Seven Seniors Named as National Merit Semifinalists
Staples High School is proud to announce that seven members of the Class of 2022 who have qualified as National Merit Scholarship Corporation semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
The Staples High School semifinalists are: Emma Alcyone, Natalie Bandura,
Zachary Bishop, Michael Brody, Chloe Nevas, Maxwell Tanksley and Julian Weng
Nationwide, approximately 16,000 semifinalists -- fewer than 1 percent of the over 1.5 million students who took the 2020 PSAT/NMSQT qualifying exam --will compete for 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $30 million.
Staples High School Principal Stafford Thomas Jr. praised the achievements of these students, saying “It is an extraordinary honor for these students to be recognized for their academic abilities, and an honor for our school because each of these students demonstrate talents and passions beyond academics every day, making them wonderful representatives of the Westport Public Schools.”
First Tickets Sold as Yankee Doodle Fair Begins
The ticket booth at the Westport Woman Club’s Yankee Doodle Fair was busy at tonight’s 6:00 PM opening. Returning after the pandemic lockdowns, the fair will run in the Imperial Avenue parking lot through Sunday night. Tonight and tomorrow the rides will run from 6-10 PM, Saturday 1-10 PM, and Sunday 1-5PM. In addition to the carnival rides, the fair also includes live music, food, games, and raffle prizes that all fund the Westport Woman’s Club’s philanthropic projects around the community.
Schedule:
Thursday: 6-10 PM
Friday: 6-10 PM
Saturday: 1-10 PM
Sunday: 1-5 PM
Ride Prices:
1 Ticket: $1.50
22 Tickets: $30.00
48 Tickets: $60.00
Unlimited Wristband: $30.00
Ride for Paralysis 4 Stops in Westport en Route to Washington D.C.
International non-profit NextStep, which provides a link between paraplegics and rehabilitation and fitness resources, is fundraising to support their mission with the Ride for Paralysis 4. The team stopped on Westport’s Main Street this afternoon for a break in their travels (pictured). The ride started on Saturday in Boston and will end in Washington DC next Wednesday. Each rider is tasked with raising $1,000 per each day they ride, with sponsors and other donors supporting the fundraiser. Funding will go towards the organizations programs for those suffering from paralysis, including NextStep paralysis recovery centers located in other regions of the Country. Photo by Jerri Graham Photography for WestportLocal.com
Physician, Weston Mom Releases Second Novel; Tickets Available for Tuesday’s Westport Library Release Event
Dr. Heather Frimmer is releasing her second novel this Tuesday evening at the Westport Library - titled “Better to Trust”. The event begins at 7:00 PM and will feature door prizes and a conversation between Frimmer and notable book blogger Suzanne Leopold.
Frimmer’s first novel, Bedside Manners, was published in 2018 and won numerous awards throughout the region - being described as “a medical story, a mother-daughter tale, and a coming of age narrative, all rolled up into one absorbing story.” by Westporter and CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota. The newest novel “Better to Trust” follows the story of a woman in need of brain surgery and her neurosurgeon brother-in-law, with intertwined stories involving drug addiction, secret affairs, and risk-taking kids.
Dr. Frimmer is a emergency care and breast imaging radiologist. She completed her medical education at Weill-Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian-Cornell and Yale New Haven Hospital, and now lives in Weston with her husband and two children.
For free event tickets or to pre-order a signed copy of Better to Trust, click here.
Frimmer at the 2018 launch of her novel Bedside Manners at the former Barnes and Noble. Photo by Jaime Bairaktaris/WestportNow.com