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Whittier Tech Carpentry Students Build Habitat for Humanity Homes

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

For Immediate Release

Monday, Nov. 4, 2019

Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Whittier Tech Carpentry Students Build Habitat for Humanity Homes

HAVERHILL — For a group of senior Whittier Tech carpentry students, their work with Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity this year is far more than an opportunity to hone their trade– it’s also a way to give back to local families.

The 12 students, along with their Carpentry Instructor Mike Sandin, began working on three homes this September in Salisbury in partnership with Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity.

Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that organizes volunteers to build affordable homes in partnership with families in need. Founded in 1985, Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity is a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. 

“It’s the best experience they can get,” said Sandin.

When students began their work, there was only a hole where the foundation would be for a duplex, and two partially constructed homes. Other volunteers are also working on the project, which broke ground in November 2018.

“It’s really amazing,” said Jared Recillas,18, of Haverhill. “I actually get to use a lot of the stuff I’ve been learning for the past three years.”

Once finished, economically disadvantaged area families will move in to the new residences.

“It’s a really good cause using our skills to help those who are struggling,” said Nick Glynn, 17, of Haverhill.

“This is who we are,” said Alanna Stafford, 18, of Haverhill. “We are Whittier Tech and we give back to our community.”

During their shop week, the seniors leave Whittier’s campus each day at approximately 8:30 a.m. and work in all type of weather conditions. This winter, if the group progresses far enough in their construction work, students may work inside hanging drywall and building partitions.

Whittier students who are participating in the project include: Seniors Killian Barry, Nicholas Glynn, Jared Recillas, Angel Alvarado, Angelica Cintron, Siarra Cronin, Jacob Goodhue, Cody Littlefield, Jyrell Ruiz, Alanna Stafford, Tyler Wetherbee and Emily Wilson, all of Haverhill. 

“This introduces us to the kind of jobs we are going to get in life,” Stafford said. “It’s everything we’ve been taught.”

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Congresswoman Lori Trahan Tours Whittier Vocational Tech

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

For Immediate Release

Friday, Oct. 4, 2019

Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Congresswoman Lori Trahan Tours Whittier Vocational Tech

HAVERHILL — Superintendent Maureen Lynch is pleased to share that Congresswoman Lori Trahan visited Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School yesterday.

Whittier students and Skills USA Leaders Lauren Fitzgerald, a senior from Salisbury, and Ryan Link, a sophomore from Haverhill, led a group including Congresswoman Trahan, Rep. Lenny Mirra and Haverhill Mayor Jim Fiorentini on a tour of several programmatic spaces at the school Thursday, including the new Allied Health Careers Center, Advanced Manufacturing, Auto Body/Collision Repair and Heating/Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC), which is currently under renovation.

“We were thrilled to host Congresswoman Trahan today and showcase the programming we offer here at Whittier,” Superintendent Lynch said. “The support of our legislators is invaluable, especially as we work to expand and continually improve our programs and the training available to our students. Vocational and technical education is critical for providing young people with pathways to in-demand jobs in our area, and it’s exciting to know our representatives want to support that.”

Congresswoman Trahan has visited all of the vocational schools in the third congressional district, and Whittier Tech was her last school to tour.

“As a member of the Education and Labor Committee, I’m really committed to making sure that technical schools get the funding they need and we’re making education like this more accessible to more kids, and as noble as comprehensive high school,” Trahan said. “And we know this education leads to great paying jobs that stay in our communities without being outsourced.”

Trahan also praised both the high school and adult education programs at Whittier.

“Whittier is an institution that not only understands the importance of our giving young people the skills they need, but also to retrain and give new skills to adults,” Trahan said. “This school is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. They utilize their assets and the investments they have made so we can close the skills gap in this part of the state.”

Rep. Lenny Mirra also lauded the career opportunities made possible by Whittier’s programs.

“There’s a huge demand for skilled workers and it is critical to keep our state’s economy vibrant and growing,” Mirra said. “Businesses don’t come here because the weather is nice. It’s because we produce skilled workers.”

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*Media Advisory* Whittier to Host Massachusetts Trowel Trades Competition for Six Career Technical High Schools

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

For Immediate Release

Monday, May 6, 2019

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

*Media Advisory*

Whittier to Host Massachusetts Trowel Trades Competition for Six Career Technical High Schools

Students to Showcase Skills through Masonry Challenge

HAVERHILL — Masonry students from six career technical high schools will compete against one another this week during the annual Trowel Trades Competition at Whittier.

WHEN:

Wednesday, May 8

9-11 a.m. competition
1-1:30 p.m. awards

WHERE:

Whittier Tech, 115 Amesbury Line Road, Haverhill

WHO:

  • Whittier Tech
  • Greater Lowell Tech
  • Essex Tech
  • Shawsheen Valley Tech
  • Bay Path Regional
  • Montachusett Tech

WHAT:

Organized by the Massachusetts Trowel Trades Association, the competition rotates annually between the six schools within the association and tests students’ abilities to complete masonry challenges in a set amount of time.

Masonry, also known as trowel trades, can be seen in office buildings, homes, schools, factories and municipal buildings. The work involves block and brick laying, tile setting, concrete finishing and stone setting.

During the competition, 100 students in grades 10 and 12 work individually and in partners to build different designs of walls and tiling projects. Seniors also participate in a hardscaping competition, which will include building a brick wall and pathway.

A panel will then judge the projects, with first, second and third place winners receiving masonry tools donated by the schools and industry partners.

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Whittier Students Earn 25 Medals at SkillsUSA State Competition

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

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

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

Whittier Students Earn 25 Medals at SkillsUSA State Competition

15 Students Moving Onto National Competition

Students from Amesbury, Georgetown, Haverhill, Merrimac, Newburyport and Salisbury Place

HAVERHILL — Superintendent Maureen Lynch is pleased to announce that 25 Whittier Tech students earned medals at the state SkillsUSA competition, with 15 taking home gold and qualifying for the national contest in June.

Ninety-five Whittier students spent many hours planning and preparing to compete in more than 30 contests at the SkillsUSA 45th Annual State Leadership and Skills Conference on April 25-27 in Marlborough.

In addition to the 15 students who won gold medals, four earned silver medals and six received bronze.

Machine Tech freshman Ryan Link, of Haverhill, was elected as a national voting delegate and Dental Assisting junior Lauren Fitzgerald, of Salisbury, was re-elected as a state officer.

“We want to congratulate all Whittier Tech students who participated in the annual SkillsUSA competition,” Superintendent Lynch said. “Students work all year preparing for this event, so to place is a huge accomplishment that illustrates participants’ clear understanding of a subject, critical thinking and creativity.”

The medalists are:

GOLD: Chapter Display
Electrical Technology students: Sophomore Josh Roberts, of Haverhill, senior Kaitlyn Cook, of Haverhill and sophomore Nick Muryn, of Amesbury

GOLD: Career Pathways Showcase: Arts & Communication
Design & Visual Communications students: Senior Rhina Tiburcio, of Haverhill, junior Seda Tuncok, of Haverhill, and junior Zachary DePaolo, of Newburyport. They won for their 2018 animated yearbook.

“It was a good experience, especially socializing with our competition,” Tuncok said. “Even though I’m involved in our school drama productions, public speaking is a lot harder than expected.”

GOLD: Career Pathways Showcase: Business/Management/Technology
Marketing and Business Management students: Junior Halie Alsarabi, senior Josmell Ramos and junior Megan Jegorow, all of Haverhill

GOLD: Career Pathways Showcase: Health Services
Health Occupations students: Senior Allasandra Thompson, of Haverhill, sophomore Vitoria Paiva, of Merrimac, and senior Larissa Havey, of Amesbury

GOLD: Urban Search and Rescue
Electronics/Robotics students: Senior Dylan Grandmaison, of Haverhill, and senior Nolan Turi, of Newburyport

“It was fun to meet all of the people there,” Turi said. Their task was to build a mobile robot to complete specific tasks used by fire, police and military service personnel to secure an area by locating, neutralizing, moving, and disposing of explosive materials. “My advice is to go to Skills and go twice because last year I didn’t place and this year I am going to nationals.”

GOLD: CNC Technician
Machine Technology student: Senior Bryan Richards, of Georgetown

“It’s a great feeling to win,” Richards said. “Preparing for the competition is tough work, but winning makes it worth it.”

SILVER: Commercial Baking
Culinary Arts student: Junior Jillian Marden, of Merrimac

SILVER: HVACR
HVAC student: Senior Samuel Claflin, of Haverhill

SILVER: Community Action Project
Early Education and Care students: Sophomores Sharyn Britton and Victoria Miller, both of Haverhill

BRONZE: Career Pathways Showcase: Human Services
Culinary Arts students: Junior Sydney Stewart, senior Autumn Mulloy and senior Sierra Barry, all of Haverhill

BRONZE: Community Service
Early Education and Care students: Seniors Ashley Greene, of Salisbury, Mackenzie Collins, of Amesbury, and Melissa Cepeda, of Haverhill

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