Here is the text of an article written by Mike Melanson of the Whitman-Hanson Express. It was published in the March 28, 2013 edition of the newspaper.
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SSVT celebrates hall of famers, fit students
By Mike Melanson
express correspondent
The South Shore Vocational Technical High School will hold a reunion and Hall of Fame induction, at 7 p.m., Friday, April 26, at Harmon Golf Club, 168 Concord St., Rockland. On March 20, Principal Margaret Dutch told School Committee members that the reunion and induction is an exciting way to let those who graduated from or worked or volunteered for SSVT to come back and celebrate the school, and to build up an alumni network.
“The idea behind it is to establish a tradition,” said Principal Margaret Dutch.
The evening will include a meet-and-greet, light buffet and program, and dancing to the music of the Boomers.
Dutch said Hall of Fame awards would go to 10 outstanding individuals who contributed to the high school and strengthened the school community and who exemplify craftsmanship, citizenship, character and professionalism. This year’s Hall of Fame inductees are:
• Warren Anderson, school assistant superintendent and director from 1962 to 1992, who will be inducted posthumously
• Gayle Holmes Cronin, Class of 1999, Cosmetology
• Angela Mariani Greene, Class of 2000, Electronics
• Rosemarie Hahn, secretary to the superintendent from 1975 to 2005
• Eileen Hayes, English teacher and Drama coach from 1983 to 2003
• William Laidler, Class of 1967, Electrical, and Electrical teacher from 1976 to 2007
• John Llewellyn, Class of 1975, Carpentry
• Edward Schneider, aide, coach and bus coordinator from 1969 to 2011
• Frank Snow, Class of 1976, Carpentry, and School Committee member from 1978 to 1983
• Frederick Teed, first superintendent, from 1962 to 1981, who will be inducted posthumously
• Angela Mariani Greene, Class of 2000, Electronics
• Rosemarie Hahn, secretary to the superintendent from 1975 to 2005
• Eileen Hayes, English teacher and Drama coach from 1983 to 2003
• William Laidler, Class of 1967, Electrical, and Electrical teacher from 1976 to 2007
• John Llewellyn, Class of 1975, Carpentry
• Edward Schneider, aide, coach and bus coordinator from 1969 to 2011
• Frank Snow, Class of 1976, Carpentry, and School Committee member from 1978 to 1983
• Frederick Teed, first superintendent, from 1962 to 1981, who will be inducted posthumously
Dutch said tickets cost $25. There will be a cash bar and attendees must be at least 21 years old. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Tickets are available by contacting South Shore Vocational Technical High School; Marie Mariani; 476 Webster St.; Hanover, MA 02339. Tickets are also available by calling Mariani at 781-878-8822, ext. 413, or by email at mmariani@ssvotech.org.
In other business Thursday, Superintendent-Director Thomas Hickey said SSVT students are the fittest in Massachusetts, at least according to a state Department of Public Health report issued last December, based on body mass index. According to the state health department, BMI measures a person’s body fat based on average height and weight measurements for children of the same age and gender. Hickey said DPH collected BMI data statewide and sampled students who were sophomores in the 2011-2012 school year.
“I’m pleased to report that the school district with the lowest BMI in the state is this one,” he said. “I don’t claim to have an explanation for that.”
Hickey said continued development of the school’s wellness program and policies and the restoration of the physical education teacher from a part-time to full-time position would let SSVT continue to field physically fit students.
Hickey said continued development of the school’s wellness program and policies and the restoration of the physical education teacher from a part-time to full-time position would let SSVT continue to field physically fit students.
