In the current musical “Jagged Little Pill” at the American Repertory Theater, many characters are trying to find their place in the world. They all have their own battles that they keep hidden from each other.  Mary Jane Healy, a mother who is trying to keep up the facade of her perfect life,...

Are you interested in alternative rock music? How about musical theatre? Or, better yet, both? “Jagged Little Pill” is the final mainstage production for the American Repertory Theater’s 2017/2018 season. The show is based off Alanis Morissette’s Grammy Award-winning album of the same name,...

The three words “Jagged Little Pill” may elicit different responses and emotions from those who hear them. Alanis Morissette fans will immediately recognize these words from the music icon’s album of the same name. Broadway aficionados and lovers of theater will automatically think of the title...

Yeman Josiah Brown and Kelsey Orem are the two swings covering a new musical — a show featuring Alanis Morissette's music and a book by Diablo Cody — that had had its world premiere this month at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge. A swing, in the theater world, is a member of the company...

Got any plans for February vacation? How does a trip to Europe sound? That’s right, if you are a Watertown High School student, you have the opportunity to join Spanish teacher Jennifer Chiodo and some 20 students and teachers this coming winter for a relaxing time in Spain and Italy! Instead of...

There are dozens of clubs, groups, organizations, and activities in and around Watertown High — including some new ones in 2021! — and they are all looking for students to join them! To help WHS students learn more about the extracurriculars, here below is information sent in by some of the advisers...

It’s time to get excited at Watertown High School, because Spirit Week and Homecoming dance are next week! The Pride Club wants to help restore spirit and excitement to the school, especially after a long two years of boring. Spirit Week starts Monday, Sept. 20, with Pajama Day. Tuesday (Sept. 21)...

From Sudbury to South Korea to Sandwich and finally to Watertown, the new math teacher has seen it all. Sarah Mepham, 26, began at Watertown High when school started this month, teaching Algebra 1 and Geometry. “I absolutely love traveling,” she said in an interview this week. “I think experiencing...

The Watertown High football team won its season-opening game, 22-16, over Worcester South on Sept. 11, 2021, at Victory Field in Watertown. Mason Andrade (4-yard run) and Nathan Master (18-yard catch) scored before Billy McHugh sealed the victory by turning a pass from Johnny Cacace into an 82-yard...

The following is a list of students honored during Watertown High School's Senior Awards and Scholarship Night on May 27, 2021, and the Undergraduate Awards on June 21. All photos by Leah Knipper-Davis of the Raider Times. Thank you to all of the organizations for their continued generosity and support,...

Every student knows the feeling of dread that the words “summer homework” invokes. Every spring as school comes to a close, kids are greeted by mountains of extra work they are expected to complete, during what is supposed to be a relaxing break from academics. Why do teachers continue to assign...

Over a year after shutting down for what originally was going to be a two-week break, Watertown High School returned to a full five-day schedule in April, with hybrid learning being completely removed. As the school’s nurse, Joie Mara, has played a key role in the school’s successful transition...

Beginning March 25, Jane Austen & Co. at the University of North Carolina has put on a series of virtual Zoom events detailing the lives of Black women in the regency era and their portrayal in the media of the time. “Race & The Regency” has hosted various speakers discussing topics spanning...

This past year, the pandemic has affected all after-school programs, including the theater program. Each year, Watertown High School teachers and students put their talents together to express themselves and put on shows for the Watertown community. It’s important for the performers, staff, and crew...

Five months later, girls from Watertown High's senior and junior classes were finally able to take the field for the 29th annual Powderpuff football game at Victory Field on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. The senior class won the game, 12-8. The game is traditionally played the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. See...

The perfect mix for life Feeds one, two, ten people In a thriving city A leader loved by his people builds an aqueduct To give water to the people They appreciate it Call him Optimus Good water for good living A city in crisis  A people in crisis  While the leaders drink pure water The people’s...