The week in photos – April 6, 2023

Members of the Class of 2023 Council and several art students got together last week to put the senior class’s mark on the monolith that stands outside of Ken Strong Stadium. The large stone has been painted by successive classes for several years, and was moved to its present location when the new high school was under construction. It stood in the courtyard of the former building. Each class puts its own mark on the stone until the successor class takes its turn a year later.

Members of the Class of 2023 Council and several art students got together last week to put the senior class’s mark on the monolith that stands outside of Ken Strong Stadium. The large stone has been painted by successive classes for several years, and was moved to its present location when the new high school was under construction. It stood in the courtyard of the former building. Each class puts its own mark on the stone until the successor class takes its turn a year later.

Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit Acolyte Guild coordinator and Eucharistic Minister Steven R. Mullins (center) Christian Mullins (left) and Delsin Rodriguez (right) lead a procession of choir and clergy at the start of the Liturgy of the Palms at the parish’s Palm Sunday celebration. Palm Sunday commemorates Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. It marks the first day of Holy Week. The most solemn days begin tonight, Maundy Thursday, and end with Easter.

City resident Noreen Adams, the reigning Miss Rhode Island Senior America representative, was recently put on the cover of Crowns Magazine for her work with senior advocacy. Adams has done appearances all over the state, and region in her work.

Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, holding oversize scissors, cuts the ribbon with Frank Buffone, the director of operations at Take 5 Oil Change, center right, to mark the business’s grand opening at 1083 Boston Post Road on March 24. Shown with them are, from left, City Council members Gary Donovan, D-at large, and Colleen O’Connor, R-at large; Take 5 owners Adam and Jeff Kimberly; and Simon McDonald, the director of membership and marketing at the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce. Take 5 is on Allingtown’s bustling Route 1 corridor, just east of Meloy Road near the Orange line. According to the Kimberly brothers, the new business’s specialty is a 10-minute oil change, where customers stay in their car while the oil is changed.

The West Haven High School Theatre Workshop performed Grease last week in four performances. The troupe played to enthusiastic crowds, rekindling memories for some of the Doo-Wop era.

The West Haven High School Theatre Workshop performed Grease last week in four performances. The troupe played to enthusiastic crowds, rekindling memories for some of the Doo-Wop era.

The West Haven High School Theatre Workshop performed Grease last week in four performances. The troupe played to enthusiastic crowds, rekindling memories for some of the Doo-Wop era.

The West Haven High School Theatre Workshop performed Grease last week in four performances. The troupe played to enthusiastic crowds, rekindling memories for some of the Doo-Wop era.

The West Haven High School Theatre Workshop performed Grease last week in four performances. The troupe played to enthusiastic crowds, rekindling memories for some of the Doo-Wop era.

The West Haven High School Theatre Workshop performed Grease last week in four performances. The troupe played to enthusiastic crowds, rekindling memories for some of the Doo-Wop era.

The Picasso Paint Party happened Monday, March 27 at the Ora Mason Library. Darcee LoPresti, instructor, had the task of guiding these future artists on canvas. The next family event at Ora Mason is scheduled for April 11. Bring the Hoopla comes for two programs. One is geared for ages 3-5, while the other is for youngsters 6-12.

The Picasso Paint Party happened Monday, March 27 at the Ora Mason Library. Darcee LoPresti, instructor, had the task of guiding these future artists on canvas. The next family event at Ora Mason is scheduled for April 11. Bring the Hoopla comes for two programs. One is geared for ages 3-5, while the other is for youngsters 6-12.

The Picasso Paint Party happened Monday, March 27 at the Ora Mason Library. Darcee LoPresti, instructor, had the task of guiding these future artists on canvas. The next family event at Ora Mason is scheduled for April 11. Bring the Hoopla comes for two programs. One is geared for ages 3-5, while the other is for youngsters 6-12.

Flanking WHHS Principal Dana Paredes are students Maya Bermudez and Sebastian Navarro, who were recently named 2022-23 Scholar Leaders by the Southern Connecticut Conference. The pair were recognized and honored during a banquet at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven on Monday, March 27th. Scholar Leaders are selected by their school’s principal for demonstrating outstanding scholarship and leadership in their respective school and external communities.

Members of the West Haven Lions Club were recently trained how to operate a Hilton Spot Vision Screener camera as part of the Kidsight National Lions Program. The initiative is to help parents, childcare providers, and educators to find and treat juvenile vision problems. Lions Club members will be using these special cameras at the West Haven Community House this summer during Head Start registration. The program is funded by the Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation. Joan Bennett , a past Lions Club District Governor teaches West Haven Lions Club member Kimberly Vasas how to operate a screener camera as part of the Kidsight National Lions Program.

The Easter Bunny arrived a week early and made a special delivery of 100 Easter baskets to the children of the St. Louis campus of St. John, XXIII parish. The baskets were donated by the Fellowcraft Club of Annawon Lodge, #115 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of West Haven. The Club has been donating Easter baskets to St. Louis and the former St. Paul’s Church for the past 20 years. Pictured from L-R are Religious Education Director Monica L. Pang, basket volunteer stuff er Kim-Marie Mullins, the Easter Bunny (Past Worshipful Master Steven R. Mullins) Lodge Senior Warden and Fellowcraft Club President Joey McVety and Lodge Worshipful Master Christopher Belous.

West Haven High School recently hosted a Trade School Job Fair in the main lobby. Specialty schools in art, culinary arts, various trade-oriented post-secondary schools, and the armed forces were part of the event, showing students their options following graduation.

West Haven High School recently hosted a Trade School Job Fair in the main lobby. Specialty schools in art, culinary arts, various trade-oriented post-secondary schools, and the armed forces were part of the event, showing students their options following graduation.

West Haven High School recently hosted a Trade School Job Fair in the main lobby. Specialty schools in art, culinary arts, various trade-oriented post-secondary schools, and the armed forces were part of the event, showing students their options following graduation.

Children at the West Haven Child Development Center, Inc have been busy preparing their garden beds for planting and participating in the National Dairy Council’s “Moo Cow Dance competition.

West Haven Community House’s “A Night at the Races” made a triumphant return on March 18 at the University of New Haven. Hosting more than 300 people, the fundraising event last ran in 2019 and went on hiatus during Covid. The community event is WHCH’s major fundraiser that supports the various programs run by the organization.

West Haven Community House’s “A Night at the Races” made a triumphant return on March 18 at the University of New Haven. Hosting more than 300 people, the fundraising event last ran in 2019 and went on hiatus during Covid. The community event is WHCH’s major fundraiser that supports the various programs run by the organization.

West Haven Community House’s “A Night at the Races” made a triumphant return on March 18 at the University of New Haven. Hosting more than 300 people, the fundraising event last ran in 2019 and went on hiatus during Covid. The community event is WHCH’s major fundraiser that supports the various programs run by the organization.

Chloe Whelan protects the ball as she heads up fi eld against the Lyman Hall Trojans in a preseason scrimmage at Ken Strong Stadium.

The St. Mary’s of Milford sixth grade girls team captured the New England Regional championship by posting a 25-22 win over Our Lady of Mercy (Providence). The win capped an undefeated season with a state championship and St. Mary’s tournament title. West Haven was well represented by Ava Pellino, Finley Gunning, Mary Sowitcky and Braelyn Roldan.

An arrangement by Christine's Creations on Capt Thomas Blvd

An arrangement by Christine's Creations on Capt Thomas Blvd

Pitcher Mia Rubirosa delivers from the circle in the Blue Devils’ scrimmage versus Masuk.

Olivia Trenchard defends during the Westies’ scrimmage against Lyman Hall.

Catcher Ray Gilbert pounces on the ball and prepares for a throw to first base against Morgan.

Connor Hume delivers from the mound in the Westies’ opening scrimmage versus Morgan.