Dear Needham Public Schools Families: It is with considerable sadness that I share with you that Needham High School 11th grader Adrienne Garrido passed away this afternoon as a result of the injuries she sustained from last night's traffic accident. Saturday night's accident on Webster Street took the lives of two amazing and loving young people, Adrienne and her friend Talia Newfield. I am at a loss for words at the moment, but I wanted you to know this information. The schools and staff will be prepared tomorrow and throughout the week to support students. In addition, principals will provide parent resources about coping with grief and tragedy that we hope will be helpful at this time. If you have a specific concern or question, please contact your child's guidance counselor or principal. This evening I am reminded of a quote from American poet William Cullen Bryant who observed: "And we wept that one so lovely should have a life so brief." Finally, please join me in sending our thoughts and prayers to the Newfield and Garrido families. Respectfully, Dan Gutekanst Superintendent of Schools