put in the work, ELO will make it their business to help you make connections and have a unique, fun, learning experience! So stop by, say hi, ask questions, and get to know what we do in ELO!"
ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHS SUBMITTED BY ANDRES RODRIGUEZ
THANK YOU TO TRANSPRO INTERNS IN ART ROOM C
AND ROOMS 226 & 216
FOR RECYCLING EVERY THURSDAY!
ROOM 226 CREATING JEWELRY
Room 226 has been busy designing bracelets and earrings. Bracelets range from $0.50 to $2.00 and the earrings are $3.00. They also have gift options available. They will be selling at all lunches on Thursdays. Feel free to even stop by and put in a special request for something custom made.
ROOM 222 HAS HOLIDAY FLOWER PENS FOR SALE
Room 222 is selling flower pens again! They have holiday colors available. Please stop by and support their students. Pens are only $1-$2. Stop by Room 222 anytime.
AFJROTC PRESENT COLORS AND JOUSEPH SANTIAGO SINGS NATIONAL ANTHEM TO WELCOME NEASC TEAM
MRS. MAIELLO'S ADVANCED DANCE CLASS PERFORMS FOR NEASC COMMITTEE
CHEF JALAF AND WACTC CULINARY ARTS STUDENTS
AT THE NEASC WELCOMING RECEPTION ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
FRESHMAN OLIVIA DUCLOS PLAYS PIANO AT NEASC WELCOMING RECEPTION
NEASC TEAM INTERVIEWS OUR TEACHERS
NEASC TEAM SHADOWS OUR STUDENTS
NEASC SUMMARY REPORT
HOMECOMING WEEK AND SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK OCTOBER 13-17
Homecoming Week was also Spirit Week! Tuesday was Culture Day, Wednesday was Pink Out Day, and Thursday was Twin Day. Friday was the Pep Rally and all classes wore their colors: Freshmen wore orange, Sophomores wore green, Juniors wore blue and Seniors wore maroon. Saturday was the boys' varsity football game at Barry Field at 1:30 versus Rogers High School and later that evening was the Homecoming Dance from 6-10 p.m. in the gymnasium.
CULTURE DAY
SCHOOL SPIRIT PINK OUT DAY
TWIN DAY
HEALTH CAREERS SENIORS DURING SPIRIT WEEK
SPIRIT WEEK IN HEALTH CAREERS
PEP RALLY! GO NOVANS!
OUR BAND
OUR SCHOOL MASCOT
Joseph Smith
AFJROTC PRESENTS COLORS
COLOR GUARD
B-BOYS
Javis Migna, Angel Robles, Tommy Daosaeng, Jamin Ethier, Marcus Day, Kristian Montilla, Jared Yozura and Hannah are pictured in the top photo. Other B-Boys are Andrew Khounmixay, Elijah Cortes, Jacob Moretti, Carlos Rodriguez, and Jonathan Kounnavong. They put on a great show for us during the Pep Rally.
MRS. MAIELLO'S ADVANCED DANCE CLASS
MRS. MAIELLO'S CREATIVE MOVEMENT CLASS
MRS. MAIELLO'S DANCE ONE CLASS
CHEERLEADERS
ATHLETES
SENIOR CLASS SPIRIT
JUNIOR CLASS SPIRIT
SOPHOMORE CLASS SPIRIT
FRESHMEN CLASS SPIRIT
THE HOMECOMING DANCE
WHS BAND MARCH IN AUTUMNFEST PARADE
AND MUSIC DEPARTMENT AT DOUGHBOYS BOOTH
PHOTOS TAKEN BY CHRIS THIBEAULT, MUSIC ALUMNI
ANYONE INTERESTED IN LATIN FOOD, CULTURE, OR LANGUAGE CAN MEET WITH THE ORGANIZATION FOR LATIN-AMERICAN STUDENTS IN ROOM 321
ELO POLICE & CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM MEETS IN ELO OFFICE ROOM 310
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS UNDERWAY SPONSORED BY CCF
CCF, Connecting for Children and Families, Fall After School Program cycle has begun and will run for approximately eight weeks. There are a variety of programs that take place throughout the week from sports programs like Intramural Basketball, Breakdancing, and Modern Dance, to creative programs like the 203 Writing Club and Jewelry Making/Loom Knitting. Other programs are: Ace Mentors, Art Club, Color Guard, Debate, Homework Help, Interact Club, Intro To Acting, Novan G.S.A.(Gay Straight Alliance), Portfolio, Robotics, Science Olympiad, SMILE (Science and Math Investigative Learning Experiences), The Villa Novan Newspaper, and Youth Ambassadors. There are all kinds of programs for every interest students may have or want to explore. For example, the Art Club is painting a mural at Globe Park Elementary School.
SUBMIT YOUR ARTWORK AND WE WILL FEATURE IT ON OUR NEW STUDENT ARTWORK PAGE!
ART CLUB STUDENTS PAINTING MURAL AT GLOBE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JUNIOR VERONICKA VEGA'S COLUMN DEBUTS
IN THE OCTOBER 1-7 EDITION OF THE VALLEY BREEZE
JUNIOR JALEA RODRIGUEZ WINS 'NAME THE ROBOT' CONTEST AT LANDMARK MEDICAL CENTER-IT'S CALLED SURGIO
Congratulations to Reading Specialist Allison Bouley who organized the project as well as second place finisher junior Noah Asstafan and freshman Maxwell Lacourse who finished in third place. 1,000 entries from WHS/WACTC students were submitted.
Landmark Medical Center in has something no other hospital in our area has, the latest in robotic technology called the da Vinci Xi."It is the newest and the most advanced robot. The only one here in Rhode Island," said Dr. Michele Ramirez, the director of the robotics surgery program at the hospital. "It has better visualization with 3-D magnification. It has advances in the set up and in the system and this enables us to perform a more efficient operation."
What's more this robot has a new name. Students at Woonsocket high school were engaged in a name the robot contest. The winner was 11th-grader Jalea Rodriguez.The robot's new name is Surgio."I just basically thought about surgery and then I was like Surgio sounds like a good name," said Rodriguez.
This new robot performs minimally invasive surgical procedures, like prostate removal. "Close to 70 percent of prostatectomies in the U.S. are performed with the robot nowadays so it allows us the availability," said Ramirez. "People don't have to travel to Providence or Warwick to get the same quality of care." Now patients in and around Woonsocket can stay in their community and have access to this minimally invasive robotic surgery with fewer complications, faster recovery and shorter hospital stays, according to Ramirez. This particular robot is equipped with an infrared detector, which is great when removing cancers. "(This feature) helps us distinguish cancer from normal tissue and this allows us to leave the patient with as much normalcy and function as possible," said Ramirez. Since May, 50 surgical procedures have been performed at Landmark Medical Center using Surgio.
from Turnto10.com
Landmark Medical Center in has something no other hospital in our area has, the latest in robotic technology called the da Vinci Xi."It is the newest and the most advanced robot. The only one here in Rhode Island," said Dr. Michele Ramirez, the director of the robotics surgery program at the hospital. "It has better visualization with 3-D magnification. It has advances in the set up and in the system and this enables us to perform a more efficient operation."
What's more this robot has a new name. Students at Woonsocket high school were engaged in a name the robot contest. The winner was 11th-grader Jalea Rodriguez.The robot's new name is Surgio."I just basically thought about surgery and then I was like Surgio sounds like a good name," said Rodriguez.
This new robot performs minimally invasive surgical procedures, like prostate removal. "Close to 70 percent of prostatectomies in the U.S. are performed with the robot nowadays so it allows us the availability," said Ramirez. "People don't have to travel to Providence or Warwick to get the same quality of care." Now patients in and around Woonsocket can stay in their community and have access to this minimally invasive robotic surgery with fewer complications, faster recovery and shorter hospital stays, according to Ramirez. This particular robot is equipped with an infrared detector, which is great when removing cancers. "(This feature) helps us distinguish cancer from normal tissue and this allows us to leave the patient with as much normalcy and function as possible," said Ramirez. Since May, 50 surgical procedures have been performed at Landmark Medical Center using Surgio.
from Turnto10.com
IMPORTANT LINKS TO CHECK OUT:
Woonsocket High School and WACTC Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/woonsockethighschool?ref=bookmarks
Twitter Site: NovanNews @ WhsWactc
Facebook Page to follow for Mr. Myers at WACTC to begin voting in October -Vote Early Vote Often Vote Charlie!
https://www.facebook.com/Vote-Early-Vote-Often-Vote-Charlie-409437699266283/timeline/
ETS PROGRAM(Educational Talent Search)BEGIN MONTHLY MEETINGS
Under the guidance and leadership of Yohanna Gomez, ETS is committed to providing students with the assistance and support they need to be successful this school year. Her recruitment schedule begins in October and she will be taking new applications throughout the year to direct college bound students. Her schedule is Wednesday and Thursday from 9:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and she is located in the back corner on the 2nd floor of the library. Ms. Gomez meets with students throughout the course of the day and is available after school for students upon request. She can be reached at 455-6152 or [email protected].
NOVAN PRIDE IN OUR HALLWAYS!
WELCOME NEW FRESHMEN!
*WHS/WACTC Novan Peer Mentors in Place to
Welcome New Freshmen in Grade 9 Advisories
Under the leadership of Mrs. Hughes, each 9th-grade Advisory was assigned at least one Peer Mentor--WHS/WACTC upperclassmen--to assist the advisor in developing positive lines of communication with the freshmen to assist in their transition to high school. Over time, the goal is to have each freshmen connect with an upperclassman in a positive way. The mentors will have simple ice breakers and mixers they will lead with their assigned advisory and talking points to begin positive conversations on how to succeed in high school.
Novan Mentors and teachers welcomed students off the bus outside then in the hallways by the auditorium. Students were gathered for a class picture, met their advisors, and received their schedules, student handbooks, and important paperwork. Next they followed their schedule visiting each one of their classes and meeting their teachers for 15-minute periods. After signing the Class of 2019 banner, students enjoyed a BBQ lunch, listened to music from a DJ, and joined some teachers who were dancing. After lunch, groups of students began either a scavenger hunt led by their Novan Mentor or listened to a guest speaker named Herman Ballou in the auditorium and rotated activities. Mr. Ballou discussed the "inner tsunami" students feel at times, especially making the transition to the high school, and he and Mr. Henderson stressed the importance of getting focused and staying focused.
Novan Mentors and teachers welcomed students off the bus outside then in the hallways by the auditorium. Students were gathered for a class picture, met their advisors, and received their schedules, student handbooks, and important paperwork. Next they followed their schedule visiting each one of their classes and meeting their teachers for 15-minute periods. After signing the Class of 2019 banner, students enjoyed a BBQ lunch, listened to music from a DJ, and joined some teachers who were dancing. After lunch, groups of students began either a scavenger hunt led by their Novan Mentor or listened to a guest speaker named Herman Ballou in the auditorium and rotated activities. Mr. Ballou discussed the "inner tsunami" students feel at times, especially making the transition to the high school, and he and Mr. Henderson stressed the importance of getting focused and staying focused.
NEW SUCCESS 101 PROGRAM FOR ALL GRADE 9 STUDENTS
Under the leadership of Mr. Bouley, Assistant Principal and Mrs. Silva, Social Studies teacher and Lead teacher, there are 15 teachers who will implement this freshmen transition initiative that helps every student leave high school with a diploma and plans for postsecondary education or training and self-sufficient adulthoods. SUCCESS 101 teachers are: Mrs. Armstrong, English teacher, Mr. Berman, Science teacher, Mrs. Bibeault, E-Learning teacher, Ms. Bouley, Reading teacher, Mrs. Capitumini, English teacher, Mrs. Croft, Business teacher, Mrs. Iarussi, Reading teacher, Mrs. Leone, Family and Consumer Science teacher, Mrs. Maiello, English teacher, Mr. Marsella, Social Studies teacher, Mr. Partington, Business teacher, Mrs. Shaw, Business teacher, Mr. Simpson, Math teacher, and Ms. West, Math teacher. A 10-year educational and career plan will be developed with each student with the theme, Vision + Energy = Success, as a curriculum. As a result, the program will cultivate students' sense of belonging, ownership of learning, and ability to make good choices during their coming decade of challenges and changes.
WELCOME BACK CLASSES OF 2016, 2017, and 2018!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW SUPERINTENDENT DR. MCGEE!
WELCOME TO NEW FACULTY AND SUPPORT STAFF!
YOUR ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF IS IN PLACE!
Mr. Henderson, Principal
Mr. Bouley, Assistant Principal (A-L) and Guidance Director
Ms. Kuras, Assistant Principal (M-Z)
Mr. Webb, Assistant Principal, WACTC
Mr. Kane, Dean of Students (A-L)
Mr. Medeiros, Dean of Students (M-Z)
Office Support Staff
Mrs. Nordby, Secretary
Mrs. Flores, Clerk
Ms. Montanari, Clerk
Mrs. Audet, Clerk/Receptionist,WACTC
Ms. Belisle, Secretary, WACTC
WHO'S WHO IN YOUR GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
WHS
Mrs. Hawkins, Guidance Team Leader
Ms. Cohagan
Ms. Dion
Mrs. Linton
Mrs. Renaud, Secretary
WACTC
Mrs. Kafalas
Mrs. Scott
YOUR WOONSOCKET HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI IN ADMINISTRATION, GUIDANCE, TEACHING AND SUPPORT STAFF!
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READ ALL ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED LAST YEAR AT WHS/WACTC!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2015!
GRADUATION AT BARRY FIELD
JUNE 12
APRIL CHEEVER IS VALEDICTORIAN
AUSTIN FERRENTI IS SALUTATORIAN
CLASS OF 2015
April Cheever is president of the National Honor Society, Math Team captain, member of Select Chorus, a Science Olympiad, member of the Writer's Club, participated in URI's MaTTS Ocean Engineering Program and interned as a Save the Bay aquarist. She also participated in the ELO program, "Save Our Stories". Additionally, April is the recipient of former state General Treasurer Gina M. Raimondo's Young Leader Award, the Brown University Book Award and the Math Team Award. Her GPA is 102.86. She plans to attend Smith College to study English literature, in particular, the classics.
Austin Ferrenti is National Honor Society vice president and currently is in the biotechnology program in the WACTC where he was a silver medal winner in SkillsUSA in biotechnology. He is Math Team captain, a Science Olympiad and participated in the Brown University Science Lab and the ELO program. Austin is also a National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Student. He was recipient of the General Treasurer Young Leader Award and also received the Math Team Award. Austin's GPA is 99.86 and he plans to attend Princeton and major in chemistry.
Austin Ferrenti is National Honor Society vice president and currently is in the biotechnology program in the WACTC where he was a silver medal winner in SkillsUSA in biotechnology. He is Math Team captain, a Science Olympiad and participated in the Brown University Science Lab and the ELO program. Austin is also a National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Student. He was recipient of the General Treasurer Young Leader Award and also received the Math Team Award. Austin's GPA is 99.86 and he plans to attend Princeton and major in chemistry.
SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT CEREMONY HELD FROM 6:30-9:30 P.M. IN THE WHS AUDITORIUM
In attendance were Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt, Woonsocket School Committee Members: Mr. George Lacouture, Chairman,Mr. Soren Seale, Vice-Chairman, Mr. Jose Rivera, Mrs. Susan Pawlina, and Mr. Donald Burke, Patrick J. McGee, Ed.D., Superintendent and Mr. Carnell Henderson, WHS and WACTC Principal.
Fanfare and Processional “Pomp and Circumstance” was performed by the Jazz Band as well as the Jazz Low Brass feature Tiger Rag arranged by J. Berry and Fanfare and Recessional. The JROTC posted the Colors and April Cheever sang the Star Spangled Banner. Mr. Brian Bouley, Assistant Principal, was Master of Ceremonies and Mr. Carnell Henderson shared his Principal's Remarks.
JUNIOR MARSHALLS were: Sabrina Abramek, Veronica Almeida, Kelley Babphavong, Yvette Gonzalez, Danielle Harmon, Emily Leak, Lilia Merbouche, Priscilla Omoniyi, Anhnhi Pham, Kristina Pralaya, Kayla Rego, May Tran, and Kacie Virasak
JUNIOR BOOK AWARDS winners were:
Brown University Book Award: Kelley Babphavong
Bryant University Book Award: Kristina Pralaya
URI Alumni Association Book Award: Lilia Merbouche
St. Michael’s College Book Award: Evan Bartholomy, Madison Marcotte
JUNIOR MATHEMATICS AWARDS winners were:
Junior Math Awards: Kelley Babphavong and Lilia Merbouche
Rhode Island Math League Math Team Officers: Kelley Babphavong, Pawel Linek, Lilia Merbouche, and May Tran
THE 2015 CLASS SENIOR AWARDS
The ADK Kappa Chapter Scholarship: Kayleen Esquilin
The Kenneth Zagaglia Memorial Scholarship (IWC): Alyson Picard
The Michelle Beausoleil Memorial Scholarship: Morgan Kelley
Richard Pedroli Athletics and Journalism Scholarship: Taylor Pawlina
Robert T. Guertin Memorial Scholarship: Abigail Shobajo
The Sandra H. Whipple Memorial Scholarship: Hanna Rayos
Fierce for Shannon Foundation Scholarship: Bianca Corriveau
The Shannon Heil Scholarship: Cindy Nguyen and Jaston Robinson
The Woonsocket Health & Rehab Centre Scholarship: Cindy Nguyen and Jaston Robinson
The Woonsocket Rotary Club Scholarship: Jaston Robinson
American Legion Academic Excellence: Jeffrey Pride
The Adams Deziel Allard Scholarship: Alex Denoyelle, Katarzyna Fladro, and Erin Marcet
Arthur Cournoyer Memorial Scholarship: Camille Sampson
The Stella M. Gould Memorial Scholarship: Kayla Medeiros and Zipporah Velasco
The Frank Morey Scholarship: Abdoulay Ceesay
The Meryl Levinson Memorial Scholarship: Camille Diouf
The P.T.O. Scholarship: Jacob Pouliot
Milford Savings and Loan Scholarship: William Douang
Perfect Attendance Award: Emily Malouin and Kathryn Kapiskas
The George Nasuti “Good Citizen” Memorial Scholarship: Andrew Fowler, Miguel Raymond and Austin Wolter
The Kids Klub Scholarship: Viola Notarangelo
The Martin P. Crowley Memorial Scholarship: Jaston Robinson
The 2015 Congressional Leadership Award: April Cheever
The Paul Deziel Memorial Scholarship: Hailey Smith
RI Higher Education Assistance Authority: April Cheever, Austin Ferrenti, and Benjamin Rickson
The Rev. James Wesley Hinson Scholarship: Noelle Sweder
RI Army National Guard: Mike Pham and Kaitonia Harmon
Bracco-Budd Scholarship: Seth Chaplin
Excellence in Robotics Award: Eric Coburn and Anuvong Thepsimoung
Quiver Awards: Alyson Picard and Tyler Rivard
Spirit of Learning Award: Jimmy Chevalier, Daniel Houle, Abigail Shobajo, Kylie Tucker, and Zipporah Velasco
U.S. MARINE CORP Awards
Athletic Excellence Award: Abdoulay Ceesay, Erin Marcet
Semper Fidelis Award for Music Excellence: Morgan Kimble
Scholastic Excellence Award: Katarzyna Fladro, Jeffrey Pride
ART DEPARTMENT Award
RISD Annual Art Award 2015: David Au
MATH DEPARTMENT Awards
American Mathematics Society Award: Vy Hoang
Cheryl Ann Faulkner Dowding Memorial Scholarship: Courtney Cameron and Bianca Corriveau
Herman Lantner Mathematics Scholarship: April Cheever, Austin Ferrenti, Vy Hoang
Rhode Island Math League WHS Highest Scorer Award: Austin Ferrenti
Woonsocket High School Math Team Awards: Brandon Beaudry, Anina Borges, April Cheever, Heaven Cournoyer, Alex S. Denoyelle, Austin Ferrenti, William Flores, Kyle Girard, Vy Hoang, Baizat Ibrahim, Kathryn Kapiskas, Richard Keach, Morgan Kelley, Nin Keophakdy, Brittany Martins, Darrin Nguyen, Nathan Pincince, Briannah Plasse, Jacob Pouliot, Jeffrey Pride, Tara Rochefort, Aliwan Saechew, Jacob Sennick, and Vanessa Wehbe
MUSIC DEPARTMENT Awards
Caesar Ferrari Foundation for the Arts: Alyson Picard
WHS Music Booster Scholarship: Kathryn Kapsikas, Mykala Jackson, Alyson Picard, and Noelle Sweder
THEATRE Awards
Best Dancers: Bianca Corriveau and Naomy Morales
Most Improved Dancer: Dekhi Touray
SCIENCE Awards
Achievement Award for Excellence in Anatomy: Alyson Picard
Excellence Award in Biotechnology: Austin Ferrenti and Kayla Medeiros
SOCIAL STUDIES Awards
American Legion Andrew Young Post Scholarship: Miguel Raymond
Charles J. Hill Scholarship: Viola Notarangelo
Pell Award in American History: Abigail Shobajo
2015 Rhode Island Red Sox Scholarship: Jaston Robinson
Speaker of the House of Representatives Citation: April Cheever and Austin Ferrenti
The evening concluded with Closing Remarks by Mr. Bouley and Fanfare and Recessional by the Jazz Band.
Fanfare and Processional “Pomp and Circumstance” was performed by the Jazz Band as well as the Jazz Low Brass feature Tiger Rag arranged by J. Berry and Fanfare and Recessional. The JROTC posted the Colors and April Cheever sang the Star Spangled Banner. Mr. Brian Bouley, Assistant Principal, was Master of Ceremonies and Mr. Carnell Henderson shared his Principal's Remarks.
JUNIOR MARSHALLS were: Sabrina Abramek, Veronica Almeida, Kelley Babphavong, Yvette Gonzalez, Danielle Harmon, Emily Leak, Lilia Merbouche, Priscilla Omoniyi, Anhnhi Pham, Kristina Pralaya, Kayla Rego, May Tran, and Kacie Virasak
JUNIOR BOOK AWARDS winners were:
Brown University Book Award: Kelley Babphavong
Bryant University Book Award: Kristina Pralaya
URI Alumni Association Book Award: Lilia Merbouche
St. Michael’s College Book Award: Evan Bartholomy, Madison Marcotte
JUNIOR MATHEMATICS AWARDS winners were:
Junior Math Awards: Kelley Babphavong and Lilia Merbouche
Rhode Island Math League Math Team Officers: Kelley Babphavong, Pawel Linek, Lilia Merbouche, and May Tran
THE 2015 CLASS SENIOR AWARDS
The ADK Kappa Chapter Scholarship: Kayleen Esquilin
The Kenneth Zagaglia Memorial Scholarship (IWC): Alyson Picard
The Michelle Beausoleil Memorial Scholarship: Morgan Kelley
Richard Pedroli Athletics and Journalism Scholarship: Taylor Pawlina
Robert T. Guertin Memorial Scholarship: Abigail Shobajo
The Sandra H. Whipple Memorial Scholarship: Hanna Rayos
Fierce for Shannon Foundation Scholarship: Bianca Corriveau
The Shannon Heil Scholarship: Cindy Nguyen and Jaston Robinson
The Woonsocket Health & Rehab Centre Scholarship: Cindy Nguyen and Jaston Robinson
The Woonsocket Rotary Club Scholarship: Jaston Robinson
American Legion Academic Excellence: Jeffrey Pride
The Adams Deziel Allard Scholarship: Alex Denoyelle, Katarzyna Fladro, and Erin Marcet
Arthur Cournoyer Memorial Scholarship: Camille Sampson
The Stella M. Gould Memorial Scholarship: Kayla Medeiros and Zipporah Velasco
The Frank Morey Scholarship: Abdoulay Ceesay
The Meryl Levinson Memorial Scholarship: Camille Diouf
The P.T.O. Scholarship: Jacob Pouliot
Milford Savings and Loan Scholarship: William Douang
Perfect Attendance Award: Emily Malouin and Kathryn Kapiskas
The George Nasuti “Good Citizen” Memorial Scholarship: Andrew Fowler, Miguel Raymond and Austin Wolter
The Kids Klub Scholarship: Viola Notarangelo
The Martin P. Crowley Memorial Scholarship: Jaston Robinson
The 2015 Congressional Leadership Award: April Cheever
The Paul Deziel Memorial Scholarship: Hailey Smith
RI Higher Education Assistance Authority: April Cheever, Austin Ferrenti, and Benjamin Rickson
The Rev. James Wesley Hinson Scholarship: Noelle Sweder
RI Army National Guard: Mike Pham and Kaitonia Harmon
Bracco-Budd Scholarship: Seth Chaplin
Excellence in Robotics Award: Eric Coburn and Anuvong Thepsimoung
Quiver Awards: Alyson Picard and Tyler Rivard
Spirit of Learning Award: Jimmy Chevalier, Daniel Houle, Abigail Shobajo, Kylie Tucker, and Zipporah Velasco
U.S. MARINE CORP Awards
Athletic Excellence Award: Abdoulay Ceesay, Erin Marcet
Semper Fidelis Award for Music Excellence: Morgan Kimble
Scholastic Excellence Award: Katarzyna Fladro, Jeffrey Pride
ART DEPARTMENT Award
RISD Annual Art Award 2015: David Au
MATH DEPARTMENT Awards
American Mathematics Society Award: Vy Hoang
Cheryl Ann Faulkner Dowding Memorial Scholarship: Courtney Cameron and Bianca Corriveau
Herman Lantner Mathematics Scholarship: April Cheever, Austin Ferrenti, Vy Hoang
Rhode Island Math League WHS Highest Scorer Award: Austin Ferrenti
Woonsocket High School Math Team Awards: Brandon Beaudry, Anina Borges, April Cheever, Heaven Cournoyer, Alex S. Denoyelle, Austin Ferrenti, William Flores, Kyle Girard, Vy Hoang, Baizat Ibrahim, Kathryn Kapiskas, Richard Keach, Morgan Kelley, Nin Keophakdy, Brittany Martins, Darrin Nguyen, Nathan Pincince, Briannah Plasse, Jacob Pouliot, Jeffrey Pride, Tara Rochefort, Aliwan Saechew, Jacob Sennick, and Vanessa Wehbe
MUSIC DEPARTMENT Awards
Caesar Ferrari Foundation for the Arts: Alyson Picard
WHS Music Booster Scholarship: Kathryn Kapsikas, Mykala Jackson, Alyson Picard, and Noelle Sweder
THEATRE Awards
Best Dancers: Bianca Corriveau and Naomy Morales
Most Improved Dancer: Dekhi Touray
SCIENCE Awards
Achievement Award for Excellence in Anatomy: Alyson Picard
Excellence Award in Biotechnology: Austin Ferrenti and Kayla Medeiros
SOCIAL STUDIES Awards
American Legion Andrew Young Post Scholarship: Miguel Raymond
Charles J. Hill Scholarship: Viola Notarangelo
Pell Award in American History: Abigail Shobajo
2015 Rhode Island Red Sox Scholarship: Jaston Robinson
Speaker of the House of Representatives Citation: April Cheever and Austin Ferrenti
The evening concluded with Closing Remarks by Mr. Bouley and Fanfare and Recessional by the Jazz Band.
WACTC AWARDS NIGHT TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH AT 6 P.M. AT WRIGHT'S FARM
The Woonsocket Area Career and Technical Center held its annual Senior Recognition and Awards Ceremony on June 9th at Wright’s Farm Restaurant in Nasonville. Over 465 people attended the event, which included a family style chicken dinner followed by award and certificate presentations. Dr. Lynne Bedard, Retired WHS/WACTC Principal, served as Masterof Ceremonies for the evening. Greetings were given from Dr.
Patrick McGee, Interim Superintendent, Carnell Henderson, WHS/WACTC Principal, and Donald Burke, Woonsocket School Committee member.
Awards were presented as follows:
WACTC Class of 2015 Valedictorian: Austin Ferrenti
WACTC Class of 2015 Salutatorian: Alyson Picard
Lt. Governor’s 2015 Leadership Award: Abigail Shobajo
Secretary of State’s 2015 Civic Leadership Award: Noelle Sweder
4th Annual Congressional Leadership Award: Austin Ferrenti
2015 National Merit Scholarship Commended Student: Austin Ferrenti
New England Institute of Technology Scholarships (up to $1,800):
Automotive Technology: Neil Hanson
Automotive Collision Repair: Jake Laprade
Graphics/Multimedia & Web Design: Joseph Morton
Sodexo Scholarship ($3,000): Seeara Singhavong
RI Board of Realtors Scholarship: Noelle Sweder
Malco Outstanding Student Award: Ryan Fontaine
Ford AAA Award: Katelyn Pincince & Jonathan Vargas
Outstanding Achievement Awards (Plaques were presented to the following seniors in each program): Academy of Information Technology & Game Design: Emily Malouin
Automotive Technology: Jonathan Vargas
Biotechnology: Austin M. Ferrenti
Child Studies / Human Services: Brittany A. Martins
Construction Technology: William Duoang
Culinary Arts: Trinity H. Souphalak
Graphic Design & Printing: Richard Keach
Health Careers: Erin Marcet
Hospitality / Tourism: Justin Winiarski
SchoolToWork: Patrick Gince
CAREER & TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE PRESENTATIONS:
Academy of Information Technology: Jeremy R. Boyd, Alexis Collazo, Brandon Gamache, Jaquan Guerrero, Justin A. Hall, William Inxi, Emily Malouin, Gabrielle Rivers, Eddy Rondon, Jr., Austin R. Taylor
Automotive Technology: Sevanh T. Boupha, Cody M. Croteau, Kayleen A. Esquilin, Albert FernandezGregorio, Bailey C. Fugere, Anthony T. Heroux, Alyssa Lacroix, Jose Antonio Lamour, Hector Moises Letona, Alec James Mello, Elvis Junior Pena, Katelyn Pincince, Gerald Roy, Alnardo A. Sanchez, Norbert P. Szumlanski, Matthew Tracy, Jonathan Vargas, Jason Watts, Austin Wolter
Biotechnology: Brandon David Beaudry, David Joseph Broughey, Derek Anthony Evers, Austin M. Ferrenti, Tiara Nicole Jennett, Kayla Ashley Medeiros, Darrin Normand Nguyen, Taylor Lynn Pawlina, Xena Mercedes Raymond, Camille Samson, Anuvong Nathan Thepsimoung, Dinellys Vazquez Romero
Child Studies/Human Services: Kelsey L. Amaral, Victoria Nicole Andrews, Kaitlyn Marie Brien, Deja EdwardsTherrien, Elizybeth Mae Emmons, Dianey Marie Garcia, Emily C. Harris, Yamari C. Lamour, Brittany A. Martins, Ashley K. Masse, Erica S. Mayer, Tyler Christopher McKellick, ThuHang T. Pham, Maizey M.M. Rahn, Samantha A. Seuss, Shane K. Ta, Kylie R. Tucker, Hannah Mary Ruth Upshur, Amy Rose Van Houwe, Sabrina Vickers
Construction Technology: Andrew Nelligan Adler, Terry L. Armstrong, Jr., Jordan W. Battite, Joseph R. Beaudoin, Nathan A. Cartier, Seth Imani James Chaplin, Jimmy B. Chevalier, Robert F. Darling, William Douang, Ryan J. Fontaine, Patrick Gince, Eric S. Lewin, Nicholas R. Therien, Jose Vazquez
Culinary Arts: Christopher M. Broccolo, Emily C. Brunetti, Courtney L. Cameron, Stephen T. Clemente, Jaimiel A. Correia, Loraine E. Garcia, Seth Gifford, Yesenia Griffin, Genesis M. Padilla, Jonnessa Pereira, Diego J. Rosado, Seeara S. Singhavong, Trinity H. Souphalak, Frances Trombley
Digital Media: Gabrielle E. Bergeron, Ashley P. Bounsavath, Bianca A. Corriveau, Bryanna Ellis, Chelsie Lee Fernandez, Anastasia Gavlin, Heather M. Griego, Dacia L. MacNeill, Edward E. OlmoDeJesus, Alyson EvaMarie Picard, Tyler M. Rivard, Serena P. Sayavong, Noelle M. Sweder
Graphic Design & Printing: Jacob P. Arel, David Gia Au, Joan Naja Baez, Tommy Inthisone Bianco, Bryan Scott Bourget, Abdoulay Ceesay, Avery M. Dickerson, Nicholas Fernandes, Faith Destiny Graphman, Richard Lionel James Keach, Mileena Lachance, Naomy D. Morales, Lovelle J. PanuBarnes, Patrick A. Reilly, Kisha Marie Roque, Christina Rose Ruiz, Tayla Lee Sevigny, Stephanie Ann Sheehan, Abigail O. Shabajo, Kiara M. Trusty
Health Careers: Ruben Enrique Ayala, Jordyn T. Cobb, Daniel J. Houle, Erin Joy Marcet, Ashley D. Martinez, Cindy T. Nguyen, Asia Jade Nhativong, Autumn Sky Nichols, Amanda Marie Nunez, Jurgen NunezAntelo, Sylvia Isadora Ortiz, Aveanna Ese Osagie, Daisha Lashai Walker
Hospitality & Tourism: Quirpa Benzant, Christina Phai Lynn Inthasane, Sardie Inxi, Saheeb IsholaJackson, Kingdala Khounkham, Silvana Mercado, Jaston M. Robinson, Marie Saine, Nathan Apollo Sengsavang, Karissa May Shirley, Alex Raymond Tsouvalos, Shantel Marie Vazquez, Justin Winiarski
BOYS' BASEBALL TEAM IN PLAYOFFS VERSUS BISHOP HENDRICKEN
28TH ANNUAL ATHLETIC AWARDS BANQUET HELD MONDAY, JUNE 1ST
All the sports' teams recognized their Most Improved Player and Most Valuable Player. Recognition was given to All-State athletes like Elijah Vazquez who made 1st Team All-State for Basketball and to Team Champions, the Boys' Soccer Team who were Division III Champions. Special awards were given as well including the 2015 Villa Novan Athletic Spirit Award presented to Jaston Robinson, the Female Most Versatile Award to Taylor Pawlina, the Male Most Versatile Award to Luke Lawrence and the 2015 Male and Female Student Athletes, Tara Rochefort and Miguel Raymond. Varsity players received their Novan Varsity Letter and sport pin.
Fall Sports: Most Improved Player Award: Most Valuable Player Award:
Football Milaan Washington Austin Walker
Field Hockey Jahnise Robinson Taylor Pawlina
Boy's Soccer Garrett Lambert Pa Ousman Jobe
Girl's Soccer Michelle Bessette Sabrina Dubois
Boy's Cross Country Nicholas Beals Keith Jilette
Girl's Cross Country Athena Galvin Brianna Lake
Girls Tennis Kalasia Richer & Aliwan Saechew Dala Khounkham
Volleyball Kayli Roux Sabrina Abramek
Cheerleading Tatiana Ferreira Bianca Corriveau
Unified Volleyball Sean Bernier Benny Grayson
Winter Sports: Most Improved Player Award: Most Valuable Player Award:
Boys' Basketball Jaquan Guerrero Elijah Vazquez
Girls' Basketball Marie Saine Aveanna Osagie
Wrestling Noel Marin Julian Jerez
Ice Hockey James Candelario Alec Allaire
Boys' Indoor Track Dilyn Cote Jared Briere
Girls' Indoor Track Lailah Insisiengmay Quinn Harlan
Unified Basketball Destinee Parenteau Shaquille Medina
Spring Sports: Most Improved Player Award: Most Valuable Player Award:
Baseball Austin Forget Kyle Beaulieu
Softball Tayla Sevigny Brittany Girard
Golf Steven LaPlante Matt Letourneau
Boys' Outdoor Track Joshua Correia Troy Rivers
Girls' Outdoor Track Briannah Plasse Quinn Harlan
Boys' Tennis Antonio Venmahavong Benjamin Rickson
Unified Soccer Rose Wauzinski Alysha Bates
Olympic Track and Field Rena Berthelette Eric Prince
Football Milaan Washington Austin Walker
Field Hockey Jahnise Robinson Taylor Pawlina
Boy's Soccer Garrett Lambert Pa Ousman Jobe
Girl's Soccer Michelle Bessette Sabrina Dubois
Boy's Cross Country Nicholas Beals Keith Jilette
Girl's Cross Country Athena Galvin Brianna Lake
Girls Tennis Kalasia Richer & Aliwan Saechew Dala Khounkham
Volleyball Kayli Roux Sabrina Abramek
Cheerleading Tatiana Ferreira Bianca Corriveau
Unified Volleyball Sean Bernier Benny Grayson
Winter Sports: Most Improved Player Award: Most Valuable Player Award:
Boys' Basketball Jaquan Guerrero Elijah Vazquez
Girls' Basketball Marie Saine Aveanna Osagie
Wrestling Noel Marin Julian Jerez
Ice Hockey James Candelario Alec Allaire
Boys' Indoor Track Dilyn Cote Jared Briere
Girls' Indoor Track Lailah Insisiengmay Quinn Harlan
Unified Basketball Destinee Parenteau Shaquille Medina
Spring Sports: Most Improved Player Award: Most Valuable Player Award:
Baseball Austin Forget Kyle Beaulieu
Softball Tayla Sevigny Brittany Girard
Golf Steven LaPlante Matt Letourneau
Boys' Outdoor Track Joshua Correia Troy Rivers
Girls' Outdoor Track Briannah Plasse Quinn Harlan
Boys' Tennis Antonio Venmahavong Benjamin Rickson
Unified Soccer Rose Wauzinski Alysha Bates
Olympic Track and Field Rena Berthelette Eric Prince
UNIFIED SOCCER TEAM TAKES GOLD AT THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS
UNIFIED SOCCER AND TRACK AND FIELD TEAMS COMPETE IN THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS SATURDAY, MAY 30TH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
MEMBERS OF BAND AND CHORUS PERFORM AT SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING AT HAMLET MIDDLE SCHOOL WEDNESDAY, MAY 27TH
The Brass Quintet consisting of Maxwell Charpentier, Andrew Fowler, Luke Lawrence, James Simonini, and Joseph Smith played Trio Sonata by S. Rossi under the direction of Mr. Depot and the Vocal Trio of Mykayla Jackson, Alyson Picard, and Emily Taft sang "Didn't Leave Nobody But The Baby" by T. Burnett & A. Lomax under the direction of Ms. Alves.
PINK OUT FOR JACKIE DAY THURSDAY, MAY 28TH
GIRLS' SOFTBALL TEAM MAKES PLAYOFFS AFTER DEFEATING N. SMITHFIELD
CONGRATULATIONS TO MATT LATERNEAU ON MAKING DIVISION 1 ALL STATE FOR GOLF-HE'LL PLAY IN THE HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND AT CRANSTON COUNTRY CLUB
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BOYS' TRACK TEAM FOR FINISHING 5TH OF 45 TEAMS IN THE STATE FRESHMEN MEET AT WESTERLY HIGH SCHOOL MAY 26TH. MEDAL WINNERS WERE JOSH CORREIA IN THE LONG JUMP, TRIPLE JUMP AND 200, MALIK OKOJIE IN THE 100, AND JON UPSHUR IN THE 300 INTERMEDIATE HURDLES
UNIFIED BASKETBALL TEAM FINISHES 1ST IN THEIR DIVISION
The team went undefeated- 8-0 regular season. They came in first place in the division and made it to the semifinals in the playoffs and came in 3rd place.
Seniors last season:
Sean Bernier
Alysha Bates
Miles Bloodworth
Verletto Owden
Sabrina Vickers
MR. NASUTI NOVANS PRIDE 5K FUN RUN/WALK ROAD RACE MEMORIAL DAY-MAY 25TH
Keith Jillette, a junior at WHS and member of the school track team, finished in first place with a time of 17:49 in this year's George Nasuti Novans Pride 5K race. Nearly all sports teams at WHS were represented with at least one participant in the race. The Unified Olympians team had the best team participation with 100%! Proceeds from the race support Woonsocket athletics in memory of Mr. Nasuti, our former educator, administrator, and Athletic Director who passed away in February 2014.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS STATE GAMES FIELD TRIP AT URI ON FRIDAY, MAY 29TH
SENIOR PROMPOSAL!
WHS SENIOR CLASS PRESENTS MASQUERADE BALL FRIDAY, MAY 29TH
Still looking for a prom dress? If you haven’t found one yet, check out Cinderella’s Closet! Gowns have been donated from former high school girls who are now in college and they come in all colors, styles, and sizes. Ms. Leone personally has inspected them and they are like brand new! Also, check out the selection of shoes while you are there! Make an appointment with Ms. Leone or stop by Hec B.
SCIENCE CLASSES VISIT SAVE THE BAY IN PROVIDENCE MAY 22ND
WOONSOCKET FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS STAGE MOCK TWO-CAR CRASH FOR SENIOR CLASS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 20TH AT DIONNE TRACK
As their prom and graduation nears, the Class of 2015 were given a mock demonstration of the real dangers of drinking and driving by the fire and police departments. The scenario was a head-on crash between two cars with two WHS/WACTC students in each car. Senior Jaston Robinson, portraying an intoxicated teen driver, had his “girlfriend” Naomy Morales in one car and in the other vehicle, driver Brieana Hanzel was with her passenger Alex Denoyelle. Emergency vehicles, police cars, a hearse, and a Lifeflight emergency helicopter arrived on the scene. Following the demonstration outside, Deputy Fire Chief Roger Perreault and Officer Jason Berthelette from the police department spoke to students in the auditorium and showed them a presentation of the reality of alcohol-related crashes.
VILLA NOVAN CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL AND RHODE ISLAND HONOR SOCIETY SENIOR INDUCTION CEREMONY HELD THURSDAY, MAY 21ST AT 6 P.M. IN THE WHS AUDITORIUM
WOONSOCKET FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS STAGE MOCK TWO-CAR CRASH FOR SENIOR CLASS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 20TH AT DIONNE TRACK
As their prom and graduation nears, the Class of 2015 were given a mock demonstration of the real dangers of drinking and driving by the fire and police departments. The scenario was a head-on crash between two cars with two WHS/WACTC students in each car. Senior Jaston Robinson, portraying an intoxicated teen driver, had his girlfriend Naomy Morales in one car and in the other vehicle, driver Brieana Hanzel was with her passenger Alex Denoyelle. Emergency vehicles, police cars, a hearse, and a Lifeflight emergency helicopter arrived on the scene. Following the demonstration outside, Deputy Fire Chief Roger Perreault and Officer Jason Berthelette from the police department spoke to students in the auditorium and showed them the reality of alcohol-related crashes.
AFTER SCHOOL YEAR END CELEBRATION OF CCF AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS MAY 20TH IN CAFETERIA FROM 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
STUDENTS ATTEND DARE TO DREAM CONFERENCE AT UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND ON MAY 20TH
MR. NASUTI NOVAN PRIDE 5K
SPIRIT WEEK
MAY 18th-22nd
Monday- Respect Day
Dress as a professional
Dress as a professional
Tuesday - Sports Day
Wear your favorite Team
Jersey
Wear your favorite Team
Jersey
Wednesday - Exercise Day
Wear your Workout Clothes
(School Appropriate)
Wear your Workout Clothes
(School Appropriate)
Thursday - Maroon and White Day
Friday - Dress Down Day $1 Donation for Novan 5K or at WHS proceeds will go to the AP testing.
Friday - Dress Down Day $1 Donation for Novan 5K or at WHS proceeds will go to the AP testing.
ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST TO BENEFIT AP HISTORY CLASSES ON SUNDAY, MAY 17TH FROM 8 A.M. TO NOON
Join us on Sunday, May 17th at Club Par X on 36 Stanley Avenue in Woonsocket for an all-you-can eat breakfast. The breakfast will take place between 8 a.m. and noon. The proceeds will go towards the Woonsocket High School Advanced Placement Social Studies Classes so that students will be able to get money off the mandatory AP test. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased from any AP student or history teacher at the high school. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday for yummy food and good times with many teachers, friends, classmates, and many others in our community!
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Woonsocket High School’s 6th annual Benefit Cabaret was on Saturday, May 16. It was a night fun for both the audience and the cast that included over 200 performers. It included several dances performed by students, faculty and staff as well as other dance companies. The show also included guest performers like the comedian Frank O'Donnell and illusionist Bruce Kalver. The show raised $7,500 for young cancer patient Tyler Pimentel and his family to help with medical expenses. During the past six years the benefits thrown by the school’s theater and dance teacher Mrs. Jennifer Maiello has raised about $70,000.
Who’s Who…
WHS Advanced Dance
Sabrina Abramek, Ashley Berrios, Michelle Bessette
Deja Brooks, Jordyn Cobb, Bianca Corriveau
Kendra Cote, Jade Cote-Clarke, Tiffany Deering
Elizabeth DiTomasso, William Flores, Brieana Hanzel
Alyssa Hardy, Heidi Knipfing, Jessica Laliberte
Adelaide Levenson, Suleniss Malave, Ramatoulie Manneh
Tyler McKellick, Naomy Morales, Khady Ndongo
Amie Njai, Kaylie Perrico, Victoria Phoumy
Kiara Poirier, Maizey Rahn, Hanna Rayos
Samantha Seuss, Miranda Sturgis, Danielle Thibeault
WHS Dance I
Meagan Almonte, Angeliee Andino, Kathleen Andino
Victoria Archambault, Karyna Arteaga, Samantha Benson
Kailey Berube, Gabrielle Biron, Chayliana Carr
Lucia Cespedes, Crystal Comas, Cara Cote
Nikiah De’Laura-Abney, Jamin Ethier, Yvette Gonzalez
Sebrina Gosselin, Kaitonia Harmon, Elianny Herrera
Alianna Holmes, Stephanie Hunt, Richard Keach
Alycia Khongsouvankham, Anastashia Lewis
Irmari Lozada, Barroso Leilani, Lozada Barroso, Rachel Marchand
Megan McGlashing, Jaydie Ortiz, Jessylee Pacheco
Olivia Pestana, Kenia Ramos Ortiz, Edlyn Rivera
Ma’Kiyah Rodriguez, Shelbie Roy, Tayla Sevigny
Taylor Sheahan, Kassidy Siravanh, Chairline Soto
Faith Tellier, Brianna Thurber, Volkon Ulusoy
Hannah Upshur, Melanie Vargas, Axel Velez
Lungpalinya Xaphouvong
WHS Theatre Arts I
Emily Barbosa, Ashley Berrios, Kelsey Bousquet
Ivanshca Diaz, Aidan Ellis, Yvette Gonzalez
Kristyna Kosacka, Khamhoung Keophakdy
Anthony Menorath, Sonia Merbouche, Precious Parks
Monika Piorkowski, Kayla Rivers, Erin Roth-Doherty
Fatoumata Seck, Hope Simas, Dekhi Touray
Vanessa Trejos, Precious Trinidad, Cailyn Turcotte
Nayleena Vongphairoth
The Faculty Dancers
Jaime Beaudry, Jeffrey Belknap, Joanne Boyer
Donna Broomfield, Adam Brunetti, Jean Capitumini
Roxane Cary, Chelsea Coen, Samantha Darling
Danielle DeRotto, Linda Griffin, Joanne Iarussi
Mary Ellen Kucharski, Mike Lemay, Tricia L’Esperance
Barbara Levinson, Celeste Levreault, Jennifer Maiello
Morgan Marty, Diane Mayers, Dawn Morelle
Mr. Mike, Sue Niles, Melissa Olivier
Barbara Ozanian, Carol Power-Tilton, Jessica Roberts
Tammy Roy, Rebecca Schmitt, Susan Stachurski
Sarah-Lynn St. Vincent, Kristen-Jo Triangelo
Maire Zaminer, Stephanie Zollo
The Kids
Marina Gelinas, Maci Maiello, Ariel Manzi
Cohen Morelle, Ethan Olivier, Lynsie Olivier
Dash Ozanian, Maggie Ozanian, Mia Roy
Keira Simpson, Stella Starring, Reilly St.Vincent, Angelina Zampini, Salvatore Zampini
Our Guests
Linda Barrette, Bruce Kalver, Joseph Morse
Frank O’Donnell, Fusionworks, Heritage Ballet
The Dance Factory, Carlos Rodriguez, Some Americans
WHS Jazz Band, Krylo’s Dance Studio
Special Friends
Alysha Bates, Sean Bernier, Fatoumata Camara
Stephanie Garcia DeVilla, Edwin Gonzalez
Jackie Green, Peter Illes, Kaitlyn Martin
Kyle O’Keefe, Destinee Parenteau, Michelle Praszynski
Eric Prince, Zachary Smith, Rosie Wauczinski
Harmony Woodbine
*Scenic Design by Ron Deziel
*Sound by Adam Brunetti
*Lights by Joe Smith
*Video by Luis Andrade
*Tickets/Program & Poster design by Abigail Shobajo
Special Thanks to The Levinson Family for their generous donation towards the Theatre/Dance Program at WHS!
Who’s Who…
WHS Advanced Dance
Sabrina Abramek, Ashley Berrios, Michelle Bessette
Deja Brooks, Jordyn Cobb, Bianca Corriveau
Kendra Cote, Jade Cote-Clarke, Tiffany Deering
Elizabeth DiTomasso, William Flores, Brieana Hanzel
Alyssa Hardy, Heidi Knipfing, Jessica Laliberte
Adelaide Levenson, Suleniss Malave, Ramatoulie Manneh
Tyler McKellick, Naomy Morales, Khady Ndongo
Amie Njai, Kaylie Perrico, Victoria Phoumy
Kiara Poirier, Maizey Rahn, Hanna Rayos
Samantha Seuss, Miranda Sturgis, Danielle Thibeault
WHS Dance I
Meagan Almonte, Angeliee Andino, Kathleen Andino
Victoria Archambault, Karyna Arteaga, Samantha Benson
Kailey Berube, Gabrielle Biron, Chayliana Carr
Lucia Cespedes, Crystal Comas, Cara Cote
Nikiah De’Laura-Abney, Jamin Ethier, Yvette Gonzalez
Sebrina Gosselin, Kaitonia Harmon, Elianny Herrera
Alianna Holmes, Stephanie Hunt, Richard Keach
Alycia Khongsouvankham, Anastashia Lewis
Irmari Lozada, Barroso Leilani, Lozada Barroso, Rachel Marchand
Megan McGlashing, Jaydie Ortiz, Jessylee Pacheco
Olivia Pestana, Kenia Ramos Ortiz, Edlyn Rivera
Ma’Kiyah Rodriguez, Shelbie Roy, Tayla Sevigny
Taylor Sheahan, Kassidy Siravanh, Chairline Soto
Faith Tellier, Brianna Thurber, Volkon Ulusoy
Hannah Upshur, Melanie Vargas, Axel Velez
Lungpalinya Xaphouvong
WHS Theatre Arts I
Emily Barbosa, Ashley Berrios, Kelsey Bousquet
Ivanshca Diaz, Aidan Ellis, Yvette Gonzalez
Kristyna Kosacka, Khamhoung Keophakdy
Anthony Menorath, Sonia Merbouche, Precious Parks
Monika Piorkowski, Kayla Rivers, Erin Roth-Doherty
Fatoumata Seck, Hope Simas, Dekhi Touray
Vanessa Trejos, Precious Trinidad, Cailyn Turcotte
Nayleena Vongphairoth
The Faculty Dancers
Jaime Beaudry, Jeffrey Belknap, Joanne Boyer
Donna Broomfield, Adam Brunetti, Jean Capitumini
Roxane Cary, Chelsea Coen, Samantha Darling
Danielle DeRotto, Linda Griffin, Joanne Iarussi
Mary Ellen Kucharski, Mike Lemay, Tricia L’Esperance
Barbara Levinson, Celeste Levreault, Jennifer Maiello
Morgan Marty, Diane Mayers, Dawn Morelle
Mr. Mike, Sue Niles, Melissa Olivier
Barbara Ozanian, Carol Power-Tilton, Jessica Roberts
Tammy Roy, Rebecca Schmitt, Susan Stachurski
Sarah-Lynn St. Vincent, Kristen-Jo Triangelo
Maire Zaminer, Stephanie Zollo
The Kids
Marina Gelinas, Maci Maiello, Ariel Manzi
Cohen Morelle, Ethan Olivier, Lynsie Olivier
Dash Ozanian, Maggie Ozanian, Mia Roy
Keira Simpson, Stella Starring, Reilly St.Vincent, Angelina Zampini, Salvatore Zampini
Our Guests
Linda Barrette, Bruce Kalver, Joseph Morse
Frank O’Donnell, Fusionworks, Heritage Ballet
The Dance Factory, Carlos Rodriguez, Some Americans
WHS Jazz Band, Krylo’s Dance Studio
Special Friends
Alysha Bates, Sean Bernier, Fatoumata Camara
Stephanie Garcia DeVilla, Edwin Gonzalez
Jackie Green, Peter Illes, Kaitlyn Martin
Kyle O’Keefe, Destinee Parenteau, Michelle Praszynski
Eric Prince, Zachary Smith, Rosie Wauczinski
Harmony Woodbine
*Scenic Design by Ron Deziel
*Sound by Adam Brunetti
*Lights by Joe Smith
*Video by Luis Andrade
*Tickets/Program & Poster design by Abigail Shobajo
Special Thanks to The Levinson Family for their generous donation towards the Theatre/Dance Program at WHS!
READING ACROSS RHODE ISLAND BREAKFAST SATURDAY, MAY 16TH
April Cheever, Kathryn Kapiskas, and Austin Ferrenti, Senior AP English students from Mrs. DeRotto's class, attended the 13th annual Reading Across Rhode Island author breakfast at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet on Saturday, May 16th. Librarians Mrs. Lafrenaye and Mrs. Lavallee attended as well as English teachers Mrs. Allard and Mrs. Benjamin. This year's selection was Norwegian by Night by Derek B. Miller. Mr. Miller read an excerpt from his book and answered questions from the audience. After breakfast, Mr. Miller autographed their books.
SOPHOMORE CIARA SHERIDAN PLACES THIRD IN HARRIS LIBRARY POETRY CONTEST
Writer and poet Ciara Sheridan's poem "Love Will Take Me" earned her a 3rd place finish in Harris Library's Poetry Contest!
Here's her poem:
Love Will Take Me
Love where will you take me from here?
I am but a child filled with fear
After all the tears
And lost time
No one to save me from the pain
And down poured the rain
Love where will you take me now?
You took me to emptiness so vast
I'd lose myself to the past
Back to before you and me
Before you were all I'd see
Now I'm stuck in memories
Love where will you take me from here?
What will my future bring?
A long time of suffering?
Or maybe my heart will come to light
And everything will turn out right
I guess I'll wait for time to tell
Love where will you take me now?
Here's her poem:
Love Will Take Me
Love where will you take me from here?
I am but a child filled with fear
After all the tears
And lost time
No one to save me from the pain
And down poured the rain
Love where will you take me now?
You took me to emptiness so vast
I'd lose myself to the past
Back to before you and me
Before you were all I'd see
Now I'm stuck in memories
Love where will you take me from here?
What will my future bring?
A long time of suffering?
Or maybe my heart will come to light
And everything will turn out right
I guess I'll wait for time to tell
Love where will you take me now?
CHILD STUDIES PROGRAM TAKES FIELD TRIP TO SOUTHWICK'S ZOO MAY 15TH
Bank Of America Internship Orientation @ McCoy Stadium May 12th
One of our seniors, Richard Keach, was very lucky to be one of the five students chosen out of hundreds of applicants in Rhode Island for the Bank of America Student Leaders Internship. This internship allows students to works hands-on with either the Boys and Girls Club in Providence or Pawtucket for eight weeks. During one of the eight weeks, the five students will meet the other 245 student leaders from other states in the U.S. in Washington, D.C. During that week they will meet important public figures and have debates on current issues in the world, our country, and community. This trip is all expenses paid. To start off this internship, the five students and their families were invited to an orientation with a free dinner and free baseball game in one of the luxury suites at McCoy Stadium on Tuesday, May 12th. Before the PawSox could play against the Indianapolis Indians, one of the Bank of America Student Leaders was chosen to throw the ceremonial first pitch. Once again our student Richard Keach was very lucky. After throwing the first pitch, he received a free baseball cap and baseball signed by Matt Spring, the catcher for the PawSox.
JASTON ROBINSON RED SOX SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM WINNER
Jaston Robinson was awarded one of thirty $1,000 scholarships given to academically talented Rhode Island high school seniors who have shown a commitment to community service and require financial aid. This prestigious award is for high school seniors pursuing a two-year or four-year degree at any college, university or trade school. The RI Red Sox Service Scholarships is an honor awarded by the Red Sox Foundation, the official team charity of the Boston Red Sox. The award was presented in April on the field at Fenway Park. In addition to the $1,000 scholarship award, Jaston received a bat with his name on it and a plaque.
JASTON ROBINSON, ABIGAIL SHOBAJO AND NOELLE SWEDER ARE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2015 RHODE ISLAND CIVIC LEADERSHIP AWARD FROM SECRETARY OF STATE NELLIE M. GORBEA
COLLAGE CONCERT THURSDAY NIGHT, MAY 14TH IN AUDITORIUM $5 IN ADVANCE, $7 AT THE DOOR
ROTC FIELD TRIP TO QUONSET POINT AIR NATIONAL GUARD ON MAY 13TH
PEER MENTOR RECRUITMENT ASSEMBLY MAY 12TH FOR PEER MENTOR PROGRAM FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN 2015
Period 7 all freshmen, sophomore, and junior classes attended a 30 minute assembly with Mrs. Hughes on behalf of the School Improvement Team Advisory Committee and introduced the program. Seniors Jaston Robinson, Justin Winiarski, Nathan Apollo Sengsavang, Christina Inthasane, and Marie Saine spoke about how a program like this may have helped them as freshmen. Students were given sign up sheets but can let their teachers know if they are interested if they didn't get one. Program dates have been set:
Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 1:45 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. in the WHS cafeteria for the first formal mentor meeting, questions and answers, and final registration.
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 1:45 p.m. until 2:15 in the WHS cafeteria for the mentors to meet their advising/mentor teacher and the rest of the mentor team and a small group workshop on the topic, I wish I had ______________ as a freshman.
Summer 2015: Mentor Skills Retreat the second week of August Freshmen Orientation--dates to be determined.
Thursday, August 27, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to finalize an outline and the schedule for the first day of school, to distribute Mentor t-shirts, to get your Advisory assignments, and to outline the Mentor Program meeting dates for September, 2015.
Monday, August 31, 2015 Freshmen Orientation and First Day of School-all mentors attend school in their Mentor t-shirts and will spend the day with Advisories.
Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 1:45 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. in the WHS cafeteria for the first formal mentor meeting, questions and answers, and final registration.
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 1:45 p.m. until 2:15 in the WHS cafeteria for the mentors to meet their advising/mentor teacher and the rest of the mentor team and a small group workshop on the topic, I wish I had ______________ as a freshman.
Summer 2015: Mentor Skills Retreat the second week of August Freshmen Orientation--dates to be determined.
Thursday, August 27, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to finalize an outline and the schedule for the first day of school, to distribute Mentor t-shirts, to get your Advisory assignments, and to outline the Mentor Program meeting dates for September, 2015.
Monday, August 31, 2015 Freshmen Orientation and First Day of School-all mentors attend school in their Mentor t-shirts and will spend the day with Advisories.
MS. LAQUERRE'S BIOTECHNOLOGY PROGRAM VISITS HYDROPONICS FARM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS FRIDAY, MAY 8TH
Students visited the Water Fresh Hydroponics Farm in Hopkinton, MA and Tower Hill Botanical Gardens in Boylston, MA.
The walkway to the WACTC and the parking lot were cleaned up in honor of Earth Day by Mr. Andrews and his Period 7 class.
MRS. BENJAMIN'S CREATIVE WRITING CLASS CLEANS MEMORIAL GARDEN
JUNE SAT (COLLEGE ADMISSION TEST) DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, MAY 8TH; MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN GUIDANCE.
FOR TEST PRACTICE VISIT www.sat.collegeboard.org
TO REGISTER VISIT www.sat.collegeboard.org/register
WHS INFORMATION NIGHT FOR 8TH-GRADERS AT WMS-HAMLET SCHEDULED FOR MAY 5TH FROM 5-7 P.M. SPONSORED BY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM
The 8th grade information night at Hamlet Middle School was May 5th, 5-7pm. The SIT team is requested a simple display, brochure , and student/staff representative to promote classes and the the variety of opportunities to be involved in the school community. The goal is to help the SIT committee to assist 8th graders in their transition to WHS.
MAY 4-8TH IS TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK!
ALYSON PICARD MISS VILLA NOVA and JACOB POULIOT MR. VILLA NOVA
2015!
MR. VILLA NOVA FRIDAY, MAY 1ST IN AUDITORIUM FROM 6-8 P.M.
HEALTH CAREER STUDENTS ATTENDING NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE FOR TECHNOLOGY HEALTH CAREER DAY MAY 1ST
STUDENTS PERFORM IN THE CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL AT WARWICK VETS THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH
BUILDING BRIDGES TAKES A STAND AT THE STATE HOUSE APRIL 29TH
Two members from the Building Bridges team attended a press conference on April 28th at the State House regarding poor school building conditions in the state of Rhode Island. The conference took place at the State House and was hosted by The Providence Student Union. The purpose of the conference was to inform our state officials of the extremely bad conditions that our school buildings are in. Students from Mount Pleasant, Mount Hope, Central, and a few others spoke their concerns at the press conference that afternoon alongside Woonsocket High School’s Kalasia Richer and Dennis Castillo. Students wore yellow hard hats to emphasize the need for the improvement of school’s infrastructure locally.
STUDENTS ATTEND A JOB SHADOW AT NAILS DESIGN AND ADVERTISING ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29TH
KATELYN PINCINCE AND JONATHAN VARGAS COMPETE IN THE 2015 FORD/AAA HANDS ON COMPETITION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29TH
The team of Jonathan Vargas & Katelyn Pincince placed 3rd at the 2015 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition held April 29th, 2015. A written test was taken by all of the seniors. The top two scores qualified to compete in the hands-on portion of the contest. The students had 1.5 hrs to diagnose and repair a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The cars were bugged with multiple problems--no start, skipping, lights not working, AC faults, electrical problems. Quality workmanship was necessary. If just one wire was out of its harness a demerit was issued. The fewer demerits the better chances of winning. Katelyn was the only girl in the competition and Mr. Jacques was so proud of her! He felt it took a lot of nerve for her to get out there and compete. By securing 3rd place, Jonathan and Katelyn took home several thousand dollars in scholarships. They also took home several hundred dollars in tools and equipment. Congratulations Jonathan and Katelyn!
MINI CAREER AND RESOURCE FAIR HOSTED BY CCF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29TH FROM 2:20 P.M.-4:30 P.M. IN UPPER LIBRARY
See representatives from local colleges, trade schools, and training programs as well as stations for resume writing, interview skills, and applying for jobs online. Free snacks and raffles! Sponsored by the CCF, Connecting for Children & Families. Representatives are from: Community Care Alliance,Year Up, Stepping Up, Citizens Bank, Rob Roy Beauty Academy, CCRI, Roger Williams University, New England Institute of Technology, RIRAL Transition to College, Ridley-Lowell Business and Technical Institute, US Air Force, US Navy, and WHS College Advisor Natasha Rodriguez.
HOSPITALITY STUDENTS ATTEND CEDAR HOTEL JOB SHADOW ON TUESDAY, APRIL 28TH
ILLUSTRATION AND COMIC WORKSHOP MONDAYS STARTING APRIL 13TH THROUGH JUNE 8TH FROM 6:15 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. AT RIVERZEDGE ARTS STUDIOS ON 196 2ND AVENUE
Do you enjoy cartoons? Comics? Anime? To create illustrations and drawing of characters, scenes, and far off places? Then this is the workshop for you! You'll learn the basis of visual storytelling and how to draw, print, and bind you own comics and zines. You'll learn the basics of creating great illustrations. You'll explore printing techniques such as xeroxing, linocuts, and silk screening. You will also learn the basics of book binding so you can turn your great ideas into a little book. The final product will be a group comic book with contributions from everyone in the the workshop. Open to artists of any skill level! If you can draw a stick figure, you can draw a comic! To sign up for the workshop, RSVP to Ben at [email protected] or call 767-2100.
SPRING RECESS APRIL 20-24
STUDENT ATHLETES VISIT BERNON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY DURING READING WEEK ON FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH
WHS Football, Baseball, and Field Hockey athletes Zachary Blanchard, Zachary Cote, Alex Denoyelle, Abdoule Dieng, Saheeb Ishola-Jackson, Morgan Kelley, Derek Levasseur, Miguel Raymond, and Austin Wolter read to elementary students this morning at Bernon Heights. Mayor Baldelli-Hunt was also in attendance.
FIELD TRIP TO MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS IN BOSTON WITH MR. MARZINI FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH
C.C.R.I. FIELD TRIP/TECHNOLOGY OPEN HOUSE WITH MRS. STARRING FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH
ROTC MILITARY BALL FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH AT 6 P.M.
SENIORS PRESENT FOR GRADUATION PORTFOLIOS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 16
RELEASE DAY (1/2 DAY) THURSDAY, APRIL 16TH EXCEPT FOR SENIORS PRESENTING PROJECTS
ROTC FIELD TRIP WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15TH TO BATTLESHIP COVE
MRS. ZAMPINI'S CLASS VISITS BOSTON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS ON ELO FIELD TRIP WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15TH
After reading Norwegian by Night by Derek B. Miller, the 2015 selection of Reading Across Rhode Island, Rhode Island's One Book, One State community read program, students in Mrs. DeRotto's AP English class were prepared to discuss it with the Harris Library Book Club members and WHS English teachers and librarians.
ELO DIVERSITY SYMPOSIUM DINNER WITH ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH AT PROVIDENCE MARRIOTT
Two of our very own Novans, Kalasia Richer and Ana Arias, attended the yearly Diversity Dinner with Roger Williams University School of Law on Wednesday April 8th.The event was co-presented by RWU Law’s Multicultural Law Students Association, the Thurgood Marshall Law Society of RI and the RI Hispanic Bar Association. The event took place at the Providence Marriott where several lawyers, pre-law students, high school students, and law professors joined up for an evening of discussion, food, and information. ELO (Expanded Learning Opportunities) Program Assistant Liz Holohan accompanied Kalasia and Ana to the event that evening. The law dinner presented a great opportunity to ask questions about the law field and also clarify any misconceptions. During the dinner, law students, professors, pre-law students, and high school students had the chance to discuss current racial issues that have been occurring within our own country. Some of the topics discussed included the events in Ferguson, Missouri, and the racial profiling that has slowly swept across the nation. The evening ended with a debate addressing such topics on racial tension and guests were exposed to different sets of views from members within our community.
SPIRIT WEEK APRIL 13TH-17TH
- Monday - Entourage Day
- Tuesday - Sports Day
- Wednesday - Minion Day
- Thursday - Tropics Day
- Friday - Class Day (Freshman = Orange, Sophomores = Green, Jr = Blue, Sr = Maroon)
WHS/WACTC STAFF PINK'D OUT FOR TAMMY ROY THURSDAY, APRIL 16TH
With the generous support of Novan staff members from WHS and WACTC on Dress Down day, Thursday, April 16th, $232 was raised for Tammy Lamberto Roy to support her journey to walk 44 miles in three days to help in the fight against breast cancer. This year marks her 10 year journey with breast cancer. She is presently in treatment and the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation has done so much for her, her family, and her friends.
The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation is a local organization that provides awareness, education, and support to people living with breast cancer and 100-percent of the net proceeds raised remain in the local community. WAY TO GO NOVANS!
The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation is a local organization that provides awareness, education, and support to people living with breast cancer and 100-percent of the net proceeds raised remain in the local community. WAY TO GO NOVANS!
ART TALKS FIELD TRIP FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH WITH MRS. MAYERS
TRIP TO RISD (RI SCHOOL OF DESIGN) MUSEUM FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH
APRIL 10TH FIELD TRIP TO THE ACI'S TO VISIT THE WOMEN'S SECTION
ALYSON PICARD AND EMILY TAFT AT NAfME (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION) ALL-EASTERN HONOR'S CHORUS REHEARSALS ALL WEEKEND (APRIL 11 AND 12) IN PROVIDENCE AND ARE PERFORMING AT THE VETS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM ON SUNDAY, APRIL 12TH
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MRS. MARTY AND MR. LAMBERT'S CLASSES TAKE FIELD TRIP TO SEE THE MOVIE 'INSURGENT' APRIL 8TH
SCIENCE CLASSES VISIT NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM TRIP APRIL 8TH
BLOOD DRIVE THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND 8 a.m.-2 p.m.FREE PIZZA!
Ninety-five blood donations are helping to save 285 lives. Thanks to all who donated!
Be sure to check the guidance website for the latest news and updates at: http://www.whswactc.weebly.com
AMBER SEMINICK AND ALYSON PICARD LEAVING JUNE 21ST TO COMPETE AT SkillsUSA NATIONALS COMPETITION IN KENTUCKY WITH STATE REPRESENTATIVE TEAGAN ORLANDO
GOLD WINNERS FOR SkillsUSA
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE COMPETITORS!
Jonathan Vargas won the Bronze Medal in Automotive Technology
Jonnessa Pereira won the Bronze Medal in Culinary Arts
Christina Inthasane won the Silver Medal in Customer Service
Marie Saine won the Bronze Medal in Speaking
Erin Marcet, Priscilla Omoniyi, Sarah Runk and Matthew Spearman won Bronze Medals in Health Knowledge Bowl
Aidalynn Padilla won the Silver Medal in Medical Terminology
Alyson Picard won the Gold Medal in Photography
Maysen St. Germain won the Silver Medal in Photography
Heather Chenot won the Bronze Medal in Photography
Andrew Baillargeon, Nicholas Beals, Jason Fournier and Walker Yarush won Silver Medals in TeamWorks
Amber Seminick won the Gold Medal in T-Shirt Design
Savannah Sawyer won the Gold Ribbon in Student Showcase
Genesis Rodriguez won the Bronze Ribbon in Student Showcase
Jonathan Vargas won the Bronze Medal in Automotive Technology
Jonnessa Pereira won the Bronze Medal in Culinary Arts
Christina Inthasane won the Silver Medal in Customer Service
Marie Saine won the Bronze Medal in Speaking
Erin Marcet, Priscilla Omoniyi, Sarah Runk and Matthew Spearman won Bronze Medals in Health Knowledge Bowl
Aidalynn Padilla won the Silver Medal in Medical Terminology
Alyson Picard won the Gold Medal in Photography
Maysen St. Germain won the Silver Medal in Photography
Heather Chenot won the Bronze Medal in Photography
Andrew Baillargeon, Nicholas Beals, Jason Fournier and Walker Yarush won Silver Medals in TeamWorks
Amber Seminick won the Gold Medal in T-Shirt Design
Savannah Sawyer won the Gold Ribbon in Student Showcase
Genesis Rodriguez won the Bronze Ribbon in Student Showcase
FIVE GUYS FUNDRAISER 5-8 PM TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST, TO BENEFIT JUNIOR CLASS
POSTER CONTEST FOR TEENAGE DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS DEADLINE APRIL 2ND-1ST PRIZE $500, 2 RUNNERS UP $250 EACH
See Mrs. Benjamin in Room 207 for entry forms and contest details.
FOLLOW THE NOVAN CAFE ON TWITTER: THE NOVAN CAFE @CafeNovan TO FIND OUT WHAT'S COOKING!
FASHION/TALENT SHOW 6-8 P.M. THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND IN AUDITORIUM
Tickets are on sale at all lunches for $5 or $7 at the door. Support seniors Christina and Shantel and their Senior Project.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT FESTIVAL CONCERT THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH at 7 P.M. IN THE AUDITORIUM
A program of music selections for state evaluation will be presented featuring Chorus, Select Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Percussion Ensembles. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door and are available in the Music Department Office. Children under 10 are free.
PARCC TESTING IN ENGLISH AND MATH ON MONDAY, MARCH 23RD-THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH and MAY 11TH, 12TH, AND 13TH
HOCKEY GOALIE NICHOLAS BEALS RECEIVES THE HOBEY BAKER SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD AT THE STATE HOUSE ON MARCH 18th FOR BEING A GOOD TEAMMATE, SHOWING EFFORT, AND EXHIBITING LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
MISS VILLA NOVAN CONTEST 6-8 PM THURSDAY, MARCH 19TH IN AUDITORIUM
CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDENTS VISIT SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY
MARCH 19TH: WACTC SKILLS USA COMPETITION AT CCRI IN WARWICK
STUDENTS TAKE TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY TO SEE BROADWAY PERFORMANCE OF "MATILDA" WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18TH
SOCIOLOGY CLASSES VISIT ADULT CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (ACI)
GIRLS' TRACK TEAM WINS DWYER DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
Quinn Harlan won the 55M, 300M, long jump, and anchored the 4X200M relay for 2nd place.
Lailah Insisiengmay and Lalene Sirypannho finished 1st and 2nd in the high jump.
The 4X800M relay team of Liz DiTomasso, Yvette Gonzalez, Quyen Truong, & Lundyn Forcier was 3rd.
Briannah Plasse won 3rd place medal in the 55M hurdles.
Ashley Martinez won 2nd place medal in the shot put.
Tara Rochefort won 2nd place medal in the 20 lb. weight throw
The Lady Novans scored 90 points outdistancing East Providence (72) in a field of 9 teams for the Dwyer Division Championship.
Lailah Insisiengmay and Lalene Sirypannho finished 1st and 2nd in the high jump.
The 4X800M relay team of Liz DiTomasso, Yvette Gonzalez, Quyen Truong, & Lundyn Forcier was 3rd.
Briannah Plasse won 3rd place medal in the 55M hurdles.
Ashley Martinez won 2nd place medal in the shot put.
Tara Rochefort won 2nd place medal in the 20 lb. weight throw
The Lady Novans scored 90 points outdistancing East Providence (72) in a field of 9 teams for the Dwyer Division Championship.
Freshman Adaline Rahn
CHOWDER AND CLAMCAKE DINNER FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH 4:30 pm-7:30 WHS Cafeteria $8 in advance, $10 at the door HOSTED BY THE WHS MUSIC BOOSTERS
HARLEM SUPERSTARS TO PLAY THE WOONSOCKET ROCKETS MARCH 20th
At 7 P.M. AT THE WOONSOCKET HIGH SCHOOL GYM ($10 in advance, $12 at the door)
HOCKEY TEAM MAKES PLAYOFFS FOR FIRST TIME IN 5 YEARS!
CHECK OUT THE SENIOR SUPERLATIVES! CLICK ON THE TAB LABELED CLASS AND SENIOR!
JULIAN JEREZ BRONZE MEDAL WINNER AND RALPH GARCIA 6TH PLACE FINISHER AT CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING MEET
At the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Championship Wrestling meet, Julian Jerez placed third in his weight class, 126 pounds, earning a bronze medal. Ralph Garcia placed sixth for the Novans in the 120 pound weight class.
The NOVAN NEWSPAPER VISITS THE MAYOR AND WOONSOCKET CALL THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH
PENNIES FOR PATIENTS CAMPAIGN MARCH 3RD-21ST TO BENEFIT THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
Collection boxes are available by contacting Alex Denoyelle at [email protected]. Money will be collected at the end of every week, March 7, 14, & 21. The class that collects the most change receives a pizza party and the top school in the area will receive prizes such as computers, electronics and sports equipment. Questions can be directed to Mrs. Ruth Plante, National Honor Society Advisor.
MR. AND MRS. BURKE PRESENT TEENAGE DATING VIOLENCE ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT THE PREVENTION OF RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE ON BEHALF OF THEIR DAUGHTER LINDSAY ANN BURKE
Thursday, February 26th, Mr. and Mrs. Burke visited Woonsocket High School to give an unforgettable presentation on teen relationship violence. She spoke about not only violence within a relationship but also within friendships as well. The powerful presentation and the sharing of her daughter’s murder due to dating violence touched many students and staff in our school. Lindsay Ann Burke’s story reminds us all that love should never hurt. At the end of the presentation, Mrs. Burke had people hand out cards, magnets, and bracelets. She also had posters from an art contest that described dating violence. This year's theme for the Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Poster Contest, "Digital Dating Abuse", focuses on the use of one or more forms of technology (social media, texting, phone calls, etc) to stalk, harass, or intimidate a romantic partner. Entries must be received by April 2, 2015. The grand prize is $500 and two runners up receive $250.00 each. See Mrs. Benjamin in Room 207 for poster contest registration forms.
For more information,you can email Mrs.Burke at [email protected] or go to the following websites:
www.labmf.org
www.loveisrespect.org
www.kbep.org
www.ricadv.org
For more information,you can email Mrs.Burke at [email protected] or go to the following websites:
www.labmf.org
www.loveisrespect.org
www.kbep.org
www.ricadv.org
SOPHOMORES QUINN HARLAN AND JARED BRIERE PLACE 3RD AND 6TH IN STATE TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP
The Boys' Indoor Track Team, competing in the tough Northern Division, compiled a 6-3 won-loss record. The team, composed mostly of underclassmen, was led by sophomore Jared Briere who won the league championship in the 25-lb. weight throw 2nd in the Class ‘A’ Meet and 6th in the State Championship meet at the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Track and Field Championships at the Providence Career & Technical Academy field house. Briere was joined by sophomores Dilyn Cote and Jacob Greenless (throw) as well as senior Luke Lawrence (high jump) as qualifiers for the state meet. Sophomore Quinn Harlan placed third in the girls' 55-meter dash. The team will continue to improve with the return of track & field at Woonsocket Middle School this spring after an absence of six years.
BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM MAKES SEMI-FINALS AFTER WIN OVER BISHOP HENDRICKEN
WITH JUST 3 GAMES LEFT HOCKEY TEAM HAS SHOT AT THE PLAYOFFS
WRESTLING SEASON COMING TO AN END; 5-6 WRESTLERS UP FOR AWARDS!
"UPTOWN FUNK" DANCE VIDEO on YouTube!
The "Today Show" and "Ellen" show asked schools to post/send their videos of "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars and that's just what Woonsocket High School and Woonsocket Area Career and Technical Center did! Directed by Mrs. Maiello, the video was filmed and edited by Luis Andrade and also filmed by Adam Brunetti, William Flores and Tyler Rivard. Administrators, teachers and their students, librarians, nurses, and office, cafeteria, and custodial staff had a ball making the video! Check out our Novan Pride!
GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM HAS A STRONG FINISH
After their first league win versus Lincoln High School with a score of 44-34, the Girls' Basketball team has finished strong. Under the leadership of Coach Shawn Harris and Assistant Coach Jeff Colburn, the team has improved every day. In their last four games, they won two out of the four, against two teams who beat them at the beginning of the season! Congratulations girls!
THANK YOU and WELCOME BACK MR. STEWART!
Mr. Stewart has been teaching Social Studies here at Woonsocket High School since January, 2007, and has been called upon by our country to serve in the Army three times. He was 19 years old when he signed up for the Army and has been serving for 30 years. Recently, as of a few weeks ago, Mr. Stewart, after being called upon for his expertise in disability law, served 335 days and has returned to WHS. Mr. Stewart teaches World History and Law classes and was formerly coach of three sports, Cross Country, Indoor Track and Outdoor Track. A marathon runner, he runs six days a week.
Based at the Joint Base Lewis McCord, the largest Army base on the west coast, he was an attorney for injured and/or disabled soldiers, and as hard as that job seemed, he loved it. “It’s the best job I ever had in the Army,” he told The Novan Newspaper. He loved every bit of it because he thought it was right to help those who served our country. The Judge Advocate General (JAG) appoints a military attorney, like Major Stewart, to help represent the soldier to fight the Army, while the medical evaluation board prepares them for litigation. The job was extremely stressful; he tried to do as much as he possibly could. Mr. Stewart shared, “Sometimes you go home and just cry.” Mr. Stewart became angry at times because he could not help everyone and he felt like they were being treated unfairly. He explained that the army assigns a disability rating to those who are impaired and if they feel it is unfair, they call JAG and Major Stewart. Examples of both physical and mental disabilities include post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), adjustment disorders, anxiety, and depression, to name a few. As a result of these disorders soldiers experience sleepless nights, nightmares, unprovoked acts of violence and rage, and alcohol problems that led to DUI’s. These soldiers have difficulties holding a job or sustaining a relationship. He shared a story with us about his wife’s grandfather who suffers from PTSD. His sustained the injury while in action, which included a bullet grazing his head and earned him a Purple Heart. Mr. Stewart told the Novan Newspaper how, as a result of the trauma, his wife’s grandmother wakes her husband up in the middle of the night due to relentless nightmares.
Major Stewart is planning to retire from the Army June1st to spend more time with his wife and two young boys. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND WELCOME BACK TO WHS!
Based at the Joint Base Lewis McCord, the largest Army base on the west coast, he was an attorney for injured and/or disabled soldiers, and as hard as that job seemed, he loved it. “It’s the best job I ever had in the Army,” he told The Novan Newspaper. He loved every bit of it because he thought it was right to help those who served our country. The Judge Advocate General (JAG) appoints a military attorney, like Major Stewart, to help represent the soldier to fight the Army, while the medical evaluation board prepares them for litigation. The job was extremely stressful; he tried to do as much as he possibly could. Mr. Stewart shared, “Sometimes you go home and just cry.” Mr. Stewart became angry at times because he could not help everyone and he felt like they were being treated unfairly. He explained that the army assigns a disability rating to those who are impaired and if they feel it is unfair, they call JAG and Major Stewart. Examples of both physical and mental disabilities include post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), adjustment disorders, anxiety, and depression, to name a few. As a result of these disorders soldiers experience sleepless nights, nightmares, unprovoked acts of violence and rage, and alcohol problems that led to DUI’s. These soldiers have difficulties holding a job or sustaining a relationship. He shared a story with us about his wife’s grandfather who suffers from PTSD. His sustained the injury while in action, which included a bullet grazing his head and earned him a Purple Heart. Mr. Stewart told the Novan Newspaper how, as a result of the trauma, his wife’s grandmother wakes her husband up in the middle of the night due to relentless nightmares.
Major Stewart is planning to retire from the Army June1st to spend more time with his wife and two young boys. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND WELCOME BACK TO WHS!
1st place finish for Vargas and 2nd place finish for Vargas and Pena at Ocean State Automotive Technology Competition at New England Tech
WACTC Auto Technology class team members Jonathan Vargas & Elvis Pena recently competed at the Ocean State Automotive Technology Competition held at New England Tech on Friday, February 6, 2015, finishing in second place. Jonathan Vargas finished tied for first in the written exam. Other competitors were Cody Croteau and Albert Fernandez.
WACTC Culinary Arts Class competes in their 3rd Chowder Cook-off Competition
The Culinary Arts Class at Woonsocket Area Career and Technical Center, under the leadership of instructor Chef Paul Jalaf, competed for their third year at the Westerly Rotary Club's 11th Annual Chowder Cook-Off on Saturday February 7, 2015, at the Venice Restaurant's Ballroom. They have won second place in their division two years in a row and are determined to take the crown and win the battle of the soup ladles from both Westerly and Rogers High School in Newport. The cook-off is a fundraiser for the charitable and service work the Westerly Rotary performs in their community and it brings restaurants and schools together to see who has the best chowder.
A special attraction this year was Chef Frank Terranova from Johnson & Wales University who was a guest professional judge for the competition along with a couple of additional professional chef judges.
A special attraction this year was Chef Frank Terranova from Johnson & Wales University who was a guest professional judge for the competition along with a couple of additional professional chef judges.
CAPTAIN TODD BOISVERT AND LIEUTENANT MARC CABRAL WIN DISTINGUISHED DUTY AWARD GIVEN TO OFFICERS WHO DEMONSTRATE AN ACT OF OUTSTANDING PERSONAL BRAVERY AT IMMINENT PERSONAL RISK
WOONSOCKET POLICE DEPARTMENT AWARDS THE MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY COMMITTEE WITH ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR AFTER PRESENTING AT WHS
WHS Men's Chorus Visit RIC for Young Men's Choral Festival
On January 30, 2015, some of the high school Chorus and middle school 8th grade Chorus men took a trip to Rhode Island College to attend the Young Men's Choral Festival. We had to learn three songs for a concert at the end of the day. The songs we learned were "VIVE L'AMOUR" by Robert Shaw, "Got a Mind to do Right" by David Morrow and "Down in the Valley" by George Mead. We left the high school around 12:15 p.m and got there around 1:00. We went into the rehearsal room and got started. From 1:00 to 2:20 we rehearsed and from 2:30 to 2:55, the tenor ones and bass ones went to Zumba and tenor twos and bass twos went to drum circle. I am a tenor two. The drum circle was fun because we got to experiment with percussion drums and drumsticks! We had to follow beats and rhythms.
From 3:00-4:20 we rehearsed again. Then from 4:30-4:55 tenor ones and bass ones went to drum circle and tenor twos and bass twos went to Zumba. For Zumba we had to dance to songs and follow the Zumba instructor Jose. After that we had a dinner break from 5:00-5:45 and we got our 'Real Men Sing' shirts. Last, our dress rehearsal was from 5:45 to 6:45. Finally at 7:00 we had the concert. The first group to perform was the Rhode Island College Chorus. Then, Gordan College did a few songs and the concert ended with all three groups singing together. After the concert there was a reception. It was a fun and wonderful experience for me! If you go on YouTube you can watch the Chorus sing ("Ymcf 2015 "VIVE L'AMOUR" or "Got a Mind to do Right" or "Down in the Valley"). When you look it up, look for men in purple shirts that read 'Real Men Sing' with a red background. The videos will be posted by Janita Ducharme. -Written by Nathaniel Ottavi
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WOON Radio Looking For Students to Submit Recordings of Positive Events at WHS and WACTC to Broadcast to Community
If you are interested, contact us at [email protected] and refer to the article entitled 'WOON Radio Visits Creative Writing Class' under the In our classroom tab.
Winter Ball rescheduled to Friday, February 27th in the Gymnasium
Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Sponsored by the Student Council.
Select Chorus, Jazz Band, and Dance perform at the Music Department and Theatre Arts Department Holiday Concert with Special Surprise Guest
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SHOUT OUT TO THE LIGHTS AND SOUND CREW FOR THE HOLIDAY MUSIC DEPARTMENT AND THEATRE ARTS CONCERT-Thanks guys! Well done!
Luis Andrade, Senghor Thlang, and Nicholas Weide!
Luis Andrade, Senghor Thlang, and Nicholas Weide!
Dodgeball Tournament
CHANGE THE WORLD
In Mrs. Maiello’s dance class, we came across a video on Youtube, “Why I Think this World Should End” by Prince Ea. In about 4 minutes and 14 seconds this video touched our hearts, the words he spoke inspired us to make him heard. So Advanced Dance choreographed a dance to this video and performed it at our school;s pep rally/assembly. The dance also inspired us. The performers did an outstanding job, I don’t believe they made one mistake. Before the performance, seven dancers presented a little speech, Bianca Corriveau, Ramatoulie Manneh, Jessica Laliberte, Will Flores, Maizey Rahn, Kaylie Perrico, and Victoria Phoumy. There plans are to shoot a music video of the Advanced Dance students doing the choreographed dance and sending it to Prince Ea himself. We would love for him to come to our school and possibly deliver a powerful message. We also started a new trend at Woonsocket High School called “World Wednesday.” You can purchase a shirt for $7, and wear them on Wednesdays. There is also a Twitter page we started, which is another good way to advertise to people what we are doing. So if you have twitter follow us @BethchangeWHS on our page we post inspiring quotes, you will also see a tweet posted about a can drive here at our school. Bring in any canned food to help support a family in need.
Written by Maimouna Fall and Jaleesa Mitchell
Pop Tab Program - Ronald McDonald House Do you have flip top can tabs? Support the Ronald McDonald House families! |
Please drop off your flip top can tabs donations in the WHS nurse's office to support families at the Ronald McDonald House in Providence. Students and staff at Woonsocket Middle School also collect them. They use the tabs to purchase groceries for the families while they are staying at the house. These families have children in the hospital and are able to stay nearby thanks to this great charity.
Seniors and Juniors Pep Rally
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National Honor Society Induction
In a ceremony on Thursday evening, November 20th, students from the Class of 2016 and Class of 2017 were inducted into the National Honor Society. The JROTC posted the colors to begin the ceremony and Bethany Pimental-Bowman sang the National Anthem. Kelly Babphavong and Lilia Merbouche, Class of 2016 National Honor Society President and Secretary, hosted the event welcoming parents and guardians and family members, friends, mentors,teachers, and administrators and introducing honored guests including Dr. McGee, Interim Superintendent, Mrs. Lisa Baldelli-Hunt, Mayor of Woonsocket, and George Lacouture, School Committee Chairman.
The National Honor Society expressed thanks to WHS Faculty Advisers Mrs. Plante, Mrs. Bibeault, Mrs. Koczera, Mrs. Lafrenaye, Mrs. Lapierre, Mrs. Lavallee, Mrs. McGarrity, and Mrs. Walker, the WHS Custodial Staff, and the WHS JROTC Program.
Students signed the National Honor Society Student Register before lighting candles and reciting the National Honor Society Pledge. Certificates were also presented. Congratulations to the following students:
Class of 2016 New National Honor Society Inductees
Yvette Gonzalez
Danielle Harmon
Quynh-Nhu Pham
Bethany Pimental-Bowman
Kayla Rego
May K. Tran
Class of 2017 National Honor Society Inductees
Roseurys Almonte
Jamie Coulombe
Lindsey K. Cunanan
Noah Desplaines
Fatou K. Dieng
Cameron J. Dunguay
Hannah Evers
Adelaide Levenson
Christina Lussier
Khady Ndongo
Jessica M. Paquette
Cesar Quinones
Lucas Rodriguez
Alexis Sikhao
Noah Desplaines
The National Honor Society expressed thanks to WHS Faculty Advisers Mrs. Plante, Mrs. Bibeault, Mrs. Koczera, Mrs. Lafrenaye, Mrs. Lapierre, Mrs. Lavallee, Mrs. McGarrity, and Mrs. Walker, the WHS Custodial Staff, and the WHS JROTC Program.
Students signed the National Honor Society Student Register before lighting candles and reciting the National Honor Society Pledge. Certificates were also presented. Congratulations to the following students:
Class of 2016 New National Honor Society Inductees
Yvette Gonzalez
Danielle Harmon
Quynh-Nhu Pham
Bethany Pimental-Bowman
Kayla Rego
May K. Tran
Class of 2017 National Honor Society Inductees
Roseurys Almonte
Jamie Coulombe
Lindsey K. Cunanan
Noah Desplaines
Fatou K. Dieng
Cameron J. Dunguay
Hannah Evers
Adelaide Levenson
Christina Lussier
Khady Ndongo
Jessica M. Paquette
Cesar Quinones
Lucas Rodriguez
Alexis Sikhao
Noah Desplaines
The Music Department holds several events and fundraisers throughout the year. Their latest fundraiser, Dynamite Night at the CYO Center in Woonsocket, was held on Friday, November 7th, 2014, This fundraiser was sponsored by Catholic Financial Life Chapter NOO2 at St. Jean the Baptist, who did all the cooking and promotions.
The Music Department travels to Williamsburg, Virginia every other year for national competitions, competing again in the spring of 2016. The Dynamite fundraiser was considered to be a general fundraiser and all money made during this event would be put towards lowering the cost for each student’s trip account.
The Music Department worked on rehearsing songs that were performed at two Holiday Concerts for elementary schools and two WHS/WACTC performances featuring Chorus, Select Choir, Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, and Jazz Band. Chorus members also sang Christmas carols one Saturday when they were asked to perform for the city's Holiday Stroll. "Both choral groups sang songs from their concerts and then I took a small group caroling down Main Street," Ms. Alves told The Novan Newspaper. The Select Chorus also performed at the Music Department and Theater Arts Departments Holiday performance. Songs performed included folk songs, traditional Christmas songs, and a few selections from 'Home Alone'. The Chorus also sang a whimsical performance of “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” a huge crowd favorite. The Band played the “Nutcracker,” a tradition that continues to live on with every passing year.
In a recent interview with Mr. Depot, the newspaper was informed that, unfortunately, the number of students participating in the Music Department goes down every year. Though this year’s numbers are higher in comparison to last year, however, seven years ago the Woonsocket High School Music Department had about 125 participants. This year, only fifty students are involved in the program. “It’s quite a drop,” says Mr. Depot, “and a lot of that has to do with the elementary school instrumental program being cut, the middle school program being put after school instead of during the day.” He also added, “ From a personal standpoint, there is a lot less interest in community and more interest in one’s self. Everyone’s so involved in their cell phones and they’re involved in eight thousand things and no one is taking the time to harness their craft whether it’s singing or playing an instrument or even being an athlete. It’s everyone thinking about themselves and not about the community. So numbers are not where we would like them to be, but I have a feeling that there are going to be some positive changes in the community that are going to make that change.”
It’s hard to say whether the number of students involved in the Music Program will rise or fall next year. One of the things that is affecting the amount of participants in the program is is all of the charter and private schools. “If a student in eighth-grade decides to go to Mount St. Charles or Beacon, they’re not going to be an active participant in this program,” Mr. Depot tells the Novan Newspaper. “I know that from our eighth-grade class that came in this year, about eight out of thirty students went to charter schools. That’s a big number, and schools like Beacon don’t have an instrumental program. So even though they offer a lot of different opportunities, they are not offering a lot of the things we have right here at WHS.”
New participants are always welcome to join the Music Program! Please see Ms. Alves and Mr. Depot.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL-STATE CHORUS AND BAND AND ALL-EASTERN HONORS CHORUS MEMBERS
RI ALL-STATE CHORUS & BAND
Gr. 9 - Kathleena Thompson – Alto, Jr. High Mixed Chorus
Gr. 12 - Mykayla Jackson – Soprano, Sr. High Mixed Chorus
Gr. 12 - Alyson Picard – Soprano, Sr. High Women’s Chorus
Gr. 11 - Emily Taft – Alto, Sr. High Women’s Chorus
Gr. 10 - Jouseph Santiago – Tenor, Sr. High Mixed Chorus
Gr. 10 - Joseph Smith – Bass, Sr. High Mixed Chorus
Gr. 12 - Alex Tsouvalos – Bass, Sr. High Mixed Chorus
Gr. 9 - James Simonini – Trombone, Jr. High Concert Band
Gr. 12 - Daniel Rochefort – Tenor Sax, Sr. High Concert Band
ALL-EASTERN HONORS CHORUS
Alyson Picard - Soprano – Women’s Choir
Emily Taft – Alto – Women’s Choir
The Music Department travels to Williamsburg, Virginia every other year for national competitions, competing again in the spring of 2016. The Dynamite fundraiser was considered to be a general fundraiser and all money made during this event would be put towards lowering the cost for each student’s trip account.
The Music Department worked on rehearsing songs that were performed at two Holiday Concerts for elementary schools and two WHS/WACTC performances featuring Chorus, Select Choir, Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, and Jazz Band. Chorus members also sang Christmas carols one Saturday when they were asked to perform for the city's Holiday Stroll. "Both choral groups sang songs from their concerts and then I took a small group caroling down Main Street," Ms. Alves told The Novan Newspaper. The Select Chorus also performed at the Music Department and Theater Arts Departments Holiday performance. Songs performed included folk songs, traditional Christmas songs, and a few selections from 'Home Alone'. The Chorus also sang a whimsical performance of “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” a huge crowd favorite. The Band played the “Nutcracker,” a tradition that continues to live on with every passing year.
In a recent interview with Mr. Depot, the newspaper was informed that, unfortunately, the number of students participating in the Music Department goes down every year. Though this year’s numbers are higher in comparison to last year, however, seven years ago the Woonsocket High School Music Department had about 125 participants. This year, only fifty students are involved in the program. “It’s quite a drop,” says Mr. Depot, “and a lot of that has to do with the elementary school instrumental program being cut, the middle school program being put after school instead of during the day.” He also added, “ From a personal standpoint, there is a lot less interest in community and more interest in one’s self. Everyone’s so involved in their cell phones and they’re involved in eight thousand things and no one is taking the time to harness their craft whether it’s singing or playing an instrument or even being an athlete. It’s everyone thinking about themselves and not about the community. So numbers are not where we would like them to be, but I have a feeling that there are going to be some positive changes in the community that are going to make that change.”
It’s hard to say whether the number of students involved in the Music Program will rise or fall next year. One of the things that is affecting the amount of participants in the program is is all of the charter and private schools. “If a student in eighth-grade decides to go to Mount St. Charles or Beacon, they’re not going to be an active participant in this program,” Mr. Depot tells the Novan Newspaper. “I know that from our eighth-grade class that came in this year, about eight out of thirty students went to charter schools. That’s a big number, and schools like Beacon don’t have an instrumental program. So even though they offer a lot of different opportunities, they are not offering a lot of the things we have right here at WHS.”
New participants are always welcome to join the Music Program! Please see Ms. Alves and Mr. Depot.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL-STATE CHORUS AND BAND AND ALL-EASTERN HONORS CHORUS MEMBERS
RI ALL-STATE CHORUS & BAND
Gr. 9 - Kathleena Thompson – Alto, Jr. High Mixed Chorus
Gr. 12 - Mykayla Jackson – Soprano, Sr. High Mixed Chorus
Gr. 12 - Alyson Picard – Soprano, Sr. High Women’s Chorus
Gr. 11 - Emily Taft – Alto, Sr. High Women’s Chorus
Gr. 10 - Jouseph Santiago – Tenor, Sr. High Mixed Chorus
Gr. 10 - Joseph Smith – Bass, Sr. High Mixed Chorus
Gr. 12 - Alex Tsouvalos – Bass, Sr. High Mixed Chorus
Gr. 9 - James Simonini – Trombone, Jr. High Concert Band
Gr. 12 - Daniel Rochefort – Tenor Sax, Sr. High Concert Band
ALL-EASTERN HONORS CHORUS
Alyson Picard - Soprano – Women’s Choir
Emily Taft – Alto – Women’s Choir
A WACTC SENIOR PROJECT: George Nasuti Scholarship Powder Puff Event
Seniors Jaston Robinson, Marie Saine, and Quipa Benzant, as their Career Center Hospitality Senior Project, planned and organized a well attended community event to honor Mr. George Nasuti on October 18, 2014, at Barry Field in Woonsocket. The community came out to celebrate what it means to be a Villa Novan! The show of support towards the success for this event came shining through in many ways! It was seen by the seven female athletic teams of Powder Puff football players and their coaches along with our referees. The girls’ soccer teams were coached by Mrs. Giordano and Jeff Colburn, cheerleaders were coached by Coach Dan, girls’ basketball team was coached by Coach Harris, and girls’ tennis team was coached by Ms. Mooney. The male sports players who cheered for the powder puff football teams coached by Cheerleaders Jordyn Cobb. Courtney Cameron, Kiara Porier, Jenah Greene, Emily Duft, Xena Raymond, Erica Mayer, and Kristyna Kosacka. Mrs. Nasuti herself was keeping track of the team brackets on the sidelines. Novan alumni stepped in to coach a team, help the referees Mrs. Plante, Mr. Goffe, and Mr. Bickford and volunteer wherever it was needed. Community vendors were there selling their wares such as Asia Nhativong selling her tie die Shirts, Mr. Stori’s classroom selling jewelry, L&G Country Crafts, and Mission Accomplished advertised their event planning business. My Magical Emporium sold items in remembrance of Simon Ratsmy; proceeds were to go towards the building of the new temple. We Do Life Good sold angel key chains in remembrance of Shannon Heil, a Novan alumna. Hospitality travel students volunteered their time to run the concession stand: Samantha Paquette, Sarah Phitsalath, Karissa Shirley, and Haley Lebrun. The gate was manned by Roseury Almonte, Enoska Ventura, and Celeste Leverault. Kaitlyn Allard and Georgette managed the games and Heather Fugure ran the raffle table. The goal of our organizing students was to raise $1000.00 for the “George Nasuti Good Citizen” Scholarship and with the community support that goal was reached! The students would like to thank the many people who volunteered their time to make this event a successful one!
By Hailey Smith and Richard Keach
Homecoming Dance
The intense amount of energy could be felt as soon as the doors of the gym were opened. The dim lights and loud music added to the atmosphere. Students danced with a seemingly infinite amount of energy. It was an amazingly fun night for all who attended! Popular party songs were played, including the “Cotton Eyed Joe,” “Cupid Shuffle,” and “The Cha Cha Slide.” Food was sold to help fund other school activities.
October's Pep Rally- HUGE Display of Novan Spirit
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Thanks to: Mrs. Barbosa, Mrs. Maiello, Mrs. DiLorenzo-Triangelo,Mr. Depot and the WHS Band, and the ROTC Drill Team members: Deion Jarrabet, Brianna Lake, Jhovanny Lopez, Jeff Pride, Jason Fournier, Ruben Ayala and Stephen Clemente.
Also, the WHS Color Guard, our WHS Mascot Alyson Picard, the WHS Sports Team Members and Cheerleaders, and hosts
Hunter Oppenheim and Kristina Pralaya.
Also, the WHS Color Guard, our WHS Mascot Alyson Picard, the WHS Sports Team Members and Cheerleaders, and hosts
Hunter Oppenheim and Kristina Pralaya.