On March 2, 2006, 77 student-members of Old Colony’s Chapter of Skills-USA participated in the district competition held at Upper Cape Regional Vocational Technical High School in Bourne, MA. Old Colony pitted its skills and knowledge in 18 trade areas against other area vocational schools. The Cougars’ efforts were well rewarded, as Old Colony competitors took home 8 gold medals, 7 silver medals, and 6 bronze medals. Congratulations to all competing students!
The following Old Colony students received medals:
GOLD MEDALS:
- Scott Hooley – Carpentry
- Jared Galvin – Computer Maintenance Technology
- David Cook – Computer Programming
- Jared Jacobs – Nursing Assisting
- Andre Arsenault – Culinary Arts
- James Cornwall – Electronic Applications
- Team: Jeffrey Cormier & Christopher Kirk – Web Design
SILVER MEDALS:
- Bryant Hampston – Computer Programming
- Rebecca Dexter – Nursing Assisting
- Steven Cleary – Precision Machining Technology
- Zachary Card – Technical Computer Applications
- Keith McAvoy – Electronic Applications
- Bancroft Ellis – Welding
- Team: Keith Morgado & Kyle O’Neill – Web Design
BRONZE MEDALS:
- Jamie Pooler – Computer Programming
- Michael Poland – Technical Computer Applications
- Kevin Burns – Electronic Applications
- Team: Matthew Willett & Adam Veary – Web Design
All the award winners are now eligble to compete for the state championships to be held in Marlboro, MA, on April 27-29, 2006.