NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The 16 postsecondary graduates at McCann Technical School were honored for their hard work and dedication to their given fields. 

 

"Congratulations to the class of 2023. We wish you the very best in all your endeavors," David Westall, vice chairman of the School Committee remarked Tuesday evening at the ceremony held in the school's gymnasium.

 

He went on to say the 16 graduates understood the importance of having the proper skills needed to enter their various fields and noted that each graduate has shown dedication to learning these skills.

 

"Each of these 16 graduates knows so well that these programs are rigorous and teach specific skills," he said. "And over the course of nine months, through concentration and hard work, you have mastered these skills."

 

Students graduated from the surgical technical, dental assisting, medical assisting, and cosmetology programs.

 

The ceremony began with a welcome from the vocational school district's Superintendent James Brosnan. He congratulated the graduates on their hard work and dedication and thanked their families for supporting them.

 

"You have certainly earned this, and it has been a long arduous year," he said. "Your support is family and friends and relatives. They have made a significant impact on these graduates. Your support has helped them succeed." 

 

He also thanked McCann faculty who helped guide the students toward success. 

 

Students who received scholarships and awards were also recognized. Recipients are listed below:

 

SkillsUSA District Competition Awards

 

Bronze Medal Winner

Adriana Bolte, Dental Assisting

Silver Medal Winner

Cheyanne Alcombright, Cosmetology

Gabrielle Montgomery, Dental Assisting

 

Gold Medal Winner

Jayna Civello, Cosmetology

Monique King, Dental Assisting

Avery Witherell, Medical Assisting

Silver Medal Winners

Jayna Civello, Cosmetology

Monique King, Dental Assisting

 

Gold Medal Winners

Cheyanne Alcombright, Cosmetology

Gabrielle Montgomery, Dental Assisting

Avery Witherell, Job Interview, Medical Assisting

Scholarships and Awards

Linda Lee Walker Scholarship

Marisa Cotton, Dental Assisting

Elizabeth Ann Baer Scholarship Foundation

Gabrielle Montgomery, Dental Assisting

Jamie Sacchetti Drennan Memorial Scholarship

Julie Bartlett – Surgical Technology

 

List of Graduates

 

Surgical Technology Graduate

Julie Bartlett, Associates Degree in Surgical Technology, Pittsfield

 

Dental Assisting Graduate 

Elisa Agri, North Adams

Adriana Eleanor Bolte, North Adams

Marisa May Cotton, Pittsfield

Monique King, Pittsfield

Gabrielle Montgomery, North Adams

 

Medical Assisting Graduate

Avery Francis Witherell,  North Adams

 

Cosmetology Graduates

Cheyanne Alcombright, North Adams

Jayna Lynn Civello, Adams

Avery Rae DuPree, Buckland

Maria Lee Girard, North Adams

Mackenzie Michelle Kupiec, Savoy

Zoe Jacqueline Oakes, Monroe

Alexi Jailyn Sondrini, Pittsfield

Jaid Reeves Strack, Pittsfield

Keilyn Kae Wicker, Pittsfield