Welcome to the 2008-2009 School Year!
Please take a moment to listen to this inspirational and passionate clip given by a student that reminds us to "believe" in ourselves, our teachers and, of course, you; the students.
http://www.dallasisd.org/keynote.htm
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Teens throughout Nassau County complete studies at Barry Tech
More than 600 Nassau County teenagers were awarded Certificates of Completion from Nassau BOCES Joseph M. Barry Career and Technical Education Center (Barry Tech) during a recent graduation ceremony at the Tilles Center in Greenvale. One hundred and eighty six of them received additional honors for their outstanding achievements in their courses of study.
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Barry Tech high schoolers recognized for excellence
Sixty-nine teenagers from Nassau BOCES Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education Center (Barry Tech) were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). An additional 28 students maintained their eligibility from the previous year and also were honored. The awardees represent 43 Nassau County school districts.
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Certificate Ceremony pictures posted on website
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SkillsUSA Champions 2008
Nassau BOCES Barry Tech Congratulates the SkillsUSA State Champions:
Lyn Bassen, Amanda Day,Theresa Eliscar, Melissa Escobar, Jessica Meltzer, Conan Sefcik, Keira Smith and Christian Jo Velez.
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Becca's Closet at Barry Tech
Wantagh High School Student, Alana Fogel is spearheading the new chapter of Becca's Closet...Becca's Closet is an organization that was started by Rebecca Kirtman in South Florida. Rebecca wanted to collect lightly used prom dresses so she could offer a dress to girls who could not afford one. Rebecca launched a dress bank and single handily collected over two hundred dresses.
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2008 New York State SkillsUSA Pin Design Winner
Congratulations to the New York State SkillsUSA Pin Design Winner, Conan Sefcik. Conan is a second year student of the Graphic Design class at Barry Tech and a senior at Hewlett High School. He is also the Parlimentarian for our SkillsUSA Chapter and a member of the National Technical Honor Society. Conan has been accepted to both NYIT and FIT for the Fall.
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CSI Challenge a Success!
On Friday, April 4, 2008 students from Barry Tech competed in the CSI Challenge. Michael Golod's Police Science students and Candace Canarelli's Science students participated to solve the crime that took place at "Clam's Casino Royale."
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Student Receives Automotive Excellence Award
Congratulations to Michael Warman, a senior from Mepham H.S. of Bellmore-Merrick. Michael is currently enrolled in the Automotive Technology Program at Nassau BOCES' Barry Tech Center located in Westbury.
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Locks of Love
For the past 4 years, long time BOCES employee Vivian Johnston and her daughter Justine, have been letting their hair grow and donating it to Locks of Love. Locks of Love is an organization that transforms donated hair into beautiful wigs for cancer patients.
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