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Meet Bristol Aggie's top 10 graduates of 2024
DIGHTON — The following students were named to the top 10 of Bristol County Agricultural High School's Class of 2024. The school's graduation ceremony is slated for Thursday, May 30. Julianna Dufresne (Valedictorian) Fall River. Julianna is the Bristol Chapter FFA president and has competed in veterinary science and...
Meet Somerset Berkley Regional High School's top 10 graduates of 2024
SOMERSET — The following students are graduating from Somerset Berkley Regional High School at the academic top of the senior class:. Ryan Rose is the valedictorian of the class of 2024. He is the son of Kathleen and Robert Rose of Somerset. Ryan has completed eight Advanced Placement Courses in a variety of subjects including history, English, mathematics, psychology, and computer science. His work in these courses made him eligible for the AP Scholar with Honor Award. He has also completed five dual enrollment courses at Bristol Community College in government, art history, philosophy, and sociology. Ryan has maintained High Honors for the entirety of his high school career. Ryan is the recipient of the Excellence in AP Psychology and Excellence in AP History Award. Ryan has been a member of Somerset Berkley’s Diversity Club and Model UN Team. He has also served as a contributor, social media manager, and editor of our school’s newspaper, The Breeze. Ryan will be attending Bridgewater State University in the fall with a double major in History and Political Science. He does so with the intention of one day having a career in law.
These Brockton High School graduates played in the National Football League
Brockton High School has produced countless athletes over the years, and its sports programs draw in students from surrounding towns who want to play in Brockton. While most students choose life paths outside of sports, a handful of Brockton High alumni have made it professionally. Some players from Brockton High’s...
'You graduate high school only once.' Franklin High School hands diplomas to 406 seniors
FRANKLIN — For Franklin High School seniors, their experiences can be chalked up to butterflies and mosaics. At least, that's how the Class of 2024's top students compared their experiences over the past four years. Franklin High School's graduation was held on Pisini Field, where 406 high school diplomas were conferred. The...
NBC 10 I-Team: School construction continues after discovery of contaminated soil
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — As work picks ups down the street from his home in East Providence, it's hard for Marc Dauphinee to think soil contamination is not a big deal. “Our concerns are that there are toxins down there,” he said. Soil testing at the Martin Middle...
Presenting Brockton's Cardinal Spellman High School graduates 2024
BROCKTON — Cardinal Spellman High School seniors from around the Brockton area graduated on Thursday evening, May 23. The Cardinal Spellman High School Class of 2024 includes students from Abington, Avon, Boston, Braintree, Bridgewater, Brockton, Canton, Dedham, East Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Holbrook, Kingston, Lakeville, Marshfield, Mattapan, Plainville, Quincy, Randolph, Raynham, Rockland, Sandwich, Stoughton, Taunton, Wareham, West Bridgewater, Weymouth and Whitman.
Brockton Therapeutic Day School and Edison Day Academy relocating, school committee votes
BROCKTON – The Brockton School Committee voted Tuesday night to relocate the Brockton Therapeutic Day School and the Edison Day Academy, adding to a list of schools and programs that will have new homes next school year. The Brockton Therapeutic Day School, a school that provides special education services,...
Bristol Community College Veterans Center to host FREE off-base transition training workshops
“Bristol Community College’s Joseph A. Marshall Veterans Center has partnered with the Department of Labor’s Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) program to host the upcoming workshops “Your Next Move” and “Marketing Yourself” to better assist veterans, National Guard members and military spouses with the transition to civilian careers.
42 Greater Fall River baseball players to watch in the state tournament
FALL RIVER — The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association high school baseball playoffs get underway this week as 198 teams from around the state are ready to compete for one goal in mind — a state championship. All six Greater Fall River local teams — Atlantis Charter, Case, Diman, Durfee, Somerset Berkley and Westport — each punched their ticket to the big dance with the hopes of advancing far in the state tournament. ...
Massachusetts to invest $2 million toward state’s preschool programs
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — Massachusetts is committing nearly $2 million to create and sustain preschool programs across the Bay State. The plan includes thousands of dollars for areas like New Bedford and Taunton. The Healey administration announced $1.7 million in funding to expand universal pre-K access across Massachusetts...
CCRI launches Cannabis Training Program as industry grows
(WJAR) — The Community College of Rhode Island announced it is launching its first Cannabis Training Program to meet workforce demands in the fast-growing industry. The eight-week program will begin July 9 at the CCRI’s Liston Campus in Providence, school officials said. CCRI said the classes will free...
Tournament time: Follow all Fall River high school MIAA playoff scores here
FALL RIVER — The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association state tournaments are underway this week with the preliminary round action, beginning on Tuesday with tennis. Besides tennis, Fall River area spring teams are well represented in each of the playoffs — baseball, softball as well as boys volleyball. To get caught with all the scores, bookmark this page. ...
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