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Senior Class: IMPORTANT DATES
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Senior's Final Exam/Project week is May 21-25.
Seniors are expected to be in school the full week.
On the 22nd and 23rd students may leave school when they are finished with their 4th period exam.
June 1, 2012 ~ Senior’s Last Day
Half Day (Dismissal 10:44am)
Senior's Final Exam/Project week is May 21-25.
Seniors are expected to be in school the full week.
On the 22nd and 23rd students may leave school when they are finished with their 4th period exam.
June 1, 2012 ~ Senior’s Last Day
Half Day (Dismissal 10:44am)
Information on Lyme Disease
Student Standouts
On the morning of Wednesday, May 9, 23 students were recognized for many different efforts this year at the 3rd Annual Student Standout Breakfast Buffet. Students nominated for this award demonstrate positive behavior, outstanding academic performance or improvement, and go above and beyond our expectations both inside and outside of the classroom. Click here for entire article and list of students.
CONGRATULATIONS for Skills/USA!!!
Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School earned three gold medals, one silver medal, and two bronze medals at this year's state Skills/USA competition.
Gold -> Kyle Silva: Collision Repair Technology.
Gold -> Hannah Kolodziej: Advertising Design.
Gold -> Tim Murphy: Plumbing.
Silver-> Dakota Smith: Graphic Communications.
Bronze-> Zack Hewes: Exploratory Projects.
Bronze -> Brian Tennyson: Automotive Refinishing Technology.
The three gold medalists are eligible to compete in the nationals' in Kansas City this June. We all congratulate these students, their teachers, and their advisors for their dedication and hard work.
Gold -> Kyle Silva: Collision Repair Technology.
Gold -> Hannah Kolodziej: Advertising Design.
Gold -> Tim Murphy: Plumbing.
Silver-> Dakota Smith: Graphic Communications.
Bronze-> Zack Hewes: Exploratory Projects.
Bronze -> Brian Tennyson: Automotive Refinishing Technology.
The three gold medalists are eligible to compete in the nationals' in Kansas City this June. We all congratulate these students, their teachers, and their advisors for their dedication and hard work.
84 Kick Butts Day
“Even if you think tobacco is not a big deal,” said senior Ashleigh Wentworth, citing a family experience, “
Smith School Spotlight Released
Habitat for Humanity
For the past eight years, the SVAHS Carpentry program has partnered with Habitat for Humanity and the City of Northampton to build homes for families in need. MJ Adams of Habitat for Humanity describes the project as “a win-win all the way around,” because the students get to learn their desired trade and help others in the community, while Habitat gets some extra help with their service projects. Click here for entire article.
CONGRATULATIONS FFA!
Congratulations once again to the SVAHS members of the National FFA Organization! Last week, Smith was represented at the Organization’s national competition in Indianapolis in both Forestry and Dairy Handling divisions. At the individual level, Weston Swope (Forestry) took home a gold emblem, while Thomas Balardini (Forestry), Angus Rogers (Forestry) and Rebecca Grover (Agriculture) all received silver emblems. The Forestry team was also awarded with a Silver Team Emblem. In all, 184 students from 46 states competed.
Students also used the opportunity to learn about diversity in their chosen fields, and to learn which skills they need to improve on. “It’s good to see a different forest from a different part of the country,” said Forestry junior and gold emblem winner Weston Swope. “We also learned what to prepare for next year’s team, and have a better idea of what to expect.”
Agriculture junior Cody Gessing-Ames did not compete this year, but still took the trip to Indianapolis to cheer on his fellow students. “It’s nice to meet different people from different states,” he said, “I learned that you can find a job more easily if you are willing to move.” Cody hopes to compete next year on the FFA tractor course.
It was also announced at the event that two Smith alumnae received the FFA American Degree; Mallory Bouthilette and Brittany Hubbard, both of the Class of 2010. This award recognizes students who show the highest level of commitment to learning from the FFA and demonstrate the most potential for success through both their academic years and post-graduate work. The award goes to approximately 3,500 members, less than one half of one percent of FFA members, all across the U.S.
“The one big thing the FFA taught me is being able to properly judge animals,” said Brittany. “When I start my own beef farm one day, I can get the cows that are in the best shape.” Brittany also mentioned that the FFA helped her build confidence when meeting and working with new people.
Mallory and Brittany are the only recipients from Massachusetts this year. The award was given for their exemplary work with draft and show horses. Both Mallory and Brittany demonstrate a strong commitment to taking care of the animals as well as developing good relationships with them. They are also the first general FFA members to ever receive the American Degree who have not served as Massachusetts state FFA officers.