ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesday, May 7^th, 2008
Cycle 18, Day 3

News

SUMMER SCHOOL: Any student who already knows that they need to go to Summer School, should pick up an application in Guidance or at the Academic Office, complete it and return it to Ms. Theodore in the Academic Office.

SKILLS USA:
Congratulations to all the participants who worked so hard at the State Conference. We want to congratulate everyone for their terrific showing. The results are posted under the public folders skills USA news.

BOOSTER CLUB MEMBERS: Would like to announce the new President of the Club for the next school year will be once again for the Second Year Henry Degrace, Congratulations!! Great Job and thanks for all your time.

ATTENTION VOC-TECH THEATRE CO: All cast and crew members of “Guys and Dolls” must report promptly for tonight’s 5:00 p.m. start time. Opening night is only one week away, arrive ready to perform. Every rehearsal counts!!

ATTENTION SENIORS: It’s not too late to start college this fall! Bristol Community College will be having an On-Site Admissions and Financial Aid Application Night on Monday, May 12^th, 2008 from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at the New Bedford Campus. Please sign up with Mrs. Dorman in the Guidance Department.

ATTENTION SENIORS: If you are planning on riding the Mechanical Bull or bringing a guest to the After Prom, you must fill out the mechanical bull release form and a guest pass.All forms can be picked up by Ms. Gaspar or Mrs. Walsh. Forms can also be picked up at our After Prom table during all lunch shifts on May 6^th,8^th,9^th,16^th,19^thand 20^th.

RENAISSANCE AWARDS CEREMONY: The Third Term Honor Roll will be held on Today, May 8^th 480 students will be recognized for their academic excellence. Students in shop on Thursday should report to the auditorium immediately after attendance at 7:45 p.m. Students in academics will be called at 8:30 a.m. Please pay close attention to your bulletin board and a list of recipients will be emailed. If you have a question, please see Mr. Fortin in Room J210 or Mrs. Bouley in Room J203.

BOOK FAIR:The annual spring book fair continues through Friday in the school lobby. This event is a BOGO (buy one, get one free) event. During the book fair there will be limited service in the Library. Teachers are asked not to send students to the Library unattended. Volunteers are needed for the book fair, running Monday through Friday in the Lobby. See Mrs. Girouard if you can help out.

JUNIOR BANQUET:
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO GET TICKETS. SEE MRS. DUBE IN RM. B233 ANY TIME TODAY TO GET TICKETS. TICKETS ARE $40:00 P.M.

ATTENTION SENIORS: Prom tickets are on sale in room 252 after school until May 18^th. They are $45 each and please no personal checks. Any questions,please see Mrs. Baptiste or Mr. Rod.

ATTENTION STAFF & FACULTY: The Class of 2009 is in need of chaperones for the Junior Banquet to be held on Friday, May 9^th at Whites of Westport. Anyone interested in chaperoning should contact Mrs. Dube or Mr. Lipp.

THE 7^th ANNUAL VOC-TECH FISHING FESTIVAL IS HERE! WHEN: Saturday, May 17^th TIME: 7:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon, Win cash prizes, eat and fish all for $5.00.On sale, now. Please contact the following ticket holders for more information or registration forms, Mrs. Bouley, J203 ext. 770, Mr. Jeff Fortin, H107 ext. 245, Mr. Rob Gomes, H102 ext. 246 and Mr. Jeff Wildrick G116 ext.137. All are welcome!

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND IS THE AFTER PROM RAFFLE CALENDAR: Anyone who would like to purchase or sell a raffle calendar, please see us at our Tuesdays and Thursdays during all lunch shifts. The raffle calendars are 1 for $5.00 or 3 for $10.00. For every five you sell, you will get one entry in the raffle, giving you an opportunity to win $1500 in prizes. Thank you for your time and support of the GNB Voc-tech After Prom!

ATTENTION SENIORS: Please give your Guidance Counselor a copy of your College Acceptance and Military Enlistment letters. We are proud of our Seniors and would like to display your accomplishments on the Senior Bulletin Board.

Z.WALTER JANIAK SPIRIT AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT The Z. Walter Janiak Spirit Award is given each year to recognize a student and a staff member who has given that extra effort that makes our school better than the rest. Mr. Z. Walter Janiak, Superintendent Director of our school until 1984, worked tirelessly on the local, state, and national levels to pursue every opportunity for the improvement of vocational education. The opening of this school in 1977 was the realization of a goal he had worked many years to achieve. This award, named for Mr. Janiak, is given to individuals who demonstrate the pride, spirit, and selflessness that he made a part of his daily life. If you know someone, who is this kind of special person, any student, grade 9-12, or any staff member, who may go unrecognized for their efforts, you may nominate them for this award. All students and staff are encouraged to participate. Forms will be available in the Main Office and the library Thursday May 1^st through Thursday May 8^th. Nominations will be accepted until Thursday May 8^th at the end of the school day. One student and one staff recipient will be chosen. This is your opportunity to show appreciation to the unsung heroes in our school!

PROM DRESS: Anyone interested in a Prom Dress that was donated to Fashion Design can see Mrs. DeRego between 2:30-3:00 p.m. after school. There are several to choose from. Free of Charge! Please take advantage of this opportunity.

ATTENTION SENIORS: The Alumni Association is offering three $350 trade scholarships and three $350 academic scholarships to the six students picked by the Board of Directors. Applications and deadlines may be picked up at the Guidance Department.

VOC-Tech BOOSTER CLUB : Will be having its final clothing sale of the school year on Thursday,May 8^th Sales will be in the Cafeteria from 10:49 a.m.-1:00 p.m.All clothing will be available for sale.This is it until September, come on down and support the school.

ATTENTION SENIORS:
Scholarships are now available in the Guidance Office.

Sports

WEIGHT ROOM: Will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. for all in Season Athletes and Coaches who would like to weight-train before school.

GIRLS TRACK TEAM: Will be dismissed at 1:45 p.m. today, for an away meet against Case.

VARSITY LACROSSE: The team suffered a 3-2 loss to Cape Cod Voc-Tech, yesterday.

VARSITY LACROSSE & JV LACROSSE:
The teams will travel to Tri County Voc-Tech, today. Please dismiss both team squads at 1:15 p.m.

SOFTBALL: One bad inning spelled doom for the Lady Bears, yesterday. Rachel Fonseca had 2 hits and Britany Bigos scored a run. Please dismiss the Varsity Team at 2:20 p.m. and the JV Team at 2:10 for games against Seekonk. Thank You!

VARSITY BASEBALL: The team had another thriller with an 8th. Inning walk off double by Mike Perreia to lead the Bears to a 3-2 win over ORR. Chris Weaver was the winning pitcher scattering 4 hits and stinking out 6. Tyler Andrade, Pat Jones and Perreira had 2 hits each. The Varsity and JV teams will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m. for an away game at Seekonk.

JV BASEBALL TEAM: Lost 12 to 11 to ORR. Get ready for Seekonk, Today.

FRESHMAN BASEBALL TEAM: Won their 11^th straight in beating Diman 13-10 In 8 innings. Jeremy Mello struck out 8-2/3 innings of relief for the win. Ryan Boswell had 4 hits, Drew Frenette had 3 including a home run and Ryan Ewaszko.

TRACK: The following students will be dismissed today at 10:20 a.m. and all day Friday to attend the Glen Louckes Track games in White Plains, New York.

Girls: Heather LeMaire, Stephanie Winterson, Jayleese LeBlanc, Arian Leao and Vania Fernandez.

Boys: Tyler Rose, Richard Goldblat, Andre Mederios, Nathan Oliveria, Jared Perry, Cameron Ponte, Darnell Sena, Steven Sanchez, Robert Correia and Billy Barboza.