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Kerry Kendall Head of Visual and Performing Arts Department
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Patrick Owens Executive Director, Horizons at Westminster & Hartford Partnerships
“Involvement will be the key to your success at Westminster School. Get involved with the arts, try a sport you've never played, start your own club, run for student council. You will get out of this experience exactly what you put into it. Do these things early in your life — keep seeking more opportunities for growth.”
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Newell Grant ’99
Director of Advancement
Shannon O’Shaughnessy
Director of Advancement Operations
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Martlets Shutout by Simsbury HS
The JVs hosted local rival the Simsbury High School Trojans in the return of a longstanding early season tradition. Unfortunately for the Martlets, the Trojans were too much to handle in all areas of the rink. Playing an aggressive, uptempo style, Simsbury simply won too many puck battles in front of both nets and in the corners. Shorthanded due to injury, illness, and other commitments, particularly on the blue line, the Martlets conceded puck control far too often – and left netminder Jake Holland ‘24 more exposed than an old roll of Kodak 35 mm film in an airport X-Ray machine. Though the cadre of Westminster forwards managed 28 shots on the evening (to counter Simsbury’s 40), the Trojan keeper was as formidable as the ancient walls of Troy before the armies of Agamemnon. But the JV’s had no Trojan horse on the bench, and so could not find the back of the net. This has been more of a challenge than this old coach expected, and will certainly be a focus moving forward – as will our defensive play against the rush and in our end. Not to go without mention was the consistent effort of many of the JV forwards, who battled to the end despite the challenge of chasing the lead. True grit, and the coaches recognize the work ethic and sportsmanship of the players. All credit to Reid Bulger ‘24, playing against his former team, who did everything he could while logging over 30 minutes of playing time. Bulger earned the hard hat for his efforts and leadership. Also contributing to defending against the relentless SHS attack were Dillon Seals ‘25, Richard Kim ‘25, Miles Kim ‘24, and Max Simpson ‘25; Nick Wurts ‘24 jumped in on D when the Martlet defensive corps was thinned by injury during the contest. With the roster for the game against Northfield Mount Hermon adjusted for their program, many of the JV players will have a much-deserved rest today while others will make the trip up 91. The Martlets will have to regroup after the break to get ready for the core of the season against Founders League teams. But this team is up for the challenge, and their enthusiasm for the game and support for one another is already a good foundation for moving forward successfully. Happy Holidays to the players, their families, and our fans. See you at the rink in January!
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