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Sophomore

Class 2

Norwell Arts

and Music 3

In Love with

Math 5

NSAS PICS 5

Trash Bash 6

Spring

Concerts 7,8

Visit Rome 2

Norwell High School Clippers

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APRIL 2012APRIL 2012APRIL 2012APRIL 2012

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The spring is always a busy season for the Music Department. In addition to gearing up for the two spring concerts (Bands April 24th, Jazz and Choral May 3rd), students have been out in the commu-nity and preparing a whole slate of special performances: The NHS Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble traveled to the Vinal School in mid-March to perform their annual Young People’s Concert—this year’s program focused on music from America’s past and was received very warmly by the Vinal students and faculty. Thanks to Mrs. Nugent, Ms. Medairos and the entire Vinal community! The NHS Jazz Combo performed to very high compliments at the Norwell Women’s Club’s annual spring fundraiser. Liz Allen (trumpet), Dillon Bailey (bass), Patrick Birmingham (piano), AJ Ciardi (drums), James DiGregorio (guitar), Steven McClelland (sax) and Frank White (sax) put on a wonderful show to support a great organization! Over a dozen NHS Music students are busy putting together the pit orchestra for the Fourth Wall Players’ spring musical, Legally Blonde. Most schools in the area hire in professionals to perform in their pit orchestras, which underscores the high level of difficulty of this sort of undertaking. Congratulations and many thanks to all of the students who have stepped up to the plate!

SEMSBA( Southeastern Massachusetts School Bandmaster’s Association)

Liz Allen, Frank White, Emily Lynch, Lisa Patrolia, Rachel Caldwell, Robert Hynes,

Mr O’Briant and Casey Hill

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GREEN DAYGREEN DAYGREEN DAYGREEN DAY

STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

VISIT ROME A limited number of places on the Norwell High School trip to Italy over April

vacation 2013 are still available. Students should be enrolled in Latin III or higher

for the 2012-2013 school year. Anyone interested in participating should see

Mr. Whelton for information and sign-up procedures.

Kevin Dyko and Matt Cochrane-

help Save the Environment at

Norwell High School

SOPHOMORE CLASS BY Katie Maguire The month of March has been a successful The month of March has been a successful The month of March has been a successful The month of March has been a successful

month for the Sophomore class. During the month for the Sophomore class. During the month for the Sophomore class. During the month for the Sophomore class. During the

middle of March, was our badminton middle of March, was our badminton middle of March, was our badminton middle of March, was our badminton

tournament. Many teams battled it out to take tournament. Many teams battled it out to take tournament. Many teams battled it out to take tournament. Many teams battled it out to take

place in our finals. The winners were Maryplace in our finals. The winners were Maryplace in our finals. The winners were Maryplace in our finals. The winners were Mary

O’Connell and ISabella Abelite for the girls O’Connell and ISabella Abelite for the girls O’Connell and ISabella Abelite for the girls O’Connell and ISabella Abelite for the girls

and Sam Rinko and WIllie McDonald for the and Sam Rinko and WIllie McDonald for the and Sam Rinko and WIllie McDonald for the and Sam Rinko and WIllie McDonald for the

boys. We raised almost $200 which is a boys. We raised almost $200 which is a boys. We raised almost $200 which is a boys. We raised almost $200 which is a

tremendous amount. Thanks to everyone who tremendous amount. Thanks to everyone who tremendous amount. Thanks to everyone who tremendous amount. Thanks to everyone who

took part. Coming up soon is going to be our took part. Coming up soon is going to be our took part. Coming up soon is going to be our took part. Coming up soon is going to be our

new fundraiser, “Norwell’s Best Dance Crew.” new fundraiser, “Norwell’s Best Dance Crew.” new fundraiser, “Norwell’s Best Dance Crew.” new fundraiser, “Norwell’s Best Dance Crew.”

Students can perform with groups or solo to Students can perform with groups or solo to Students can perform with groups or solo to Students can perform with groups or solo to

win the competition. It is going to be a lot of win the competition. It is going to be a lot of win the competition. It is going to be a lot of win the competition. It is going to be a lot of

fun! Keep an eye out for auditions. Wishing fun! Keep an eye out for auditions. Wishing fun! Keep an eye out for auditions. Wishing fun! Keep an eye out for auditions. Wishing

everyone luck with the end of third term! everyone luck with the end of third term! everyone luck with the end of third term! everyone luck with the end of third term!

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The annual Fine Arts Festival will be taking place in the NHS gymnasium on Thursday April 26th at

6:30. Sample works from the elementary and middle schools will be exhibited. The show features over

400 works from all high school level students who are enrolled in the Art and Photography

Programs. Refreshments will be served compliments of the PTO. An Awards Ceremony for NHS art

students will take place at the conclusion of the evening.

THEATRE The Fourth Wall Players and the NHS Music Department are delighted to bring you Legally Blonde The Musical on the 7th, 8th and 9th of June. Freshman Jane Gogarty has been cast in the principal role of the iconic Elle Woods. Her fellow freshman Elisa Rastelli is choreographing the show. The cast is working hard under the tutelage of Elisa and Choral Di-rector Taryn Sallee to get the dance routines and songs whipped into shape, and the pit band is rehearsing under John O'Briant's expert guid-ance. 4WP alumna Sam Noble came by the other day to inspire our cast with some intriguing relaxation exercises. Senior Colleen Fitzgibbons is playing the role of Paulette, a wonderfully funny character who was played in the movie of the same name by Norwell luminary Jennifer Coo-lidge. We are hoping that Jennifer might be able to join us at some stage, either during rehearsals or at showtime. At the end of our final show we will induct the self-styled Dramagurlz - Aria Benzaquin, MaryKate Hines, Abby Flynn, Chandler Anthony, Molly Broderick and Vyvy Larason - into the 4WP Hall of Fame. Between them the gurlz have graced our stage with many, many fine performances. Legally Blonde is shaping up to be a great entertainment for our au-diences. We hope you are among them. Tickets will be $12 adults, $5 seniors and students. Colleen Fitzgibbons is also hard at work directing her production of This by Melissa James Gibson. You can look forward to a wise and witty look at the nature of relationships. Show dates are May 22nd, 23rd and 24th. Tickets will be $10 adults, $5 seniors and students. Best wishes Chris Lacy

ARTS FESTARTS FESTARTS FESTARTS FEST

AP ART STUDENTS Laura Barrett

Megan Carmody

Laura Kardok

Maddie McElro

Brianna Perfetuo

Katelyn Sheehan

Alli Weiler

STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

IN LOVE WITH MATHIN LOVE WITH MATHIN LOVE WITH MATHIN LOVE WITH MATH

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Robotics Team makes the SEMI FINAL playoffs at WPI AND THE QUARTER FINALS IN Boca Raton Florida.

The math team continues to fill

the trophy case. They were

undefeated in their division of

the Southeastern Massachusetts

Math League, winning a fifth

consecutive division

championship.

At playoffs they placed third,

earning an invitation to the

state meet. They placed first in

Plymouth County in the

New England Math League.

Kevin Luo was a high scorer in

the Log 1 competition and

Graham Van Goffrier was the high

scorer in the SMML.

Congratulation to the mathletes

on a great season.

Exciting pictures! Follow NSAS on line at www.norwellarts.org and sign up for emails and information about NSAS.

Frank White's Light-

bulb Supernova

is one of the many

fine pieces

featured in the 2012

Halyard.

THE HALYARD

The 2012 Halyard is in. This beautiful literary/art magazine

includes the works of forty of Norwell High's most talented

students. It will be for sale at the FineArts Fest for $5.00. Be

sure to get your copy.

Small ensemble night

Vinal School

Outreach

Alli Weiler