WHHS senior Courtney Skeens shows off some of the costumes she helped design and make for this year’s Cinderella performances. She will take on more tasks as the West Haven High School Theater Workshop gears up for a May production of The Valley, where she will be student director.
Skeens ready to take over May opus
WHHS senior Courtney Skeens shows off some of the costumes she helped design and make for this year’s Cinderella performances. She will take on more tasks as the West Haven High School Theater Workshop gears up for a May production of The Valley, where she will be student director.
‘Blue Lady’ sends thanks to city
Joined by Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, Irishwoman of the Year Joan Downing Connor pulls off the shroud revealing the Kelly green street sign designating the Campbell Avenue side of City Hall “Joan D. Connor Square” for the next year at West Haven’s 28th annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Friday. Looking on are, from right, mayoral Executive Assistant Lou Esposito and master of ceremonies David Coyle.
‘Blue Lady’ sends thanks to city
Joan D. Connor receives an embroidered “Irishwoman of the Year” jacket from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi.
‘Blue Lady’ sends thanks to city
Liam Buckheit, 6, helps Mayor Nancy R. Rossi present an Irish flag to his great-grandmother, Joan D. Connor.
Editorial cartoon
'Cinderella' last show at old HS
Cinderalla (Grace Novak) and Prince Charming (Daniel Gallipoli) rehearse a scene in preparation for this weekend’s production at the WHHS auditorium.
Knights make it to finals
Notre Dame’s hockey team advanced to the CIAC Division I state championship game by virtue of its come-from-behind 3-2 win over NW Catholic on March 13. Mike Card scored two goals in five seconds midway through the third period.
Torrington ousts Blue Devils
West Haven’s Malcolm Duncanson tries to block a shot attempt during last week’s CIAC game with Torrington. The Red Raiders ousted the Westies in the quarter-finals, 73-58.
Cops two crowns
The West Haven Youth Basketball 4th Grade travel team had a busy weekend with two tournament titles. On Friday night, they upended Guilford, 16-14, to win the Branford Tournament Championship. On Sunday, they dominated Fairfield in a 21-7 win to capture the Connecticut Hoopfest championship in Milford. Members of the team are: Camilla Murphy, Jacianna Mitchell, Finley Gunning, Jada Turner, Matea Dottori, Sophie Bullock, Taryn Walker, Emily Velasquez, and Terrianna Rodgers.
Changing lanes
Lucas Aronson of the Suns cuts off a passing lane in Youth Basketball action Sat- urday as the circuit’s playoffs got underway.
Hoop action
The Wildcats’ Gavin Miller and teammate Monte Woods join forces in quest of a loose ball in the Washington School gym
Hoop action
Jomar Vazquez of the Running Rebels heads up-court during his team’s contest last weekend.
Girl Scout Day
Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, back center, recognizes Girl Scouts of the West Haven Service Unit in an event co- ordinated by, from back left, Troop 60330 leader Heather Buccheri, Troop 60351 leader Katie Koontz, Troop 60351 co-leader Kara Nieves, Troop 60298 leader Carrie Malangone, Troop 67020 leader Kerry Kennedy and Troop 67020 co-leader Jackie Thompson on March 11 at City Hall. During the ceremony, Rossi, a former Girl Scout and troop leader, answered questions and read a mayoral proclamation declaring Girl Scout Day in the city. The observance marked the 107th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, a national organization founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah, Ga.
WHCH kids have ‘Fun with STEAM’
Community House Director of Children and Youth Services Carol James directs one of the activities during last week’s “Fun with STEAM” event.
