🏫 Alumni Connection: Matthew Blair ’04 – Electrical
From the Electrical Shop to leadership roles in education and real estate, Matthew Blair exemplifies the well-rounded foundation Whittier Tech provides. As Assistant Athletic Director & Co-curricular Coordinator (Grades 7–12) at Malden Catholic High School and a Realtor with Lamacchia Realty, Matthew credits Whittier for shaping his drive to lead, serve, and achieve balance across multiple careers.
“Whittier gave me the foundation to dream bigger than I thought possible.”
Through academics, athletics, and leadership opportunities—including serving as Senior Class President—Matthew developed the resilience, teamwork, and confidence that continue to guide his professional journey today.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceofTomorrow
From the Electrical Shop to leadership roles in education and real estate, Matthew Blair exemplifies the well-rounded foundation Whittier Tech provides. As Assistant Athletic Director & Co-curricular Coordinator (Grades 7–12) at Malden Catholic High School and a Realtor with Lamacchia Realty, Matthew credits Whittier for shaping his drive to lead, serve, and achieve balance across multiple careers.
“Whittier gave me the foundation to dream bigger than I thought possible.”
Through academics, athletics, and leadership opportunities—including serving as Senior Class President—Matthew developed the resilience, teamwork, and confidence that continue to guide his professional journey today.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceofTomorrow
💛 Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
This week, we join communities across the nation in recognizing Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Together, we can make a difference by volunteering, donating, or supporting local organizations that help those in need.
If you or your family need mental health or substance use care, remember that #CareSolace24_7 can connect you to providers regardless of insurance status or personal circumstances.
📞 Call 888-515-0595 or visit caresolace.com/whittier for confidential support.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #hhweek
This week, we join communities across the nation in recognizing Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Together, we can make a difference by volunteering, donating, or supporting local organizations that help those in need.
If you or your family need mental health or substance use care, remember that #CareSolace24_7 can connect you to providers regardless of insurance status or personal circumstances.
📞 Call 888-515-0595 or visit caresolace.com/whittier for confidential support.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #hhweek
✨ Calling All Whittier Tech Alumni ✨
Our Alumni Council will meet on Monday, November 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the Poet’s Inn Restaurant, and we’d love to see you there.
Whether you’ve joined us before or you’re curious about getting involved for the first time, this is a great opportunity to reconnect, share ideas, and help strengthen the Wildcat community.
Questions? Connect with Director of Community Partnerships, Tia Gerber, at tgerber@whittiertech.org.
Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat!
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
Our Alumni Council will meet on Monday, November 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the Poet’s Inn Restaurant, and we’d love to see you there.
Whether you’ve joined us before or you’re curious about getting involved for the first time, this is a great opportunity to reconnect, share ideas, and help strengthen the Wildcat community.
Questions? Connect with Director of Community Partnerships, Tia Gerber, at tgerber@whittiertech.org.
Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat!
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
Curiosity, collaboration, and clinical skills in action!
This week, Dental Assisting and Medical Assisting students teamed up to study the bones of the skull and face, working together in mixed groups to label diagrams, watch an anatomy video, and identify structures on 3D models.
The experience helped students connect anatomy to real-world practice, from radiograph positioning to identifying anatomical landmarks.
When students learn together, everyone grows.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
This week, Dental Assisting and Medical Assisting students teamed up to study the bones of the skull and face, working together in mixed groups to label diagrams, watch an anatomy video, and identify structures on 3D models.
The experience helped students connect anatomy to real-world practice, from radiograph positioning to identifying anatomical landmarks.
When students learn together, everyone grows.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
At Whittier Tech, we believe success isn’t just about skills or grades—it’s about community, support, and lifting each other up. Every project, every class, every day is a chance to make someone’s day better and build a stronger Wildcat family. 💛❤️
#WildcatStrong #CTEproud #LiftEachOtherUp #CareerReady #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow
#WildcatStrong #CTEproud #LiftEachOtherUp #CareerReady #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow
💛 World Kindness Day
Today, let’s celebrate World Kindness Day by reaching out, lifting others up, and remembering to care for ourselves, too. A simple act of kindness can make a lasting impact.
If you or someone you know needs mental health support, #CareSolace24_7 can help you connect with a provider—anytime, anywhere, regardless of insurance status.
📞 Call 888-515-0595 or visit caresolace.com/whittier for confidential assistance.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
Today, let’s celebrate World Kindness Day by reaching out, lifting others up, and remembering to care for ourselves, too. A simple act of kindness can make a lasting impact.
If you or someone you know needs mental health support, #CareSolace24_7 can help you connect with a provider—anytime, anywhere, regardless of insurance status.
📞 Call 888-515-0595 or visit caresolace.com/whittier for confidential assistance.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
🇺🇸 Whittier Tech extends our deepest gratitude to all of our Veterans for their service and bravery to our country. Thank you, heroes!
#VeteransDay #WeAreWhittierTech
#VeteransDay #WeAreWhittierTech
📅 Calendar Reminder: Whittier Tech will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Classes resume Wednesday, November 12.
#WeAreWhittierTech
Classes resume Wednesday, November 12.
#WeAreWhittierTech
🎭 Spotlight on Whittier Tech’s Drama Club! 🎭
Last Friday, our talented Wildcats took the stage for the first-ever One Acts performance — and what a night it was! 🌟
From powerful performances to heartfelt storytelling, our students wowed the audience with their creativity, dedication, and teamwork.
👏 A huge shoutout to the cast, crew, and directors who made the night such a success!
📸 Check out some highlights from our version of “The Bench” and “Um, I Think the Psych Teacher is Dead” — we’re so proud of our amazing Drama Club! ❤️💛 #WhittierPride #WildcatTheatre #OneActs2025 #StudentTalent #WeAreWhittierTech
Last Friday, our talented Wildcats took the stage for the first-ever One Acts performance — and what a night it was! 🌟
From powerful performances to heartfelt storytelling, our students wowed the audience with their creativity, dedication, and teamwork.
👏 A huge shoutout to the cast, crew, and directors who made the night such a success!
📸 Check out some highlights from our version of “The Bench” and “Um, I Think the Psych Teacher is Dead” — we’re so proud of our amazing Drama Club! ❤️💛 #WhittierPride #WildcatTheatre #OneActs2025 #StudentTalent #WeAreWhittierTech
🔌 Alumni Connection: Clint Clay ’07 – Electrical Shop
From wiring circuits to running a successful business, Clint Clay turned the lessons he learned at Whittier Tech into a lifelong foundation. As the owner of Milahna Flooring, Clint credits his Whittier experience with shaping his work ethic, leadership, and commitment to craftsmanship.
“Whittier Tech helped shape both my work ethic and my hands-on skills. The mentorship from my teachers guided me toward becoming the kind of leader and business owner I am today.”
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkForceofTomorrow
From wiring circuits to running a successful business, Clint Clay turned the lessons he learned at Whittier Tech into a lifelong foundation. As the owner of Milahna Flooring, Clint credits his Whittier experience with shaping his work ethic, leadership, and commitment to craftsmanship.
“Whittier Tech helped shape both my work ethic and my hands-on skills. The mentorship from my teachers guided me toward becoming the kind of leader and business owner I am today.”
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkForceofTomorrow
🏀 Winter Sports Registration is Open!
Whittier Tech athletes—get ready for the winter season! Registration is now open for: Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Winter Cheerleading, Boys Ice Hockey, and Wrestling.
👉 Register today: https://schools.snap.app/WhittierTech
For questions, contact Athletic Director Kevin Bradley at kbradley@whittier.tec.ma.us.
Let’s make it a great winter season! ❄️
#WeAreWhittierTech #WorkingOnYourFuture
Whittier Tech athletes—get ready for the winter season! Registration is now open for: Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Winter Cheerleading, Boys Ice Hockey, and Wrestling.
👉 Register today: https://schools.snap.app/WhittierTech
For questions, contact Athletic Director Kevin Bradley at kbradley@whittier.tec.ma.us.
Let’s make it a great winter season! ❄️
#WeAreWhittierTech #WorkingOnYourFuture
🔧 Field Trip: Engineering Immersion Tour Juniors from Whittier Tech’s Engineering and Electronics programs explored the world of innovation during an Engineering Immersion Tour at UMass Lowell. Students participated in hands-on activities across Electrical, Civil, Chemical/Nuclear, Plastics, and Industrial/Mechanical Engineering—all led by UMass professors and current students. The visit concluded with a Q&A session with the admissions team, offering valuable insight into college pathways and careers in engineering. Special thanks to Mrs. Szymaszek and Mr. Beaton for chaperoning this incredible experience. #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
On October 29th, our CAD Drafting and Machine Tech students had an inspiring visit to the Merrimack Library, where they met Robert, a talented artist keeping his father’s legacy alive. His father was a master metalworker, creating everything from antique cars to miniature houses—turning imperfect metal into incredible works of art. Today, Robert honors his father’s creativity through watercolor paintings, blending his father’s metal masterpieces with family portraits and playful haikus. Over the past 12 years, more than 25,000 people have experienced their story firsthand. Truly a lesson in creativity, craftsmanship, and keeping memories alive! ✨
Written by CAD Senior Shayla Perez, Amesbury
#WhittierTech #CTEInAction #MakerLegacy #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow
Written by CAD Senior Shayla Perez, Amesbury
#WhittierTech #CTEInAction #MakerLegacy #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow
Yesterday, members of Whittier Tech’s Interact Club, along with Superintendent Maureen Lynch and Business Manager Kara Kosmes, proudly represented our school at the Haverhill Rotary Club’s 10th Annual Veterans Breakfast. 🇺🇸
Cosmetology junior Ariana Manzano opened the event with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem, and Electronics/Robotics senior Lila Combs followed with a moving performance of America the Beautiful. ❤️🤍💙
#WhittierTech #VeteransDay #WildcatPride #CTE #Community #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow
Cosmetology junior Ariana Manzano opened the event with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem, and Electronics/Robotics senior Lila Combs followed with a moving performance of America the Beautiful. ❤️🤍💙
#WhittierTech #VeteransDay #WildcatPride #CTE #Community #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow
💪At Whittier Tech, learning happens hands-on. Whether it’s in the classroom, the shop, or on a real-world job site, Wildcats don’t just watch—they do, create, and grow. Every skill learned today builds the career of tomorrow. 💛❤️
#CTEproud #WildcatStrong #CareerReady #LearnByDoing #WeAreWhittierTech #WorkforceOfTomorrow #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
#CTEproud #WildcatStrong #CareerReady #LearnByDoing #WeAreWhittierTech #WorkforceOfTomorrow #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
✨ Whittier Tech in the Community ✨
On Wednesday, November 5, two Medical Assisting juniors, Elisabeth Neill (Georgetown) and Abigail Marchese (Haverhill), joined their instructor, Dr. Stickles, at the Georgetown Council on Aging Health Fair.
The students provided manual blood pressure readings for informational purposes, offering community members a hands-on example of their growing clinical skills.
The event also featured culinary treats prepared by Whittier’s Culinary Arts students—making this a wonderful collaboration across two programs that serve both people and purpose.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
On Wednesday, November 5, two Medical Assisting juniors, Elisabeth Neill (Georgetown) and Abigail Marchese (Haverhill), joined their instructor, Dr. Stickles, at the Georgetown Council on Aging Health Fair.
The students provided manual blood pressure readings for informational purposes, offering community members a hands-on example of their growing clinical skills.
The event also featured culinary treats prepared by Whittier’s Culinary Arts students—making this a wonderful collaboration across two programs that serve both people and purpose.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
🌟 Whittier Pride shines bright at the 17th Annual YMCA Educator of the Year Awards! 🌟
Three Whittier educators were honored for their dedication and impact: Tjitse Boringa (Culinary), Elizabeth Devenney (English), and Paul Moskevitz (Vocational Coordinator). 👏
Three Whittier students, Lila Combs, Skylar Cyr, and Lillian DesOrmeaux, were recognized as teens who embody the Y’s four core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. 💫
We’d also like to extend a special thank-you to our student readers, Sophia Jones, Karen Gomez, and Rachelis Ozorio, for helping make the night so meaningful. ❤️💛
#WhittierPride #Community #ExcellenceInEducation #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow
Three Whittier educators were honored for their dedication and impact: Tjitse Boringa (Culinary), Elizabeth Devenney (English), and Paul Moskevitz (Vocational Coordinator). 👏
Three Whittier students, Lila Combs, Skylar Cyr, and Lillian DesOrmeaux, were recognized as teens who embody the Y’s four core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. 💫
We’d also like to extend a special thank-you to our student readers, Sophia Jones, Karen Gomez, and Rachelis Ozorio, for helping make the night so meaningful. ❤️💛
#WhittierPride #Community #ExcellenceInEducation #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow
🎓 State Seal of Biliteracy Applications Now Open!
Attention Whittier Tech juniors and seniors — registration for the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy is now open!
This program recognizes students who have attained proficiency in English and another language.
✅ Applications are due December 17, 2025.
✅ Testing Dates: February 10 & 11, 2026
✅ Testing Fee: $20 (plus $5 for one retake)
The AAPPL test measures skills in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking in partner languages such as Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish.
See Mrs. DiMauro in Room 4019 for an application or to learn more about this valuable credential! 🌍
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
Attention Whittier Tech juniors and seniors — registration for the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy is now open!
This program recognizes students who have attained proficiency in English and another language.
✅ Applications are due December 17, 2025.
✅ Testing Dates: February 10 & 11, 2026
✅ Testing Fee: $20 (plus $5 for one retake)
The AAPPL test measures skills in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking in partner languages such as Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish.
See Mrs. DiMauro in Room 4019 for an application or to learn more about this valuable credential! 🌍
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
🐾 MSPCA Towel & Blanket Drive at Whittier Tech!
As the colder months approach, Whittier Tech’s Peer to Peer Club is collecting clean towels and gently used blankets to support the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA)—an organization that cares for animals in shelters across the state.
Donation boxes will be available in the cafeteria throughout November. Together, let’s help bring a little extra warmth and comfort to our furry friends in need. 💛
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
As the colder months approach, Whittier Tech’s Peer to Peer Club is collecting clean towels and gently used blankets to support the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA)—an organization that cares for animals in shelters across the state.
Donation boxes will be available in the cafeteria throughout November. Together, let’s help bring a little extra warmth and comfort to our furry friends in need. 💛
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
🍂 Leave the Leaves! 🍂
Each weekend this fall, the sound of leaf blowers fills the air—but have you ever wondered what happens if you just let the leaves be? It may seem simple, but leaving the leaves does incredible things for nature!
Whittier’s Environmental Club encourages our community to “leave the leaves” to support the insects, bees, birds, and small animals that rely on leaf litter for warmth and shelter during the winter. Even raking leaves into garden beds or under trees can make a difference. 🌿
Let’s work together to protect habitats and help nature thrive! 🌎
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
Each weekend this fall, the sound of leaf blowers fills the air—but have you ever wondered what happens if you just let the leaves be? It may seem simple, but leaving the leaves does incredible things for nature!
Whittier’s Environmental Club encourages our community to “leave the leaves” to support the insects, bees, birds, and small animals that rely on leaf litter for warmth and shelter during the winter. Even raking leaves into garden beds or under trees can make a difference. 🌿
Let’s work together to protect habitats and help nature thrive! 🌎
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
