Algonquin a finalist in mock trial program.COLUMN: Neighbors NORTHBORO - Algonquin Regional High School Algonquin Regional High School is a public high school in Northborough, Massachusetts. The school serves the students of the Northborough-Southborough Regional School District (NSRSD) comprising both Northborough or neighboring Southborough. is one of 16 high schools in the state that have been named regional finalists in the 24th annual Mock Trial A simulated trial-level proceeding conducted by students to understand trial rules and processes. Usually tried before a mock jury, these proceedings are different from Moot Court proceedings, which simulate appellate arguments. Program presented by the Massachusetts Bar Association. The regional winners competed in trials throughout January, February and early March. More than 100 high schools initially signed up to participate in the program. The Mock Trial Program places high school teams in a simulated courtroom situation, where they take on the roles of prosecutors, defense lawyers and witnesses. This year's criminal case involves a murder trial in which the defendant, a veteran, raises post-traumatic stress disorder post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mental disorder that follows an occurrence of extreme psychological stress, such as that encountered in war or resulting from violence, childhood abuse, sexual abuse, or serious accident. as an insanity defense A defense asserted by an accused in a criminal prosecution to avoid liability for the commission of a crime because, at the time of the crime, the person did not appreciate the nature or quality or wrongfulness of the acts. The insanity defense is used by criminal defendants. against the charge of first-degree murder. Local lawyers serve as both team coaches and judges of the trials. Four teams will advance to the semi-final elimination round and face off during trials held on March 23 in Boston and Worcester The following companies have been known as Boston and Worcester, running between the towns of Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts:
The two remaining teams will compete for the state championship at 10 a.m. March 27 in the Great Hall of Boston's Faneuil Hall. Shrewsbury High presents `Seussical' SHREWSBURY - The music and drama department at Shrewsbury High School There are several schools named Shrewsbury High School
Fundraiser will involve `Iron Chef' competition SHREWSBURY - St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Church, or St. Mary the Virgin's Church, or other variations on the name, may refer to: Azerbaijan
tr.v. pam·pered, pam·per·ing, pam·pers 1. To treat with excessive indulgence: pampered their child. 2. Chef in Shewsbury, is holding an "Iron Chef"-like fundraiser from 12:30 to 2 p.m. March 22 at the parish hall. The Rev. Michael Rose will be one of the participating chefs. The competition will involve two teams, which will be given the same food, tools and instructions. Roche Brothers in Westboro is donating all the food. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. A raffle for a Pampered Chef product will be held to raise additional funds during the event. The goal for the competition is to raise $1,000. Symposium on religion held at Mill Pond WESTBORO - Sixth-graders at the Mill Pond School recently participated in the fourth annual Mill Pond World Religions Symposium. This year's symposium, on March 11, featured representatives from eight faiths, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Bahaism, Catholicism, the Quakers, and Unitarian Universalist. The students had an opportunity to talk with each representative, as well listen to a panel discussion facilitated by the Rev. Cindy Frado from Westboro Unitarian Church. The purpose of the symposium is to teach the sixth-grade students about religions from around the world as part of their study of world geography and culture. Throughout the day the students learned about the essential elements of each faith. In addition, they were encouraged to look for similarities shared by each religion. This year's symposium was supported by a grant from the Westboro Education Foundation. Additional support is also provided by the Mill Pond Parent Group's Hospitality Committee. Apple founder's T-shirts to benefit local group NORTHBORO - The Friendship Network for Children, a Northboro nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that supports efforts against autism autism (ô`tĭzəm), developmental disability resulting from a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain. It is characterized by the abnormal development of communication skills, social skills, and reasoning. , will benefit from a fundraiser started by Steve Wozniak, a co-founder of Apple Computer Inc. In celebration of his recent appearance on ABC-TV's "Dancing with the Stars Dancing with the Stars is the name for a number of international television series based on the format of the British series Strictly Come Dancing. Nevertheless, not all the international versions share this title. ," Mr. Wozniak is coming out with three T-shirt designs. The proceeds from the sale of those T-shirts will go to the Friendship Network. The owner of Mr. Wozniak's speaking agency has twin nieces with autism. The Friendship Network, founded in 2004, helps children with autism, as well as their families and professionals working in the field. Huntington chooses teacher of the month SHREWSBURY - The Huntington Learning Center in Shrewsbury has named Debbie Knight as Teacher of the Month for February. Ms. Knight is a certified teacher and a resident of Worcester. She has been working with students ages 8 to adult on building math and organizational skills at the learning center since 1997. In announcing the honor, the school said Ms. Knight was chosen because of her strong commitment to her students. In addition to working at the center, Ms. Knight teaches algebra, geometry, and trigonometry trigonometry [Gr.,=measurement of triangles], a specialized area of geometry concerned with the properties of and relations among the parts of a triangle. Spherical trigonometry is concerned with the study of triangles on the surface of a sphere rather than in the at Leicester High School. ART: PHOTO PHOTOG pho·tog n. Informal A person who takes photographs, especially as a profession; a photographer. : SUBMITTED PHOTO CUTLINE: HORTON AND THE BIRD GIRLS - Shrewsbury High School students, from left, Amanda Jeznach, Dan Monopoli, Tatiana Carou and Gina Bruguglio rehearse for the school's presentation of the musical "Seussical." |
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