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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.
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...
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.
Local high school softball pitcher tosses second no-hitter of the month in playoff debut
WESTPORT — Mackenzy Ponte never got the chance to pitch in the postseason since making the Westport varsity softball team as a seventh grader in 2020. Her first season was shutdown due to COVID-19 and the Wildcats missed the state tournament the next three seasons. On Friday, the junior right-hander made her postseason debut in the circle and she finished with a loud statement.
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...
Top two at St. Ray's gear up for future but won't forget past
PAWTUCKET – This year’s top two students at Saint Raphael Academy are valedictorian Sharbel Mikhail and salutatorian Megan McCann, who only recently found out about their rankings at the school’s Honors Night, May 20. Mikhail and McCann also share recognition as Moore Scholars, and have both made...
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...
NPHS students earn degree before high school graduation
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Before they’ve even attended prom, 10 North Providence High School students have graduated from Community College of Rhode Island with an associate degree. As of May 16, Sadie Song, Stephanie Jordan, Gianna Porreca, Dami Odekunle, Emily Velasquez, Haley Adams, Arianna Cardoso, Lia D’Orazio, Teslimah Lawal...
Durfee volleyball captures first playoff win since 2013: Top performers (May 27-June 1)
FALL RIVER — It was history in the making for the Durfee boys volleyball team. The 26th seeded Hilltoppers captured their first playoff game since 2013 on Thursday, sweeping 39th seed Everett in three games — 25-14, 25-2 and 25-13 — at B.M.C. Durfee High School. With the win, Durfee (14-7) will travel to Boston...
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