The week in photos – April 7, 2022

Lynne Dowse

On Friday, March 25 West Haven High School alum Dr. Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, Class of 1994, made a presentation to juniors and seniors in WHHS biomedical courses via Zoom, on one of the school’s new Promethean boards. Dr. Tulchin-Francis works at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio as Director of the Honda Center for Gait Analysis and Mobility Enhancement, and the Director of Orthopedic Research. After graduating from West Haven High School in 1994, she attended Trinity College where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. She then went on to earn a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Marquette University, and a Ph.D. in Biomechanics from Texas Women’s University. Dr. Tulchin-Francis spoke to juniors in the Medical Interventions class about prosthetic design before speaking to seniors in the Biomedical Innovations class about her journey from WHHS to where she is now.

A sample of the Veterans’ Plates allows for the theatre to be displayed in which the individual holder served.

Scholar Leaders, Nabiha Khan and Grace Nowak flank WHHS Principal Dana Paredes during the Southern Connecticut Conference awards ceremony. Nowak was awarded the Bill O’Brien Community Service Scholarship as well.

Students celebrated Read Across America Day with State Rep. Dorinda Borer (D-115), who read in classes and participated in the day’s events. The day continues celebrating the treasured works of Dr. Suess, which serves as a theme for many of the students, who dress as beloved characters.

Students celebrated Read Across America Day with State Rep. Dorinda Borer (D-115), who read in classes and participated in the day’s events. The day continues celebrating the treasured works of Dr. Suess, which serves as a theme for many of the students, who dress as beloved characters.

Students celebrated Read Across America Day with State Rep. Dorinda Borer (D-115), who read in classes and participated in the day’s events. The day continues celebrating the treasured works of Dr. Suess, which serves as a theme for many of the students, who dress as beloved characters.

Many species of migrant birdlife find a home at Sandy Point during the nesting season. The section is fenced off in order to protect the nests.

Friday’s concert at Carrigan was the first live performance ever for many musicians.

A group of 24 English Language Learning (ELL) students at Savin Rock recently completed an after-school program where teachers provided support to help them complete their daily homework. The students also worked on an extracurricular activity provided by the Family Resource Center, where they learned about Savin Rock history and did arts and crafts with rocks. To wrap it up, they brought in a guest speaker, Jose Carballo, Ph.D. (left), who brought a wealth of knowledge in robotics from his experiences as a Mechatronics Engineer in Wilton.

Josh Trager triples to right-center in the Westies opening day victory over Platt Tech.

Catcher Corey Coggins puts the tag on an NDWH player to keep the Green Knights off the board in the Westies 2-0 win.

Gianni Gambardella throws a complete game shutout defeating NDWH, 2-0 Monday.

No 27 Brian Carew defends for the Blue Devils against the Westhill Vikings.

Ray Gilbert celebrates his throw from right field to cut down a Notre Dame runner at the plate in his team’s 2-0 victory, Monday.

No. 12 Hunter Messina levels his opponent to jar the ball loose against Westhill.

No. 2 Madison Lentine races up the field against the North Haven Nighthawks.

Emma Walker drives around a North Haven defender in the Westies opener on Saturday, lost 7-5 by the locals.