Youth and High School Sports in Walpole, Massachusetts
Archive for May, 2009
Walpole native/artist to lend a hand to Earthquake Fund Drive
May 9, 2009
by Sean
in Wicked Local Sports News
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Renowned artist Judith Barker Carducci, Walpole native and member of Walpole High School’s Class of 1952, will be inducted into the Walpole High School Hall of Fame during 2009 graduation exercises on June 7.
While in town, Carducci has generously offered her fee for one of her portraits to the Earthquake Fund Drive being conducted by the Italian American Club of Walpole. The fee schedule for portraits, from charcoal sketch to full body pastel portrait painting, is available by contacting the club at 508-668-9862. The fee from the highest bid during her stay in Walpole the week of June 7 will go toward the Earthquake Fund.
During her long career, Carducci’s works have been selected Best of Show many times. Her works are in museums and private collections.
“Xanadu,” a Best of the Show winner selected by the former curator of the Smithsonian, is on display at the institute’s Renrick Gallery.
Anyone wishing to contribute to the Earthquake Fund should make donations payable to: St. Leonard’s Church, c/o Italian American Club, 109 Stone St., Walpole, MA 02081.
Visit www.judithcarducci.com …
Unbeaten Rebels boys’ track gets revenge with 81-55 win
May 8, 2009
by Sean
in Wicked Local Sports News
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Despite a constant deluge there would be no raining on the Walpole High boys’ parade on the Turco track in Tuesday’s final home meet of the 2009 season.
While the Walpole boys’ 4-by-4 relay team finished the running events with a personal best clocking, down below on the throwing field senior Captains Chris Cameron and Ryan Collins were finishing 1-2 in the javelin to close out a soggy but satisfying meet.
Neither performance was even necessary for the host Rebels to remain unbeaten at 6-0 however, as they had already stockpiled enough points en route to a convincing, 81-55 win over Wellesley. The win was revenge over the one team that beat the defending league champions last spring, and left the door still open for an unbeaten season. The only thing standing between the Rebels and perfection now is Dedham, which the teams visit this Tuesday.
The meet got off to an excellent start as the league’s top sprinter, Vinnie Lee, breezed to victory in the …
THU May 7th Update
From the Walpole Youth Soccer Association website:
THU May 7th
Ellis Field is OPEN
Mylod is partially open
Fields 1, 2B & 4 are Open as of noon.
Field 2A may be playable by 4pm
Field 3 is CLOSED and has puddles and is very wet and needs a day to dry out
So if you are a u10 in-town team, unless you are desperate to practice today, I’d suggest you wait till tomorrow when the field should be in much better shape.
WED May 6th Update
From the Walpole Youth Soccer Association website:
WED May 6th Update
Mylod & Ellis OPEN – but marginal. Coaches – please find a dry spot, move the goals at least 10yds away from the boxes, do not do anything that wears out spots on the field.
Schools gird for swine flu
May 6, 2009
by Sean
in Wicked Local Sports News
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As the count of American schools closed because of swine flu reached nearly 300 yesterday, local education and health officials said they were taking necessary precautions – but they do not foresee shutting the doors of their facilities.
That would change if there is a confirmed case of swine flu in a school.
If that were to happen in Norwood, "We would look to the Department of Public Health to make the recommendation," said Stacey Lane, assistant director of the Norwood Health Department.
Lane said while Norwood is not now planning on closing its schools, families should talk about contingencies should the situation change.
"They want people to have this conversation now and plan in case the schools are closed. I think that’s an important message," she said.
"We just want to stop the spread (of the disease), so practice good hygiene – if your child’s sick, keep him or her home from school. And if people do that, hopefully it won’t happen in our schools in Norwood," Lane said.
In Massachusetts, the Associated Press has reported that Boston public health officials say a student at the Harvard School of Dental …
Environmental scholarship available
May 6, 2009
by Sean
in Wicked Local Sports News
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The Walpole Board of Health announces that Russell Disposal has decided to award a $500 scholarship to one Walpole senior who has shown a commitment to the environment by community service in Walpole, related to the environment and/or by pursuing a career in environmental sciences.
Students who are interested can get a copy of the application on the town’s web or at Walpole High School, 275 Common St.
Applicants are asked to fill out the scholarship and return it by May 7 to: The Russell Disposal Environmental Scholarship, c/o Walpole Board of Health, 135 School St., Walpole, MA 02081.
For information, please contact the Walpole Health Department at 508-660-7321.
Tuesday May 5th Raffle winner is…
From the Walpole Youth Lacrosse League website:
Rob & Deb Hirshom –Walpole
Read “Tuesday May 5th Raffle winner is…” on the WYLL website
TUE May 5th ELLIS & MYLOD CLOSED
From the Walpole Youth Soccer Association website:
TUE May 5th ELLIS & MYLOD CLOSED – We have had over an inch of rain so far today, both fields are too mushy and not safe to play on.
Game schedule, week ending 5/10
From the Walpole Youth Lacrosse League website:
Boys
Day
Date
Level
Home
Away
Time
Mon
5/4
U15
Mansfield
Walpole 1
6:00
Tues
5/5
U15
Walpole 2
Dover Sherborn
6:00
Thu
5/7
U11
DS
Walpole
6:00
Thu
5/7
U13
Sharon 2
Walpole 2
6:00
Thu
5/7
U13
Walpole 4
Foxboro
6:00
Sun
5/10
U15
Walpole 3
King Phillip 3
10:30
Sun
5/10
U13
Walpole 3
King Philip 3
Noon
Sun
5/10
U15
King Philip 2
Walpole 1
Noon
Sun
5/10
U15
Medway 2
Walpole 2
Noon
Sun
5/10
U11
Walpole 3
King Philip 3
1:30
Sun
5/10
U13
King Philip 2
Walpole 1
1:30
Sun
5/10
U13
Medway 2
Walpole 2
1:30
Sun
5/10
U13
Walpole 4
Westwood 3
3:00
Sun
5/10
U11
King Philip 2
Walpole 1
3:00
Sun
5/10
U11
Medway 2
Walpole 2
3:00
Sun
5/10
U11
Walpole 4
West Rox 1
4:30
Girls
Sun, May 10 9:00 am – 10:00 am: Game – Walpole 7/8 Orange (h) vs Westwood 7/8 White
Details:
http://Leag1.com/ScheduleDetail.asp?id=199437&associd=5291&snid=166691502&org=fgll.org (Walpole [...]
Week 5: Canton U15 holds off Walpole, Walpole U13 handles Canton
From the Friday Night Lights Lacrosse website:
Despite a late game push from Walpole’s U15, Canton takes the game and the win, 7-5, on their home field.
Canton’s U13 played Walpole on the upper grass field behind Walpole High School falling to Walpole, 11-2.
SAT 5/2 Mylod & Ellis OPEN
From the Walpole Youth Soccer Association website:
SAT 5/2 Mylod & Ellis OPEN
All games ON
