The Connecticut High School Coaches Association All-State Academic Team was recently selected, acknowledging top performance in the classroom as well as the field. Among those chosen was West Haven High School senior soccer player Anthony Vendrella. … [Read more...] about Vendrella ‘kicks it’ on field, in classroom
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City’s McCarthy patents music method
Ed. Note: The following is a reprint of a story in the January edition of “Music & Sound Retailer,” and is used with permission. West Haven resident, John McCarthy, founder of The Rock House Method, designed a new way to learn to play … [Read more...] about City’s McCarthy patents music method
Westie Barzee tapped for Hall
Player, coach, scout, owner nominated A former WHHS hockey player, and carrying the name of one of the most influential hockey families in the city, former scout, coach and player Jack Barzee has been nominated for induction into the United … [Read more...] about Westie Barzee tapped for Hall
WHHS touts health services
Photos by Miguelina Felix West Haven High School is reminding students and families its health center is available when needed. The center is open to all students, regardless of prevailing health coverage, and includes primary care, mental health … [Read more...] about WHHS touts health services
Victory is new assistant
ECAD, Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities, the not-for-profit located in the Winsted/ Torrington area, has conducted two Team Training Sessions this fall, in October and in December, placing five Service Dogs and two Facility Dogs. The … [Read more...] about Victory is new assistant
Driver an Eagle Scout
West Haven Troop 899 member Kellen W. Driver was recently awarded the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. Kellen, the son of proud parents David and Angela Driver, earned this highest distinction in Scouting by passing his Eagle Scout Board of Review of … [Read more...] about Driver an Eagle Scout
‘Dr. D’ calls it a career after 12 years
West Haven Public School District Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ann Druzolowski has retired after 12 impactful years. Comfortable in her last days before retirement, Dr. Anne Druzolowski (Dr.D) took time to reflect on her 12 years working for the West … [Read more...] about ‘Dr. D’ calls it a career after 12 years
Blue Devils take SCC title
The season has come to a close for the West Haven volleyball team. Hosting fifth-seeded Branford, the fourth-seeded Westies fell to the Hornets 17-25, 17-25, 25-21, 12-25 in the first round of the Southern Connecticut Conference Division C tournament … [Read more...] about Blue Devils take SCC title
Competing in pageant
Amani Jaramoga, an employee for the City of New Haven, will be competing for Miss Connecticut USA in February 2021 in Farmington. Jaramoga is a pageant winner in the Miss USA and Miss Universe organization, and she is the current Miss West Haven USA … [Read more...] about Competing in pageant
WHCH marks Head Start’s anniversary
By Kathy Hart-Jones Special to the Voice This month, early childhood educators and advocates celebrate the rich history and abundant successes of Head Start at the local, state and national levels. Head Start was launched in 1965 by … [Read more...] about WHCH marks Head Start’s anniversary