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Millbury Memorial Junior/Senior High School
Millbury Memorial Junior/Senior High School is always a very busy and exciting
learning environment.
The new marketing class was so successful that $500 of the profits were used to allow
students to practice what they learned by establishing new enterprising ventures, such as
selling stuffed Woolies, Millbury High School labeled water bottles and labels designed
and researched by the students.
The Robotics Team, comprised of 7 students, once again, participated in the World
Championship held in Anaheim, CA.
Forty-five students were involved in Student Government Day and learned more about
the positions held by 30 school and town officials. During Student Government Day in
Boston, students Delaney McWalters and Emily West were selected to travel to the city
to debate state government issues.
The 7 th graders were treated to the Charles Dickens production at the Hanover Theatre.
The Junior High School Play, Cinderella, a different and creative version, was written by
a Massachusetts native and was superbly performed by junior high students.
Millbury Junior/Senior High School, once again, hosted the regional tournament for
Destination Imagination in March, for the second consecutive year. Three Millbury
teams rose to the top and advanced to the state level of competition.
Four freshmen participated in the Blackstone Valley Education Foundation’s Student
Leadership Academy; developing and implementing Community Service Projects as part
of the Academy. Jenny Quan taught senior citizens to use the computer and internet, Tea
Bourdeau collected food for the local food pantry, Haleigh Gallant conducted fundraising
for the Malia Crushes Cancer Foundation and Jessica Sharon developed and put into
action a complete rejuvenation plan for Windle Field. Jessica was recognized by the
Foundation for her overall plan and extensive work at the field.
A Community Service Learning Group hosted two successful Blood Drives and also
made blankets that were donated to a local hospital. They also sponsored another wellreceived
Immigration Celebration.
As his Eagle Scout Project, Peter Boll cleaned and reorganized the Drama Club’s storage
basement. The High School has been cited by the Fire Department in the past, for the
condition of that room and the possibility that it might contribute to a fire. Now the room
is safe and the drama coaches are thrilled to be able to select costumes and props easily.
Congratulations Peter; it looks great!