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Drury High Class Of 2012 A 'Breathtaking Picture'By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
11:17PM / Thursday, June 07, 2012 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — There was a final huzzah for the Drury High School class of 2012 as the 118 seniors said a final goodbye their alma mater — hand in hand.
The class of 2012 is easily one of the most accomplished — it had the highest percentage of students taking Advanced Placement courses and some 85 percent are planning to continue their education.
They excelled in the classroom, on the field, and in the community.
"I have never witnessed a graduating class with such a broad range of distinct and exceptional talent," said Principal Amy Meehan to the graduating seniors surrounded by friends and family in the Drury gym on Thursday night. "You have given 0 Comments
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Drury High School Names Top Students For 2012| 02:22PM / Thursday, June 07, 2012 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School has named Max Quinn as valedictorian and Katie Candiloro as salutatorian of the class of 2012.
Both will speak at graduation ceremonies on Thursday, June 7, at 7 p.m. in the school gymnasium.
, son of Lou Ann Quinn of North Adams, has been class president for the past three years, Student Council president, and student representative to the School Committee and the School Building Committee.
His academic awards include Nu Sigma and Pro Merito honor societies, the Williams College Book Award, Principal's Award all three years for academic excellence, and this year's Achievement Awards in English, Mathematics and Social Studies. For community 0 Comments
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Drury High School Plans National Day on Writing| 11:00AM / Thursday, June 07, 2012 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School will hold an informational and planning meeting for the National Day on Writing on Monday, June 11, at 2:30 p.m.
The National Day on Writing, an effort from the National Council of Teachers of English, is a day-long celebration of writing featuring exciting academic and creative writing workshops and guest speakers. Drury has offered this school-wide celebration for the past three years, and each year it has grown.
Traditionally, the day begins with keynote speakers and then students break out into writing workshops led by local community members and professional writers, as well as faculty members.
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McCann Tech Class of 2012 Prepared For FutureBy Stephen Dravis, Special to iBerkshires
10:24PM / Wednesday, June 06, 2012 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Four years ago, Adam Lemoine came to McCann Technical School with a fondness for math and science.
On Wednesday night, he left the school ready to take that passion to the next level.
Lemoine, of Adams, delivered the valedictory address at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' Amsler Campus Center as McCann graduated 105 members of the class of 2012.
The next stop in his academic career is Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he plans to study mechanical engineering — a discipline he fell in love with while studying at McCann.
"I always liked math and science, and I liked the idea of the hands-on education you get at McCann," Lemoine said this 0 Comments
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School Building Authority Moves Conte Project ForwardBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
08:20PM / Wednesday, June 06, 2012 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city has been given the go ahead to revamp Conte Middle School.
The Massachusetts School Building Authority Board of Directors on Wednesday morning voted unanimously to move the project onto the schematic design stage.
"We were very, very pleased," said Mayor Richard Alcombright, who attended the meeting in Boston with Superintendent of School James Montepare.
He said there were not questions after his brief presentations but the two had been quizzed at the Facilities Assessment Subcommittee meeting on May 2.
"They had concerns about renovating an old building, those types of things," Alcombright said. "I think our answers to them and our 2 Comments
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North Adams School Budget Includes Program, Staff CutsBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
10:53PM / Tuesday, June 05, 2012 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city has struggled to close a school budget gap of $1.2 million for fiscal 2013.
The School Committee on Tuesday night approved a proposed $15.69 million budget that is just 2.6 percent over this year but still less than the fiscal 2011 budget.
"We've done a fair amount of moving around in this budget, said Superintendent James Montepare at a public hearing at Conte Middle School prior to the vote. "It's been the most challenging for the district that I can recall even back as far as the implementatation of [Proposition] 2 1/2."
Montepare said the school district expects to be level funded at around $13,418,958, although final state budget has not 0 Comments
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McCann Engineering Students Are Valedictorian, Salutatorian| 02:16PM / Monday, June 04, 2012 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Kathleen Millard, principal of McCann Technical School, has announced that Adam Christopher Lemoine and Alex B. McKinney have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the class of 2012. Both students will graduate with high honors.
Graduation ceremonies will be Wednesday, June 6, at 7 p.m. in the Amsler Campus Center at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
Lemoine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Lemoine of Adams, is a senior in the Machine Technology Program. He is an active member and chapter vice president of SkillsUSA and has been awarded the honor of being a national voting delegate in Kansas City, Mo., for the SkillsUSA National 0 Comments
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Berkshire Community College Graduates 308| 09:54AM / Monday, June 04, 2012 | |
 LENOX, Mass. — Berkshire Community College held its 52nd Commencement ceremony Friday afternoon, June 1, at 4:30 at Tanglewood. During the ceremony, which was open to the public, the college awarded 263 associate degrees and 55 certificates to 308 students.
The graduates are:
Connecticut
Whitney S. Moody
Florence Smarth
Massachusetts
Joanne B. Brooks, Matthew R. Davis, Emmie L. Harper, Cheyenne V. Messer, Meagen A. Shears, Meaghan A. Shepard, Leah A. Smith, Shawn P. Vincent, Sonalben K. Vyas
Charles Bodhi
Molly P. Goodchild, Jayson Mendoza
William B. Bacon, Shawna L. Garanzuay, Eric J. Garlow, Rebecca M. Greene, Michael D. Jackson, Shane M. Ward
Jamie E. Chandonnet
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Williams Graduates 13 Local Students| 11:07PM / Sunday, June 03, 2012 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Williams College President Adam F. Falk on Sunday conferred bachelor of arts degrees on 13 local graduates at the college's 223rd Commencement held on West College Lawn.
son of Scott and Denise Remillard Majored with honors in chemistry. Was elected to the scientific honorary society Sigma Xi and was a Class of 1960 Scholar in chemistry. He won the Frank C. Goodrich, Class of 1945, Award for excellence in chemistry research and gave the top oral presentation at the 2012 American Chemical Society Connecticut Valley Section Undergraduate Symposium. He also was a member of the club volleyball team and participated in Science for Kids.
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