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The Old Colony Athletic Department is pleased to receive recognition for its commitment to sportsmanship. The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) recently included the Old Colony Cougars on its annual “Sportsmanship Honor Roll.” Each year, the MIAA recognizes high schools across the Commonwealth for high levels of sportsmanship in their athletic endeavors. Old Colony offers […]
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Students in Old Colony’s sophomore Cosmetology class continue to volunteer their time and expertise at the Sippican Health Care Center in Marion. Under the supervision of instructor Mrs. Carol Charbonneau, the 14 sophomores administer manicures, hand and arm massages, and spend hours of quality time with the patients. Mrs. Charbonneau feels that this undertaking is
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Once again this year, the Old Colony Athletic Department will participate in the MIAA/MSSADA Sportsmanship Summit. The summit will be held in Westborough, MA, and will include workshops for staff and student-athletes. Representing Old Colony will be: Gary Brown – Assistant Superintendent/Principal John Abaray – Golf Coach William Carberry – Football (Rochester) Stephen Bernat –
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Superintendent-Director, David J Ferreira, announced the five seniors at Old Colony are among the first students statewide to receive the state’s new John & Abigail Adams Scholarship. 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
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The team of Jeffrey Golenski (senior) and Jeffrey Cormier (sophomore), both of Acushnet, made the entire Old Colony community proud as they won the Bronze Medal at the annual SkillsUSA National Championships, held in Kansas City, Missouri, from June 21-24, 2005. Competing in the Web Design competition, Jeff G. & Jeff C. completed a written
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– (1/11/05) Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School faculty member, Jeanne Butler, was recently recognized by the District School Committee. The instructor successfully completed the MAVA Middle Managers Leadership Academy with distinction. MAVA, Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators, offers the Leadership Academy for aspiring administrators from across the Commonwealth. The yearlong, intensive training included
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– (1/5/05) The Commonwealth’s vocational-technical schools are pleased to announce the upcoming Leadership Academy for Middle Managers sponsored by the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators. The program will be targeted directly at current vocational technical educators who will become the future leaders in our schools. Each school district may nominate a candidate who would benefit
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Shop Student Town Automotive Matthew Arruda Freetown CAD – Drafting Jonathan Silva Delgado Acushnet Computer Tech Kristy Bernacchio Lakeville Cosmetology Karissa Weigel Rochester Culinary Arts Thomas Rheaume Acushnet Electrical Matthew Burke Mattapoisett Electronics Amanda Murdoch Acushnet Health Careers Kerrie Rousseau Acushnet House & Mill Carpentry Harrie Ashley Freetown Machine & Tool Jared Faherty Freetown Graphic
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Three Old Colony have been selected to the Mayflower League All-Start team. Recognized from the Boys’ Soccer team were Jason Camara, Gregory DeTerra, and Shawn Ferreira (all from Acushnet). The team is coached by Mrs. Mary Anne Walker. The team qualified for the MIAA State tournament this season.
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Daniel Ducharme, an instructor in the Machine & Tool Technology Department, has been named as Old Colony’s 2005-2006 nominee for the Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Program. Mr. Ducharme was selected by the Old Colony faculty for his dedication, hard work, and tireless efforts on the behalf of Old Colony students. An official letter has
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Mark Mainella, one of the nation’s leading motivational speakers, visited Old Colony on Dec. 9th for his annual talk to seniors. Mr. Mainella told the students that expressing one’s individualism is a positive thing and that everyone, not only students, should treat others with respect. Mr. Mainella also challenged the seniors to set goals and
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– (12/6/04) The Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School District, at the request of the Assistant Superintendent/Principal, has been selected for participation in the S.O.S. Suicide Prevention Program. The program is sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The S.O.S. (Signs of Suicide) Program has been implemented in more then 1,300 schools nationwide.
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– (12/6/04) At its November meeting, the Old Colony District School Committee adopted by-laws for the Special Education Parent’s Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). State Department of Education regulations require that by-laws be adopted for each district’s SPEDPAC. As with vocational program advisory committees, the SPEDPAC will be meeting a minimum of two times per year. The
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– (12/6/04) A SouthCoast administrator has been appointed to a committee for the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators for the 2004-2005 school year. Old Colony Assistant Superintendent/Principal, Gary Brown, was appointed to the MAVA Strategic Planning Task Force focusing on the Delivery of Curriculum and Instruction. The Task Force began its efforts in early November.
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– (12/6/04) A vocational faculty member at Old Colony has been appointed to a committee for the development of the State Certificate of Occupational Proficiency. Due in part to the new Chapter 74 regulations, some elements relating to the Certificate of Occupational Proficiency have changed. Old Colony is pleased to announce the statewide appointment of
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