A few years ago, the Washington Post adopted a controversial yet thought-provoking slogan: “Democracy dies in darkness.” To the extent that you believe this sentiment, I would like to propose another: “Community dies in silence.” This thought has been on my mind often during this past school year with respect to the Mercury. Why do we have newspapers? Of course, […]
Read more[Inspired by Evangelion] A work of fan fiction by an anonymous EWG student This one was different. My existence began with me knowing not how, simply why. An inborn Instinct, all-good, and invariably correct, provided all the knowledge I could possibly require. Humans have taken this title and quite frankly butchered it, for an angel’s Instinct is far from that […]
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After a successful competition at the KidWind national event, EWG’s Wind Turbine Team has continued to distinguish themselves with a presentation for the Air National Guard. On Friday, June 3, students Nikolas Angell, Nathaniel Powers, Morgan Beck, Michael Camacho, Emily Yoon, Jesse Ruscito, Akira Hall, Brielle Bamberry and Devon Cranston visited the National Guard base in Quonset to present their […]
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As summer approaches, the Exeter Public Library is gearing up to offer literacy-based programs on behalf of young people in the community. Beginning June 27 and running through August 23, all children aged 5-18 can find something for them. Children aged 5-12 can track how much time they spend reading this summer. If they spend at least 15 minutes per […]
Read moreGood Morning Class of 2023 students and families, I am so excited and looking forward to the class of 2023 leading EWG High School next year! They have been very impressive since the day they entered high school and I know they will continue to be. One of the first official acts of being seniors is to get your senior […]
Read moreThe EWG Golf season has officially ended, with EWG losing in the semi-finals to a strong Narragansett team. Looking back, players think of this as a strong season, with notable players Michael Mahone, Matthew Mears, and Charlie Horne helping push EWG to an 11-3 record. For a full report including player interviews, please see our video below.
Read moreAs The Mercury has been reporting since January, EWG students have been working on building an electric car as part of their Personal Learning Time program. Related: See Aidan Thornton’s March video update. This news report features interviews from Gwynn Fugal and Mr. Searle on their experiences with the Electric Car PLT. They walk us through how the car was […]
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The Exeter-West Greenwich High School Baseball team had a storybook ending to an overall rough 2022 season. The Knights were promoted to Division Two this year due to their dominant performance in the previous season, where they were 12-6, which got them to the championship. Going into the season, the team’s expectations were not very high, but they assumed they […]
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Students from our very own EWG recently got to take part in an amazing opportunity to have their work displayed at a professional art show, with the chance of even winning awards at the state level. Each year, an event is hosted to honor students’ artwork, and to showcase the beauty and importance of art in our lives. Any public […]
Read moreWith the end of the 2021-22 school year, five EWG High School faculty/staff members are moving on to their various next phases. EWG will be wishing farewell to Mrs. Elizabeth Lind, Mrs. Sharon Campbell, Sgt. Pietro Petrarca, Mrs. Dawn Seitz, and Mr. John Ward. After their long service to the community, collectively totaling more than 100 years, the faculty shares […]
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