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Wachusett Echo

The Student News Site of Wachusett Regional High School

Wachusett Echo

The Student News Site of Wachusett Regional High School

Wachusett Echo

Midnight Riders preforming at St. Charles Hotel
Local Band Wins Best Live Performance
Dan Gass, Student Reporter • March 9, 2023

A new rock and roll band has entered the Central Mass music scene. Called The Midnight Riders, the band is comprised of four Wachusett seniors:...

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Wachusett Parking Lot Under Snow
Administration makes difficult snow day decisions
Patrick McGary, Staff Reporter • January 9, 2023

Snow days are full of frigid, snowy roads and frosted windshields. Deciding to cancel school in these conditions can be one of the most debated...

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New teachers Julie Abbascia (Left), Liz Cirillo (Middle), and Marlon Perez (Right).
The Regional welcomes new teachers
Dan Gass, Student Reporter • November 22, 2022

On the first day of school approximately 400 freshmen and 10 teachers walked into the Regional for the first time.  While ninth graders attend...

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Return to Normal Brings Trials
Return to Normal Brings Trials
Zach Bernstein, Staff Reporter • March 9, 2023

After more than two years of dealing with the pandemic, Wachusett Regional High School is fully back: no masks, no distancing, no event cancellations,...

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Students Strive to Balance Homework Workload
Students Strive to Balance Homework Workload
Dan Gass, Staff Reporter • February 13, 2023

One of the most contentious topics in school, administrators and teachers strive to find a balance in the amount of homework being assigned.  “Students...

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“State holiday” naming debate continues
“State holiday” naming debate continues
Trinity Jean Pierre, Staff Reporter • January 30, 2023

A fierce debate has divided districts across the country, begging the question of whether or not modernity should overcome tradition, and whether...

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Ticketmaster Taints Swift’s Tour Sale
Ticketmaster Taints Swift’s Tour Sale
Seamus Quercio, Staff Reporter • March 20, 2023

Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour has grabbed the attention of fans, or Swities, all over the world.  After the presale, Swifties were left outraged...

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Tardy Policy Negatively Affects Students
Tardy Policy Negatively Affects Students
Patrick McGary, Staff Reporter • March 20, 2023

All high schoolers know the dread of 7:35 am approaching, as the car meanders through the center of Holden. Whether due to a missed bus, stubborn...

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Hockey players celebrate with fans.
Varsity hockey sees success
Aiden Moussette, Staff Reporter • February 8, 2023

Throughout the 2022 - 2023 season, varsity hockey has had a successful year which they hope to turn into a championship. Having already enjoyed...

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Two students and phone with chat bubble
What adults should know about us - volume 6
Echo Editors January 18, 2023

1. Our schedules aren’t easy. Even though all of our schedules vary, no matter how busy we are outside of school, we also spend a majority...

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