On May 27, 2005 the Old Colony’s Machine & Tool Technology Department attended EASTEC “05” in Springfield, MA. The trip was sponsored by The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). The students had the opportunity to see the latest technology in machine tools and related equipment being used by industry. Hundreds of exhibitors displayed and demonstrated

The Scholarship Committee at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School has selected senior Jennifer L. Howes (Lakeville) as the 2005 recipient of the Bristol Stars AAU Scholarship. Jennifer received her scholarship at the June 2nd Annual Awards Ceremony. She will be attending UMASS Dartmouth in September where she will pursue a degree in nursing.

The Old Colony Administration is pleased to announce that all nine junior Health Careers students received their CNA certification recently after completing their written exam and competency test. Testing was administered in the Health Careers Department by Jo-Anne Hall from the American Red Cross. Students obtaining their CNA certification are eligible to participate in the

The Scholarship Committee at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School has selected senior Stefan Beaulieu (Acushnet) as the 2005 recipient of the Acushnet Youth Athletic Association Scholarship. Stefan received his scholarship at the June 2nd Annual Awards Ceremony at Old Colony.

The administration at Old Colony recently received confirmation that a member of the junior class has been formally accepted into the Johnson & Wales Access Program. Ashley Bianchini (Freetown), a student in the Cosmetology Program will attend Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI, during the 2005-2006 school year in lieu of her senior year

Four members of the Old Colony Chapter of the National Honor Society were recently elected to serve as officers for the 2005-2006 school year. The officers will assume responsibility for leading the Society to achieve its varied service goals. Elected officers were: Erin Mello (President), Andre J. Arsenault (Vice-President), Amanda L. Murdoch (Treasurer), and Brandon

The administration at Old Colony Regional Technical High School is pleased to recognize the Wareham Elks Lodge for its support in the annual Student of the Month/Year Program. Old Colony students were recently honored a banquet held at the Elks Club in Wareham for their participation. Student of the Month: Jennifer Howes (Lakeville) – September

Twenty-eight students from Old Colony’s Computer Information Technology Department visited Johnson & Wales University in Providence, R.I., on May 23, 2005. The sophomore and junior students were accompanied by instructors Jacqueline Machamer and John C. Souza. Upon arriving at the university, the CIT students gathered in the lecture hall and listened to admissions personnel discuss

Seniors Rebecca Vieira (Acushnet) and Andrew Young (Freetown) have received the Massachusetts Vocational Association Presidential Certificate of Merit for the 2004-2005 school year. The award is presented to seniors across the state who meet rigid criteria, which include a strong record of vocational achievement, outstanding school attendance, motivation in the vocational field, and good citizenship.

Noted motivational speaker Paul Lewis spoke to Old Colony juniors, sophomores, and freshmen at the annual “Excellence in Effort” award ceremony on June 6, 2005. Mr. Lewis, a former professional football player with the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, is the founder, president and lead trainer for Positive Approaches Inc., a consultant company in

Three Old Colony students and English teacher, Paul Brodeur, participated in the International Student Leadership Institute held at UMass Dartmouth on May 26, 2005. The philosophy of this program includes five essential objectives which are support, awareness, self-confidence, positive thinking, and values. The process of teaching this philosophy is through five connecting task reinforcers, including

Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Automotive Department juniors recently passed the Automotive Service Excellence 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