State Warns of Asbestos Contamination At Norwood High School-July 25, 1985

State officials warned that Norwood High School is contaminated with asbestos fibers released during $5 million renovations, threatening the start of the fall school term.

Ashtray filled with cigarette butts labeled 'No Smoking' with people drinking and smoking in background

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.

Gormley Named Norwood Ice Coach-June 25, 1984

Former BC High and Stoughton Mentor Tapped to Succeed Alvin Crowell at High School Helm James Gormley, former head hockey coach at Boston College High School and Stoughton High School, … Continue reading Gormley Named Norwood Ice Coach-June 25, 1984

Wayne Simarrian Appointed Norwood High Head Football Coach-June 4, 1982

One question is settled. Wayne Simarrian will be Norwood High School's head football coach this fall. The next question: Will Simarrian retain the job in 1983, or will former coach … Continue reading Wayne Simarrian Appointed Norwood High Head Football Coach-June 4, 1982

Talk of the Town-July 20, 1981

Christi McKeen Her Summer Work Is Placing Stray Animals ❦ âť– ❦ If you're in the market for a dog, cat, or even a seagull, Christi McKeen is the person … Continue reading Talk of the Town-July 20, 1981

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.

Stack of textbooks including Algebra 1, History, Biology, English Literature, Chemistry, Physics, and Geometry on a school desk

Students Take Reins For Town Government Day-June 9, 1981

School Committee Pledges Paint And Textbook Inventory To Student Delegates The utilitarian gray paint covering the walls of the Norwood High School cafeteria may soon be replaced with student-designed artwork … Continue reading Students Take Reins For Town Government Day-June 9, 1981

Perfect Day For 494 Norwood High Grads-June 7, 1981

Class Of 1981 Celebrates Commencement Ceremonies At Murray Field (1981 TIOT) A perfect June day greeted the 494 graduating seniors of Norwood High School and the crowd of more than … Continue reading Perfect Day For 494 Norwood High Grads-June 7, 1981

Talk of the Town-June 7, 1981

A spectacular June day brings a massive graduation ceremony to Murray Field, while town officials lock horns over a ticking clock to salvage the old Civic Center lights before the bulldozers arrive.

Patricia A. McDonald Elected NTA President-June 4, 1981

As Proposition 2 1/2 budget cuts slice through Norwood schools, newly elected NTA President Patricia McDonald steps up to defend teachers and rebuild morale.