Four members of the sophomore Computer Information Technology Program are currently involved in a website development project the non-profit Community Nurse & Hospice Care Organization of Fairhaven, MA. The students are working with Ms. Jennifer Fagan, the organization’s Director of Marketing & Development. The Web Team members undertaking the project include the following Old Colony […]

As part of the school’s annual Spirit Week activities, a Captains’ Luncheon was recently held at Old Colony’s Cougars Den Restaurant at Old Colony. The captains of the school’s fall athletic teams were honored for their leadership. Members of the Old Colony administration, School Committee, and Athletic Department were in attendance. The following team captains

Recently, Mr. Brad VanDusen, a representative from “Making High School Count,” met with all grade 9 students in an assembly held in the Old Colony cafetorium. The program focused on time management in high school. The discussion included what colleges look for in an applicant, the importance of being involved in the overall school community,

The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) is implementing a new Student Ambassador Program. Two student-athletes at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School have been nominated for participation by our Athletic Director, Matthew Trahan. They are: Janelle Gifford (Acushnet) Steven Verronneau (Acushnet)

Mr. Peter Tessicini from the Governor’s Highway Safety Bureau, recently presented a program to all Old Colony student drivers. The program was entitled –Safe Driving – A Healthy Decision.– Mr. Tessicini provided some very vital statistics and information on the concerns of safety belt use, speed, facilities, and peer pressure. This presentation was greatly received

Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School is pleased to announce that twenty-eight (28) seniors are recipients of John and Abigail Adams Scholarships. The scholarship is available to students whose MCAS performance puts them at the top 25 percent in their district. To be eligible, students must either score Advanced on one exam and Proficient

Samantha Clarke of Freetown has been nominated for the Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award. The criteria for this award includes outstanding character and good citizenship qualities. A senior at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, Samantha is an intelligent, energetic, and dedicated student. President of the Old Colony Chapter of

Twelve Old Colony Automotive Department students recently passed the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Test. The ASE is an EPA approved program that meets Section 609 of the Clean Air Act of 1990. This certification allows our students to operate Automotive Air Condition Recovery and Recycling equipment at their place of employment. The following Automotive Technology

The administration at Old Colony RVTHS is pleased to announce that all eleven of last year’s junior Health Careers students received their CNA certification after completing their written exam and comppetency test. Testing was done in the Health Careers Department by the American Red Cross. The following students (currently seniors) successfully completed the testing: Brianna

A member of the Class of 2007 at Old Colony RVTHS has earned national certification from the Electronics Technicians Association. Robert Loesher, of Carver, received the Associate Level Electronics Technicians Certification. The Associate Level is generally earned by individuals in post-secondary education. The credential is required by the electronics industry across the United States.  

The following seniors from the Electrical shop at Old Colony received their federal OSHA certifications at the end of the 2005-2006 school year. Nicholas Alves (Mattapoisett) Mathew Burke (Mattapoisett) Joshua Casoli-Stairs (Carver) Garrett Dunham (Lakeville) Jonathan Ferreira (Acushnet) Christopher Goncalves (Acushnet) Spencer Harrison (Lakeville) Natalie Hazen(Carver) Alexander Knox (Acushnet) Daniel Mayer (Carver) Anthony Santo (Acushnet)

The following seniors from the Carpentry shop at Old Colony received their federal OSHA certifications at the end of the 2005-2006 school year. Aaron Carvalho (Acushnet) Brandon Dion (Acushnet) Anthony Dovell (Carver) Ryan Isherwood (Acushnet) Donat LeBlanc (Freetown) Stephen Myette (Rochester) Jeremy Oliveira (Freetown) Richard Pemberton (Freetown) Zachary Prachniak (Acushnet) Gregory Saucier (Acushnet)

The following seniors from the Welding & Metal Fabrication shop at Old Colony received their federal OSHA certifications at the end of the 2005-2006 school year. Timothy Bissel (Lakeville) Keith Brightman (Freetown) Brian Chasse (Acushnet) Marcus Cousineau (Acushnet) William Delaney (Carver) Donald Dobson (Carver) Mark Faulkner (Lakeville) Nicholas Macedo (Acushnet) Stephen Standish (Lakeville) Jakob Thuestad

Old Colony is pleased to announce that senior Samantha Clarke is this year’s nominee for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award. Samantha is now eligible for state and national recognition. As Old Colony’s nominee, Samantha will receive a framed certificate and a $50 check, which will be presented at the November 15, 2006, District School

The administration at Old Colony RVTHS is pleased to announce the appointment of two students to the 2006-2007 School Council. They are: Samantha Clarke – Class of 2007 – Culinary Arts (Freetown) Jeffrey Cormier –Class of 2007 – CIT – (Acushnet)