BONDING THROUGH BIRDIE BASHING
BY STEVE SHEPPARD INDEPENDENT SPORTS EDITOR
      The final bell had rung on Friday, yet students, faculty and administrators were in no hurry to leave for the weekend. What kept them after school was the 22nd annual "Badminton-Mania" finale - the anticipated teacher-student contests that traditionally cap a two-week badminton extravaganza in t...
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DAVE WEBB
BY SAM TOOLE
      When someone says physical education at Nantucket High School one man comes to mind: David Webb. He is central to the program and a favorite among students. He possesses a love of sports that is contagious, especially when it comes to badminton. While not teaching he can be found on the slopes or ...
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CAN WE KEEP HIM, MOM?
      The Key West Keynoter, the newspaper of that tropical enclave, reported on a story in January this year that involved local iguanas. Iguanas are not native to the Florida Keys, but were introduced at some point as an exotic pet. Over time, the lizards have moved out-ofdoors, and now are relative...
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From the sidelines
      WINTER SPORTS AWARDS Awards night for Nantucket High School winter sports will take place Monday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Student-athletes who participated in basketball, swimming, gymnastics and hockey will be recognized. Call 228-7280 for more information.
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GREAT SPORTS FLICKS: PART 2
by Steve Sheppard Independent Sports Editor
      Acouple of months ago, I submitted my picks for the top sports movies of all time. Since then, I've heard from a number of readers who wondered why certain films weren't selected. Presented with several omissions from my original list, I realized there are some good movies that I overlooked the...
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BIRDS OF NANTUCKET
ROBIN, THRUSH, OR BLACKBIRD
by Kenneth Turner Blackshaw
      As I write this I'm hearing a whinnying at the window. Stepping outside I realize the sound is coming from all around me. These are avian whinnies rather than equine ones. Our American Robins are now sparring for territory. Those of you who are out and about during Nantucket's winter are undoubte...
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