Bristol County Agricultural High School: Aggie Weekly-May 17th

Good Afternoon Students, Parents, and Community Members:

This week our students participated in Spirit Week. Next week, is our seniors last full week of school. Grades will be closed on Friday. See Senior Final Schedule below.

Next Phase for Seniors: We are proud to share with you our senior’s plans for their next step in their college and career exploration. Based on the knowledge and skills, learned during their 4 years at BA, we are excited to publish acceptances into colleges, universities, military plans, and any career pathways each week. Please let Ms. Dias know in Student Services, so we can update our list weekly. Thank you for your dedication to excellence and drive to maintain Bristol Aggie Excellence.

Lillian Adamiec

Paul Smith’s College, Paul Smiths, NY
Unity College, Unity, ME

Janelle Andrade

Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Lily Berube

UMASS Amherst, Amherst, MA

Chelsea Botelho

Becker College, Worcester, MA

Julie Braga

Worcester State University, Worcester, MA
Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT
MCPHS University, Boston, MA

Hailey Brightman

Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA

Courtnie Brown

Salem State University

Foster Cripps

Unity College, Unity, ME
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA

Emma Duarte

SUNY Cobleskill, Cobleskill, NY
University of Maine Orono, Orono, ME
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
Delaware Valley University, Doylestown, PA

Chaylene Ferreira

Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI
Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA
Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA

Andrew Flory

UMASS Amherst, Amherst, MA

Olivia Garcia

Wheaton College, Norton, MA
Rhode Island College, Providence, RI

Benjamin Gomes

University of Northwestern Ohio, Lima, OH

Alexis Hamilton

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA

Raquel Hebert

Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA

Sydney Hussey

University of MA Stockbridge School of Agriculture, Amherst, MA

Kayla Keith

Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Parker Kellard

Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Madison Kruger

University of New England, Portland, ME
University of Maine Orono, Orono, ME
University of Maine Machias, Machias, ME
Unity College, Unity, ME
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA

Carissa LaPorte

Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick, RI

Jesse Magnifico

University of Maine Orono, Orono, ME

Angela Masison

SUNY Cobleskill, Cobleskill, NY
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
UMASS Amherst, Amherst, MA
Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI

Ryley Morse

Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA

Mellany Munroe

University of Maine Orono, Orono, ME

Brooke Murph

Norwich University, Northfield, VT

Kiara Nunes

Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA

Emma Palermo

Unity College, Unity, ME

Morgan Parent

UMASS Amherst, Amherst, MA
University of MA Stockbridge School of Agriculture, Amherst, MA

Lacey Parker

University of Maine Orono, Orono, ME

Peyton Patota

SUNY Cobleskill, Cobleskill, NY
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
University of Maine Orono, Orono, ME
Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA
UMASS Amherst, Amherst, MA
Becker College, Worcester, MA

Bridget Peacock

Paul Smith’s College, Paul Smiths, NY
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH

Rabekah Quartochi

SUNY Morrisville, Morrisville, NY
Cazenovia College, Cazenovia, NY
Becker College, Worcester, MA

Kelly Rovoredo

Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA
Salve Regina University, Newport, RI
Rhode Island College, Providence, RI

Sadie Santsaver

Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA

Meghan Sherman

Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA

Kayla Small

Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA
Wheaton College, Norton, MA

Julia Repeta

University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH

Merissa Silva Robertson

Nicole Simas

University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
University of Maine Orono, Orono, ME

Mia Slater

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA
Curry College, Milton, MA
Rhode Island College, Providence, RI
LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA
Simmons University, Boston, MA

Ross Sousa

University of Maine Orono, Orono, ME
UMASS Amherst, Amherst, MA
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Jalena Sylvia

Curry College, Milton, MA

Kristi-Rose Teixeira

University of Maine Orono, Orono, ME
Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA
Canisius, Buffalo, NY
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA
Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA

Michaela Totman

University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
SUNY Morrisville, Morrisville, NY

Imani Vinnie-Rose

University of Maine Orono, Orono, ME
UMASS Amherst, Amherst, MA
Becker College, Worcester, MA
Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI
SUNY Morrisville, Morrisville, NY
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA
SUNY Cobleskill, Cobleskill, NY

Kaitlyn Walorz

University of Maine Orono, Orono, ME

Cassidy White

University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA
Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA
Curry College, Milton, MA

Kaylee Winslow

SUNY Morrisville, Morrisville, NY
Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI

Congratulations: We wanted to recognize three seniors below who were recognized by the Bristol County Educators’ Association. Kaitlyn Walorz received an award for being a top ranking senior. Mia Slater and Merissa Silva-Robertson each received the BCEA Kathleen Roberts scholarship.

Graduation Arrangements:

Dear Students and Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2019,

Graduation is rapidly approaching and we are making final preparations for this memorable event, which is set for Thursday, May 30th at 6:30 pm. Similar to last year, we are planning an outdoor graduation at the Karl K. Spratt Jr. Memorial Field at Dighton’s Town Hall. If the weather cooperates and we are able to have graduation outside, students will be able to invite an unlimited number of guests to attend the outdoor ceremony. If the weather forecasts rain, then we will hold graduation as in years past in our gymnasium. If this is the case then, unfortunately, the graduates will be limited to four tickets per family. These tickets will be provided during one of the graduation rehearsals. If you would like to request additional tickets, you can email Mrs. Welshman in the main office at DWelshman@bcahs.com to be placed on the waiting list. In addition, if anyone requires special services for graduation, please contact me at KBraga@bcahs.com.

To help prepare for graduation, we wanted to provide families with as much information regarding logistics as possible. Students will be reporting to Dighton Building Department at 5:00 pm for preparation for graduation. The Dighton Building Department is adjacent to Dighton Town Hall. If it is inside, students will report to the library at 5:00 pm. Please see images below to give you an understanding of the set up for graduation, student drop off, and parking arrangements.

Concrete Bleachers for Guest Seating

Handicap and elderly seating will be available (limited quantity) on the field facing the graduates. Parents will be facing the graduates on the field, and graduates will be facing Town Hall. Graduates will walk in front of the bleachers to receive their diplomas.

Handicap parking will be available behind Dighton Town Hall. General parking will be available at Bristol Aggie. Starting at 5:00 pm a shuttle will be available to transport guests from Bristol Aggie to Dighton Town Hall before and after the event. The Dighton Police will allow parking on the north side of route 138 which will be designated with proper signage. At 5:00 pm, additional parking will be available at the Dighton Post Office, Dighton Elementary School, and Dighton Middle School.

Student drop off will be at the Dighton Building Department at 5:15 pm. Students will gather inside to prepare for graduation. No parking will be allowed. Drop off only!

Student Assembly: On Thursday, we hosted Mr. Herren from The Herren Project, who delivered a powerful message to our students and staff about addiction. We appreciate all the support we have received from students and parents regarding the assembly. We are here to support our school community through both good and bad times.

NRM Alumni Update:

Raising the BARR: On Wednesday, we recognized both Small and Large Animal Science for winning March and April’s Raising the BARR iniatives.

In the Classroom:

Animal Science: On Wednesday, Ms. Gagne’s Senior Stable Management class visited with the Providence Mounted Police Unit at the Roger Williams Park Zoo.

Arbor Jamboree Winners:

Animal Science:

Senior Kayla Keith riding Lily bareback in Senior Stable Management class.

Matteo Cabral practicing his polo wrapping skills on Socks in Senior Stable Management class.

Kami Pallotta riding Socks in Equine Science I class.

AgMec CDE Competition:

ELA: As the last days of senior year wane away, seniors in Mrs. Coderre’s English class were inspired by Walt Whitman’s “I Hear America Singing” to write the following:

“I Hear Bristol Aggie Singing”

I hear Bristol Aggie singing, the different voices I hear,

Those of the Ag Mechanic singing of joy when hearing the engine rattle, rumble and roar

for the first time

The Large Animal Science singing to the sound of the barn cleaner

while the sow squeals to her friends

The Landscaper singing as he digs from sunrise to sunset, showing his pride

The Arborist singing his song as he skids the day’s brush into the seething chipper

The Natural Resource major singing as the turtles snap for their food while the

snakes slither and the rabbit quietly slips away

The Flori student sings while washing vases with the sound of the wind whistling through the

open windows of the greenhouse

The Small Animal student sings of happiness while caring for birds and bunnies and other

boisterous creatures who love them back

Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else

The day what belongs to the day, and the night to each and his own

Singing with the sweet song of seniors about to leave their second home

Contests:

MATH: The national K-12 Math Game-a-thon challenges students to think critically and creatively to design a game that solves a mathematical problem; students can invent card games, board games, apps, outdoor games or anything else. Grades K-12 : students design a math game contest

Deadline: June 30

WRITING:International Essay Contest for Young People

Topic/Theme:

“Creating a Society Full of Kindness”

Due June 15, 2019

“Creating a Society Full of Kindness”

What does “Kindness” mean to you? How do you think we can create a kinder society?

Carry out ten acts of kindness, and then use your experience as inspiration in writing your essay (your essay does not need to be about your acts of kindness).

Senior Calendar:

Field Day:

Activities and Athletics:

Bristol Aggie Prom: Click here for the full article. Click here to view videos and pictures on the Bristol Aggie Twitter page.