Seven students from Sacred Heart School (www.sacredheartkingston.com), a private, Catholic, co-educational school for students in preschool through grade 12, recently attended a “What is Engineering” workshop at Lockheed Martin in Marion, Massachusetts.
High school students Ian Colleti, Olivia Colombo, Nick Fantasia, Daniel Kelliher, Ethan Kelliher, Sam Presutti and Loren Simpson, accompanied by Sacred Heart Program Director Dylan Collins, participated in the November 23rd program; the goal of the program was to bring awareness to the many different fields of engineering and how they apply within the workforce.
Students paired with members of other regional high schools and traveled “round robin” style to meet Lockheed Martin engineers.
The program concluded in a competition where students vied for the best catapult design, with Sacred Heart 10th graders Olivia Colombo and Nick Fantasia awarded first place prizes for their design.
“We were so pleased to be a part of this unique educational experience,” said Collins, noting that students look forward to attending future Lockheed Martin workshops. “Sacred Heart has a long-standing reputation for offering students participation in innovative programs such as this.”
About Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart is a private, co-educational Catholic school system, which provides educational opportunities for students throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod, from preschool through grade 12. As a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence, Sacred Heart School strives to inspire minds, define character and encourage responsible leadership through a curriculum that prepares students to pursue knowledge throughout their lives. The school provides students with a strong liberal arts curriculum, and integrates technology into the hands of students with its One to One iPad Program. Sacred Heart also offers extensive athletic, arts and extra-curricular activities for students. Founded in 1947, the school underwent a governance change in July 2011, incorporating the Sacred Heart Schools in Kingston, MA as Sacred Heart School System, Inc. This new structure was implemented to assure the continuation of academic excellence of the Sacred Heart Schools for the future, as well as the Catholic mission and the religious community traditions. The school system serves students on a beautiful, expansive campus on Route 80 that includes three school buildings, a central administrative office, and athletic fields and facilities. Sacred Heart School welcomes students of all faiths and diverse backgrounds. The school prides itself in a commitment to developing the whole student, offering an independent school atmosphere and top-tier academics. Pamela Desmarais serves as the school’s President. The Sacred Heart campus is located at 251-399 Bishops Highway, Kingston, MA 02364. For additional information about the school, please visit www.sacredheartkingston.com or call 781-585-7511.
PHOTO CAPTION: Olivia Colombo of Kingston and Nick Fantasia of Bridgewater awarded first prize for design.