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Thursday, April 18, 2013

Seven Students Named to Southeastern Regional Honor Roll

See who made the grade.

The following students, of Easton, were named to the third term honor roll at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School for April 2013: 12th Grade Olivia Gontarz 11th Grade Jonathan Berry Jocelyn Orlowski Dylan Spender 10th Grade Heather Michael Elizabeth Whitney 9th Grade Kali Stewart  

Friday, January 18, 2013

Joe Kennedy III Tours Southeastern Regional in Easton

The freshman congressman said vocational education should be "a focal point of a lot of our education efforts moving forward."

Fourth District Congressman Joe Kennedy III (D-Brookline) visited Southeastern Regional Vocational High School in Easton Friday morning to tour the facility and meet students and faculty. Kennedy, who said vocational education should be "a focal point of a lot of our education efforts moving forward" wanted to see how the school operated. "He called out of the blue," Southeastern Superintendent Luis Lopes said. "He was very interested in vocational education." The school is currently in the midst of a $32.9 million renovation, thanks to funds from the Massachusetts School Building Authority. New lockers, renovated hallways, and a brand new gymnasium were part of Kennedy's tour. Most importantly though, the newly-elected Congressman was …

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8:55 pm on Friday, January 18, 2013

Nice to see my former high school in a positive light! That school changed my life and made me the strong, work driven adult I am now!   more ›

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Image Gallery: Southeastern Wrestling Pins Bristol-Plymouth

The Southeastern Hawks won an exciting victory Wednesday evening

The Southeastern Regional wrestling team pulled out an exciting 12-point victory over Bristol-Plymouth yesterday in the Foundry Street gym. Click through the above photos provided by photographer Justin Braga.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Southeastern Launches New Center for Early Learners

The center still has openings for preschool children, from ages 2.9 to 5

Submitted to Easton Patch: Just one year ago, vocational students at Southeastern started ripping apart the interior of an electrical shop, which was housed in a stark, brick building next to the administrative offices at their school. Today, that same building looks completely different and has an entirely different use – it is the site of a brand new Center for Early Learners, which opened on September 10.  The new center was built by Southeastern vocational students in the electrical, plumbing and construction shops, who worked the entire school year on renovating the site, under the supervision of their teachers.  Now, the 6,000-square-foot facility looks every bit as professional as childhood facilities across the state, and it is an …

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Southeastern Regional High School Class of 2012 'Sets Sail' into New Beginnings

2012 Graduation Ceremony was held Wednesday night.

The rain held out Wednesday night and gave way to clear skies and bright futures ahead as Southeastern Regional High School's Class of 2012 walked across the stage and received their diplomas. In total, 277 students from nine different communities graduated and also received Vocational Certificates of Attainment in a variety of different trades. "You are here tonight because - instead of letting the seas and winds float you along a more traditional path, you decided to adjust your sails and apply at Southeastern," Superintendent Luis Lopes said in his welcome address. Lopes spoke along with the Class President Nicole Spano of Brockton, Valedictorian Tom O'Neill of East Bridgewater and Southeastern Regional School Committee Chair Mark Linde…

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Southeastern Regional Announces Outstanding Class of 2012 Senior Alicia Coleman of Easton

Coleman will graduate from Southeastern today.

Southeastern Regional is proud to announce the Class of 2012 seniors holding the highest grade point averages from each of its nine communities. Easton’s star student is Alicia Coleman. The compassionate and hard working young lady majored in Health Services, and already has employment experience in her field. Let’s get to know this outstanding student! Why did you choose Southeastern? “I didn’t want to go to an all academic school; I wanted one that had shops, too. I knew right from the beginning I wanted Health Services.” I understand you already have employment experience the field of Health Services. How did Southeastern help you begin your career so early? “I worked as a Home Health Aid after school and weekends. My Health Services …

Monday, May 28, 2012

Southeastern Technical Institute Graduates 43 New Professionals

Ceremony took place last week

Amid cheering faculty, staff, families and community members, 43 graduates of the Southeastern Technical Institute commenced their graduation on Wednesday night, May 23, 2012, in deep blue caps and gowns, to the traditional music of “Pomp and Circumstance”. Having completed their post-secondary majors in Dental Assisting, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, and Medical Assisting, the graduates are fully equipped to sit for their certification exams and boards as early as next week. Through the school’s excellent externship program, 47% of the graduates already received job offers prior to tonight’s ceremony. The evening began with a welcome by Mr. Dave Degan, Director of the Technical Institute, who introduced Medical Assisting …

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Five Easton Students Receive Scholarships at Southeastern Awards Night

Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School Holds Class of 2012 Senior Awards Ceremony

Submitted to Easton Patch: It was a night of generous giving, remembrance and celebration as 78 seniors at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School received 109 scholarships and awards at the Class of 2012 Senior Awards Ceremony on May 22, 2012. Scholarships will be used to help students defray the cost of attending a post-secondary institution for continued education, while students entering the workplace after graduation will utilize their “toolship” awards to assist them with purchasing tools necessary to perform work in their specific vocational field. Christina Guarini, Director of Guidance, welcomed and thanked the students for their hard work and dedication, and their families for raising young people who are not only …

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Aggravated Rape Charge Against Former Southeastern Regional High School Basketball Player Overturned

The aggravated rape conviction of former Southeastern Regional Vocational-Technical High School basketball player Alex French has been overturned, but he will be sentenced on a lesser charge of rape.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Southeastern Regional to Face Cuts in FY13

With less Easton enrollment, the town will pay less in district aid.

A budget proposed by the Southeastern Regional School Committee will likely see a number of budget cuts in the upcoming year. "We'll have a potential small reduction in staff, administrative and teaching-wise and [we have to] tighten our belts - hopefully for one last year to try to get through this," Southeastern Superintendent Lou Lopes told Easton Selectmen Monday night. Lopes appeared before the board with Southeastern School Committee members Michael Pietrowski of Easton and Mark Linde of Brockton. The school's operating budget, which totals $20,439,028, will see a reduction in adminstrative staff by $104,236 and instructional staff by $447,430. Additonally, cuts will likely be made in non-salary expenses by $125,963. The particularly…

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