Morning Announcements

2/01/21

CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. Charles Gee on his acceptance to Northeastern University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, UMass Lowell, University of New Hampshire, and The University of Maine!!

CONGRATULATIONS to Elise Puliafico on her acceptances to: WPI, Clarkson University, Western New England University, Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) and University of Mississippi  

CONGRATULATIONS to Lauren Mitchesonon her acceptances to WPI, Western New England University, University of New Haven, UMass Lowell and Quinnipiac!

Well done!!! 

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history. By the late 1960s, in the United States, thanks in part to the civil rights movement and a growing awareness of Black identity, Negro History Week had evolved into Black History Month on many college campuses. 

President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Since 1976, every American president has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme. The Black History Month 2021 theme, “Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity” explores the African diaspora (the dispersion of any people from their original homeland), and the spread of Black families across the United States.

The JV girls got their first “W” against Notre Dame Academy with a 31 to 12 final score. Captain Brooke Robichaud had 10 points with great drives to the hoop, while Shealyn Doherty had amazing blocks. Under the hoop, Grace Polen knocked down 10 points, giving the team the run they needed to stay on top. The girls hustled and out played the other team well. Their next game is Wednesday at 4 vs. Westport. Look for the live link to catch their game and support their hard work. 

West Bridgewater boys middle school lost to Mashpee Freshman  in Mashpee on Friday. Trailing going into the fourth quarter Colin Maher single-handedly tried to bring the Wildcats closer by hitting 2 threes from the corner and playing pressure difference. Shilo Gurley And Jag Garces played well on both ends of the court.

(2/2)Today’s lunch is original crispy or spicy chicken patties, grilled cheese with chicken noodles soup or Original cheese pizza. In addition to chicken caesar salads, chicken caesar wraps, turkey subs and Uncrustable grab and gos, the cafe is offering chicken bacon ranch wraps and salad. Warm donuts, breakfast sandwiches, soft pretzels and assorted pastries are available at break. 

Please use the hand sanitizer provided at the entrance to the serving area and maintain social distancing.

Just a reminder that meals at break and lunch are free to every student for the entire school year!! We are all hearing how important it is to support local businesses this year. What’s more local than your very own school? Grab your free take out meals on your way out the door on TODAY and help support WB!