Ashland June 2019

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Ashland Students Turn Dreams into
Reality at Keefe Tech
FRAMINGHAM, MA –
At Keefe Regional Technical
School, students from Ashland
say their Career and Technical
Education has given them the
tools they need to turn their future
aspirations into reality.
For Cameron Thebaud, a
senior in the Programming and
Web Design Career and Technical
Program, the decision to
attend Keefe Tech came after
spending his freshman year at a
traditional high school. “I was
looking for more opportunity in
high school to expand my passion
for computer programming. I am
so grateful to have transferred to
Keefe Tech for my sophomore
year,” he said.
Thebaud is an Eagle Scout,
works as a cameraman for
WACA TV in Ashland, and
plans to pursue a career in Criminal
Justice. “I will graduate this
year in June, accepted into my
top choice, Norwich University. I
plan to combine my passion for
programming with Criminal Justice
in college. I will always look
back on my time at Keefe Tech
as extremely beneficial and a
unique high school experience,”
he added.
Spenser Vernes, Class of 2019,
is a Metals Technology student
also enrolled in many AP courses
including Computer Science,
Calculus and Psychology. He is
a member of the Cross Country
team and an award-winning
member of SkillsUSA, and will
attend RIT where he will major
in Mechanical Engineering after
graduation.
“Keefe opened doors for me.
I have acquired professional
skills in metal technology while
mastering my honors and AP
level courses. Keefe helped me to
realize my potential in Mechanical
Engineering and allowed me
to be part of a cohesive group
sharing similar goals. I am very
grateful to have had such a positive
high school experience,” he
explained.
“Coming to Keefe Tech has
Keefe Tech students (left to right) Cameron Theabolt, 2019; Natalia
Rivera, 2019; Spencer Vernes, 2019
been the best decision for my future.
I am an honor roll student
getting ready to apply to many
universities to major in Pre-Veterinary
studies,” noted Keefe
Tech junior Natalia Rivera, also
of Ashland. Rivera is enrolled in
the school’s Health Careers CTE
program, serves as a student ambassador,
and is a member of the
student council and volleyball
team.
“I chose Keefe Tech to get a
head start on my career path,”
she added. “I always knew I
wanted to be in a ‘helping’ profession
and after my tour of the
Health Careers Program, I was
fully engaged.”
About Keefe Regional
Technical School:
Keefe Regional Technical
School is a four-year high school
located in Framingham, MA and
is accredited by the New England
Association of Schools and Colleges.
In addition to 16 Career
and Technical programs, Keefe
Tech offers college preparatory,
honors and AP level courses to
students from the communities of
Ashland, Framingham, Holliston,
Hopkinton and Natick.
Please join us on June 26th at Mill Pond
Rest Home for our annual Friends and
Family cookout. Meet the residents, staff
and our new Administrator Rita Hyde.
Wednesday June 26, 2019 at 5:00pm
Mill Pond Rest Home
84 Myrtle Street, Ashland
Massachusetts 01721