This postcard, presumably from the year 1910, depicts Worcester Boy's Trade immediately after it was constructed in ca. 1907. The building (known as Building C as part of the Worcester Vocational High School campus)remains nearly the same today, however the top domed windows were removed and borded up in the late 1960's, and the building itself was renovated in the late 1960's. It still serves as the main building of the Worcester Vocational High School campus, and is home of nearly all academic classes in Worcester Voke. (As a note, I am a 2000 graduate of Worcester Vocational High School :))

Founded by Milton Higginsin 1909, the Worcester Boys Trade High School was located in Armory Square. It was one of the first trade schools in the state. Now known as Worcester Vocational High School, it is in essentially the same location.

I am a 2002 graduate of Worcester Vocational High School, and it is now a coed school, and there are over 17 trades now in the school.

A great place to have gone to school. As a 1968 graduate, I can attest to the quality of vocational training and of academics. When this school is gone from its current location, Worcester will lose a great part of its history.

I went here in 1987 and 1988 until going to David Hale for Banking and finance, this was a wonderful building i remember it all too well.

I graduated from Boy's Trade High in 1975 from the Carpentry program. I went into the army thereafter and then onto college to graduate with a bachelor's of science in vocational education. I worked in my trade for 12 years ,ten of which as an indipendant construction contractor in the state of Texas. I got certified in 1988 to teach construction carpentry. I taught one year in high sckool and moved on a position as a construction carpentry instructor in a texas state prison where i have been teaching eleven years years now. I would love to go back to worcester and teach at Boy's Trade in the Carpentry department.

I am a student of Worcester Voke and all though this building is a part of history it is also very old and is constantly having problems but buliding c is where most of my class time is spent...

I'm a 1950 graduate of Worcester Boy's Trade School,I found the quality of vocation training excellent.I went further in my career into Quality Assurance with the U.S. Govt.,Boston Army Base,Procurement Div.Boston,MA my career into Quality Assurance with thr U.S.Govt.,Boston Army Base,Procurement Div.Boston,MA

My grandfather my dad and myself graduated from Boys Trade.I graduated in 71,and the 4 yrs spent there were great.We had the best food ,the hottest cars and a great basketball team.School one week shop the next.Also NO homework...Used to line up at the windows at 2;15 to check out the girls from North high.I would love to hear from other people who graduated at the same time. Now living in sunny Florida .

I was part of the last graduating class before it went coed completly. I owe my mechanical skills to my instructors. The class of 1991 was a memorable one. It will be a great day for the up and coming trades men and women to finally have a new school. Unfortunately it will be a sad day for all of us who had the oportunity see be part of the great history of that building. You could almost feel "Milt" in the hallways.

I'm a 1974 graduate of Worcester Boy's Trade. In early 1970, I made the decision to take the test for enrollment at WBTHS. In hindsight, it was one of the best decisions I ever made. While training me for my chosen trade, they also provided an academic education that permitted me to go to the college. The words that ring so clear are, "Red on top, white on the bottom." How does one say thank you? Then, to merely say thank you is to cheapen the gift.

Most Worcesterites in the past would have though that Worcester Boys' Trade High School was for the non academic young men not thinking of College. I am sure there were many that had continued on to college using their knowledge gained from the many fine teacher's that actualy had the hands on experience. I was one of the fortunate ones to have played in the high school band which gave me the experience to have played with the U.S. Marine Corp Band. Professionally, I was an application engineer for optical products (laser beam mirrors, night vision and optical gun sights). Proud to have gone to Worcester Boys' Trade High School.

Worc Boys Trade a great school with a lot of history, Grad 1967 Plumbing Dept , we had the best teachers an apprentice could hope for,oldtimers in the trade who knew all the tricks that are not learned today they not only thought you the trade,they thought you discipline and respect for you and your fellow workers,neatness and a skill that I use and refer to there teachings every day, I'd like to thank a few of them most arn't here anymore but i'll never forget them Mr Farrell, Mr, Carl Carlson , Mr Arthur Norton, and Mr George Loans, Mr White ,Mr Butler, Mr Langervine and many more from our shop and students thanks to Worc Trade

As a graduate of the Class of 88... i remember it being the best school in the city.. you cant beat 2 years of Academics and 2 years of Shop.. My best teachers were my carpentry instructors.. Mr. Mitchell Sr Mr. Mitchell Jr, Mr. Francise , Mr. Bear.. and mostly.. Mr Solomon ( rest on peace Mr. S ) .. Good luck to all the future grads from Voke

In 1937/8 [?] I was at the trade school. They had a special machinist course as the factories needed them badly. At graduation I went to Reed-Prentice on Cambridge St. We wondered why Japan was buying so many old fashioned lathes - all belt driven when everyone else wanted motor driven. We found out soon enough - that's when Pearl Harbor got hit.

I graduated in 1978. This was the year that the school went co-ed. I was the Editor for the Trade Winds paper in 1978. I was in the Gaphic Arts Department. I really enjoyed my years there. I hope the school continues for a long time to come. Thanks Boy's Trade for a good start in my adult life.

I attended Boys' Trade and graduated in 1977. My first couple years were great (top 20 in the class); but, like many others, I started hanging around the partiers and lost my educational edge (bottom 20 in the class). After graduation I entered the Coast Guard. Now retired (from the U.S.C.G), I'm ready to graduate from the University of West Florida with a degree in Elementary Ed. Boys trade was academically sound, and the teachers were great. Mr. Gingras and Mansfield were my shop teachers; my favorite non-shop teacher was Mr. Moran (P.E.). I don't know how the teachers survived with all that testosterone around; I couldn't handle it, it takes a special person to work at WBTHS/WVTHS - and most of the teachers were extraordinary.

I graduated in '69 from the Painting and Decorating Department. I went into the Navy 1 year after graduating and everytime I had to paint something I could hear Mr. Mansfield saying "Make sure you don't leave any holidays! I spent 23 years in the Navy, obtained my Bachelor's degree from Columbia College and a Masters in Psychology from Troy State University. I've spent 10 years as a teacher in a Special Ed setting and am now a High School Guidance Counselor. Not to shabby for a kid who's 8th grade counselor advised him "You'll never make it through a real high school, have you thought about going to Boys Trade instead." I guess he didn't expect me to get the education I did from Boy's Trade. Thank you Mr. Mansfield, Mr. Smith, Mr. Talbot, Mr. Wheeler.

Worcester Voke, as its called, opened their new school this year. Im not sure if they use this building though...

I graduated in 1963, specializing in Automechanics. I took another P.G. course in Screw Machines & Machine and tool design. This Institute made it possible for me to get such a fantastic handle on mechanics, that in 1984, I was nominated as the Quality Assurance Representative of the Year for the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency for numerous accomplishments including saving over 6 Billion Dollars, monitoring Fraud Waste and Abuse. I had the great pleasure of working on programs such as the Hubble Space telescope and acquired numerous certifications in Nuclear, Electronics, and Aircraft just to name a few. I will always remember Mr. Combs, Mr. Lucture, and Especially Msr. Butler Jr. and Sr. one of the greatest math teachers ever. Go Blue and Gray

My Dad went to Boy's Trade before he went into the Air Force to serve in the Korean War. He always spoke highly of the teachers and the quality of education he received.

I was in the electrical class of 1973 (73-G). I didn't finish shcool there as I had moved to New Hampshire a short time into junior class. The time spent there was the best and i would give just about anything to go back and do it all over again. the teachers were great.

I was in class 77C at Trade. It was a great experience. I have stayed with my trade (electrical) all these 30 years and don't regret a thing. My father was in class 56C and my brother was in class 79C. I am also fotunate to be wotking at the new Voke School at Green Hill and am very proud to be applying my trade at this school. Worcester can be very proud of the new school which I know will be one of the best in the nation.

Igraduated from Boy's Trade ,class of 1955. I was shocked to learn that it went co-ed. Should have been so, in 55.Feel cheated. I only used my trade a few months before switching occupations. I feel most of th 4 years at trade were a waste, except for meeting new friends. Nice photos and site by the way.

I graduated with the class of 1962 Worcester Boys Trade. I was in the Electrical class and I am still an Electrician hoding Mass& Rhode Island Licenses

I went to this school in the year 2000 untill 2005 i loved this school and would never regret going. I miss all my school teachers and staff, and all the fun that I had there.

I graduated from Boys Trade calss of 1977. I was in the Machine Practice Class. I had great years at Boys Trade and met many good friends. The education I gained from Trade has helped me in all my adult life. My time at Trade is only slighlty marred by the fact the my Diploma reads Worcester Voke, but my Class Ring states Boys Trade. The transition took place the year we graduated,a small price to pay for a great education; Go Blue and Grey!

I also graduated in 1977 from Worcester Boys' Trade. I moved to southern California in '79 and was instantly hired at an electrical contracting firm. They loved us east coast guys because we had a work ethic and even more so - an education that the "natives" seemed to lack. Now living in the Boston area, I've had my electrician's license for over 20 years. I have a great position at Verizon doing Electrical & HVAC work, a job that would have been nearly impossible to hold had it not been for the teachers and instructors at Boys' Trade. Those same teachers and instructors contributed significantly to my success, and I will always be indebted to them.

I graduated in 1973 from auto mechanics. I worked as a truck driver 32 years for Automatic Rolls. I moved to Maine in 1977 and worked for them until I retired in 2007. I now own a trucking company in Arundel Maine called Diliddo bros. inc. Ha I have one semi unit but it keeps me going.My class back then was 73A.

In my younger days I had a good friend who was trained at boys trade school as a plumber we both went our seprate ways and i went to the service in 62 when i came home bobby was allways working and for a very fair selery thats becouse of the great training he recieved at the trade schol