On January 12th, we were fortunate to have over 30 alumni from the classes of 2008-2014 return to speak in small groups with the Class of 2016. This is the first time that we have held such an event and it was a great success.
Alumni Day was organized by our administrators and guidance staff and I want to thank them and send a special thank you to Guidance Counselor Amy Dow for taking the lead on the event.
When I consider the special programming provided for our seniors, including a Career Fair in October, the Alumni Day in January, and the Credit for Life Fair in April, it is clear to me that our faculty care deeply for our students and seek to give them the best possible real world experiences to carry them into adulthood.
Here are two pictures of our alumni before the event.
Alumni Day provided our seniors with a chance to hear about the real world from their peer group. I must admit, I was gratified to hear our graduates say that SSVT prepared them well for the real world. Many graduates went on to tell the seniors to get the most out of high school, listen to their teachers, work hard and not cut corners! Such wisdom after only a few years out of high school.
Regardless of whether our alumni were still working in their vocational major or thriving in another field, they ALL think that SSVT gave them the environment to learn transferable skills and to gain confidence to handle whatever comes their way.
I would like to thank the following graduates for donating their time, and I hope they will consider coming again next year to speak with the class of 2017
| Name | Shop |
| Alana Oksanan | Cosmetology |
| Alex Thompson | Graphic Communications |
| Alison Donovan | Allied Health |
| Amy Turini | Culinary Arts |
| Brad Carlson | Computer Information Tech |
| Brandon Mulkern | Computer Information Tech |
| Brianna Picariello | Computer Information Tech |
| Brian Belleville | HVAC-R |
| Cam Barron | Electronics |
| CJ Furey | HVAC-R |
| Dan Hutchins | HVAC-R |
| Dan Krahe | HVAC-R |
| Danielle Gugliemi | Culinary Arts |
| Dave Munn | Carpentry |
| Dave Wadyszewski | Graphic Communications |
| Frank DiFazio | Metal Fabrication/Welding |
| Giovanni Gentile | Electrical |
| Jake Reily | Electrical |
| James Curley | HVAC-R |
| Jamie Gauthier | Cosmetology |
| Jesse Ferland | Computer Information Tech |
| John Wilder | Precision Machine Tech |
| Josh Riley | Electrical |
| Kenny Burns | Metal Fabrication/Welding |
| Kyle Keegan | Electronics |
| Matt Terenzi | HVAC-R |
| Olivia O'Connell | Graphic Communications |
| Pat Daly | Electrical |
| Renee Burnett | Cosmetology |
| Rob Lowry | Electrical |
| Ryan Lowry | Electrical |
| Scott Lowe | Culinary Arts |
| Taylor Eastman | Computer Information Tech |
| TJ Petruzzelli | Computer Information Tech |
| Todd Eastman | Automotive |
Seniors, I know that you appreciated hearing from our alumni, and I hope we can call upon you in a few years to grow our extended SSVT family and participate in alumni events.
Let's finish strong...on to graduation!
---Mr. Hickey
