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Another image from the BSSA archives at the Rogers School campus, this one circa 1989, showing Keena M, John D., and School Administrator Kevin H, with Mae B.  in the background.

The Rogers School, Hyde Park, MA, circa 1982

We’re reviewing a ton of old photographs of the school when it was Bay State School of Appliances in Hyde Park.  Most students were graduated from our campus in Canton and didn’t know the Boston location.  We’ll be posting images from that time period every now and then.  If you have shots from the Rogers School and Bay State, please send them along and we’ll be glad to post them.

Did you see our Full-Page Ad in today’s Boston Herald?  If not, here it is:

Over the course of the week of April 16, 2012, Bay State Tech IT Director John Iemma, Instructors Bob Fuqua and Bill Washwell, along with students Darlene Smith,  Okwudilichukw Okeke, Andrey Malko and Jon Poole installed a complete 8-camera Closed Circuit TV system at Ann’s Fabrics and Sewing Machines in Canton, MA.

All students are enrolled in Bay State’s Electronics Technician Program.  They ran cable, installed cameras, performed testing and completed hookup of all components.  This type of installation gives students an opportunity to put their skills to work in an actual live installation, in addition to the classroom.

We are happy to say the system is up and running and all is well.

Allen Somogie graduated from Bay State in 2003.  After working for some of the major manufacturers of appliances for a few years, he is now owner of his own business, Accu-Tech.  He was recently interviewed by Nashua public television talking about his career change.  The interview can be seen here:  Nashua Public Television

The March 2012 edition of the Bay State Update is available for download.

To download, click here:  http://www.baystatetech.org/newsletter/mar12.pdf

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a Bay State legend.  Bob Eagleston, one of the school founders and long-time instructor, passed away on Saturday.  Bob was a well-known trainer and instructor for over 50 years throughout New England.

The wake will be held on Tuesday, February 14th, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, 30 South St., Foxborough, with a funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 15th, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 58 Carpenter St., Foxborough.

His full obituary can be found here:

His talent, his warmth, and his friendship will be sorely missed.

It’s time for Bay State’s annual Christmas Raffle for students.  This year there were two drawings, one for the day classes and one for the night classes.  Grand Prize winner in each drawing received a $160.00 Gift Card from Roche Bros. Supermarkets to use toward a fully-cooked Christmas dinner, or for groceries.  In addition, there were prizes of hams and turkeys, as well

Day Class Winners:

• Grand Prize – $160 Gift Card:  Joe Medeiros
• 2nd Prize – Turkey:  Hoomphang Duangmanee and Joe Gould
• 3rd Prize – Sprial Ham:  Kalim Desir

(L to R) Day Class Prize Winners Joe Gould, Hoomphan Duangmnee, Kalim Desir and Grand Prize winner Joe Medeiros

Evening Class Winners:

• Grand Prize – $160 Gift Card:  Jose Garcia
• 2nd Prize – Spiral Ham: Sam Silveira

Evening Grand Prize Winner Jose Garcia (right)

2nd prize winner Sam Silveira with Instructor Russ We sincerely hope Joe and Jose enjoy their special Christmas dinners, courtesy of Bay State School of Technology! Congratulations to all winners and Merry Christmas!Grant

Ever wonder what it’s like to hold and wear a Championship ring from a professional sports team?  I no longer have to wonder, as Bay State was treated to a special showing of a 2011 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Championship ring, complete with diamonds last week.  HVACR graduate Steve Redmond has worked at the TD Banknorth Garden as an HVACR Technician since he graduated in 2006.  When it came time to distribute the championship rings, not only the team members received them, but other Garden employees as well, including Steve.  As you can imagine, he’s very proud and protective of his very own Stanley Cup Championship ring, and his part in making Bruins fans dreams come true.

The December 2011 edition of the Bay State Update, our quarterly newsletter, is available for download.  Click on the link below to download:

http://baystatetech.org/newsletter/dec-2011.pdf