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🏆 Whittier Tech's Model UN Team Shines at Arctic Conference! 🌍 On February 8, 2025, Whittier Tech's Model United Nations team competed at the Arctic Conference hosted by the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Congratulations to Joseph Parisi and Leslie Manard for winning the “Best Negotiator” award for their outstanding representation of Norway! 🇳🇴🏆 Students debated the impact of climate change on the Arctic, tackled unexpected crises like sinkholes and polar bear extinction, and collaborated with fellow delegates to find solutions. Whittier’s delegation made a strong impression, and advisors Daniel Snowden and Jana Brown couldn’t be prouder! 📢 Interested in global issues? Join us! The Model UN Club meets Tuesdays after school in Room 3122—new members are always welcome! 🌎✨ The following students participated in the event: Grace Barber Jadalyze Reyes Naviah Smith Leslie Manard Joseph Parisi Ashlyn Sullivan Aaron Berube Logan McAdam-Hart Max Wheelwright Keelin Russell Adam Alaoui #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

🎉 Congratulations to Our Junior Dental Assisting Students! 🎉 We’re proud to celebrate the following juniors for passing the Radiation Health & Safety (RHS) certification through DANB! 🦷 👏 This achievement highlights their dedication, knowledge, and hands-on skills in dental radiography. 🌟 Certified Students: Tiem Duch Kamryn Eaton Jadah Lebron Natalia Solano Emily Santiago Yeselin Alvarado Morgan Weaver Anne Contino Kelliesha Gilbert Danielle Femino Electra Papadimitriou Noelia Rodriguez Abigail Fejes This major milestone opens doors to expanded career opportunities and prepares them for clinical practice with confidence. Congratulations to our hardworking juniors on this incredible accomplishment! 🎉👏 #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

🥣🍀 Merrimack Valley 2025 Cereal Challenge! 🍀🥣 Whittier Tech is joining Northern Essex Community College for the Merrimack Valley 2025 Cereal Challenge to help fight food insecurity in our community! We need your help to collect as many boxes of cereal as possible. 📦✨ Every box donated makes a difference for local families in need. Let’s stack ‘em high and show our Wildcat pride! 💜🐾 Tag your friends and spread the word! #WeAreWhittierTech #CommunityPartnerships

🎿❄️ Whittier Tech Ski Club Hits the Slopes! ❄️🏂 Trip two to Gunstock Mountain Resort was a blast! ⛷️🏔️ Our group, joined by advisor Ms. Calverley, enjoyed breathtaking views, fresh powder, and an awesome day on the mountain. 📸 Top of the Mountain: Abel Smith, Grady Stickney, Audrey Sandlin, Brianna Boucher 📸 Lift Line: Atlas Reed & Jason Santapola Way to embrace the winter adventure! #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

🦷💙 Spreading Smiles for Children’s Oral Health Month! 💙🦷 February is Children’s Oral Health Month, and our Whittier Tech Dental Assisting students took their skills beyond the classroom! 📚✨ Sophomores and juniors partnered with Haverhill Daycare Center and Merrimack Child Care Center to teach young children about proper oral hygiene habits in a fun and engaging way. 🪥 Interactive stations covered: ✔️ Proper brushing techniques 🥦 The importance of healthy eating 🦷 Why visiting the dentist matters This hands-on outreach experience helped our students apply their learning in real-world settings, strengthening their patient communication skills and reinforcing their role as future dental professionals. Through efforts like these, Whittier Tech students are making a meaningful impact—one smile at a time! 😁💙 #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

SkillsUSA Week – Show Your School Pride & Celebrate! Today’s all about celebrating YOU—our amazing SkillsUSA Whittier Tech Chapter! 🎉 Wear your SkillsUSA gear, snap a pic, and share your favorite memory or how SkillsUSA has impacted you! 📲 TAG US and use #WhittierTech #SkillsUSA for a chance to be featured! Let’s flood social media with SkillsUSA spirit! 📸 #SkillsUSAWeek #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

🚨Reminder: There will be an Early Release for all students tomorrow. We will follow the Week 2 schedule with Periods 1-4, and students will be dismissed at 10:44 AM. After dismissal, staff will participate in Professional Development. #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

📢✨ Advocacy Day is here at Whittier Tech in honor of SkillsUSA Week! 🔧🔨 Today, we’re shining a spotlight on the skilled trades and the power of Career & Technical Education (CTE) in our communities! 💡 SkillsUSA equips our students with career-readiness skills, preparing them for success in high-demand industries. Let’s champion the future workforce and highlight the impact of CTE on building strong, skilled professionals. 💙❤️ #WeAreWhittierTech

🧦 The Whittier Tech Interact Club, led by advisor Nancy Calverley, proudly supports Ruth's House in Haverhill! Pictured are 10th-grade members Hannah Davidson and James Martin, with the generous sock donations collected by the Interact and Peer to Peer clubs. #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

Congratulations to Joe Boland. Coach Boland was recently inducted into the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. We are forever grateful for his wisdom and dedication to the Wildcat family. #CongratsCoachBoland #WeAreWhittierTech #WhittierBaseball #HighSchoolRoleModel #Motivator #Mentor #Leader

Whittier Tech Continues Celebrating Black History Month! 🎉 Sophomore Navaiah Smith from the Culinary Arts shop introduced our second “Trailblazer in the Trades” this month, highlighting Bob “The Chef” Morgan, a legendary soul food restaurateur in Boston. His restaurant was a community staple for 30 years, serving iconic dishes like fried chicken, cornbread, and sweet potato pie. Students and staff, keep an eye out for his photo in the cafeteria! ✨🍽️ #WeAreWhittierTech

🌟 Congratulations to Nathalie Gomez Perez on earning her cosmetology license! 💇‍♀️✨ Your dedication and passion have led you to this amazing achievement, and we couldn't be prouder. Wishing you success in your bright future ahead! 💜👏 #WeAreWhittierTech

✨ On January 30th, our dedicated dental assisting students showcased their professionalism as they attended the Yankee Dental Congress in Boston! Dressed for success and eager to learn, they explored cutting-edge advancements in dentistry, networked with industry professionals, and gained valuable insights into their future careers. A special thank you to Mrs. Costa, Ms. Deveau, and Mrs. Crosby for guiding our students, and to Mrs. Costa and Ms. Deveau for furthering their own education to strengthen our dental assisting program. 👏 Shoutout to our students for representing our school with professionalism and enthusiasm! And an extra thank you to Brian Trainor and his DVC students for capturing the moment with professional headshots! 📸🎉 #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

🌟 SkillsUSA Week - Give Back Day! 🌟 At Whittier Tech, giving back is at the heart of what we do! On this special Tuesday of SkillsUSA Week, our chapter is proud to reflect on our impact on our community through service projects and fundraising efforts. From hosting our Veterans Breakfast to honor those who have served, to partnering with the Clean River Project to protect the Merrimack River, a vital source of drinking water for over 500,000 residents, we are committed to making a difference. And we’re not stopping here! With exciting plans for future service projects, we encourage others to join us and use their career-ready skills to create a lasting impact. Together, we can make our communities stronger! 🌍💙 #SkillsUSAWeek #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

👏 Empowering the next generation! CTE instructors from Advanced MFG, Plumbing, Culinary, CAD, and Medical Assisting were excited to inspire students at Nock Middle School’s Annual Career Exploration speaker series this January. 🏗️🔧🍽️📐🩺 Special thanks to Dr. Beverly Stickles for sharing insights into the world of Medical Assisting! #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

📣✨ Happy SkillsUSA Week! Day 1: Recognition Day! ✨📣 Today, we honor and celebrate the incredible individuals and partners who make our SkillsUSA chapter at Whittier Tech thrive! 💪🎉 🌟 To our amazing students: Your hard work, determination, and passion for the skilled trades drive our success. 🌟 To our dedicated advisors: Your leadership and mentorship empower us to achieve greatness. 🌟 To our supportive local business partners: Your collaboration and investment in our future make a world of difference. Together, we’re building a stronger community and shaping the future of skilled professionals. Thank you for your unwavering support! 🛠️❤️ #SkillsUSAWeek #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

🎨 Kicking off our first Trailblazers in the Trades feature with Whittier Tech’s incredibly talented Cheyenne Siguenza! A senior in DVC, Cheyenne spent weeks creating a stunning canvas painting honoring nine influential Black trailblazers in the trades. 🖌️✨ With her artistic skills and dedication, and guidance from Mr. Murray in art class, her work will be proudly displayed in the cafeteria for all to see. We’re so proud of her talent and hard work! Stay tuned as we continue to spotlight Black Excellence this #BlackHistoryMonth! #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

🎉📚 Happy National School Counseling Week 2025! 📚🎉 Let’s take a moment to celebrate the amazing contributions of our school counseling team at Whittier Tech. 🌟 Join us in recognizing their hard work and commitment to student success and career planning! 🌟 Thank you for your tireless dedication to empowering our students and guiding them toward a bright future! 💙 👥 Meet Our Guidance Team: Department Head of Guidance and Admissions 📌 Jill Karatkewicz Guidance Counselors 📌 Andy Alsup 📌 Michelle Catena 📌 Lee Gastonguay 📌 Rachael Rossi School Adjustment Counselors 📌 Andy Bonifacio 📌 Deborah Costello 📌 Heather Sweeney School Psychologists 📌 Lillian Levesque 📌 Ian Whitney Administrative Assistant to Guidance 📌 Lisa Zappala 📸 Guidance Department Photo taken by senior Nicole Bowman from the DVC program. #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

🎉Celebrate #CTEMonth with Whittier Tech this month! 🎉 Career & Technical Education (CTE) is the heart of The Whittier Way! Here, students do more than earn a diploma—they gain real-world skills and hands-on experience to launch successful futures! 🔥 From high-tech labs to industry-leading training, Whittier Tech blends academics with career pathways that prepare students for college, careers, and beyond! Whether you're dreaming of college, owning a business, or serving our country, we set you up for success! Join the celebration and discover how Whittier Tech is shaping the future of skilled professionals! Visit us online to explore our programs. https://www.whittiertech.org/ Happy CTE Month 🛠️📚✨ #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

Whittier Tech proudly celebrates Black History Month! 🎉 This February, we honor Black Excellence by highlighting the contributions of African Americans in our ‘Trailblazers in the Trades’ series. Throughout the month, we’ll also be showcasing how our students are celebrating Black History Month. Stay tuned for inspiring stories and initiatives! #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow