TTC_06_03_20_Vol.16-No.32

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Community AnnounCements
Whittier Tech graduation
Whittier Tech held socially distanced commencement
events recently. Over the course of three days, the Class
of 2020 was sorted into three separate groups alphabetically,
and each group had the opportunity to drive up
to the school on their designated day with two guests in
their vehicle. Students brought their diplomas, crossed
the stage on the campus football field once their name
was read and had their photo taken with their parents
or guardians. All participants were required to adhere
to social distancing guidance for the duration of each
event. The Class of 2020 Valedictorian is Jameson Bartholomew,
a culinary arts student from Groveland.
"When I first started high school, I really just wanted to
have good grades so I wouldn’t be disappointed in myself,"
said Bartholomew. "Then I got all A's, which then
motivated me to continue to get all A's. All of my shop
teachers inspired me to continue in the culinary field,"
he said. "My bosses at work and my parents also inspired
me to do what I love." Bartholomew plans to attend the
Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York
this fall.
The Salutatorian is Charles West, a computer-aided
design (CAD) drafting student from Haverhill. West is
still deciding which college or university he will attend
in the fall.
A speech by Class President Isabelle Giunta from
Newburyport, who studied medical assisting at Whittier
Tech, was given in a graduation video Whittier Tech
shared with students and their families. The video features
student speeches and photos of students as they
graduated, and a second video compilation of the three
day commencement activities will also be shared in mid-
June. "Throughout our years at Whittier we not only
learned about academics and our trades but life skills,"
Giunta said. "We are now ready to take on the world
and tackle every challenge that comes with it, and as we
all know, there is quite a lot. We have good heads on
our shoulders and strong opinions. We are quite aware
of the road we have ahead of us but this should not scare
or hold us back. It is finally our time to be heard and to
be capable of making the changes we want to see in our
world." Giunta is currently working as a certified nursing
assistant at a nursing home in Newburyport. She will
attend Quinnipiac University as a nursing major this fall,
and is interested in studying obstetrics and becoming a
midwife.
Additional Class of 2020 officers include Vice President
Alejandro Vega, of Haverhill, secretary Emma
Dupre, of Haverhill, and Alan Tadiello, of Haverhill.
Whittier academic awards
Academic Awards were additionally given to the following
students in the following subjects:
• Math – Jameson J. Bartholomew, of Groveland
• English – Chantal M. Kelley, of Newburyport
• Science – Dalen L. Masters, of Haverhill
• Physical Education – Cody J. Hadley, of Haverhill
• Social Studies – Julia M. Taliaferro, of Haverhill
• World Language – Jared E. Recillas, of Haverhill
• Art – Zachary R. DePaolo, of Newburyport
• Music – Zachary R. DePaolo, of Newburyport
Vocational-Technical Awards were given to the following
students in the following programs:
• Design & Visual Communications – Olivia M. Bunting,
of Georgetown
• Graphics – Morgan S. Garlington, of Haverhill
• Carpentry – Cody J. Hadley, of Haverhill
• Electrical – Benjamin D. Blackmun, of Amesbury
• Engineering – Tiana M. Butler, of Haverhill
• Masonry – Matthew A. Nunez, of Haverhill
• Plumbing and Heating – Ethan J. Calderwood, of
Merrimac
• HVAC – Edward A. Bucci, of Haverhill
• Advanced Manufacturing Technology – Michael A.
Dondero, of Haverhill
• Metal Fabrication – Benjamin D. Carlson, of Byfield
• Cosmetology – Gina M. Jackson, of West Newbury
• Culinary Arts – Heather K. Twombly, of Haverhill
• Early Education & Care – Madison A. Herries, of
Bradford
• Health Assisting – Sarah G. Rodrigues, of Haverhill
• Dental Assisting – Jazmary F. Sanchez, of Haverhill
• Medical Assisting – Brianna L. McCarthy, of Haverhill
• Hospitality & Tourism – Phineas O. Sparrow, of
Haverhill
• Business Technology & Marketing – Meghan R. Jegorow,
of Haverhill
• Drafting – Charles P. West, of Haverhill
• Electronics – Matthew C. Miller, of Amesbury
• Auto body – Andrew J. Robinson, of Groveland
• Automotive – Rachel S. McGrath, of Haverhill
Portsmouth City Manager's update
Governor Sununu’s “Stay At Home 2.0” order and
guidelines are extended through June 15, 2020. Phased
reopening of businesses began with retail shops on May
11, outdoor dining on May 18, beaches (active use only),
June 1.
UNSUNG HEROES -We're applauding Portsmouth's
"Unsung Heroes" each Saturday. This week, we’re recognizing
the entire School Department. With the ‘before
world’ date of Portsmouth High School graduation coming
up on Friday and ‘after world’ realities continuing
with at-home learning, now is the perfect time to applaud
the professionals and paraprofessionals, teachers
and aides, the administrators and schedulers, tech facilitators,
bus drivers, lunch-makers, custodians, security
and the School staff who were laid off when ‘on-site’
became ‘at-home.’ One of the revelations of COVID-19
is that parents will never look at teachers the same, now
Community Announcements, page 7