Memorabilia from the Old Doherty Memorial High School
Artifacts from the now-demolished building were recently made available through a campaign to support Doherty Memorial High School. Those who have already made a pledge can pay at the link below.
Worcester Educational Development Foundation
WEDF Honors Worcester Public Schools Distinguished Alumni
The Worcester Educational Development Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2024 Distinguished Alumni of the Worcester Public Schools. They are:Jason Ardizzone-West, Doherty Memorial High School – Emmy Award-Winning Stage DesignerSarah Christie, Esq., Doherty Memorial High School – AttorneySharyn Eaton, South High Community School – Educator & Performing ArtistWayne Glazier, MD, Chandler Junior High School …
Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame to Honor 2024 Inductees on May 17
The Worcester Educational Development Foundation invites you to cheer for alumni athletes as they are inducted into the Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame on May 17 at the Hogan Center, College of the Holy Cross. 2024 Inductees: Outstanding Contributors:Dr. Lee Mancini and Angela Rufo from Family Medicine/Sports Medicine at UMASS Memorial Health Worcester …
2024 Nominations Now Open
Do you know a distinguished Worcester Public School Alumnus who is deserving of a nomination? The Worcester Educational Development Foundation is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the annual Distinguished Alumni of the Worcester Public Schools awards! The program was established in 2011 by WEDF to honor and recognize alumni of Worcester …
WEDF Announces Honorees for 12th Annual Distinguished Alumni & Friends of the Worcester Public Schools Awards
The Worcester Educational Development Foundation, Inc. (WEDF) is proud to announce the 2023 Class of Distinguished Alumni of the Worcester Public Schools. A celebration of their achievements will be held on October 25, 20223 at the College of the Holy Cross. Honorees are:Woodrow Adams, Jr. – Public Servant & Community LeaderDimitrios Angelis, M.D. – CardiologistMatthew Brown – Business …
2023 Scholarship & Award Winners
The Worcester Educational Development Foundation announced more than $40,000 in scholarships and awards for graduating seniors in the Worcester Public Schools. The funds have been provided by foundations, corporations, fund raising events, organizations, and individuals. The recipients are: Connected Scholars Laptops40 seniors in eight high schools. Nina and Miriam Barber ScholarshipTaevye Dawkins, North High Elizabeth …
WEDF Announces Spring 2023 Mini-Grant Recipients
The Worcester Educational Development Foundation, Inc. funded more than $5,000 in mini-grants for educators in the Worcester Public Schools. The grants funded extraordinary projects to enhance and enrich teaching and learning in WEDF’s areas of focus: Arts and Culture, College and Career Readiness, Health and Wellness, and Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics. The grants were …
Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame to Honor 2023 Inductees on May 19
The Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has announced the following list of inductees: Joshua Awuma – Doherty Memorial High School Kelly Bates – Burncoat High School Ken Bates – Burncoat High School Ryan Keddy – Worcester Technical High School Raymond McGrath – South High School James McDermott – Coach John Murray – …