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Human Geometry254 viewsAudiences enjoyed the first of two fall drama productions at Tabor Academy last week. Drama teacher Mark Howland wrote and directed “Human Geometry,” which focused on how mathematical concepts can be used to understand human relationships. Audiences can look forward to another fall production, “Bang Bang You’re Dead,” opening Thursday, November 12, at 7:30 pm at the Will Parker Black Box Theatre. The play addresses the serious matter of gun violence in American, particularly in schools. Photos by Colin Veit
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ORRJH Thanksgiving Banquet 254 viewsORR Junior High School eighth-graders hosted the annual Thanksgiving Banquet for Tri-Town Seniors on Sunday, November 22. About 90 student volunteers helped pass out turkey dinners and raffle prizes, and cafeteria staff also volunteered their time to provide a delicious meal of thanks to area senior citizens. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Christmas Posters 254 viewsChristmas posters created by RMS fifth graders hang on the walls of Town Hall, a tradition in Rochester year after year. The winner of the poster contest was Arianna Vinagre, who got to light the tree at the tree lighting ceremony.
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Sparkle and Shine254 viewsCenter School’s first, second, and third graders treated their classmates and teachers to their annual holiday performance in the gymnasium on Monday, December 21. The students presented “Sparkle and Shine,” a musical celebrating the light at the top of the tree. Photos by Jean Perry
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Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas254 viewsThe spirit of Christmas came to Mattapoisett on December 19 by way of Christmas caroling at the annual Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas carol sing. The little chapel was filled with the voices of those who keep this decades-old tradition alive and pass it on to the next generation. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Special Olympics Young Athletes254 viewsRoughly 120 Tabor Academy students volunteered on January 10 to assist with the school’s first session of the Special Olympics Young Athletes™ program held at Tabor. The program offers children ages 3-7 with intellectual and developmental disabilities opportunities to engage in physical activities vital to mental and physical growth. Spearheaded by Math teacher Tim Cleary and Tabor senior Molly Bent, sessions continue January 17 to March 6 (no session February 7) at 2:00 pm at the Fish Center for Athletics
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Special Olympics Young Athletes254 viewsRoughly 120 Tabor Academy students volunteered on January 10 to assist with the school’s first session of the Special Olympics Young Athletes™ program held at Tabor. The program offers children ages 3-7 with intellectual and developmental disabilities opportunities to engage in physical activities vital to mental and physical growth. Spearheaded by Math teacher Tim Cleary and Tabor senior Molly Bent, sessions continue January 17 to March 6 (no session February 7) at 2:00 pm at the Fish Center for Athletics
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New England VEX Robotics Competition254 viewsAbove: Old Colony students (left to right) John Barns, Tanner Stafford, Nickolaus Smith, Ben Jensen, Jasper Tan, and Jesse Goodwin (not pictured) entered their robot in the Southern New England VEX Robotics Competition on March 5 and 6 at Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester. Right: the team’s VEX robot. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Alumni Basketball254 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional High School alumni and the ORR boys’ and girls’ basketball teams shared a couple of friendly games of basketball on March 29 during the 2nd annual Old Rochester Regional Hall of Fame Alumni Hoops Classic. The women’s alumni team lost to the girls’ team 45-29, while the men’s alumni team beat the boys’ team in a close game of 75-63. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Vernal Pools254 viewsGary Johnson of the Mattapoisett Land Trust led about a dozen on an excursion to the vernal pool at the Woodcock Preserve off Long Plain Road on Saturday, April 16, where they spotted the egg masses of the blue-spotted salamander, a species of ‘special concern,’ and the wood frog. The vernal pool is the only habitat for the blue-spotted salamander to lay its eggs. Photos by Jean Perry
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ORR Lockdown254 viewsORR was in lockdown on Thursday, April 14, after the Mattapoisett Police Department received a call pertaining to a gunman at the school. According to Captain Anthony Days of the Mattapoisett Police, an out-of-state call center alerted them of an Internet chat about a person with a gun at the school. The threat, along with about 30 other similar threats to Massachusetts’ schools that day, turned out to be a hoax. Photos by Jean Perry
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Twelfth Night254 viewsThe talented students at Rochester Memorial School presented their annual tribute to the Bard on Friday, April 29 as they performed Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” RMS teacher Danni Kleiman has been adapting the scripts and directing the RMS Shakespeare plays for 27 years now. Kleiman explained the selection process for the annual Shakespearian play, saying, “I look at the talent that I have from the previous year,” says Kleiman. “I also look at the talent in the 5th grade and pick the play accordingly.” Kle
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