Whiz Kids

Sean Bryan is This Week's Whiz Kid

The 17-year-old Stoneham High School athlete participates in winter and spring track. His 4x4 team won two medals at the state individuals and state relays.

Stoneham Patch Whiz Kid of the Week Key to Awesomeness: Bryan runs track in winter and spring for the Spartans and attributes all of his success to his two coaches Xavier and Jonathan Garcia as well as his teammates. “Coming into the season I didn’t know what to expect because it was my first spring season as a track athlete,” Bryan said. “I felt a little bit behind the rest of the team because I only had one winter track season under my belt, but it was a very successful season because of the training I went through. I was very happy with how I performed then and I’m having an amazing spring season.” Bryan explained that his biggest strength on the track is his determination and toughness. “I know that I have the strength to power through…

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Stoneham High School Pitcher Throws No-Hitter Against Watertown

Steve Keskinidis threw a no-hitter in a 2-0 victory over the Watertown High School Raiders on Tuesday.

Stoneham High School pitcher Steve Keskinidis tossed a no-hitter versus Watertown High School in a 2-0 win on Tuesday. Keskinidis threw seven innings of no-hit baseball, while walking one and punching out six Raiders en route to the victory. Keskinidis was down to his final out and had a 2-2 count when he reached back and threw a straight fastball right on the corner to strikeout a Raiders hitter. “It was the best feeling in the world as I walked off the mound after pumping my fist knowing I threw a no-hitter,” Keskinidis said. Keskinidis said that he had command of all of his pitches throughout the day, but admitted he threw some pitches more than others. “I was frequently throwing my fastball and curveball,” Keskinidis said. “Coach (…

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Joe Brown is This Week's Whiz Kid

The 16-year-old Stoneham High School track team member runs the 100m dash, 4x100 meter relay, 200m dash and participates in the triple jump.

Stoneham Patch Whiz Kid of the Week Key to Awesomeness: Brown is close to achieving his goals that he set out at the beginning of the season that includes a 40-foot jump in the triple jump. “A couple of meets ago versus Burlington, I got 39 feet, 11.5 inches,” Brown said. “It was a bit of a disappointment, but I am continuing to strive for that goal and plan on beating it before the end of the season.” The track season may be long and arduous at times, but Brown has been successful throughout the year and attributes his success to his coaches. “The coaches are unbelievable,” Brown said. “Not only have they taught me and helped me to perform better, they have also changed me and my views altogether as an athlete and a student.” Brown said …

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CHAT RECAP: Patch Chats With Jeanne Craigie, Dr. Les Olson About Middle School Project

Follow along and ask questions during our chat with Stoneham school officials from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday on Stoneham Patch.

Stoneham Patch is hosting a Cover It Live online chat session with School Building Committee chairperson Jeanne Craigie and Superintendent Dr. Les Olson from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday to discuss the Stoneham Middle School project. The pair will be answering your questions during the chat, and we'll be posting a recap of the session on Friday.  The chat is our second with Craigie about the project.

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Mark Ouellette

11:42 am on Friday, May 18, 2012

Hi Dave, Stoneham School Building Committee chairperson Jeanne Craigie answered your questions below: "The drop off will be outside the Central School property by parents where the crossing guard is stationed.The children will be walked in by their own parents along the sidewalk on the building side of the building. We will also have staff stationed along the way or parent volunteers. No vehicles…   more ›

Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day: Experimental Photography on Display at Stoneham High School

Got a great photo captured in Stoneham? Email it to mark.ouellette@patch.com or upload it to our Pics & Clips community photo gallery for future Photo of the Day consideration.

Our Photo of the Day is of students's experimental photography using types of cameras on display at Stoneham High School. Got a great photo captured in Stoneham? Email it to mark.ouellette@patch.com or upload it to our Pics & Clips community photo gallery for future Photo of the Day consideration.

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What Questions Do You Have About the Future of the Stoneham Middle School Project?

School Building Committee chairperson Jeanne Craigie and Superintendent Les Olson will be answering questions about the school project on Thursday, May 10 from 11 a.m.-noon. Post up to two questions below that may be asked during the chat.

Do you have questions about the estimated $40 million Stoneham Middle School project? If so, you're in luck. On Thursday, May 10 from 11 a.m.-noon, Stoneham Patch will be hosting a Cover It Live chat session with School Building Committee chairperson Jeanne Craigie and Superintendent Les Olson to discuss the future of the project. Important: You can post a maximum of two (2) questions in the comments section below until 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 that may be asked during the online session. Alternatively, you can follow along during the chat Tuesday and ask questions then. We'll do our best to get to as many questions from this post and the live chat as we can. We look forward to seeing your questions and we hope you can attend the Cover It …

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