Wasilla High teacher dies in Parks collision Feb 25, 2008
He said VanAusdal who also taught at Houston High before transferring to WHS three years ago had an open-door policy with students, allowing them into her classroom for lunch, playing music during breaks and offering up her rocking chair to those who needed to take a load off ... kendra wrote on Feb 24, 2008 5:02 PM:" I had Mrs.V for a science teacher this year at WHS. But to me she was way more than a teacher, she was a friend and a very outgoing person!! we love and miss you so much Mrs.V...... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Antihypertensive Effects of Dietary Factors Reinforced Feb 24, 2008
" "Because hypertension remains a highly prevalent disease in the U.S., even a modest reduction in hypertension risk on individual level will substantially lower the disease burden in the population," they added. Several studies have suggested an inverse association between consumption of dairy products and metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The association usually has been attributed to calcium and other major nutrients in dairy products, the authors said. Because... (MedPage Today)
Science team readies for state finals Feb 18, 2008
WHS team placed first in regionals. By PATTI TRUJILLO. (Washington Daily News, NC)
WHS boys' basketball Hearts down Indians Feb 7, 2008
Senior forward/guard Vernon Austin returned to the WHS lineup after missing time with an injury; he scored two points ... "After the game, Brogna also took time to remind those who were expecting a quick-fix that while building a respectable program at WHS will take time, he was also willing to accept blame for the current state of affairs."I take responsibility for our poor (varsity) record;" said Brogna. "I'm still learning, have to work harder and have to get the staff, myself included,... (Town Times, CT)
Wetumpka legend dies Monday Feb 6, 2008
The familiar lanky figure often seen behind the wheel of a late-model sedan driving through the Wetumpka High School parking lot or deep in conversation with other fans at WHS athletic events will make a final trip to his beloved school tonight ... He continued teaching at WHS until he retired at the end of the 2006 school year ... Curt Fochtmann, a 1978 WHS graduate and managing partner of Ernst in Charlotte, N.C. shared a prayer he wrote for Bazemore Tuesday. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Woman faces citation after she takes dog from pound Feb 1, 2008
No Good wrote on Jan 31, 2008 7:33 PM:" I've been extremely disappointed with the WDN for the past few years, but especially lately. Their reporters (even Cueball at times) lack basic grammar skills, let alone solid reporting skills. Their coverage -- especially of the courts -- is embarrassing for our community. There are plenty of Wellington natives who would be excellent on the staff, but why would they drag themselves down as long as the current jokers are around? I know of at least three... (Wellington Daily News, KS)
Application deadline looms for the Christopher N. Mitropoulos Memorial Scholarship Jan 29, 2008
The Christopher Nicholas Mitropoulos Memorial Scholarship Fund and Board of Trustees was established in 2003 in memory of Chris Mitropoulos, a Winchester High School junior and classmate of the WHS Class of 2004. Chris was an active, respected member of the Winchester High School community. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Tourney time Jan 29, 2008
Wasilla has a pair of netminders junior Jake Dargis and senior Jesse Hugli who have seen eight or more games in the WHS net. Wasilla earned a first-round bye, thanks to its 9-1-0 mark, and will face the winner of the Colony-Kenai Central quarterfinal bout on Friday at 5 p.m. in Homer. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Health briefs for Jan. 7 Jan 7, 2008
The Wholistic Health Society of the Black Hills (WHS) will offer the first of regular monthly presentations, sharing alternative choices for health care, on Tuesdays at the Canyon Lake Senior Citizens Center, 2900 Canyon Lake Drive ... Fees will be applied to project of the WHS. ... The WHS is a growing group of practitioners of massage therapy, Reiki, acupuncture, equine-assisted therapy, veterinary medicine, reflexology and cranial sacral therapy. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
MS narrows in on Home Server bug Jan 1, 2008
The news that Windows Home Server (WHS) could corrupt files raised a storm of criticism from customers and observers alike. "The problem isn't one hundred percent reproducible, and depends on quite a few different factors," explained Todd Headrick, the product planning manager on the Windows Home Server (WHS) team ... Saying that the bug was in the shared folders feature of WHS, the document urged users to stop using seven Microsoft applications, including Windows Vista Photo Gallery, Windows... (InfoWorld)
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WHS matmen split with Saints, Midgets. By Sean Pitman. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Getting it together Dec 13, 2007
Since the football team members returned last week, the WHS basketball team is starting to get its roar back, as evident in Tuesday nights 88-70 win over LaGrange. According to WHS coach Oliver Winston, its not quite all the way back yet but its coming together nicely. (New Iberia, LA)
Memorial service held for Wellesley High School graduate John Edwards Dec 7, 2007
Edwards, class president and valedictorian of WHS Class of 2006, was a Harvard sophomore. According to police reports, Edwards s body was found in a fourth-floor bathroom of the New Research Building on the Harvard Medical School campus at 11:37 p.m. Thursday. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Your School : Wabeno drama department takes home Critic's Choice award at State Dec 2, 2007
Wabeno High School (WHS) Drama production of "Until the Stars All Fall from the Sky," by Lakewood playwright Nick Ireland, took home the coveted "Critic's Choice" award at the Wisconsin High School Theatre Festival held at UW-Stevens Point, November 15 through 17 ... WHS was among 15 schools in the entire state to receive the award this year. (Forest Republican, WI)
Your School : Wabeno drama department's one-act play advances to state competition Nov 21, 2007
WHS Drama is performing "Until the Stars All Fall from the Sky" by Nick Ireland ... "The WHSFA isn't split into classes or divisions based on school size. In order to try to avoid any accusations of favoritism, the judges aren't even informed what school they are judging; they just watch the play and make their decision on the basis of what they see on the stage."It makes it tough for small schools to get through, but it means a lot to the kids that they are competing on a level field with... (Forest Republican, WI)
Schulz stood tall in all levels of basketball Nov 17, 2007
Schulz, a WHS graduate who played collegiately at Marquette before embarking on a career in the pros, wore the blue jersey for one of the High School All American teams that played in the third annual North-South Classic on June 16, 1951. Schulz wore the yellow jersey during his senior season at Marquette. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Microsoft and HP serve it up Nov 16, 2007
WHS is a server for people who do not have access to IT departments or even a geek friendly enough to donate the time required to configure a server ... And so the combination of services places the WHS in a new category of product, one that few other high-tech companies could be able to handle by themselves ... And even Microsoft can't do everything in the WHS by itself. (Globe and Mail)
Todd Holcomb's picks Nov 13, 2007
The entry titled "Predicting the playoffs," and any of the comments about it. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Stocks to watch Nov 9, 2007
WHS - WAREHOUSE GROUP LTD - up five cents to $4. 40. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Microsoft introduces a server for the home Nov 6, 2007
In what Joel Sider, senior product manager of the Windows Home Server team, calls "a new category of consumer product," the WHS is designed to be extremely simple to set up and run ... The WHS software is designed to do most of these things by itself, Mr. Sider said, but a number of third-party software developers are creating applications specially for it, with such things as specialized antivirus protection, backup to external storage systems, set up family websites and blogs, and even a... (Globe and Mail)
McNulty, Szabo, Hennessy, Whitwood running for two seats on town board Nov 2, 2007
A Wellsville native and 1975 WHS graduate, Szabo earned a degree from the University of Buffalo in physical therapy and returned to Wellsville to work at Jones Memorial Hospital. In 2004, she completed a masters degree at Daeman College, and after 20 years at JMH, she was named administrative director of diagnostics and rehab. (Wellsville Daily Reporter, NY)
Several Whiting athletes suspended (2826) Oct 26, 2007
WHS GRAD wrote on Oct 22, 2007 7:09 PM:" Let the kids be kids and parents be parents. Its always somebody elses fault, parents need to take responsibility. " ... Kids will never learn " WHS GRAD wrote on Oct 21, 2007 5:15 AM:" WHITING IS A GREAT TOWN AND WILL ALWAYS BE A GREAT TOWN. GREAT JOB BY THE WHS ATHLETIC DEPT.THEY DID WHAT THEY HAD TO DO ... " Parent who knows everything wrote on Oct 19, 2007 12:55 PM:" WHS better hold on, if they let some of the football players play tonight I see... (Northwest Indiana Times)
New school nurse at Westran school Oct 25, 2007
She also likes to ester younger brother, Eric Wise, who is a sophomore at WHS and was recently named homecoming sophomore attendant. y plans for the school include trying to start a Wellness Program for the students and/or teachers, said Ramsey. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Rolla player has surgery for fractured vertebra Oct 24, 2007
Following the game Rolla High School head coach Brock Roweton was quick to point out that there was nothing at all wrong with the play made by WHS defenders. It was a hard tackle, but it was a clean tackle, Roweton said. (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
WHS student diagnosed with staph infection, not deadly strain Oct 23, 2007
com: WHS student diagnosed with stapf infection, not deadly strain. Tuesday October 23, 2007 CURRENT CONDITIONS: M/CLOUDY 61. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Strict Regimen in Place to Prevent Staph Infections Oct 20, 2007
Keeping locker rooms and equipment germ-free is particularly important for football players and wrestlers, who make close contact with students from all over their conference during a season, said Bill Deckelman, WHS athletic director. "We don't knee-jerk one way or another," he noted. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
WHS hosts drug forum Oct 17, 2007
"We need to get the community involved," said WHS Guidance Director Leslie Dollerman. "What happens in schools reflects what is happening in the community.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Wal-Mart discussion cut short; More than 40 crowd town board meeting Oct 13, 2007
Get Real wrote on Oct 11, 2007 2:49 PM:" I am not for Walmart.I respect people who are.Cretekos is way off base.He can not treat people the way he did at this meeting.He is not Judge and Jury as the person stated earlier.This is a free Country and the Citizens here have the right to speak to our elected officials. Not one person was there to bully Cretekos and his statement about the People not scareing him was not necessary.Like I stated I am NOT in anyway for Walmart.I sure will not stop the... (Wellsville Daily Reporter, NY)
Clear backpacks 'no longer an item of discussion' Oct 11, 2007
The intention of the survey is to ask students who have received a Wissahickon education about such things as their perception of district facilities and whether they feel prepared for life after WHS, with the expectation they will answer candidly, according to Moyer. When asked their perception of drug and alcohol use, 50 percent of students answered "widespread" and 40 percent responded "typical," according to Moyer. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Special teams edge helps NISH past Westgate Oct 7, 2007
WHS also had a 70-yard scoring run in the first quarter and a 40-yard scoring pass in the second period to blow the game open, and held NISH (3-3, 0-1) to negative rushing yardage in the first half ... I think field position was a real big part of it, acknowledged WHS coach Brian Fine ... Four plays later, backup WHS quarterback Diontae Spencer found tight end Reginald Charles wide open over the middle for an 11-yard scoring pass. (New Iberia, LA)
District rivalries top area slate of games Oct 6, 2007
"I think field position was a real big part of it," said WHS coach Brian Fine. "The kickoff return was big to get us in the end zone right before the half. D.J. made a great run to get us back in it right after they scored.". (New Iberia, LA)
Lafeyette tops NISH Oct 6, 2007
Jenna LaPorte added nine kills, 29 assists, 10 digs, a block and an ace for WHS (8-1, 1-2 District I-2). Lucinda Douglas had seven kills, an assist, three digs and two blocks; Katie Boudreaux finished with six digs; Tina Huynh had a kill, nine digs, a block and an ace; Kayla Watterson had five kills, two assists, 10 digs a block and three aces; and Shelly Hopes contributed a kill, an assist and seven digs. (New Iberia, LA)
Late rally falls short for Williston Oct 5, 2007
The visiting Timberwolves defeated Williston, 10-3, in a non-district football game at WHS.. The Red Devils get down to district business this week, hosting Dunnellon. (Williston Pioneer, FL)
Sulphur intercepts four passes, recovers fumble to beat Westgate Oct 5, 2007
"Turnovers were definitely the difference in the game," said WHS coach Brian Fine ... Ware set up Westgate's next touchdown with a 21-yard run on the ensuing WHS possession. (New Iberia, LA)
Happy trails Oct 5, 2007
The WHS homecoming parade will be held tonight at 6 p.m., starting in downtown Wellington. The varsity homecoming game against Kingman will begin at 7 p.m. at Sellers Park Friday. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
WHS Band Festival Is Saturday Oct 3, 2007
The field competition will get under way at noon at Rauch Field on the WHS campus ... The WHS band students are "fired up" about the festival, Bunkley said ... The shuttle buses will run to and from the WHS campus only. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
WHS grad hurt in Iraq Sep 26, 2007
Wellington Daily News - News. Wednesday, September 26, 2007. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
Docs bring their best to the field Sep 25, 2007
Michael came to WHS in 1994, and said in his time at the school, Dr. Dan has never turned down a request for help. He even donated a large chunk of money to help pay for a new scoreboard at the schools Veterans Memorial Field. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Goslings show Cooney more goose eggs Sep 18, 2007
Umland rushed for 49 of his game-high 131 yards on the opening drive for WHS.. Just two minutes later, Cooney found itself staring at a 14-0 deficit after Watertown's Drew Schuelke blocked a punt at Cooney's 31-yard line and returned it for a touchdown. (Oconomowoc Focus, WI)
Talking about race in schools Sep 16, 2007
While at WHS, I was jumped and attacked by groups of Asian gangs more than once ... But I feel my time at WHS helped me out long term. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Longtime WHS coach Jack Ford fights for life Sep 7, 2007
Jan Petrou, WHS director of student and community activities, said teachers, staff and students are asking to be involved in Ford's donor drive event. She said monetary donations have been made for those who may not be registering to be a donor. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Online Exclusive Sep 1, 2007
whs alumni wrote on Aug 31, 2007 7:52 PM:" This hotel is sign of more things to come. More developement means more jobs more growth. This is a sign of things to come, more positive than no growth at all. Keep it comin ". just another nay sayer wrote on Aug 31, 2007 5:46 PM:" Again the ignorance of the public shows with ????? For the last few weeks the hotels in Wellington have been full. I had to send family to Haysville to get a room. ". (Wellington Daily News, KS)
Weed High School opens with spirit rally Aug 30, 2007
WHS cheerleaders crank up school spirit on the first day of the 2007-2008 school year. With the cheerleaders to help whip up school spirit, the faculty, staff and students got reacquainted at an opening day assembly for the 2007-2008 school year last Wednesday. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
New drug policy Aug 21, 2007
wrote on Aug 20, 2007 6:53 PM:" As a former WHS student, I am really surprised and disheartened to read stories such as these. Since high school, I moved out of state for college, grad school, and a job. During my time at WHS, I found the school administration to leave a lot to be desired in many ways. Reading this article confirms this assessment. The administration has totally lost touch with its purpose. If the district would spent half as much time educating and preparing students for the... (Wellington Daily News, KS)
Seacoast players prepared for Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl Aug 3, 2007
He also was a senior tri-captain on the WHS team with Plante and Eric Hartenstein, and was a Division II first team selection on the offensive line this past season. Plante and Kelly were having fun working with their new teammates in preparation for Saturday's game. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Board of Ed Discusses Timeline For Contract Negotiations Jul 26, 2007
Following its joint meeting with the Council, the BOE convened for their regularly scheduled meeting and discussed the issue of swing space that will need to be made for the Judson and WHS renovations. Dr. Erardi described the issue as "two-fold," with the issue of the actual curriculum being as important as the space needs. (Town Times, CT)
Asbestos Discovered at Watertown High School Health Risk Minor, Says Board Officials Jul 19, 2007
BOE Operations Manager Todd LoFrese said he received a call from WHS Custodian Charlie Boileau at approximately 2:30 p.m. last Thursday, notifying him of the discovery of asbestos in the weight room ... Summer school programs have been successfully moved to Heminway Park Schools, while the Parks ation activities at WHS have also been moved accordingly ... Letters have been mailed to anyone potentially involved in the incident last week at WHS. Mr. LoFrese said that Dr. Erardi will be available... (Town Times, CT)
WHS grapplers go to camp Jul 18, 2007
Coach Eddie Crocker, right, demonstrates a technique on Wetumpka High School wrestler Josh McTier at the WHS wrestling camp Tuesday morning. -- Herald Photo/Kyle Austin. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
National Honor Roll Jul 17, 2007
Brittany Alford: Magnolia High School freshman; Cindy Alvarado: Willis High School, Duke Talent Search, honor roll, Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, People to People Student Ambassador Program, speech team, dance, UIL participant, People to People Student Ambassador Program Invitation: Sarah J. Amick: Montgomery High School sophomore; Josh Baker: Caney Creek High School sophomore, high honor roll; honor roll, varsity tennis, all academic student; Torey Barrett: Conroe High School,... (Conroe Courier, TX)
Teen testifies Jun 16, 2007
Abasolo-Farley worked at WHS for little more than a year, before turning in her resignation in mid-January, school officials said ... McEntire started by getting the boy's basic information learning his birthday, that he had just finished his freshman year at WHS and he is currently in special education for reading. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
Volleyball teammates prove top WHS graduates Jun 14, 2007
Sun Publishing E-Papers Your world is just a click away. By Emily DupuisThe Sun Staff Valedictorian Betty Chan, right, and salutatorian Alexandra Lynch will lead Westerly's Class of 2007 Friday night. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Weed seniors reap graduation awards Jun 7, 2007
Among many WHS awards was the Emerald Apple, which Mary Jo Coffman, above left, presents to Trevor Hinchcliff for having the best overall senior project score ... Following is a complete list of WHS winners of awards and scholarships. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
Budget, School Renovation Referendumon Tuesday, June 5 Jun 1, 2007
However, due to some cost savings by reconfiguring line items, the school was able to add several teaching positions, including a full-time teacher, guidance counselor and After School Alternative program at WHS; a consumer science teacher and a technology teacher at Swift; and district-wide positions include a director of testing, research and data evaluation, a full-time music educator, and a part-time English as a Second Language teacher. "This budget incrementally recaptures needed... (Town Times, CT)
Puh-leeze, Sheldon! No one in R.I. gives a hoot about Gonzales May 31, 2007
ll visit WHS at 9:15 a.m. today. In his radio interview, he. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Love of elephants leads Weed student to Thailand for senior project May 31, 2007
Accompanied by her father, Robert, the WHS senior flew halfway around the planet to spend a week at the nature park, bathing, feeding and cleaning up after them. Even though the animals are the official symbol of Thailand, and Thais orship elephants, Holly learned that the animals are also badly abused and neglected almost everywhere and are actually disappearing in Thailand. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
WHS principal leaving post to serve as athletic director May 25, 2007
s appointment to the role of local athletic director Thursday night. The change came on a 3-2 vote, with members Michelle Williams and Eleanor Nadeau opposed, and followed a discussion in which the opponents voiced concerns over School Superintendent Maureen Macera. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Job shadow now part of WHS curriculum May 24, 2007
Mount Shasta Herald, Weed Press, Dunsmuir News - Mt. Shasta News - News. Thursday, May 24, 2007. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
More of this story... May 24, 2007
Swift was also presented with a Woodlake High School jersey, which she wore for the concert's finale by student Bridget O'Shaunnesy, the WHS freshmen who helped organize the drive. With an enrollment of only 750, Woodlake High School students raised more than 2,800 to help children dealing with life threatening illness, all by collecting change. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Former DI intern to report trek across U.S. May 22, 2007
Angerer, who played basketball for the WHS Tigers, graduated from Westgate in 2004. He has enrolled in Morehead State University in Morehead, Ky. (New Iberia, LA)
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High school principal Jim Peck said this year's 35 seniors bring the total to more than 4,200 who have graduated from WHS since the first class of four students in 1907. Delivering commencement addresses were valedictorians Angela Heberer and Hannah Safiran and salutatorian Valerie Sutton. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Feeder club hopes to key future success for WHS volleyball program May 5, 2007
When WHS volleyball head coach Tammy Beckler took over the program last summer, there was a lot of work to be done ... We had very balanced scoring, Beckley said of the WHS squad last season ... The WHS volleyball camp schedules have been set. (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
Schools team up for 'Zombie Prom' May 4, 2007
WHS drama teacher Michael Clemons had been a student teacher at Huron ... The story revolves a sweet Gidget-type girl named Toffee (played by WHS junior Dana Smith) and her "rebel without a cause" boyfriend, Jonny (WHS senior Chadd Callahan) ... The two meet and fall in love at Enrico Fermi High School, but the principal, Miss Delilah Strict (WHS junior Marissa Kurtzhals), runs her school like Stalin in high heels. (The News-Herald)
WHS senior projects explore many interests May 3, 2007
WHS librarian Debbie Goltz has high praise for Coffman's skill and commitment to her role. he keeps them motivated, provides guidance and an amazing amount of support. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
Nine candidates seek seat on Wissahickon School Board May 3, 2007
They have two girls in college, both WHS graduates ... Taylor, a WHS graduate, recently moved back to the district after living away for eight years to attend Northeastern University and work in Puerto Rico for the federal government. (Doylestown Central Bucks Life, PA)
May 1, 2007
Walking around and then entering the dance area first thing I saw was the balloons saying "WHS PROM" and our school colors. I took the advantage of having a digital camera and took a whole bunch of pictures of everybody. (Pensacola News Journal)