“It humbles you, Life is very fragile and you should enjoy every moment.”
Movin' in
West Haven High School administrative staff began the labor-intensive task of moving into the newly completed first section of the West Haven High School. The main office and main entrance, which now faces the student parking lot, was turned over to the school system by Gilbane Construction this week. Facilities Manager Chris Everone talks with a staff member during the move into the new main office.
Cafeteria
School officials began the task of moving into the initial wing of the West Haven High School reconstruction this week. The new main office, located where the courtyard used to be will house the administrative staff, auditorium and cafeteria as well as the new media center. At right is the new dining area for students. Plans call for a piecemeal reconstruction of the complex, including new gymnasiums, classrooms and support facilities. Expected completion date is 2022.
Scholarship winner
Councilman Nicholas W. Ruickoldt, (D-2), the son of the late Susan Ruickoldt, presents a $2,000 check on behalf of the West Haven Breast Cancer Awareness Program to Susan A. Ruickoldt Scholarship Fund recipient Emily Cummings on Aug. 1 at City Hall. The fund was founded 17 years ago in memory of Ruickoldt, a city schoolteacher who died of breast cancer in 1997, and awarded to a female high school senior from West Haven. Cummings, a 2019 graduate of West Haven High School, will attend Southern Connecticut State University.
Editorial cartoon
Historian's Corner
The West Shore Library branch, circa 1925.
Gold rush!
It was a sweep by the Gold Team when the season completed for the Park-Rec Summer Basketball League at the Veterans Field courts, Sawmill Road. The league, celebrating its 20th anniversary, saw the Gold teams in both the 7-10 division and the 11-14 division take the championship. Both teams posed for the traditional pictures following their wins.
Gold rush!
It was a sweep by the Gold Team when the season completed for the Park-Rec Summer Basketball League at the Veterans Field courts, Sawmill Road. The league, celebrating its 20th anniversary, saw the Gold teams in both the 7-10 division and the 11-14 division take the championship. Both teams posed for the traditional pictures following their wins.
Dog days
West Haven’s Jack Hay delivers against West Springfield in a game at Noyes Field this past weekend attain the New England Western All-Stars. The Post 71 15-U team recently completed its 2019 Legion schedule and played a few extra games. The summer sports season is winding down in preparation for the high school fall season, which begins at the end of the month.
Dog days
West Haven's Ron Bernardi drops a well-directed bunt against West Springfield at Noyes Field. The Post 71 15-U team recently completed its 2019 Legion schedule and played a few extra games. The summer sports season is winding down in preparation for the high school fall season, which begins at the end of the month.
