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Photos: Greater Lowell Tech Holds Go Red For Women Event

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Greater Lowell Technical High School
Superintendent Joseph Mastrocola
250 Pawtucket Boulevard,
Tyngsborough, MA 01879

For Immediate Release

Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Greater Lowell Tech Holds Go Red For Women Event

TYNGSBOROUGH — To recognize women’s heart health, Greater Lowell Tech, in conjunction with the American Heart Association, held a Go Red For Women event on Friday focused on promoting healthy living and heart health wellness.

On Friday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., students, often dressed in red, set up informational booths to educate their peers and guests — including GLTHS Lowell School Committee member George W. O’Hare, state Rep. Sheila Harrington and Dunstable Selectman Leah D. Basbanes — about the importance of heart health, especially for women. This is the second year GLTHS has held a Go Red For Women event.

Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association’s campaign for females that aims to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women throughout the world.

The American Heart Association reports that cardiovascular diseases continue to be women’s greatest health threat, with nearly 80 percent of cardiac events able to be prevented.

“So many women aren’t as aware of the signs of a heart attack and heart health,” said American Heart Association representative Jamie Aspenson. “Go Red For Women is a way to promote heart health throughout February. I can’t say enough about how great of an event this is for the entire greater Lowell community.”

At one station, Culinary Arts juniors Olivia Reis and Jordan Cruz, both of Lowell, were giving out zucchini oat walnut chocolate chip cookies, comparing the nutrition level to that of a Nestle Tollhouse chocolate chip cookie. The latter contained more calories, sugar and saturated fat, while the zucchini cookie added more than double the amount of fiber.

“Walnuts and oats, they’re really good for your heart health because they help lower your cholesterol,” Culinary Arts instructor Janice Musko said. “Our goal with this project was to not only have students learn about nutrition, but to create something that was just as tasty as the Tollhouse cookie, and I think they did a great job of accomplishing that.”

At another booth, Medical Assisting students were demonstrating how to properly administer CPR in the event that someone with heart disease, a respiratory illness, or who experienced trauma lost consciousness.

“It’s such an important skill to be able to do to increase the chances of survival,” said junior Delaney Griffin, of Tyngsborough. “With healthy choices the hope is that you can prevent being in a situation, like cardiac arrest, where you need CPR.”

Programming and Web Development students demonstrated how to use BMI and blood pressure tracking apps, while Cosmetology students provided tips for stress relief while offering hand massages and Paraffin wax treatment. Attendees could also receive a yoga lesson, gain information about the opioid reversal drug Narcan by Trinity EMS and learn about services available through the CVS MinuteClinic.

“We’re excited to partner with the American Heart Association on this important initiative to ensure that both men and women understand the importance of cardiovascular health,” Superintendent Mastrocola said. “This was another great event and students did a great job presenting to their peers and guests on their topic.”

The event featured a collaboration with a number of industry representatives, showcasing the strong array of partnerships developed between GLTHS and private industry.

Internally, several students in different concentration areas were involved in the effort, including culinary students working with hospitality students to distribute healthy, portioned snacks in the cafeteria and health assisting students working with medical assisting students on presentations. SkillsUSA students were also working to welcome guests as they arrived.

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Statement of Rockland Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Alan Cron

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Rockland Public Schools
Superintendent Dr. Alan Cron
34 MacKinlay Way,
Rockland, MA 02370

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Statement of Rockland Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Alan Cron

ROCKLAND — Superintendent Dr. Alan Cron issues the following clarifying statement to the community:

“Earlier today, I was informed that an inaccurate statement was posted on social media, apparently by a guidance employee at South Shore Vocational Technical High School, indicating that the Rockland Public Schools were no longer allowing the regional vocational school to interview its 8th grade students.

“Were this statement true, it would be a significant controversy and run contrary to our values and mission as a school district. To clarify, the Rockland Public Schools as a district has a very positive working relationship with South Shore Tech, and we greatly value that relationship and partnership. The number of issues competing for our students’ attention during the school day is constantly increasing. Classroom time is vital, and we must be judicious about how often we pull students out of class.

“With that in mind, a number of opportunities, including interviews with vocational, private, charter, and other high schools are still being conducted at the John W. Rogers Middle School, as always. However the interviews are being scheduled immediately after the conclusion of the school day. We encourage all students to explore all educational opportunities, but we are mindful of the requirements of the school day on a modern eighth grader. As a result, interviews are being conducted after school.

“The Rockland Public Schools offers equal access and time for all secondary school options, including Rockland High School, South Shore Tech, charter schools, private schools and other vocational programs. Every school has equal access to 8th graders so that they may choose the best option with their families.

“I sincerely regret any confusion this has caused. I have been in contract with Superintendent/Director Thomas J. Hickey at South Shore Tech. I encourage any member of the community with any questions, to call my office anytime at 781-878-3893, and of course my door is always open.”

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Governor Charlie Baker Visits Whittier Tech for Opening of New Machine Tech Shop

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Maureen Lynch, Superintendent
115 Amesbury Line Road
Haverhill, MA 01830

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017

Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Governor Charlie Baker Visits Whittier Tech for Opening of New Machine Tech Shop

HAVERHILL — Superintendent Maureen Lynch is pleased to announce that Gov. Charlie Baker attended the opening of Whittier Tech’s new Machine Technology shop last week.

Over the last six months, the shop has undergone a $495,000 redesign, made possible by an award from the competitive Massachusetts Skills Capital Grant Program. Grant allocations are given to vocational schools to increase the capacity and quality of training and education.

On Thursday, Sept. 14, at 10:30 a.m., 1,300 students gathered in the school’s auditorium to give Gov. Baker the Wildcat welcome prior to the unveiling of the new 6,868-square foot shop. The newly revamped machine tech shop is designed to look like a modern manufacturing facility with new flooring, ceiling, lighting and 23 new machines.

Following a the school-wide welcome and thank you, Gov. Baker, school officials and the 24 machine tech students headed downstairs to the shop for a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Superintendent Lynch opened the ceremony, thanking Gov. Baker and his team for giving Whittier the resources to revamp the shop.

“Because of the grant, we have been able to transform our program from a place where students could learn the basic skills to be successful in a machine shop to a place where students will learn the 21st century, computer-driven machining technology needed to excel in today’s advanced manufacturing careers,” Superintendent Lynch said. “Thank you Governor Baker for making this happen.”

Gov. Baker stated that with 21st century equipment, the machine tech program becomes all the more appealing to students, who will have the needed skills to enter the field following graduation.

“Our administration’s Workforce Skills Capital Grants help vocational students at various educational levels become successful through enhanced training and teaching experiences related to high-demand sectors across the Commonwealth,” Gov. Charlie Baker said. “We are extremely excited to be able to issue this award to Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School and we look forward to seeing the progress that students make going forward as a result of this investment.”

Whittier’s Machine Technology program works with students on technical machine shop theory, knowledge and the use of lathes, saws, vertical and horizontal milling machines, and surface and cylindrical grinders to manufacture products and master precision machines.

The shop’s new machines are equipped with the latest computer-driven Computer Numerical Control (CNC) components, which allow students to better convert computer-aided designs into numbers that are then graphed to control the movement of the cutter. Students can even receive texts from WiFi-enabled machines once a task is completed.

Several other groups of students will also benefit from the new shop, including those at Northern Essex Community College enrolled in machining courses, those in Whittier’s night school courses and those who are taking job training classes offered by the ValleyWorks Career Center run by the Merrimack Valley Workforce Investment Board.

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