Students from the Peer Leadership Club recently held an Activity Fair for freshman students in the school’s cafetorium. The annual fair gives the new students an overview of all of the extracurricular activities available to them. Many school groups, including the National Honor Society, Peer Leadership, Non-Traditional Group, and SkillsUSA, were represented. Opportunities in cheerleading […]
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As part of Homecoming Week activities at Old Colony, the administration hosted a Captains’ Luncheon. The event, catered by the school’s Culinary Arts Department, was held on October 18, 2005. The student-athletes listed below were recognized for their leadership. Football Nathan Deree (Acushnet) Brandon Larrivee (Carver) John Cardoso (Acushnet) Alexander Amaral (Acushnet) Golf Stephen Bernat
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High School is a vital time for teenagers as they develop self-discipline, set goals, and build confidence to help them achieve success in all walks of life as students, athletes, role models, and leaders in their communities. With this in mind, the Wendy’s High School Heisman Program honors the nation’s top high school seniors who
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Andre Aresenault, a senior at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, has been selected to receive a 2005-2006 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. Andre is now eligible for state and national recognition. An
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– (9/7/05) Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne Spirlet as the Non-Traditional Career Advisor for 2005-2006. The Non-Traditional Career Advisor will assist in the recruitment process of the non-traditional students, help prepare students for non-traditional occupations, supply information for the school website, provide parent information packages,
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– (9/7/05) The Old Colony school community is pleased to announce the appointment of four new faculty members at the technical high school. The new members join a highly-qualified professional staff dedicated to meeting the individual needs of each student. In addition to achieving the state standards for a high school diploma, each graduate receives
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– (9/7/05) An Old Colony staff member was recognized for completing 25 years of exemplary service to the students of the District. Christine Watling, a resident of Rochester, received a service award at a staff meeting on August 29, 2005. Mrs. Watling, the school librarian, also serves as the advisor to Old Colony’s National Honor
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– (9/7/05) The District School Committee at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School recently received an analysis of student attendance over the past nine years. Prepared by the school administration, the report reviews attendance patterns by grade since 1996. During the 2004-2005 school year, the school-wide attendance at the technical high school was 95.28%.
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– (9/7/05) The District School Committee at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High Shool, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members, both from Fairhaven, to the technical school’s Health Careers Advisory Board. Ms. Dolores Arellano and Ms. Kimberly Scieszka will begin their terms on the Health Careers Advisory Board this fall. Massachusetts
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Seniors Learn the Importance of Voter Registration Massachusetts State Senator Joan M. Menard (D-Fall River) visited Old Colony on March 27, 2006, and addressed the senior class on the importance of registering to vote and participating in the democratic process. Superintendent-Director David J. Ferreira opened the assembly by noting that seniors face new responsibilities as they prepare for the
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Non-Traditional Speakers Wanted Just what is a non-traditional speaker? This is a male who is in a predominately female occupational field or a female who is in a predominately male occupational field. A person in one of these occupations could help a student considering a non-traditional trade to think seriously about choosing that career. The
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On September 23, 2005, three Computer Information Technology students met with two representatives from the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office to discuss the redesign of their website. Barbara A. Faherty, Director of Community Relations, and Lucia M. Gavigan, I.T. Network Administrator, visited Old Colony and met with CIT juniors Jeffrey Cormier (Acushnet), Janelle Gifford (Acushnet),
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Old Colony is now offering an Anger Management Group to be conducted during the school day. Melissa Whelan, School Adjustment Counselor and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and Anne Spirlet, Guidance Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Clinician, will run the group. The group is not mandatory or a requirement of the school. The purpose of
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A slate of officers has been elected to lead the Old Colony Cougar Gridiron Club for the upcoming 2005 season. At a recent meeting, the following members were elected: President – Sharon Hoeg (Lakeville) Vice President – Chris Sargo (Lakeville) Secretary – Jackie Faulkner (Lakeville) Treasurer – Donna Amaral (Acushnet) The Gridiron Club at Old
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The administration at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School is pleased to announce the appointment of two students to the 2005-2006 School Council. Timothy Blanchard – Class of 2006 – CIT (Carver) Kerrie Rousseau – Class of 2006 – Health Careers (Acushnet) The School Council meets monthly under the chairmanship of Old Colony’s Assistant
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