Preschoolers from West Haven Community House’s Head Start program marked the 21st annual “Read Across America Day” with guest appearances, including “The Cat in the Hat.” Click title for story.
Mayor Nancy Rossi paid a visit to the Community House celebration of Read Across America Day, and read two stories to the children. Click title for story.
Moses and Roberta Douglas, West Haven’s African-American Citizens of the Year, receive a citation from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi during the 22nd annual Black Heritage Celebration Feb. 28 at City Hall. The cultural event, in honor of Black History Month, is presented by the West Haven Black Heritage Committee. Click title for story.
West Haven High School seniors Bobbie James and Kobe Brantley, holding certificates, are presented with Black Heritage Committee awards for outstanding leadership from Program Chairman Steven R. Mullins, center, as Superintendent of Schools Neil C. Cavallaro and Mayor Nancy R. Rossi look on. Click title for story.
This photo is from Mr. Dickson’s AP Biology classes. Students extracted jellyfish “glow” genes to transfer using plasmids through genetic recombination for the AP Biology Investigation 8 Biotechnology: Bacterial Transformation lab.
This photo is from Mr. Dickson’s AP Biology classes. Students extracted jellyfish “glow” genes to transfer using plasmids through genetic recombination for the AP Biology Investigation 8 Biotechnology: Bacterial Transformation lab.
This photo is from Mr. Dickson’s AP Biology classes. Students extracted jellyfish “glow” genes to transfer using plasmids through genetic recombination for the AP Biology Investigation 8 Biotechnology: Bacterial Transformation lab.
Students transitioned through stations on electricity in magnetism. In the pictures above, the students observe magnetic fields using bar magnets and iron filings, create series and parallel circuits, and create a compass using a magnetized needle floating in water.
Students transitioned through stations on electricity in magnetism. In the pictures above, the students observe magnetic fields using bar magnets and iron filings, create series and parallel circuits, and create a compass using a magnetized needle floating in water.
The WHHS SeaPerch Team is gearing up for the upcoming competition on March 23rd at CCSU. The team of students are required to design and build an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) that will compete in an assortment of challenges. Students utilize skills from their Project Lead the Way Engineering classes which follow curricula that teaches them engineering principles while incorporating science, mathematics, and technology.
Photo exhibition
The Spot, Sunday March 18, from 2-5 p.m. at 555 Campbell Ave., is hosting the work of city photographer Flavio Ferrario. A West Haven resident for the last six years, Ferrario has photographed city scenes for the last four. Ninety percent of the pictures on display will be from West Haven. A majority of the pictures taken are from of sunrise and sunsets from along the coast.
The Irish in America, part II. The potato famine saw an influx of immigrants from Ireland, beginning in the 1840s and lasting throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. Click title for story.
Jianna Cohrs attempts to score against New Canaan. The West Haven/SHA Sharks were eliminated from the state tournament, 2-0, after posting an 18-5-1 record on the season. Click title for story.
West Haven native North Hansen set a school record and won two events in leading the ND swim team to a 5th-place showing at the SCC Championship Meet on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Click title for story.
Top-ranked
The St. Lawrence Chargers ended the regular season in first place with a 9-1 record, and went into the post-season playoffs last week as the No.1 seed. They advanced to the finals, playing Holy Trinity (regular season 9-1) on Sunday afternoon for the league championship. The Chargers, led by Head Coach Phil Lamothe and Assistant Coach Rich Hill, were down through the first three quarters but pulled ahead in the beginning of the 4th quarter and didn’t look back, winning, 49-37. The boys will be a top seed in the Hartford Archdiocesan State Tournament, which begins Saturday.
Draws a crowd
Running Rebel Connor Hume draws a big crowd as he breaks free for a layup in Fundamental League activity last week.
