The West Haven High School Class of 2018 celebrated commencement exercises at Ken Strong Stadium Monday night, with family and friends. The school’s newest alumni marked the milestone with all the pomp and ceremony expected with a bit of humor and pathos.
Marching into history
The West Haven High School Class of 2018 celebrated commencement exercises at Ken Strong Stadium Monday night, with family and friends. The school’s newest alumni marked the milestone with all the pomp and ceremony expected with a bit of humor and pathos. Principal Pamela Gardner (seen left), who has been battling cancer all year was on hand for the ceremony and took time to adjust a hood.
Marching into history
The West Haven High School Class of 2018 celebrated commencement exercises at Ken Strong Stadium Monday night, with family and friends. The school’s newest alumni marked the milestone with all the pomp and ceremony expected with a bit of humor and pathos. City dignitaries, including Mayor Nancy Rossi were on the dais for the event.
Mexican consul-general visits
Mayor Nancy R. Rossi presents Diego Gomez Pickering, consul-general of Mexico to New York City, with a framed collage of pencil drawings of West Haven’s most recognizable icons and landmarks Friday afternoon at City Hall as Police Chief John Karajanis, Jr. looks on. Gomez Pickering in turn presented Rossi with a copy of the book “A New Compact History of Mexico.” Gomez Pickering, who was appointed consul general by Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto in June 2016, met with Rossi and Karajanis to discuss Mexican nationals living in West Haven and forging a partnership with the city on behalf of the Mexican Consulate in New York.
Editorial cartoon
Grand opening
USAlliance Financial celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 1 Atwood Plaza on Saturday. The credit union moved from its Main Street location to the city’s newest site in Allingtown. Cutting the ribbon from left: 5th District Councilwoman Robbin Watt Hamilton; Hala Urban, USAlliance Financial Consumer Lending Team Leader; 7th District Councilwoman Portia Bias; Mayor Nancy R. Rossi; James O’Brien, Center Fire Chief; Ronald Quagliani, USAlliance Board Member, Council Chairman and UNH Associate Vice President; Kris Van Beek, USAlliance Financial President and CEO; and Loren Wells, Branch Manager. Missing from photo: State Rep. Charles Ferraro, R-117; George Barto, USAlliance Financial Chairman and Doreen Bjorkman, USAlliance VP, Branch Service and Operations.
With World War II raging on two fronts, youngsters still got to play the American game in the West Haven Twilight League. This is a squad from the 1942 season. Click title for story.
Morning run
Life starts early on the city’s beach boardwalk. Each day at sunrise, you can find many people trying to get a morning walk or workout completed before going to the office or doing the day’s chores. Voice historian Dan Shine is one of those many early risers, and many times he brings his camera. He caught city resident Jamie Santamauro taking her morning jog.
Shown admiring the plaque designating Marcucci ‘66 Field are daughters Tara and Stephanie, and son, Michael. Standing with Marcucci is his wife, Pat. Click title for story.
Getting some encouragement
Hitting a round ball with a round bat squarely is a skill that must be learned and can be very frustrating for youngsters just beginning their careers. In a recent trip to the West Haven Little League complex, photog Russ McCreven saw this future All-Star getting a few words of encouragement from his coach.
Foul!
Post 71 pitcher Nick Flammia takes a healthy cut but fouls off a pitch during last week’s game with Hamden Post 88.
