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Around town by Lisa Cataldo (July 19)
By Lisa Cataldo
Thu Jul 19, 2007, 06:55 PM EDT
Norwell -Lordy, Lordy Look Who’s Forty
Forty years ago today our friend and fellow Norwell resident Wendy Bawabe entered this world and things have never been the same since.
If you happen to catch a glimpse of Wendy today, please be sure to wish her a very Happy 40th Birthday.
Laffin Competes at Bay State Games
Congratulations to Patrick Laffin of Norwell who was selected to participate in the 2007 Bay State Games representing Southeastern Massachusetts in baseball. Patrick, the son of Susanne and Tom Laffin, was a South Shore League All-Star during the High School season.
He was among more than 100 top local high school juniors who tried out for the team. Patrick appreciates the support he received by his American Legion coaches and teammates in support of his participation. With more than 100 college scouts and 10 major league scouts in attendance, the Bay State Games give the boys a chance to showcase their skills with the hope of continuing their baseball careers after high school.
Ethan Baker Completes PMC Ride for kids
Five-year-old Ethan Baker of Tiffany Road raised over $3,000 for the Jimmy Fund by completing the PMC Kids ride in Duxbury recently with his father Jason. A special announcement was made at the race to thank Ethan for all his hard work.
Congratulations, Ethan, from all your friends around town.
Norwell man Graduates from harvard
Nicholas Gerety Mott of Norwell graduated from Harvard College on June 7, 2007. Nicholas graduated cum laude with high honors in Social Anthropology and Visual and Environmental Studies. He was the recipient of the Evan Z. Vogt prize for the best thesis in his field, and the Edward H. Potter prize for eclectic academic interests. Best wishes, Nicholas.
Beaudette Graduates from the Naval Academy
Navy Ensign Matthew J. Beaudette recently completed the four-year officer development program at the U. S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Throughout his four years at the Naval Academy, Matthew studied courses in engineering, science, mathematics, humanities and social science while undergoing extensive training in leadership, discipline, athletics and character development. All Naval Academy graduates receive a bachelor of science degree upon completion of their four-year training. Matthew, a 2003 graduate of Norwell High School, is the son of Jane and Donald Beaudette of Norwell.
White Earns Stonehill Honors
Norwell’s Caitlin White has been named to the Dean’s List at Stonehill College for the spring 2007 semester. Caitlin is the daughter of Tricia and Don White of Norwell. Nice work, Caitlin.
B.C. High Honors
Boston College High School has named the following Norwell students to the honor roll for the fourth quarter of 2007:
High Honors - Christopher Ross Mirabito '09, and Derek Joseph Cyr '10.
Honors - Patrick W. Keeley '08, Matthew K. O’Neill ’09, Robert M. Bergquist ’10, and Andrew C. Cataldo ’10. High honor students at BC High must have a 3.80 quality point average. Honor students must achieve a 3.2 QPA. Congratulations to all of these hardworking students.
Local Student Takes the Stage
Jenna McKinney of Norwell joins the cast of the musical Honk which will be presented at the Duxbury Performing Arts Center on Friday and Saturday July 27th and 28th at 7:30 p.m.
Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling, HONK! is an international award-winning musical being presented by the Family Performing Arts Center and Kidspots. Micaela Hines of Norwell is an assistant to the director of the production.
Tickets are now on sale. All seating is general admission and tickets may be purchased at the door. If you wish to reserve tickets, or would like more information, please call 781-826-8550.Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for students and seniors.
See you next Thursday.
Have a great week.
Lisa M. Cataldo
P.O. Box 488
Norwell, MA 02061 or
Aroundtown@comcast.net
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