The Old Colony Scholarship Committee at has selected senior Kaitlyn Tomlinson (Acushnet) as the 2007 recipient of the Acushnet Youth Athletic Association Scholarship. Kaitlyn received her scholarship at the May 31, 2007, Annual Awards Ceremony at Old Colony.

Two students were elected to serve on the Massachusetts Department of Education’s Southeastern Regional Student Advisory Council. Kelsey Pereira and Steven Verronneau, both from Acushnet, and students at Old Colony Vocational Technical High School were elected to represent the Rochester technical school from May 2007 through April 2008. Ms. Pereira and Mr. Verronneau will be

Old Colony conducted its annual Recognition Day for the school’s Excellence in Effort Award winners on June 4, 2007. A presentation was given at the activity event by Harry “Jay” Blake, founder and president of Follow a Dream. Mr. Blake’s motivation speech covered topics on overcoming adversity, personal strength, and perseverance. The student body was

The administration at Old Colony recently received conformation that four members of the junior class have formally accepted into the Johnson & Wales Access Program. Zachary Card (Carver) of the CIT Program, Keith Vieira (Freetown) of the CIT Program, Samantha Souza (Freetown) of the Culinary Arts Program, and Ashlee Scour (Lakeville) of the Culinary Arts

Four members of the Old Colony Chapter of the National Honor Society were recently elected to serve as officers for the 2007-2008 school years. The officers will assume the responsibility for leading the Society to achieve its varied service goals. Elected president was Corey E. Beecher (Lakeville), Vice-president Alex R. Buckley (Rochester), Treasurer Ryan C.

The Athletic Department at Old Colony has selected two student-athletes for recognition in the 13th annual Standard-Times “Leadership Award Program.” Old Colony again hosted this event for the twelve area high schools. Dinner was prepared by the Culinary Arts Department. The 2007 nominees were Madeleine LaFleur (Acushnet) and Ryan Pimental (Acushnet). Both student-athletes are seniors

The Old Colony Math Club performed well at a local math competition held at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School on April 5, 2007. Old Colony sent five juniors and five sophomores to the jeopardy-style Math Meet. Under the supervision of math instructors Kevin Gonsalves and Nancy Francis, the two teams of Old Colony students

Members of the Health Careers Program at Old Colony will participate in a job shadow program at St. Luke’s Hospital. The Old Colony juniors will affiliate from May 21 through June 1, 2007. There will be one student per day assigned to eleven various departments throughout the hospital. The student will remain in the department

The sixth annual Mr. Cougar competition held on March 30, 2007, was a huge success! A packed house witnessed one of the most exciting and entertaining Mr. Cougar competitions ever. Ryan Isherwood (Carpentry) was crowned Mr. Cougar 2007 for his incredible dancing, singing, responses, and overall talent. First runner-up was Greg Saucier (Carpentry) and second