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The Student News Site of Walpole High School

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The Student News Site of Walpole High School

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Baseball Knocked out of First Round in Playoff Game

Matt Brownsword
June 5, 2014

Girls Lacrosse looks to Spark Deep Playoff Run

Matt Brownsword
May 26, 2014
Although having the lead going into the third lap, the Walpole Boys 4x400 loses to Natick.

Boys Track Falls Short Against Natick, Loses Shot at Herget Title

Matt Brownsword
May 15, 2014
The 12th annual Walpole Film Festival promises to be the most intriguing one yet.

The Rebellion’s Picks for the 12th Annual Film Festival

Matt Brownsword
May 12, 2014
Donnelly's No-Hitter Gives Tompkins Record 539th Win

Donnelly’s No-Hitter Gives Tompkins Record 539th Win

Matt Brownsword
May 5, 2014

CP1 Students Should Waive up to Benefit from Honors Grade Inflation

Matt Brownsword
April 17, 2014
The Rebellion's Guide to the NCAA Tournament: Sweet Sixteen and Beyond

The Rebellion’s Guide to the NCAA Tournament: Sweet Sixteen and Beyond

Matt Brownsword
March 27, 2014
Baseball Senior Captains. (Photo/ Ian Fair)

Baseball Looks to Reclaim Herget Title in New Season

Matt Brownsword
March 20, 2014
This is the second year of the Rebellion's Tournament Challenge.

The Rebellion’s Guide on the NCAA Tournament (Round of 64 and Round of 32)

Matt Brownsword
March 20, 2014
A Walpole forward hits a free throw to seal the win.

Boys Basketball Takes on Sharon in DII South Semifinal

Matt Brownsword
March 4, 2014
Walpole guard rushes past an opposing defender.

Boys Basketball Closes Out Dartmouth in Opening Round of DII South Tournament

Matt Brownsword
February 27, 2014
Walpole Senior breaks past a Wellesley defender.

Boys Hockey Looks to Upset Falmouth in Opening Round Tilt

Matt Brownsword
February 24, 2014

Olympics Force Gay Rights To Center Stage

Matt Brownsword
February 15, 2014
Should We Embrace a Minimum Wage Increase?

Should We Embrace a Minimum Wage Increase?

Matt Brownsword
February 13, 2014
A Rebel brings the puck down the ice.

Injuries Derail Rebuilding Season for Girls Hockey

Matt Brownsword
February 13, 2014

Boys Basketball Clinches State Tournament Berth Off Big Nights From Quinlan, Fogarty, Cisternelli

Matt Brownsword
February 13, 2014
A Rebel attacker skates her way to the first Walpole girl of the night.

Losses Pile Up For 2-6 Girls Hockey

Matt Brownsword
January 17, 2014
Coach Dowd look on in last years game.

Three Line Rotation Gives Rebels Complete Team Win over Milton

Matt Brownsword
January 15, 2014

Early Season Rebel Review

Matt Brownsword
January 9, 2014
The Gymnastics Captains pose for a photo.

Rebel Gymnasts Seek to Build on Last Year’s Success

Matt Brownsword
January 5, 2014
A Walpole player gathers the ball before scoring the game winning goal.

Porkers Take First State Championship since 2006

Matt Brownsword
November 19, 2013
Walpole wins first ever South Sectional Championship.

Walpole Fall Athletics Embraces ‘Underdog’ Mantra

Matt Brownsword
November 14, 2013
Rebsoc's season ends after a dramatic tournament run.

Feehan ends Rebsoc’s Magical Tournament Run

Matt Brownsword
November 8, 2013
Walpole goalie saves shot.

Defense Reigns Supreme for Boys Soccer

Matt Brownsword
November 7, 2013
Rebel Review: Tournament Edition

Rebel Review: Tournament Edition

Matt Brownsword
November 4, 2013
A Walpole midfielder shields the ball away from a Norwood defender.

Tournament Preview: Girls Soccer at Plymouth South

Matt Brownsword
October 31, 2013
Rebel Review - October 28, 2013

Rebel Review – October 28, 2013

Matt Brownsword
October 28, 2013
Coach Lee gave a rousing acceptance speech at the Press Box ceremony.

Coach Lee’s Legacy Memorialized in Press Box, Not Flag

Matt Brownsword
October 17, 2013
The three Field Hockey captains pose for a photo.

Field Hockey Captains Look to Lead the Porkers to State Championship

Matt Brownsword
October 15, 2013
Mr. Alan presents the award for Best Picture at Film Festival Awards Night.

“Alby” Soars on Film Festival Awards Night

Matt Brownsword
June 29, 2013

Surveillance Cameras to be Instituted in Walpole High

Matt Brownsword
June 19, 2013

New Grading Philosophy Step in the Right Direction

Matt Brownsword
June 17, 2013
Girls Lacrosse Beats Hingham; Falls to Westwood

Girls Lacrosse Beats Hingham; Falls to Westwood

Matt Brownsword
May 30, 2013
Film Festival Picks from a Rebellion Writer

Film Festival Picks from a Rebellion Writer

Matt Brownsword
May 13, 2013

Coach Bilodeau Should Remain a Rebel

Matt Brownsword
April 13, 2013
The Rebellion's Guide to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament

The Rebellion’s Guide to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament

Matt Brownsword
March 27, 2013
The Rebellion's Guide on the NCAA Tournament (Round of 64 and Round of 32)

The Rebellion’s Guide on the NCAA Tournament (Round of 64 and Round of 32)

Matt Brownsword
March 19, 2013
This is the first year of the Rebellion's Tournament Challenge.

Rebellion Tournament Challenge Information

Matt Brownsword
March 16, 2013
Principal Imbusch and Superintendent Lynch answer questions from students about the cameras.

New Security Camera Policy Sparks Lively Student-Administrative Debate

Matt Brownsword
March 13, 2013
A Walpole and Norwood player battle for the puck.

Walpole Loses Heartbreaker to Crosstown Rival in Postseason

Matt Brownsword
March 1, 2013
Walpole Girls Hockey Defeats Medfield in a Shootout 2-1 F/SO

Walpole Girls Hockey Defeats Medfield in a Shootout 2-1 F/SO

Matt Brownsword
March 1, 2013
Boys Hockey hopes to celebrate another win like this in their first-round matchup against Norwood.

Boys Hockey Seeks Ultimate Retribution in First-Round Tournament Matchup

Matt Brownsword
February 26, 2013
What Does the Constitution Even Say?

What Does the Constitution Even Say?

Matt Brownsword
January 26, 2013
Fiscal Cliff 'Compromise' Sets Up Repeat in the Future

Fiscal Cliff ‘Compromise’ Sets Up Repeat in the Future

Matt Brownsword
January 10, 2013
What Should Obama Do Next?

What Should Obama Do Next?

Matt Brownsword
December 17, 2012
Election Day's Over, so What's Next?

Election Day’s Over, so What’s Next?

Matt Brownsword
November 11, 2012
Election Day is Tomorrow, Do You Know Who to Vote For?

As Election Day Approaches, What Should You Vote For?

Matt Brownsword
November 5, 2012
A Walpole player meets the ball far above the heads of the Norwood defenders.

On Senior Night, Seniors Lead Boys Soccer Closer to State Tournament Berth

Matt Brownsword
October 25, 2012
President Obama and Governor Romney both debated each other in a town hall style debate.

Debates Reinforce What Everybody Already Knows

Matt Brownsword
October 24, 2012
Joe Biden's eccentric attitude was on display in the Vice Presidential Debate last Thursday.

Biden goes on Attack, But Does it Really Matter?

Matt Brownsword
October 16, 2012
A Walpole player dribbles around an opponent upfield.

Rebels Have Poor Showing to Start October

Matt Brownsword
October 9, 2012
Campaign Chatter: Romney's Strong Debate Performance Bucks Trend, but Will it Continue?

Campaign Chatter: Romney’s Strong Debate Performance Bucks Trend, but Will it Continue?

Matt Brownsword
October 5, 2012
Close Elections Go Override Supporters' Way

Close Elections Go Override Supporters’ Way

Matt Brownsword
June 11, 2012
The Euro 2012 will be the most talked about event in Europe—until the World Cup.

Euro 2012 Preview: Group Stage

Matt Brownsword
June 6, 2012
President Barack Obama became the first pro-gay marriage president.

Obama’s Support of Gay Marriage Could Revitalize Civil Rights Discussions.

Matt Brownsword
May 29, 2012
Ballpark attendence is on the decline, could baseball be losing fans?

Is the National Attention Towards the ‘National Pastime’ Waning?

Matt Brownsword
May 13, 2012
Santorum's End Signals End to Republican Primaries and Start of General Election.

Santorum’s End Signals End to Republican Primaries and Start of General Election.

Matt Brownsword
April 27, 2012
The Final Four hopes to be as exciting as every year's is.

NCAA Final Four Previews.

Matt Brownsword
March 30, 2012
The 2012 NCAA Tournament made history in the first two rounds—will the trend continue?

The Staff’s 2012 NCAA Tournament Picks: Sweet Sixteen

Matt Brownsword
March 21, 2012
The 2012 NCAA Tournament made history in the first two rounds—will the trend continue?

The Staff’s 2012 NCAA Tournament Picks: First and Second Round

Matt Brownsword
March 13, 2012
YAWN! Super Tuesday turns out to be not so super.

Super Tuesday Reveals Absolutely Nothing

Matt Brownsword
March 9, 2012
Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum campaigned hard in Michigan; but who really won?

Mitt, You’re Not Fooling Anyone. You Aren’t That Good.

Matt Brownsword
March 2, 2012
President Barack Obama has done a great job averting disaster, not becoming one.

A Disaster, GOP? Why Obama has been a Smashing Success.

Matt Brownsword
February 24, 2012
Ron Paul and Mitt Romney were tied up in a close race in Maine.

Look at the System, Find the Problem.

Matt Brownsword
February 17, 2012
Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney were the two biggest players Tuesday night.

Rick Santorum Sweeps, So Why Is Mitt Romney Smiling?

Matt Brownsword
February 10, 2012
The Republican nominees debate topics central to the 2012 presidential election.

Early Stages of the Presidential Race

Matt Brownsword
February 6, 2012
The NBA is currently in a lockout and the situation does not seem to be improving.

NBA Lockout: Best Thing For Basketball since MJ?

Matt Brownsword
November 20, 2011
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