With Fall Show around the corner, our Agricultural Mechanics department is hard at work! From building firepits that will be raffled off, to creating sign holders, Mechanics is doing it all. Students are even getting ahead of the game by starting to restore a 1954 Ford 640 for next year's tractor raffle! #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #Mechanics #Firepit #Tractor
Our Environmental Engineering seniors recently conducted fieldwork as part of their Environmental Remediation course, testing water quality at the Taunton River and the Irrigation Pond. Using pH probes and a spectrophotometer, they measured pH and nitrate concentrations at both the surface and deeper levels using a deep-water sampler.
Monitoring pH and nitrate levels is essential for assessing the health of aquatic ecosystems, as elevated readings can be indicators of potential pollution.
#BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #EnvironmentalEngineering #WaterQuality #Fieldwork
Our seniors in NRM are working on a display that will be up for our annual Fall Show! #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #NRM #Display
Our Landscape Design and Contracting department is starting to prepare for our annual Fall Show! Make sure to stop by and check out our students' creative class exhibits! #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #Landscape #FallShow
The Companion Animal Sophomore class had the privilege of welcoming guest speaker Julia Tully, who presented on the significance of the Volhard Puppy Temperament Test.
Miss Tully provided an in-depth overview of how temperament testing can help assess behavioral traits in puppies, aiding in responsible placement and training decisions. Students had the unique opportunity to observe and participate as Miss Tully demonstrated the test on a litter of 7-week-old English Cocker Spaniel puppies.
🏈✨ Senior Night Spotlight! ✨🏈
Tonight, we’re proud to have Derek Corvello representing BA at the DR-BA Football Senior Night! Derek’s hard work, dedication, and team spirit shine both on and off the field. 💪💙
Good luck tonight, Derek — we’re all cheering you on! 🙌🔥
🎓✨ Thank you to all the incredible vendors and industry partners who joined us for our 5th Annual Post-Secondary Fair!
From colleges to military opportunities, and local businesses looking to hire or offer co-op programs, our students gained valuable insights to plan their next steps after graduation. Your time, expertise, and support make a huge impact on their futures! 🙌
Here’s to exploring opportunities and building pathways to success! 🌟 #PostSecondaryFair #CultivatingExcellence #BAPride
✨ Huge thanks to our amazing PTO! ✨
After a late night hosting our wonderful families at Parent Open House, we were greeted this morning with the sweetest surprise—goodies from our PTO! Your thoughtfulness and support keep our staff energized and appreciated. 💙
We are so grateful for everything you do for our school community! 🙌🍩☕
We had a special visitor in the vet clinic this week! Ms.Sylvia's puppy came in for a routine check-up! #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #Vet #Puppy
Our Arboriculture students are busy packing up firewood orders, every single log cut by our very own students! #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #Arbor #Firewood
Workplace Wednesday!
This weeks workplace Wednesday highlight is Iris Beerman! Iris is a senior co-op student who works as a student worker in the vet center as the receptionist/assistant! She is responsible for confirming and scheduling appointments, handling client information, answering the phone, checking clients in and out, handling money, as well as organizing and restocking inventory. Her favorite part of co-op is scheduling and confirming appointments. This co-op experience benefits Iris by allowing her to experience what it is like working in a real veterinary office environment. Once Iris graduates Aggie she is going to go to college to get her doctorate in veterinary medicine to become a Veterinarian!
#BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #co-op #Vet
Our Floriculture students worked very hard to prepare for our farm to table that took place on Saturday! They set up the floral and table arrangements Friday evening. We’d also like to thank landscaping for helping set up as well! The event looked stunning thanks to the help of our students! #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #Flowers #Florals
Kenny Brodin, from Kong USA, came in to talk to the sophomores in Arbor about climbing gear manufacturing and inspection. His years of experience were a great resource for the students. Thank you to Kenny and Kong USA.
🌱 Thank You, Mr. Beane 🌱
We want to take a moment to thank Mr. Beane for his dedication and service over the past two years. His expertise, hard work, and commitment to our program have made a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful for everything he has contributed. 💚
As Mr. Beane moves on, we are now seeking a skilled worker with a strong horticulture background to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about plants, hands-on learning, and making a difference in the lives of our students. 🌿
Interested applicants can find more information on Indeed.
Let’s all wish Mr. Beane the very best in his next chapter! 👏
This weeks workplace Wednesday highlight is Sarah Beerman! Sarah is a senior co-op student who is currently working at Michelle Elizabeth Floral Design in Berkley! She is responsible for designing weekly weddings, including processing and organizing flowers, creating arrangements such as bouquets, arches, centerpieces, corsages and boutonnières. She also works on designing for other special events and occasions, such as parties, funerals, and holidays. Sarahs favorite part of co-op is being able to create a magical day for couples around New England. She loves being able to design their dream florals for their special day!
Sarah benefits from this co-op by being able to obtain real-world experience and extend her knowledge by learning new flower varieties, and new techniques that further her skills. After college Sarah hopes to one day open her own floral design business! Thank you to Michelle Elizabeth Floral Design for providing our students with an amazing opportunity to extend their knowledge in their field of interest!
#BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #WorkplaceWednesday #Flowers #Floral #Design
Juniors in Landscape Design and Contracting are continuing our legacy brick project! They are placing the bricks on the steps outside the Agricultural Mechanics building. Make sure to check them out at our annual Fall Show! Seniors are in their Sports Turf Management unit working around campus to reacquaint themselves with proper mowing techniques and to better understand turf morphology. #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #Landscape #Legacy #Mowing
⚽️ Bristol Aggie and Norfolk Aggie are locked in a tight one — tied up with about 15 minutes left in the half! 💪🔥 Let’s bring it home, Chieftains! 🐾💚
🌟🐐 Congratulations to Lex Macleod for receiving the Bristol Aggie Excellence Award at today’s assembly! Mr. Cooke presented the Aggie Excellence Award to Lex which is given to members of our community who embody our core values—pride, community, respect, integrity, and perseverance—and who go “above and beyond” without seeking recognition.
Lex exemplified this spirit earlier this summer at the New England International Society of Arboriculture’s Climbing Championships. As a 16-year-old first-time competitor, she trained tirelessly after school and at home, sharpening her skills. Her hard work paid off—Lex not only advanced to the Master’s Challenge but climbed her way to an incredible 2nd place finish among professional competitors! 🌳🧗♀️
Her achievement is proof that success isn’t about luck—it’s about preparation, dedication, and seizing the moment. Congratulations, Lex—you make Bristol Aggie proud! 💙💛
#CultivatingExcellence #BAPride #AggieExcellence
Our students in Agricultural Mechanics are busy in the shop with two major events right around the corner! Our sophomore class is working on tool boxes for Fall Show, while our upperclassmen are working on items for our Farm to Table Feast auction, some of our seniors are also working on our new tractor for next year! #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #Mechanics #Tools
Juniors in Environmental Engineering were monitoring water quality and conducting daily maintenance in the labs and natural history museum exhibits.
