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August 23, 1990August 22, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Joseph Katchpole Succeeds George Usevich as Vice Principal of Norwood High School-August 23, 1990

Health and physical education department head Joseph Katchpole has been named acting vice principal of Norwood High School, succeeding George Usevich in the school administration.

August 16, 1985August 15, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood High School $5 Million Renovation Delayed; Opening Postponed Beyond September 3-August 16, 1985

Citing supply delays and incomplete safety systems, contractor Anchor Construction announced Norwood High School's $5 million renovation will miss the September 3 opening.

Ashtray filled with cigarette butts labeled 'No Smoking' with people drinking and smoking in background
July 3, 1985July 19, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, Public Health, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood High School Implements Total Smoking Ban-July 3, 1985

In July 1985, the Norwood School Committee unanimously approved a total smoking ban at Norwood High School to begin in September, prioritizing the health of its students.

June 26, 1981July 19, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, Champions, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Boosters Club Honors Championship High School Baseball Team at Banquet-June 26, 1981

Standout pitcher David Chenard wins MVP and Chris Cuff secures the Gormley Scholarship as Norwood honors its 14-4 championship varsity diamond squad.

September 20, 1980September 17, 2026 georgenhs Cheerleading, Norwood School Committee, This Day In Norwood History

Official Boos Norwood Cheers-September 20, 1980

School Committee member Joan H. Cuff criticizes Norwood High cheerleading routines as suggestive, drawing a sharp defense from former coach Gail Callahan

July 24, 1980July 24, 2026 georgenhs History of Norwood Schools, Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood School Administration Relocates to Willett School-July 24, 1980

The Norwood School Administration relocated to the George F. Willett School and enacted strict new graduation credit requirements.

August 17, 1978August 15, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

School Committee Votes to Modify Kindergarten Scheduling-August 17, 1978

Responding to parental requests, Norwood's school committee voted to replace monthly kindergarten session rotations with a mid-year schedule starting in September.

July 13, 1978July 19, 2026 georgenhs basketball, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood School Committee Names Joe Johnson Head Basketball Coach-July 13, 1978

On the evening of July 12, 1978, the Norwood School Committee appointed Joe Johnson as the new head basketball coach at Norwood High School. The decision followed an intense executive … Continue reading Norwood School Committee Names Joe Johnson Head Basketball Coach-July 13, 1978

September 9, 1976September 7, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Louis Buscone Jr. Appointed High School Vice-Principal After Close School Committee Vote-September 9, 1976

Louis Buscone Jr. wins a one-year appointment as Norwood High School vice-principal by a 4-3 school committee vote as the board reviews declining enrollment figures.

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