January Library Newsletter

Happy New Year !

Comedian Dana Jay Bein visited WHS for an improv workshop

Dana Jay Bein visited WHS on 12/11 for an improv comedy workshop with Mrs. Cella's Italian class, Mr. Bond's math class and Ms. Goodwin's math class. Dana also stayed for WIN Block. Dana Jay Bein is a Cambridge, MA based comedian, comedy instructor and motivator, best known for writing the viral internet parody Coronavirus Rhapsody in March of 2020. His stand up and improv is known for its quick wit, its energy and its ability to adapt to any audience. He's been performing at comedy clubs, comedy festivals, colleges and corporate gigs for 20 years. In June of 2018, he was honored by the City for Cambridge for his nearly two decades of service to the Cambridge creative arts community. DJB was the Comic in Residence at the legendary Comedy Studio in November of 2018, opening every show that month. In 2019, DJB began teaching "The Applications of Stand Up Comedy" in the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab at MIT. Dana's workshop promotes empowerment, improves language skills and spurs creative collaboration.

A few glimpses into the workshops

Holiday Trivia

We had another successful WIN Block Trivia day right before break. Team Drippy Cheese won 1st place. Our expert trivia host was Mr. Bendetto and our scorekeeper Mrs. Grace helped ensure that everything ran smoothly. We will have a pizza party for all winning teams on January 24th during WIN block in the Library.

A few highlights from Holiday Trivia

COMPETE FOR A SPOT IN WFEE'S TRIVIA BEE! JANUARY 30TH DURING WIN BLOCK.

Trivia winners... this is your chance to compete for a spot in WFEE's Trivia Bee at Town Hall. Get your teams of 3 together for a final trivia round in the WHS Library on Wednesday January 29th during WIN Block. Hosted by the wonderful Mr. Benedetto. Snacks will be provided! The winning team gets sponsorship by a Winchester business and will represent WHS in the 23rd Annual Trivia be at Town Hall on February 12th, 2025. Sign up here

Upcoming Events

Photographer Toni Pepe Lecture February 12th 2025 - A Block

Toni Pepe is chair and assistant professor of photography at Boston University. She received her MFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology and an MLA in visual culture from Boston University. Her photographs and installation work explore the construction of identity, specifically the icon of the mother. She has exhibited both nationally and internationally including at the Center for Photography at Woodstock and the Wege durch das Land, Music & Literary Festival. Pepe was a finalist for the Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellowship, a Critical Mass top 50, a Review Santa Fe 100, and was most recently awarded an Artist Trust Grant. Her work is in the permanent collections at the Danforth Art Museum, the Magenta Foundation, as well as many private collections.