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SLIDESHOW: Girls’ Rugby puts up strong effort against Needham

Kiera Silvia, Photo and A&E Editor
May 12, 2026
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Kiera Silvia
Junior Stella Vaal celebrates with her teammates after scoring during the girls’ rugby game against Needham on May 7.
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At the end of their game on May 13, the girls’ softball team celebrates their 13-6 win against Marlborough. After this game, they have won enough games in the season to head to the postseason for the first time in nearly 11 years.
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Applied arts teacher Susan Muise accepts the Pat Carlson award from Principal Sean Bevan during the Teacher of the Year assembly on May 8.
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