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 »
This year, Old Rochester Regional High School is piloting a new schedule in which twice a month, the school day will start an hour later. These two delayed start days are intended for collaborative teacher planning time. Last Thursday, September 5, was ORR’s first delayed start day. The new schedule seemed to result in all-around […] Read more »
The following local residents were among the 2,800 students from the University of Massachusetts Boston who made the Spring 2013 Dean’s List: Justine Crowley, a resident of Marion; Jordan Cote, a resident of Rochester; Travis Lowery, a resident of Rochester; Kylie Bowen, a resident of Rochester. Read more »
The Massachusetts Elks Association is pleased to announce its 2013-2014 academic year Most Valuable Student Scholarship program sponsored by the Elks National Foundation. Last year, Massachusetts was honored to have one of its students receive the National First-Place award of $60,000 ($15,000/year). The recipient of the prestigious award was Anish Athalye through the Worcester Lodge […] Read more »
A new school year has once again started at Old Rochester Regional High School. On the first day, each class had an assembly in the auditorium. Here, Principal Michael Devoll greeted the students and gave a pep talk to encourage another great year. He also introduced Bill Tilden, the school’s Athletic Director, as the new […] Read more »
The 7th Annual Rochester Grammar School Reunion will be held on Saturday, September 14 from 11am to 3pm at the Rochester COA on Dexter Lane. Reservations may be made by sending a check for $20 per person to the Rochester Historical Society, PO Box 171, Rochester, MA 02770 Read more »