Old Colony’s sophomore, junior, and senior Computer Information Technology students attended a field trip to UMass Boston, on December 7, 2007, accompanied by four CIT faculty members. Students attended an IT Careers Day, sponsored by the Boston Area Technical Education Consortium (BATEC). Students learned about the careers that exist in Information Technology today from industry

Computer Office Technology Department senior, Matthew Willett (Carver), has been selected as Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School’s nominee for the 2007-2008 Walter J. Markham Award. The award program is sponsored by the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA). Matthew is now eligible for state-wide consideration, based upon his leadership potential, as well as

As always, Old Colony students have been helping in the community! Recently, Electrical Department students completed repair work and electrical improvements at the Acushnet Valley Golf Course’s maintenance facility. In Rochester, House & Mill Carpentry Department students built baseball dugouts at the Dexter Lane Field.

The Old Colony Health Careers Department has established clinical affiliations with Headstart of New Bedford, Southcoast Hospital Groups, Sassaquin Dental Associates of New Bedford, New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, Inc., and CVS Pharmacy Tech Program for the 2007-2008 school year.

Students in the Computer Information Technology Department participated in a workshop on digital photography recently. Bill Chenaille, from the Center of Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University, presented the informative workshop in Old Colony’s Computer Information Technology shop.

The Old Colony Student Council, led by Advisor David Harrison, has elected the following students to lead the group for 2007-2008: Brittany Fagan (Lakeville) – President Courtney Freire (Acushnet) – Vice President Chenice Branquinho (Freetown) – Treasurer Melissa Vieira (Acushnet) – Secretary

Carver resident Robert Cost, a senior in the Culinary Arts Department, received the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents’ “Certificate of Academic Excellence.” Robert has excelled in both his academic and vocational studies during his four years at Old Colony. A member of the Old Colony Chapter of the National Honor Society, Robert was selected for

Recently, eight Old Colony students participated in the SkillsUSA Fall State Leadership Conference in Marlborough, MA. The theme of the conference, “Brave Choices,” focused on making sound vocational decisions and career choices, and exploring non-traditional shop opportunities. The students who attended were: Samantha Lucas (Lakeville) Danielle Mahoney (Carver) Eli Reznekervitz (Freetown) Drew Bartlett (Lakeville) Melanie

Corey Beecher, a resident of Lakeville and a senior in the Cosmetology Department, has been selected to receive a 2007-2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Service Award. This national award program is jointly sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the Prudential Insurance Company. Corey is a member of the Old Colony Chapter

Four members of the school’s National Honor Society chapter attended the 6th Annual Massachusetts Fall NHS State Conference on October 30, 2007. The conference was held for advisors and members at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. The Keynote speaker to open the conference was Mr. Robert Antonucci, former Commissioner of Education.

Senior begins School Committee term Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School senior Brittany Fagan recently began her term as the student member of the District School Committee. A Lakeville resident, Brittany was elected as Chairperson of the Student Advisory Committee to the School Committee. The chairperson also serves as an ex-officio member of the

The Scholarship Committee at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School has selected senior Janelle Gifford (Acushnet) as the 2007 recipient of the Bristol Stars AAU Scholarship. Janelle received her scholarship at the May 31st Annual Awards Ceremony at Old Colony. Janelle will attend Seminole Community College in Florida in September.

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