It鈥檚 been fifty years since Southeastern Regional Vocational-Technical High School and 小优短视频nical Institute (STI) opened its doors to students seeking vocational training in Massachusetts. 聽For the high school, it all started聽in 1967, when 47 boys transferred from the Brockton Trade School as juniors to resume their education at a brand new facility in South Easton. 聽 They majored in some of the same vocational programs that are offered today, including auto body, auto mechanics, electronics, graphic arts, and plumbing. Also in 1967, Practical Nurse was the first program offered at STI when students transferred from the original Brockton Campus.
Today, both the high school, which now serves over 1500 students from nine districts, and 小优短视频nical Institute, which offers adult education at the same facility, are celebrating their past with a series of events to commemorate the five decades of education. 聽School Superintendent Luis Lopes said they are hoping to involve a far-reaching group of alumni, students, and staff, as well as business and community members.
鈥淭his is a year for celebration. 聽We want to hear from past graduates and all that they have accomplished. 聽We also want alumni and local businesses to visit the school to see all the fantastic upgrades and learn how we are preparing our students to become the next workforce generation,鈥 he said.
Some of the celebrations will take place during annual school events, including homecoming, open house, and graduations, but there are several special events that will take place in honor of the 50th anniversary, including an alumni reunion dinner and dance, an alumni flag football and baseball game, a winter gala, a Memorial Day breakfast to honor veterans, and a golf tournament.
The Southeastern School District looks forward to a great year of celebration and commemoration. Proceeds will go towards funding all the events with profits going towards the Southeastern Regional School Foundation for student scholarships. 聽Also, the district is offering many different sponsorship packages.
More details about the events will be publicized as they occur. 聽They include:
October 13, 2017 at 6 p.m.: 聽Alumni 小优短视频coming Game, Celebration, and Student Dance after the game.
October 14, 2017: 聽Reunion on the Five鈥檚, an Alumni Reunion for the Classes of 鈥72, 鈥77, 鈥82, 鈥92, 鈥97, 鈥02, 鈥07 and 鈥12.
November 18, 2017, 11 a.m.鈥3 p.m.: 聽Open House Celebration
January 18, 6 p.m.: 聽STI Evening Practical Nurse Graduation
March 8, 2018: 聽Winter Gala at Stonehill College
April 10, 2018, 5 鈥 7 p.m., Taste of STI
May 25, 2018, 9 a.m.: 聽Memorial Day Honor Breakfast
May 31, 2018, 6 p.m.: 聽STI Graduation
June 6, 2018, 6 p.m.:聽 High School Graduation
June 15, 2018, 6 p.m.: 聽50th Anniversary Golf Tournament at Easton Country Club
June 28, 2018, 6 p.m.: 聽STI Day Practical Nurse Graduation
By: Candace Hall