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NHS graduation to take on palatial feel
Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2013 at Naugatuck High School and Woodland Regional High School are set for June 24. For Naugatuck seniors, the stage they will be walking across will not be at the school on Rubber Avenue but at the Palace Theater in Waterbury. A major renovation project is underway at... »
NHS, WRHS graduation dates set
Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2013 at Naugatuck and Woodland high schools will be held Monday, June 24 — the last day of school for Naugatuck and Region 16 school districts. Naugatuck High’s graduation will be held at 8 p.m. at the Palace Theater in Waterbury. The ceremony was moved to the theater... »
NHS Class of 2013 to graduate at the Palace
NAUGATUCK — Naugatuck High School’s Class of 2013 will walk the same stage as acts such as comedians Kevin Hart and Gabriel Iglesias, and musician Morrissey. The Board of Education voted to accept the recommendation of high school Principal Janice Saam to hold next year’s graduation ceremony at Waterbury’s Palace Theatre, during the board’s... »
For WRHS Class of 2012 its ‘yolo’ or nothing
BEACON FALLS — On a night four years in the making, the Woodland Regional High School Class of 2012 marched out onto the school’s courtyard donned in black and gold gowns one last time together as high school students. “We started here four short years ago as naive, scared freshmen,” said Class President Taylor... »
Woodland grad overcomes obstacles for love of the game
BEACON FALLS — Nicholas Oliveira finds alternative ways to become involved and channel his love of the game. The 18-year-old senior at Woodland Regional High School was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was 1 year old. It’s a disability that affects his balance and fine and gross motor skills. Oliveira, who uses a... »
NHS grad ready for new life in Libya
NAUGATUCK — While many graduating Naugatuck High School students thought of beach trips and summer jobs, 17-year-old Muad Hrezi helped pack up his Coventry Lane house for a family move to Libya. “It’s a big change, but I’m excited for it,” Hrezi said. “It will never be the same as it is today. There’s... »
The future begins for NHS Class of 2012
NAUGATUCK — Accompanied by turning tassels, thunderous cheers and tossing of caps, beach balls and confetti, 323 seniors celebrated graduating from Naugatuck High School Tuesday night. “There are many dreams in front of me,” said Mayor Bob Mezzo, who delivered a speech of congratulation at the ceremony on the Naugatuck High School football field. ... »
Site of NHS Class of 2013 graduation to be determined
NAUGATUCK — For rising seniors at Naugatuck High School, the biggest show they see at the Palace Theater next year may be their own graduation. Due to renovations to the high school, the field will not be able to host the school’s graduation ceremony. There will also not be enough parking for everyone who... »