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Old Rochester Regional High School Student Council Visits State House

MATTAPOISETT — Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Michael Devoll are pleased to share that the Old Rochester Regional High School Student Council visited the Massachusetts State House on Tuesday, Feb. 27.

MATTAPOISETT — Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Michael Devoll are pleased to share that the Old Rochester Regional High School Student Council visited the Massachusetts State House on Tuesday, Feb. 27.

State Sen. Michael Rodrigues, of the 1st Bristol & Plymouth District, and legislative aide Kyle Neves invited the 35 Student Council members to a tour where students were invited to ask questions about the workings of state government.

In addition to a tour of the building, which included the House Chamber, Sen. Rodrigues treated the students to lunch and covered transportation costs.

“We believe it is vital to support students in civic engagement, and we are honored that Senator Rodrigues extended this invitation,” Superintendent Michael S. Nelson said.

Added Secretary of Student Council, Andrew Porter, a senior, “It was a unique educational experience that I hope we can continue in the future.”

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Old Rochester Regional High School Student Council outside of the Massachusetts State House Building. (Photo Courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District)
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From left to right: Michael Nailor (co-advisor to Student Council), Senator Michael Rodrigues, Nina Pierre (Public Relations for Student Council), Emily Wyman (President of Student Council), Nolan Bushnell (Vice President of Student Council), Andrew Porter (Secretary of Student Council), Merrideth Wickman (co-advisor to Student Council). (Photo Courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District)
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From left to right: Kyle Neves (Legislative Aide to Senator Rodrigues), Nolan Bushnell (Vice President of Student Council), Andrew Porter (Secretary of Student Council), Emily Wyman (President of Student Council), Nina Pierre (Public Relations for Student Council) (Photo Courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District)
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Interior of the House Chamber at the Massachusetts State House. (Photo Courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District)

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