Students, Staff & Alumni Notes

History Teacher Mr. MacAdams was named winner of the Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club spring teacher appreciation contest! The award was the result of an essay submitted by one of his students about why he should be celebrated and appreciated. Mr. MacAdams was honored at a MJWC meeting. Congratulations Mr. Mac!

In early December, Ms. Murphy (History Dept.) presented at the National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, held in Philadelphia. She was selected to present a session called, "A New Facet of Republican Motherhood: New Stories of Women in the American Revolution" and a poster session called "Goodbye Memorization, Hello Application and Evaluation: Engaging Assessments for Middle School."  details/photos

Amanda Denney ('22) published her first novel, Sweepings of the Street, a historical fiction novel set in 1816 London during the British Industrial Revolution. The story follows 12-year-old Sarah, who grew up on a farm, as her family is forced to move to London for work. Sarah endures many changes and struggles, confronting poverty, child labor, exploitation, grief, and more.

Learn about Sweepings of the Street here. See local TV interview of Amanda here. Don’t forget to buy the book! Various places to purchase here.