Island Bids Farewell to Graduating Class of 2002
Commencement Exercises Pay Tribute to Largest Graduate Class in History
By ALEXIS TONTI
For four years they studied, turned in projects and papers, took too many tests to count. For two weeks they waited, finals over, state tournaments played out, summer jobs begun. For several days they practiced, the marching, the seating, the singing.
A Special Spirit Wins This Class Highest Praise
By ALEXIS TONTI
They're the largest class ever to graduate from the regional high school. That's the first thing: 216 as compared with last year's 158.
Charter School Graduates Two in 2002: Class Praised for Courage, Fortitude
By ALEXIS TONTI
At a different kind of graduation this weekend, there was no Pomp and Circumstance, no caps and gowns, no valedictorian and salutatorian. In a class of two, such distinctions are unnecessary.
Blood Wedding
All in Spanish: Students Make First DVD Film
By ALEXIS TONTI
In October, students at the regional high school began an adaptation of the Spanish play Bodas de Sangre (Blood Wedding) by Federico Garcia Lorca. The project aimed to produce the school's first student-made DVD film, complete with English subtitles. They thought it couldn't be much different than a theatre production. As it turns out, no one had any idea what they were getting into.
Vineyard House: Women Find Island Haven For Recovery
By ALEXIS TONTI
On March 19, 2001, the first woman moved into Vineyard House's third and newest residence - a house dedicated solely to Island women in need of a safe living environment during the early stages of recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. More than a year later, 14 women have already moved through the house, most staying for between one and three months. Four live there now.
Off to Wisconsin
Wortzels Leave After Years of Caring Service
By ALEXIS TONTI
The boxes are packed, the walls are nearly bare and still the phone is ringing. One, two, three, four calls in an hour. So many calls that they take turns answering. They are spending each day - attending meetings, leading discussions, fulfilling responsibilities - as though they will be on the Island for the next year. They are, in fact, leaving next Friday.