The following Old Colony students were recognized as School Council “Students of the Month” for October 2013: Sam Morse, Automotive, Rochester; Nichole Medeiros, Computer Info Systems, Acushnet; Alexis Ferreira, Cosmetology, Acushnet; Matt Rita, Culinary Arts, Acushnet; Tyler McAlpine, Electrical, Acushnet; Joshua Breau, Electronics Technology, Freetown; Morgan Furtado, Graphic Communications, Acushnet; Julia Felix, Health Careers, Acushnet; […] Read more »
The Elks of Wareham Lodge No. 1548 sponsors the Elks Student of the Month and Student of the Year Awards for students enrolled in local area high schools. The criteria used in nominating a student includes a student who excels in scholarship, citizenship, performing arts, fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school, club and community service, […] Read more »
The Class of 1973 will have our 40-year reunion on Saturday, November 9, at the Reservation Golf Club in Mattapoisett, from 6:00 pm to midnight. We will have live music from our own classmate Jeff Dunn and his band. The cost is $40 per person; checks can be made out to ORR Class of 1973 […] Read more »
The seniors of Old Rochester Regional High School held a bake sale last Wednesday, raising $430 for their class. Senior students volunteered to bring in baked goods and sold them to their peers throughout the early-dismissal school day. “It went really well. We had an amazing turnout,” said Amanda Carreiro, the senior class treasurer. “We […] Read more »
OCVTHS began the school year with 12 new instructors to fill vacancies in the school. Nine academic instructors were hired, including: Rachel Barrett, Librarian/Media Specialist; Marcie Gamelin, Math Instructor; Heather Gifford, English Instructor; Erin Gonsalves, Science Instructor; Bryce Guilbeault, Paraprofessional; Kelly Hevey, Guidance Counselor; Joel Hoffman, Special Education Instructor; Michael Prior, Paraprofessional; and Jennifer Smith, […] Read more »
Two mine rescue teams from Missouri University of Science and Technology will compete against seven professional and three student mine rescue teams during the 31st annual Missouri Mine Rescue Contest September 24-26 at Missouri S&T’s Experimental Mine. Dana Resmini, a senior in mining engineering from Rochester is a member of one of Missouri S&T’s mine […] Read more »
The senior class of Old Rochester Regional High School gathered at Ned’s Point last Thursday to make some lasting memories before they part after graduation next June. The students enjoyed a day of sunshine, pizza, and outdoor games. “It was an excellent day for the kids,” said Mary Wickman, an ORR English teacher and one […] Read more »
Six recent high school graduates from the Tri-Town area have been awarded college scholarships by funds of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts. The George Earl and Katherine Hartley Church Scholarship was awarded to Kasandra Gonet of Rochester, a graduate of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, who is attending Fitchburg State University, and […] Read more »
Sarah Coucci of Mattapoisett was recently inducted into the 3.0 Club at American International College in Springfield, Mass. The 3.0 club honors student-athletes who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better after at least one year of enrollment at AIC. Coucci, a member of the AIC Women’s Rugby team, is an […] Read more »
AFS, Old Rochester Regional’s international culture club, has more than 60 participating students this year. These students, under the guidance of advisor Kim Corazzini and parent volunteer Rhonda Reints, are excited to start a year of culturally enriching trips. To fund these trips, AFS has planned a number of fundraisers, including a car wash on […] Read more »