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Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School in the News!

(Reprinted with permission from The New Bedford Standard-Times and The Wanderer)


Old Colony RVTHS in the News
  • May 1, 2009 - Navy explosives technician from Freetown killed in Iraq:
Tyler Trahan was 2004 Old Colony graduate
  • March 26, 2009 - Acushnet man presents his Antartica experience:
Blog buddy reports back to Old Colony class
  • December 1, 2009 - Old Colony Honor Society recognized
NHS Chapter wins 6th consecutive Outstanding Service Project Award
  • June 1, 2008 - Graduation Day:
Old Colony graduates with a shower of burgundy and gold
  • June 4, 2007 - Graduation Day:
Old Colony bids farewell to class of 2007 and school chief
  • December 11, 2006 - Old Colony's National Honor Society excels:
Honor Society a champion of service to community
  • November 15, 2006 - Old Colony seniors make most of first, last chance:
Miller, Alves make most of first, last chance on football field
  • September 13, 2006 - Old Colony's Walker has no trouble coaching the boys:
Steady as she goes
  • June 4, 2006 - Graduation Day:
Old Colony bids farewell to 2006 'family'
  • June 2, 2006 - Nicholas Alphonse rises to the challenge
Graduation caps 'long journey'
  • September 29, 2005 - SouthCoast voc schools show MCAS improvement
Area voc-techs making gains
  • August 1, 2005 - CIT team places third in the nation:
Two from Old Colony win bronze medal for Web site design
  • June 26, 2005 - The heart of a Cougar:
Longtime Old Colony AD/coach Bill Hebert stepping aside after 33 years
  • June 13, 2005 - NHS "It's in the Bag" service project:
Honor students package care for seniors
  • June 5, 2005 - Graduation Day:
Old Colony graduates leave with mixed feelings
  • May 27, 2005 - Drafting students lend their skills to Acushnet:
Old Colony seniors give cemetery new look
  • May 4, 2005 - Seniors in AAA & Ford Automotive Technology Competition:
Voc-Tech students team up for repair competition
  • December 26, 2004 - Community service drives Old Colony Honor Society :
Group is dedicated to helping others
  • November 11, 2004 - Augusto B. Costa to serve on MASC committee:
Old Colony board member named to state panel
  • June 6, 2004 - Graduation Day:
Old Colony's graduation like a family reunion
  • June 4, 2004 - Students design two town Web sites:
CIT sophomores present Acushnet projects
  • June 4, 2004 - Blue Devils send Cougars packing:
Old Colony baseball team loses postseason game
  • April 26, 2004 - NHS chapter to raise funds for American Cancer Society:
Old Colony students gear up for cancer walk
  • April 12, 2004 - Students find peers a calming influence:
New anger management program helps to cool tempers
  • February 12, 2004 - Senior wins 2004 Outstanding Vocational-Technical Student Award :
Assonet teenager a model of excellence
  • November 30, 2003 - Mass. Auto Dealers Competition:
Old Colony students know auto technology
  • September 8, 2003 - Jump Start program:
Integrated curriculum helps students prepare for MCAS
  • June 8, 2003 - Graduation Day:
Old Colony class celebrates closeness
  • May 19, 2003 - No stage fright for new Mr. Cougar :
Carver senior wins 2nd annual competition
  • May 16, 2003 - Building A Better Belfry :
Old Colony shop rebuilds church structure
  • May 5, 2003 - 11 seniors to compete for Mr. Cougar title:
An evening of fun and entertainment to benefit charity
  • April 7, 2003 - Honor Society's advisor recognized :
Christine Watling named state advisor of year
  • September 30, 2002 - 161-year-old belfry earns a rest:
Old Colony students to handle needed repairs
  • September 16, 2002 - A student's legacy:
Completed gazebo preserves memory
  • June 9, 2002 - Graduation Day:
Old Colony seniors have 'Drive'
  • May 21, 2002 - Young hero:
Teen who dreamed of saving lives gets his chance to do it
  • April 18, 2002 - Mr. Cougar competition:
Old Colony students raise funds to help boy, 12, get transplant
  • March 17, 2002 - Culinary Arts student Seamus Lavalley performs community service:
Efforts of an Eagle clear land at camp
  • March 5, 2002 - Electronic Technologies students aim higher:
Winning students need robot to progress to next stage
  • December 20, 2001 - OC's National Honor Society delivers holiday meals:
Students experience spirit of giving
  • November 15, 2001 - Old Colony junior shows he is tops in the automotive shop:
John Mendonca places first in state competition
  • November 14, 2001 - Old Colony's restaurant ... The Cougar's Den:
These students take orders
  • October 20, 2001 - The world of robotics:
Seminar examines language of robotics
  • June 10, 2001 - Graduation Day:
Old Colony grads prepare for a bright future
  • Dec. 7, 2000 - Peer Leadership Group sells cards for Hearts & Hands:
Teens open their hearts
  • November 17, 2000 - Carpentry students build gazebo at OC:
Gazebo serves many purposes
  • June 4, 2000 - Graduation Day:
Old Colony grads bid an emotional farewell
  • May 30, 2000 - Four CIT students build site for Carver, Mass. :
Students unveil new town Web site
  • April 17, 2000 - "Caring for the Future":
Old Colony Honor Society seeking pencil donations
  • April 4, 2000 - Teen People magazine to feature Old Colony in summer issue:
This is one 'Cool School'
  • November 2, 1999 - As a rare female coach of a boys team, Mary Anne Walker is resurrecting Old Colony soccer:
Respect and redemption
  • June 6, 1999 - Graduation Day:
Joy and dignity reign at Old Colony graduation
  • February 9, 1999 - SADD offers a message:
Old Colony Voc-Tech students plan 'lock in' party
  • December 18, 1998 - Honor Society is recognized in St. Louis:
Old Colony students win national award
  • June 7, 1998 - Graduation Day:
Old Colony grads told success takes hard work
  • May 24, 1998 - Old Colony students continue to shine:
Students win medals for vocational skills
  • May 23, 1998 - Dire warning ... The Grim Reaper pays a visit to Old Colony:
SADD warns students against driving under the influence
  • Feb. 8, 1998 - OC athletic teams are synonymous with excellence:
Old Colony sets surprising standard for success in the area
  • Feb. 8, 1998 - Tragedy strikes...Old Colony student killed in auto crash:
Jacob Duff: Mourning a life taken too soon   /   Obituary
  • Jan. 13, 1998 - A pictoral tour of the Cougar's Den:
Old Colony Culinary Department feature
  • Dec. 18, 1997 - Athletic achievements bring positive recognition to Old Colony:
Old Colony is proudest of its sportsmanship

From Leadership Magazine:

  • March 1998 issue
Career Awareness Day
By: Mrs. Rita Bretto, Old Colony Vocational Coordinator