The week in photos – April 23, 2026

Mayor Dorinda Borer and the City Council honored members of the West Haven Seahawks Tiny Mite and Mitey Mite cheerleading teams during the council’s April 13 meeting at City Hall. Borer, joined by council members, read and presented a proclamation to the undefeated Tiny Mite squad, led by coach Stephanie Cerillo, for winning the Southern Connecticut Conference Championship, the Tri-State Conference Championship and the New England Regional Championship, culminating in the national championship. Borer also read and presented a proclamation to the Mitey Mite squad, led by coach Whitney Finnegan, for winning the Southern Connecticut Conference Championship, the Tri-State Conference Championship and the Queen City National Championship.

Art classes under the direction of teachers Richard DeBiase, Jennifer Lucibelli, and Emily Brenes spent time April 9 to put the Class of 2026’s imprint on the monolith that stands outside of the entrance of Ken Strong Stadium. A total of 23 students took part in the annual project. Once in the courtyard of the former high school, the rock has been used to show various images that characterize the outgoing seniors each spring. The images will remain on the stone until the Class of 2027 makes its mark next spring.

Art classes under the direction of teachers Richard DeBiase, Jennifer Lucibelli, and Emily Brenes spent time April 9 to put the Class of 2026’s imprint on the monolith that stands outside of the entrance of Ken Strong Stadium. A total of 23 students took part in the annual project. Once in the courtyard of the former high school, the rock has been used to show various images that characterize the outgoing seniors each spring. The images will remain on the stone until the Class of 2027 makes its mark next spring.

The WHHS and Bailey Jazz Bands took center stage just before the spring break with an annual dual concert at the high school’s auditorium. The student musicians showed their talents before an appreciative crrowd of family, friends and music enthusiasts.

The WHHS and Bailey Jazz Bands took center stage just before the spring break with an annual dual concert at the high school’s auditorium. The student musicians showed their talents before an appreciative crrowd of family, friends and music enthusiasts.

The WHHS and Bailey Jazz Bands took center stage just before the spring break with an annual dual concert at the high school’s auditorium. The student musicians showed their talents before an appreciative crrowd of family, friends and music enthusiasts.

The WHHS and Bailey Jazz Bands took center stage just before the spring break with an annual dual concert at the high school’s auditorium. The student musicians showed their talents before an appreciative crrowd of family, friends and music enthusiasts.

The WHHS and Bailey Jazz Bands took center stage just before the spring break with an annual dual concert at the high school’s auditorium. The student musicians showed their talents before an appreciative crrowd of family, friends and music enthusiasts.

The WHHS and Bailey Jazz Bands took center stage just before the spring break with an annual dual concert at the high school’s auditorium. The student musicians showed their talents before an appreciative crrowd of family, friends and music enthusiasts.

The Main Library's Monday Book Club celebrated its second birthday last month! Pictured are members Charlie, Beverly, Nick, Roberta, Sandy, Bill, and Frances.

The West Haven Retired Teachers’ Association collected and donated non-perishable food items, school supplies, and hygiene items to Bailey and Carrigan Pantries. 

West Haven High School Principal Robert Bohan, third from right, receives an $8,000 donation from, from left, Mayor Dorinda Borer and Douglas J. Ruickoldt on behalf of the West Haven Breast Cancer Awareness Program on April 7 to benefit the Susan A. Ruickoldt Scholarship Fund.

More than 175 poetry submissions have come in from city students for the Annual “Poet-Tree” Competition being sponsored by The Land Trust of West Haven. West Haven poets Claire Zoghb (pictured) and Tony Fusco will judge the poems, and the winners will be announced shortly. Prizes will be awarded to the winners on April 27 at the Pamela Bellmore Gardner Lecture Hall on the campus of West Haven High School at a special ceremony starting at 6PM.

More than 175 poetry submissions have come in from city students for the Annual “Poet-Tree” Competition being sponsored by The Land Trust of West Haven. West Haven poets Claire Zoghb and Tony Fusco (pictured) will judge the poems, and the winners will be announced shortly. Prizes will be awarded to the winners on April 27 at the Pamela Bellmore Gardner Lecture Hall on the campus of West Haven High School at a special ceremony starting at 6PM.

Young Loretta BonTempo

The type of gypsy wagon that might be seen in the 1920s.

Paige Kenny looks to make a play versus Lyman Hall.

Leo Mazuroski makes a spin move to evade a Sheehan defender

Abby Wynus watches as she launches a homerun against Branford.

Adam Chouki returns a backhand against Jonathan Law.

The Bailey Middle School basketball program under the direction of Coach Stanley Chambers has had a successful run over the last several years, helping the WHHS team become the state power it showed in winning the CIAC state title.

Chambers keeps an eye on his player during a past season contest.

Various organizations were original and longtime sponsors of WHLL teams. Here is a circa 1960s Exchange Club team. Recognize anyone?3