Letter to the Editor: Mansfield School Bands and Accomplishments

The following is from Laura Dunn of the Mansfield Band Parent Association.

My name is Laura Dunn, I am the president of the Mansfield Band Parent Association. I am writing to recognize the students of the Mansfield school bands, including the Marching Band, Percussion Ensemble and Winter Guard. All of our groups have been so successful this year, I don't know where to begin! On April 7th our marching and concert ensembles competed in the NESBA (New England Scholastic Band Association) Championships. Both Ensembles placed first in their divisions making them the New England Champions! On April 18th both units traveled to the World Championships in Dayton Ohio. On Friday 4/20 Our marching group placed 10th in the world, beating out over 60 groups! This is the first time our marching group has made finals! The unit …

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Mansfield High School Presents West Side Story

Mansfield High Presents West Side Story, the imaginative retelling of Romeo and Juliet.

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UPDATE: Mansfield's Robinson School Evacuated After Substance Found in Letter

The Robinson School in Mansfield has been evacuated because of a white substance found in a letter.

At approximately 10:57 a.m. on Thursday, Mansfield Public Safety Dispatch responded to a call reporting that a staff member at the Robinson Elementary School had opened a letter from the mail containing a white powdery substance. At this time, Mansfield Fire Chief Neal Boldrighini said the employee was transported to Norwood Hospital as a precautionary measure. “At this time, everything is looking great in the capacity,” he said. The school was immediately evacuated, and students were transported to surrounding schools after the evacuation. Only the office employee was reported to have been exposed to the substance, and she immediately washed her hands afterwards. Mansfield Police and Fire corded off the area and the Massachusetts …

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Mansfield Students Visit State House for Student Government Day

Mansfield High School students Kane Tyler and Jackson Notz visited the state house.

Senator James E. Timilty (D-Walpole), Representative Louis L. Kafka and Representative Elizabeth A. Poirier hosted Mansfield High School students Kane Tyler and Jackson Notz at the State House last month for the 65th Annual Student Government Day.  More than 400 high school juniors and seniors participated in a first-hand lesson in state politics. “I greatly enjoyed meeting and speaking with these students,” said Senator Timilty.  “They were eager to learn about the role of a state senator in our government and they asked me some very interesting questions about my daily responsibilities. Their parents and teachers should be proud of their future public leaders.” “This was a great opportunity for students to get a feel for some of our …

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Hornet Football Celebrates the Season and Honors its Seniors

Mansfield brings together gridiron athletes who earned back-to-back Hockomock Championships and the Division II Super Bowl Championship.

Coach Mike Redding reviewed the success of the team both on and off the field. He celebrated two consecutive Hockomock League titles and last year's Super Bowl Championship. Redding dubbed this year's athletes as the "Cardiac Kids" because they kept us on the edge of our seats in almost every game. Before the coaching staff distributed award plaques and booklets, Redding emphasized several post-season awards. Zach Schafer and Nick Chiocco will participate in the Shriners' game at Gillette Stadium in June. Schafer was also named to the Mass State Coaches All-State Super 25 Team. Nick Leonard will receive the National Football Foundation's Scholar-Athlete Award at their ceremony later in May. The evening ended with a viewing of an exciting …

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Letter to the Editor: Highlighting Mansfield Special Olympians

From Kim Piro.

I am writing today to shine a spotlight on a Mansfield high school senior who planned a very special afternoon for 20 of Mansfield High’s special Olympians.  Robbie Lawrence decided to use his senior project to highlight his peers with special needs as they as they work hard toward achieving their goals on April 27.  He planned a pep rally in the high school gym complete with band, cheerleaders, percussion group and a dance from the upcoming musical, West Side Story.  He featured each individual special Olympic athlete with his or her own poster of encouragement and each athlete received a varsity letter.  I was invited to this special event because my daughter was one of those 20 athletes who were honored. It is an absolute understatement…

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Mansfield Student Presents in Academic Excellence Conference

Alyssa Arcieri of Mansfield presented What Goes Down, Must Come Out: A Study of Keene State College's Drainage System.

Alyssa Arcieri of Mansfield participated in Keene State College's 12th Annual Academic Excellence Conference took place on March 31, 2012. Arcieri presented on What Goes Down, Must Come Out: A Study of Keene State College's Drainage System. This student professional conference is designed to showcase the academic work of Keene State students and the collaborative work between students and faculty. It allows students to share excellent work with a broad audience, and prepares them for submitting proposals to professional conferences. 162 students presented 192 oral and poster projects, exhibits, panel discussions, and workshops this year.

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