Friday, May 18, 2012
The Sagamore High School paper reports that Brookline High's Dean of Students filed a complaint after the Headmaster selection process.
Brookline High School named a new headmaster in early February, and in early April, Dean of Students Adrian Mims filed a complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, as Brookline High's The Sagamore reports. See the exclusive full story on The Sagamore. According to The Sagamore, which acquired Mims' case information through the Freedom of Information Act, one of the Particulars in the case alleges that a member of the interview team told Mims they felt the school was "not ready" for an African-American to take headmaster role. The High School ultimately hired former Newton North Vice-Principal, Deborah Holman, following the Retirement of Dr. Bob Weintraub in June.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
A selection of Brookline students named to the dean's lists and honor rolls at their schools around the country.
The following press releases are via the readMedia Newswire, sent in the last week. LINCOLN, NE (05/07/2012)(readMedia)-- Haydee Maria Atkinson Lindo of Brookline was among more than 2,800 students who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at commencement exercises May 4 and 5. It was the largest graduating class in UNL history. Lindo received a master of science from Graduate Studies. The graduates are from 44 states and 38 countries. Kwame Dawes, professor of English and Glenna Luschei Editor of the Prairie Schooner at UNL, addressed the May 4 postgraduate ceremony. Gen. C. Robert "Bob" Kehler, commander of the U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base, addressed the May 5 baccalaureate ceremony. Jeffrey Toobin, …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Dexter and Southfield Schoolteacher Sonya McKnight recognized for her work with the environmental club.
A Brookline teacher was honored for her work in teaching kids about the environment and energy conservation. Sonya McKnight of the Dexter & Southfield School's Environmental Club was recognized by the governor for their program entitled "Reducing Carbon Footprint through Recycling and Energy Conservation." A ceremony at the State House yesterday recognized McKnight and 23 other programs from schools and non-profits in the commonwealth. The Massachusetts Environmental Trust provided cash prizes ranging from $100 to $400 to fund additional environmental work at the schools. Below is the full press release from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs: Patrick-Murray Administration Recognizes 24 Programs for Excellence in …
Sunday, April 29, 2012
A selection of Brookline students named to the dean's lists, honor rolls, and receiving other accolades at their schools around the country.
The following press releases are via the readMedia Newswire, sent in the last week. Kei Ishii '12 of Brookline, Mass., presented his research on "Translating the Spirit of the Rising Sun" at the 36th Annual Beloit College Student Symposium on Thursday, April 12. He is an anthropology major. Symposium Day at Beloit College is an academic forum at which students publicly present their research to the college community. All classes are cancelled to allow students, faculty and staff to attend the presentations. Topics range from scientific studies to interpretations of literary works. Each of the nearly 90 students participating in the program prepare a half-hour oral presentation or make poster presentations of original research conducted …
Friday, April 20, 2012
A selection of Brookline students named to the dean's lists and honor rolls at their schools around the country.
The following press releases are via the readMedia Newswire, sent in the last week. Lucas Reckling of Brookline, a senior Religion and archeology major, was recognized as a Lycoming Scholar during Honors Convocation on April 15. Students are admitted to the Lycoming Scholar Program based on high school achievement. Scholars must complete higher-level distribution courses and attend interdisciplinary seminars each semester, as well as complete an independent project during their junior or senior year. Founded in 1812 and celebrating its bicentennial during the 2011-12 academic year, Lycoming College is a national liberal arts and sciences school dedicated to the undergraduate education of 1,400 students. It offers 35 academic majors and is …
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Two Boston City Councilors and two Boston/Brookline state representatives testified about why they feel the high school dropout age should be raised from 16 to 18. What do you think?
Today At-Large Boston City Councilor John Connolly and District 7 City Councilor Tito Jackson, state Rep. Ed Coppinger, D-Brookline, and state Rep. Carlos Henriquez, D-Dorchester, testified before the Joint Committee on Education at the State House. The Councilors and Representatives supported a home-rule petition sponsored by Councilors Connolly and Jackson that would raise the drop-out age in Boston from 16 to 18.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
A selection of Brookline students named to the dean's lists and honor rolls at their schools around the country.
The following press releases are via the readMedia Newswire, sent in the last week. BURLINGTON, VT (04/03/2012)(readMedia)-- Samuel Notelovitz a resident of Chestnut Hill, MA recently helped put on a student theater production at Champlain College entitled 'Lemonade.' In only three months time. Notelovitz and more than 30 other Champlain students from all different majors collaborated to produce the 30-minute show. The play, originally a student's senior capstone project turned into Champlain Theatre's first New Works Festival, a place where students can feature their original work on an annual basis. Notelovitz, a Junior majoring in Game Art and Animation at Champlain was a script writer & cast member of the play 'Lemonade.' Notelovitz …
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Editor-in-chief of BU independent paper steps down after outrage over their April Fool's edition.
Following an April Fool's joke about drugs and rape, there is a shake-up at one of Boston University's independent student papers after the editor-in-chief has stepped down. In an apology letter from the former editor-in-chief, Chelsea Diana described the issue as "juvenile and insensitive," saying: We did not mean to single out or offend any specific organizations that work to improve the BU community, nor to intentionally propagate any misconceptions about BU students or the university. Rather, our intention was to produce material that would be seen as ridiculous and fictitious. The annual "prank" edition of one independent BU student paper, the Daily Free Press, sparked outrage on campus. The print-only edition featured a front page …
The Coolidge Corner Theatre is screening the documentary, which is released later in the week, with a panel lead by Dr. Housman
Weston's Donna Housman, a child psychologist and early education specialist, will lead two discussions on bullying prevention, in addition to hosting an advance screening of "Bully," a documentary on the topic. "Bully" will be screened at the Coolidge Corner Theater in Brookline on Wednesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. Housman will lead an informal discussion on bullying and answer questions following the screening. Tickets to the film are free, however registration is required. Housman, founder and executive director of Beginnings School in Weston, will also give a talk on bullying prevention at the Beginnings School on Wednesday, April 11, from 7 to 8 p.m. More information is available on the school's website. Weston Patch spoke with Housman on …
Sunday, April 1, 2012
A selection of Brookline students named to the dean's lists and honor rolls at their schools around the country.
The following press releases are via the readMedia Newswire, sent in the last week. George Sternlicht of Chestnut Hill, MA a member of the Class of 2014 was recently named to the High Honor Roll for the winter term at Pomfret School. A student earns Honors with a 3.0 average and no grade below a "B-." A student earns High Honors with a 3.5 average and no grade below a "B-." Founded in 1894, Pomfret School is an independent college preparatory boarding and day school for 350 students in grades 9 through 12 from 26 states and 13 foreign countries. Set on a beautiful 500-acre campus in Northeastern Connecticut and brought to life by an exceptional faculty, Pomfret offers students a rich and rewarding experience. Joseph C Hasson of Brookline, …
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5:00 pm on Friday, May 18, 2012
Mr. Davidson, 6 out of 10 residents did not lived here 10 years ago and will not reside in town 10 years from now. Most transient town I know of. Unfortunatly, Brookline is so OPEN minded that her BRAIN has fallen out. more ›