From student dress code victories to union wage matching, a busy school board session redefines Norwood education.
Bill Travers Drafted by Milwaukee Brewers-This Day In Norwood History-June 5, 1970
Fresh off setting the all-time Norwood High pitching record, 17-year-old lefty Bill Travers is heading to professional baseball after being drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers.
Student Selected For Swiss Summer-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1969
A local high school musician and honor student secures the coveted Americans Abroad funding for a European cultural tour.
Jesuit Priest Expelled From Iraq Celebrates Ordination Jubilee in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 17, 1969
A hometown missionary marks 25 years of ordination at St. Catherine's following a dramatic escape from the Middle East.
Permanent Building Committee Unveils High School Addition Cost Estimates-This Day In Norwood History-June 13, 1969
Finance Commission Reviews Extensive School Expansion Proposals Ahead of Critical Monday Town Meeting Warrant Meeting late last night with the Finance Commission (FinCom), the Permanent Building Construction Committee formally quoted … Continue reading Permanent Building Committee Unveils High School Addition Cost Estimates-This Day In Norwood History-June 13, 1969
Norwood’s Loss Means Title Tie‑This Day In Norwood History‑May 28, 1969
The Norwood Mustangs entered their final Bay State League game of the 1969 season with a simple assignment: defeat a Dedham team sitting below .500 and claim the league championship … Continue reading Norwood’s Loss Means Title Tie‑This Day In Norwood History‑May 28, 1969
Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-This Day In Norwood History-June 15, 1968
The son of Norwood's Police Chief becomes the sixth local serviceman to lose his life in the Vietnam War.
Norwood High Announces Final‑Semester Honor Roll-This Day In Norwood History-May 27, 1968
Principal John F. Monbouquette has officially released the final-semester academic honor roll for Norwood High School. From dedicated seniors getting ready for graduation to standout freshmen setting the bar high, look back at the long list of hometown students recognized for their elite scholastic achievements.
Lincoln D. Lynch, former Principal and Superintendent, Dead at 66-This Day In Norwood History-January 28, 1967
NORWOOD — Lincoln D. Lynch, superintendent of schools here for 24 years, died Saturday in Massachusetts General Hospital. Mr. Lynch, 66, had lived on Old Chatham rd., Dennis, since retirement … Continue reading Lincoln D. Lynch, former Principal and Superintendent, Dead at 66-This Day In Norwood History-January 28, 1967
Giampa, Hebner Boost Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1966
On May 23, 1966, the Norwood High School Mustangs traveled to Natick and delivered a gritty, late‑inning surge to secure a 4–2 Bay State League victory, powered by the steady … Continue reading Giampa, Hebner Boost Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1966