Old Colony

Senator Joan M. Menard visited Old Colony on May 20, 2008, for her annual drive to register high school seniors to vote. At the assembly, Senator Menard stressed the importance of voting and the democratic process.

Twenty-five students from Old Colony’s Computer Information Technology Department, Cosmetology Department, and Automotive Technology Department participated in a 10-hour OSHA safety course in May 2008. John Mare of the Automotive Technology Department was the administrator of the safety course. The 25 students listed below completed and passed the OSHA 501 general industry course. Every student

The 7th Annual Mr. Cougar Competition, held on April 4, 2008, was a huge success! A standing-room-only crowd of over 650 people witnessed one of the most entertaining Mr. Cougar competitions ever. Tyler Mack (Culinary) was crowned Mr. Cougar 2008 for his incredible dancing and overall talent. The 2008 senior contestants were: Matt Willett, Paul

Old Colony’s Chapter of SkillsUSA once again has pledged to raise a minimum of five hundred dollars to benefit the Doug Flutie Foundation for Autism. Last year we were successful in reaching this goal, and are asking for your help in reaching it this year. Old Colony SkillsUSA officers will distribute collection boxes to every

Old Colony NHS needs your help! Old Colony’s National Honor Society students are working on a “Raise the Roof” fundraiser to raise funds for a new school roof. To participate, students and staff need to estimate how many ceiling panels (including light panels) are in the school and enter it in the contest for one

Recently, eight members of the Old Colony Student Council attended the annual Massachusetts Student Council Convention in Hyannis, MA. The students who participated included: Chenice Branquinho, Courtney Friere, Alisha Frates, Brittany Fagan, Ericka Sironen, Courtney Renault, Julia Aguiar, and Kerri Wypych. Old Colony’s Student Council Advisor is David Harrison. The convention took place on March

Old Colony RVTHS hosted its first ever Mystery Basket cooking competition on January 30, 2008, in Rochester, MA. Old Colony had participated in these competitions before, but this was its first time being a host school. Chef Fran Zentgraf, of JP Keefe Technical School in Framingham, began these competitions 8 years ago as a teaching

Congratulations to Mary Anne Walker on being named the Division 3 Mayflower League Small Division Soccer Coach of the Year. Coach Walker led the Boys’ Soccer team to another outstanding season.

Four of Old Colony’s student-athletes visited Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA, last November to receive the 2007 Massachusetts District D Sportsmanship Award. Nicholas Abaray, Chelsea Lambalot, John Romanelli, and Kerri Wypych (all from Acushnet) were accompanied by Old Colony Athletic Director Matthew J. Trahan and Boys’ Basketball Coach Buddy Perry. Congratulations to Mr. Trahan and

The Old Colony faculty beat the seniors in a close basketball game, 61-59, on Feb. 29, 2008. Matt Pacheco (20 points) and David Marujo (13 points) played well for the seniors, while Mr. Harrison and Mr. Richards played well for the faculty. Mr. Botelho made some big free throws down the stretch to seal the

Thanks to all who contributed to the Peer Leadership Group’s Pennies for Patients fundraiser.The event was a huge success and raised $921.20 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, more than doubling the original goal of $400. Healthy competition among the shops helped the fundraising effort. The House and Mill Carpentry shop earned the pizza party

Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School’s Automotive Department is pleased to announce that seven juniors have recently completed the OSHA’s (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) 501 General Industry, 10-hour Program. Each participant received a grade of 95 or better. Student participants receive a 10-hour certificate and card, which is a requirement for our Co-operative

Computer Office Technology senior Matthew Willet has been selected to receive the 2007 Principal’s Leadership Award. This award is sponsored by the Herff-Jones Company and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Matthew is now eligible for one of the 100 scholarships of $1,000.00. Matthew was nominated for the award based upon his leadership ability

Two Acushnet students will be representing Old Colony Regional Vocational High School in the Annual Student Government Day scheduled for Friday, April 4, 2008 at the State House in Boston. Kelsey Pereira and Stephanie Frye, both from Acushnet, have been nominated to participate in the annual event. Kelsey and Stephanie were elected by the student

Robert Cost, a senior at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School and member of the Old Colony Chapter of the National Honor Society has been nominated to compete in the National Honor Society scholarship sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). This year the program will once again award $200,000 in