Belchertown’s Jordan Lanoue (Lasell), Hunter Englert (Franklin Pierce) make collegiate choices
Jordan Lanoue, right, of Belchertown, shoots against Hopkins Academy during a past game. Lanoue will play basketball at Lasell University in Newton. STAFF FILE PHOTO
Hunter Englert, right, grapples with Chris Greene during practice last season at Belchertown High School. Englert will play football at Franklin Pierce University. STAFF FILE PHOTO
Published: 2/15/2021 6:38:46 PM
Two Belchertown High School student-athletes recently took the next step in their athletic careers by committing to play collegiate athletics.
Coaches at the school lauded the Belchertown athletic experience, helping both student-athletes find great success after their high school seasons came to an end.
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Students from the Marlborough High School’s Business Professionals of America held a food drive for the Marlborough food bank. Those assisting with the collection for the Marlborough Community Cupboard included Ryan Dudek, Camden Ginnetti, Finola McCarthy, Sarah Cronin, Mia Collins, Anna Katsis, Sophie Cappadona and Amelia Carlman.
THE MARLBOROUGH/HUDSON GIRL SCOUTS will be hosting a Giving from the Heart Housewares and Linen Collection at Fresh Start Furniture Bank 16 Brent Drive, Hudson. This no-contact collection for Fresh Start will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 6. Traditionally, for the last eight years, the Girl Scouts have hosted a Collection in honor of Martin Luther’s King Jr.’s birthday. One of the missions of Girl Scouts is to take action and make the world a better place. To fulfill this mission, the girls are reaching out into the community and taking action by partnering with Fresh Start Furniture Bank of Hudson. This year, due to COVID, the
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Waltham resident assists in Take Back the Night event
Jaclyn Hough, of Waltham, was one of the student organizers that recently took part in the annual Take Back the Night event at Lasell University in Newton.
The Take Back the Night event aims to recognize of survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Students in Karin Raye’s criminal justice course on domestic violence at Lasell University planned the event, which was executed in a hybrid format due to COVID-19.
Outside of the University s Science and Technology Center, a display of illuminated lanterns was hung with messages of support from survivors and members of the greater Lasell community.