Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Participates in CyberPatriot Competition

CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force Association to inspire K-12 students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation's future. At the core of the program is the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, the nation's largest cyber defense competition, that puts high school and middle school students in charge of securing virtual networks.
 
A total of 4,081 teams registered for this year's competition. Teams from the United States, Canada, and the Department of Defense Dependents schools abroad are eligible to participate in CyberPatriot's core program, the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. The National Youth Cyber Education Program challenges teams of high school and middle school students to find and fix cybersecurity vulnerabilities in virtual operating systems. Using a proprietary competition system, teams are scored on how secure they make the system.

Four teams of six students represented Tri-County in this year's competition. Aiden Mai of Franklin, Kenjiro Mai of Franklin, Alex Comeau of Plainville, Callaghan Killian of North Attleboro, Zachary Belvin of North Attleboro, and Tyler Morrison of Franklin placed first in the Gold Division for Massachusetts.

The second team of Ryan Leber of North Attleboro, Jason Conti of Walpole, Christopher Zajac of Franklin, Christopher Virkaitis of North Attleboro, Gabriel Corey of Franklin, and Joshua Bellunduno of Franklin placed third in Massachusetts for the Platinum Division.

All teams worked hard; there were three rounds of competition. The State round being the one we participated in in January. Virtual National Finals will be held March 19-21, 2021.

Congrats to all. 

 

Four teams of six students represented Tri-County

Tri-County Student from North Attleboro Wins Outstanding Vocational Technical Student Award

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School senior, Jennavive Barber of North Attleboro, has been selected as the recipient of the 35th
 
Annual Outstanding Vocational Technical Student Award. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the ceremony and dinner will not be held this year. Jenna will receive her award at senior celebrations this spring at Tri-County.

The Outstanding Vocational Technical Student Award is presented each year by the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA) and the Massachusetts Vocational Association (MVA) to one student from each vocational technical high school in Massachusetts. The award recognizes students who have made significant contributions to their local school district and to the statewide vocational technical education system. Recipients must have excellent attendance, a minimum of a 3.5 GPA and vocational-related work experience. The students must demonstrate leadership qualities, technical competence, involvement in the community and extracurricular activities.

Jennavive Barber

Jenna Barber, daughter of Derek Barber and Jessica Holst, is the kind of student that every teacher, school administrator, and parent would hope for. Jenna is a leader among her peers and is a competent and dedicated Health Careers student who has earned multiple certifications and credentials in the health care field, including a Nursing Assistant Certification, American Heart Association First Aid and CPR Certification, and a certification in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care. Currently, Jenna is working at an assisted living facility as a CNA for her Co-Op position. She has also received clinical experience at several medical related facilities through her time at Tri-County.

Since her freshman year, Jenna has earned numerous accolades in her vocational program, academics, athletics, and Skills USA. She was appointed Skills USA Chapter President and was a gold medalist in Prepared Speech in 2019. She went on to compete nationally, where she placed 5th overall. In 2018, Jenna also placed 4th in the Skills USA Competition and was a Skills USA Grade 10 Basic Health Care In-House Medalist.

Jenna has earned perfect attendance since 2017 and is ranked in the top five percent of her graduating class, earning high honor roll and honor roll all four years. Jenna has represented Tri- County in many ways, specifically as our first Student Ambassador. She is also the Vice President of the National Honors Society, served as the junior class President and currently is serving as the senior class President.

Jenna has been part of the Tri-County Varsity Cheer Team since 2017 and has served as Captain of her team since 2019. She is an MIAA Student Ambassador and was awarded the Varsity Cheerleading Coach’s Award in 2019 and the Varsity Cheerleading Leadership award in 2020. In 2019, she was also recognized as the Massachusetts Game Day Cheerleading State Champion. Outside of school, Jenna devotes herself to her community as a cheerleading coach for children between the ages of six and eight.

Jenna hopes to continue her education at her top choice school, Boston University, where she will major in Human Physiology.
 

Senator Becca Rausch: #LocalLeadershipLunch - Mar 12

Senator Becca Rausch (@BeccaRauschMA) tweeted on Wed, Mar 10, 2021:

"For my first #LocalLeadershipLunch, I'm thrilled to chat with North Attleboro resident Lisa Graves, an accomplished writer, illustrator, and the brains behind "Simple Stories of Strong Women: An A to Z Guide to Girl Power." Tune in Friday at 1 PM! #IWD2021 #mapoli "

https://t.co/F0jnUtEjnQ

 

Shared from Twitter
(https://twitter.com/BeccaRauschMA/status/1369708825046118408?s=03)

#LocalLeadershipLunch

FHS' Cheuvront named a "Player to Watch"

Hockomock Sports has published the "Players to Watch" for the Hockomock League football offense teams. The Franklin representative is shared here. Follow the link at the below to find out about the other players to watch around the Hockomock League. 

Parker Cheuvront, Senior – Franklin

Especially at the high school level, the importance of the kicking game can be overlooked, but having a dependable, consistent kicker can make a huge difference. Franklin knows that if it gets inside the 30-yard-line, it’s likely to walk away with points because Cheuvront has shown to have one of the biggest and most accurate legs in the league for the past two seasons. In addition to a season-long kick of 34 yards against Mansfield, Cheuvront made 28-of-30 extra points, ensuring Franklin’s high-powered offense got the full seven points every time it reached the end zone. In addition, Cheuvront’s big kick offs helped pin the opposition deep in its own territory. With a lot of new faces on offense this year, the Panthers are glad to know they have points ready and waiting on Cheuvront’s left leg.

for other football offense players to watch around the League
https://hockomocksports.com/2021-fall-ii-hockomock-football-players-to-watch-on-offense/

 

FHS' Cheuvront named a "Player to Watch"

 

CommonWealth Magazine: "Massachusetts unveils vaccine preregistration system to ease appointment frenzy"

 

"GOV. CHARLIE BAKER said on Wednesday that the state has the capacity to administer 2 million inoculations a month, but the federal government and  d vaccine manufacturers are providing only half that amount.

At a press conference at a West Bridgewater manufacturer of hospital-grade masks, Baker said the state could easily administer 1 million doses a month and could probably do 2 million. State officials say they only have 250,000 doses available to administer next week, and only 155,000 of those are first doses. That pace, which is not expected to change for the rest of March, would lead to 1 million total doses over a month.

The governor said the lack of vaccine supply and concerns about new variants of the coronavirus are the two key factors he would consider in deciding whether the state of emergency he declared exactly a year ago could be lifted."

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/health/baker-we-could-do-2m-doses-a-month-but-getting-only-half-that/

 

Boston Globe coverage  (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/03/10/metro/baker-fighting-tears-reflects-year-covid-19-pandemic/

 

New registration system for vaccines

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/03/10/metro/massachusetts-announces-vaccine-preregistration-system-ease-appointment-frenzy/

Gov Baker's press conf  https://youtu.be/brwtZLUWpW8

Power of Culture - March 2021

View this email in your browser Power of Culture One Year Later: Cultural Sector in Economic Crisis Due to Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic Cultural Organizations Report $588.3M in Lost Revenue; Artists Cite $30.4M in Lost Income; 30K Cultural Jobs Impacted Statewide One year after the coronavirus arrived in Massachusetts, disrupting every aspect of life for residents, communities, and businesses, Mass Cultural Council is releasing updated economic data measuring the COVID-19 pandemic's staggering impact on the Commonwealth's cultural sector for the fifth time. Read More https://massculturalcouncil.org/blog/one-year-later-cultural-sector-in-economic-crisis-due-to-ongoing-covid-19-pandemic/ FY22 State Budget Request: $20M for Arts & Culture Mass Cultural Council seeks a state appropriation of $20 million for FY22, a $1.82 million increase from the current fiscal year. The Agency will invest these resources into a portfolio of programs and services that enhance, support, and promote the cultural sector in every corner of the Commonwealth and provide stability for artists and cultural organizations as they continue to rebuild and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. In support of this budget request, Executive Director Michael J. Bobbitt submitted testimony to the Joint Committee on Ways & Means yesterday. Read More:  https://massculturalcouncil.org/blog/mass-cultural-council-seeks-20m-for-arts-culture-in-fy22-state-budget/. Nearly $1.2M Awarded through COVID-19 Relief Fund for Individuals Mass Cultural Council has awarded $1,171,500 through the COVID-19 Relief Fund for Individuals, making $1,500 grants to 781 individual artists and individual teaching artists, humanists, and scientists across Massachusetts whose creative practices and incomes have been impacted by COVID-19 related cancellations and closures. Read More. About the Mass Cultural Council The Mass Cultural Council is a state agency supporting the arts, sciences, and humanities, to improve the quality of life in Massachusetts and its communities. It pursues its mission through a combination of grants, services, and advocacy for nonprofit cultural organizations, schools, communities, and artists.

CommonWealth Magazine: "Senate stands pat on climate change legislation"

 

"THE SENATE is preparing to pass new climate change legislation that accepts some minor technical changes proposed by Gov. Charlie Baker but rejects compromise language the governor proposed on several contentious issues.

The Senate bill stands firm in requiring a 50 percent reduction in emissions relative to 1990 levels by 2030, even though the governor had said the 50 percent target would end up costing Massachusetts residents an extra $6 billion. The governor had proposed a target range of 45 to 50 percent, with his administration having the flexibility to choose the end point.

The Senate bill also doesn’t budge on the need for legally binding emission goals for six industry subsectors, although officials said the bill will grant some limited leeway to the administration in a case where the state meets its overall emission target but misses the goal in one industry subsector."

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/environment/senate-stands-pat-on-climate-change-legislation/

"Riley’s directive on middle schools drew sharp criticism"

 

"In another sign of a return to normalcy in Massachusetts public schools, thousands of middle school students will be back in class for full-time learning at the end of next month, the state’s top education official announced Tuesday.

Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley’s decision to return students in grades 6 to 8 on April 28 comes just days after the state Board of Education empowered him to determine when remote or hybrid-learning will no longer count toward student learning hours in public school districts.

Elementary school students are due to return to school on April 5. A date for high schools to offer in-person learning will be determined soon, the state said Tuesday."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/03/09/metro/mass-middle-schools-will-be-required-reopen-full-time-april-28-state-school-officials-announce/

 

 

The memo from DESE's Riley via MASC

https://twitter.com/MASCSchoolComm/status/1369364525447847939

 

My 'local' copy can be found here

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1reULlZxPdjfe36XV-VPYdaKdvCRNriKi/view?usp=sharing

 

 

FHS volleyball tops Milford 3-0

From HockomockSports.com we share the FHS sports results:

Volleyball = Milford, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final 

 – Franklin opened its season with a sweep over visiting Milford (25-16, 25-20, 25-15). The Panthers jumped out to a big lead in the first set and never looked back, battled back and forth for a win in the second set, and then overcame an early deficit in the third to complete the sweep. Senior Ally Bonnet-Eymard led the charge offensively with 11 kills and four aces, freshman Taylor Lacerda added six kills, and senior Emma Chase chipped in with five kills. Junior Cailyn Mackintosh dished out 25 assists and junior Maia Pilof had five aces.

 

Shared from HockomockSports.com

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-03-09-21/

 

– For a photo gallery of this game

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2020-2021/Fall-II-2021/Franklin-Milford-Volleyball-03-09-21/ 

 

Franklin-MIlford volleyball action (HockomockSports.com photo)

 

FHS Bonnet-Eymard and Mackintosh - named as volleyball "players to watch"

Hockomock Sports has published the "Players to Watch" for the Hockomock League volleyball teams. The Franklin representatives are shared here. Follow the link at the bottom of each summary to find out about the other players to watch around the Hockomock League. 
 

Allyson Bonnet-Eymard, Senior – Franklin

Bonnet-Eymard emerged as one of the top all-around performers in the league last season, becoming Franklin’s leading hitter but also chipping in with solid play at the service line and on the defensive side of the game. Bonnet-Eymard recorded a team-high 205 kills and was a dynamic hitter in Franklin’s balanced offense. She also had 36 aces and 117 digs, making her someone that could be counted on regardless of the rotation. Quick and athletic, Bonnet-Eymard has a powerful and accurate swing and forces the opposition to keep an eye out for her on every attack. Franklin is looking to win a third straight Kelley-Rex title this season and Bonnet-Eymard’s versatility will be critical to a title run.  

Cailyn Mackintosh, Junior – Franklin

Not many teams could have graduated a player of the year setter (Lauren McGrath) and not really missed a beat, but Mackintosh stepped right in and became one of the top passers in the league. In her first varsity season, she recorded 487 assists, second-best in the Hock, had 44 aces, and had 94 digs, as the Panthers won a share of a second straight league title. Mackintosh is an accurate passer but also does a great job spreading the ball around to Franklin’s assortment of hitters, keeping the opposition on its toes not knowing who might get the pass. The reigning Underclassman of the Year looked like a seasoned veteran last season and with a year of experience under her belt, the expectations are sky-high that she can pass the Panthers to a three-peat in the league.

for other volleyball players to watch around the League
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-volleyball-players-to-watch-in-2020/

 

Franklin’s Allyson Bonnet-Eymard will be one of the players to watch in what promises to be another competitive Hockomock League volleyball season. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

CommonWealth Magazine: "how the pandemic will shape the future"

 

"IT WAS A YEAR AGO this week that it became clear how completely our world would be turned upside down. After mounting global concern about a deadly new respiratory illness originating in China, the novel coronavirus, as we initially referred to it, established a firm foothold in the US and the country was soon in a nearly complete lockdown. On March 10, Gov. Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts. A year later, more than 500,000 lives have been lost in the US, more than 2.5 million people have died worldwide.

With an all-out vaccination effort now underway, we are hoping the worst is behind us. As much as we long for a return to life as we knew it, the pandemic seems destined to have a lasting effect on many aspects of our daily world, changes that will endure long after we have corralled the virus itself.

CommonWealth asked a range of leading thinkers and doers in various fields to offer their best take, one year after the pandemic outbreak, on how the experience will reshape our world going forward."

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/arts-and-culture/12-views-on-how-the-pandemic-will-shape-the-future/

Strive Ninja Warriors now hiring - "Kids Fitness Coach"

"Do you love fitness? 

Enjoy rock climbing? 

Are you a former gymnast or kids coach? Perhaps you love obstacle course racing? 

 

If you said YES to any of these questions, you would be a perfect candidate for a part-time coaching opportunity right here in Franklin, at Strive Ninja Fitness! Please find job listing below for more information. 

 

Feel free to reach out to Jenna Gedman with any questions: Jenna@StriveNinja.com. Thanks, Franklin!"

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c8b0d50a2fe42f3c&from=mobhp_jobfeed&from=mobRdr&tk=1eu90sekgn55b800&utm_source=%2Fm%2F&utm_medium=redir&utm_campaign=dt

Strive Ninja Warriors hiring - "Kids Fitness Coach"

FM #484 - Dan Feerick for Project Envoy - 03/02/21 (audio)

FM #484 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 484 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Dan Feerick. Dan is part of the Franklin Interfaith Council - Food Security Team. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about:   Project Envoy

• February was good, more restaurants added
• Calendar set for March
• Eat in, take out at the restaurant of the day (per calendar)
• This helps out the restaurants during the pandemic
• The restaurant in turn will contribute a portion of the sales to help out the Franklin Food Pantry
• A win, win, win for Franklin

The link to the Project Envoy page is included in the show notes. Our conversation runs about 16 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Dan Feerick.  Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/092329d4-2258-4922-b2d3-39aecb79a991

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Link to Project Envoy page = https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/project-envoy/

Link to March calendar = https://149356006.v2.pressablecdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/0001-1-300x232.jpg 

Hashtag your social post with  #ProjectEnvoy  #noonegoeshungryFranklin   

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