Drury High School Awards for the Class of 2008

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Charles and Olivina Perron Memorial Trust: Olivia Bolner, Phillip Castella, Vanessa Leikvoll

Achievement Awards

Art: Katie Dean; Business: Kristen Weldon; Culinary Arts: Amanda Waschak; English: Niralee Shah; Family and Consumer Sciences: Amanda Deeley; Foreign Language: Niralee Shah; Health: Kayla Paulin; Mathematics: Zachard Remillard; Music: Michael LaRocca; Science: Shelby O'Neill; Social Studies: Bethany Prince; Technology Education: James Albee, Matthew Lefebvre.

Bryan Felix Memorial Scholarships: Brian Dowling, Shauna Lyden-Fortier

Dr. Richard Ziter Pre-Med Scholarship: Michelle Grant

Helen Hickey George Scholarship: Jason Menard, Niralee Shah

Valedictorian and Salutatorian Medals: Niralee Shah, Michelle Grant

Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators' Association Student Achievement Award: Peter DiGennaro

U.S. Naval Academy Appointment: Alex Schueckler

Amy Remillard Award: Christopher Gutierrez

Waterman Drama Team Scholarship: Christopher Gutierrez

Williamstown Community Theatre ("The Willie"): Cody Johnson

Philip and Exilda Bianco Scholarship: Michael Dowling, Alex Schueckler

Leo E. Ethier Memorial Scholarship: Benjamin Carlson

Raymond F. Mahar Memorial Scholarship: Ethan Tatro

Daniel E. Ralston Memorial Scholarship: Christopher Milanesi

Landmark Credit Union Scholarship: Niralee Shah

Peter V. Mancuso Memorial Scholarship: Alex Schueckler

William "Moose" Roberts Memorial Scholarship: Zachary Remillard

Lafayette-Greylock Lodge of Masons: Brett Keating

Lionel A. Danis Scholarship Fund presented by the Drury High School Class of 1949: Niralee Shah

Robert James Dean Memorial Scholarship: Makayla Lemaire, Shelby O'Neill

Danny Alcombright Memorial Scholarship: Christopher Milanesi

American Legion Frank R. Stiles Post 125 in memory of Paula Jean (Bourdon) Raymond: Jason Menard

American Legion Post 125 Commander's Award: Hadley Ameen

American Legion School Awards: Hadley Ameen, Kevin Engwer

State Street T Neighborhood Kids Scholarship: Ramsey Scot

George St. Pierre Memorial Student/Athlete Award: Brian Dowling, Jacob Hopkins

American Legion, Post 29 Readsboo, Vt., Walter L. Case Scholarship: Benjamin Carlson, Alex Schueckler

American Legion, Post 29 Readsboro, Vt., Dennis G. Comai Scholarship: Michelle Grant

Sons of the American Legion, Readsboro, Vt., Post 29: Michelle Grant

Francis Millard Memorial Scholarship: Kevin Engwer, Jason Menard

Dr. George L. Curran VFW Post 996 Scholarship: Shelby O'Neill

John Paul Breen Memorial Scholarship from money raised by the Florida Mountaineers Snowmobile Club: Matthew Lefebvre

Clarksburg Parent-Teacher Group: Zachary Remillard

Francis J. Walsh Memorial Scholarship: Jamie Haring, John Kirby, Eric Lewis

Frank Zoltek Memorial Scholarship: Kevin Engwer

Peter L. Demeo Memorial Scholarship: Michael LaRocca

Senior Band Scholarships: Nathan Brule, Benjamin Carlson, Jacob Hopkins, Michael LaRocca, Shauna Lyden- Fortier, Christopher Milanesi, Niralee Shah, Adrian Williams

Paul Hartery Band Award: Shauna Lyden-Fortier, Christopher Milanesi, Niralee Shah

Sceva E. Whitney Memorial Scholarship: Nathan Brule

Betty Von Mosch Memorial Scholarship: Christopher Gutierrez

John Philip Sousa Award: Michael LaRocca

Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Benjamin Carlson

Pauline Young Vocal Music Award: Christopher Gutierrez

Dr. Richard Ziter Music Scholarship: Michael LaRocca

Berkshire Symphony Award: Jacob Hopkins

Drum Major Award: Christopher Milanesi

Drury Band Front Award: Meghan Thomas

Drury  Class of 1983 Scholarship: Ashley Charbonneau

Drury Class of 1952 Scholarship: Angela Saltamartini,Eileen Robert Lincourt

Memorial Scholarship presented by Alumni of St. Joseph's High School, North Adams: Christopher Milanesi

Jack Kelley Memorial Scholarship: Jason Menard

Matthew T. Zappone Memorial Scholarship: Angela Saltamartini

The Coach Dominic Guazzo Track & Field Scholarship Award: Andrew Boudreau, Stephanie Therrien

Adams Co-Operative Bank Scholarship: Jenna Giorgi, Cody Johnson, Jared Lampiasi, Shauna Lyden-Fortier, Heidi Shartrand

Ermyn Beall Teaching Scholarship: Michael LaRocca, Shelby O'Neill

Drury High School Class of '64: Tiffany Chappell

Harry J. Bontempi Memorial Scholarship from Peter & Patricia Bontempi: Wyatt Demo, Joshua O'Neil, Alissa Senecal, Justine Slade, Collin Woods

Tony M. and Anna B. Deep Memorial Scholarship: Daniel Gamache, Jason Menard

Arnold Ross Witto Memorial Award: Shelby O'Neill

Richard C. Milanesi Scholarship Fund: Christopher Milanesi

Byron E. & Rose L. Crum Scholarship: Daniel Gamache

North Adams Historical Society Scholarship: Jacob Hopkins

Edward J. and Phyllis Coakley Memorial Scholarship: Amanda Boesse, Shalee Martin

North Adams Lions Club Scholarship in memory of Joseph & Angelina Cardimino: Shelby O'Neill

Northern Berkshire Community Television Corp. Alma Riello Memorial Scholarship: Christopher Gutierrez, Michael LaRocca

North Adams Fraternal Order of Eagles: Kyle Cantoni, Justin McCarthy

Dr. Robert A. Costine Memorial Scholarship presented by the Stamford, Vt., Volunteer Fire Department: Benjamin Carlson

Salem State Alumni Scholarship Fund: Jamie Haring

Dr. Arthur L. Mazzu Memorial Scholarship: Zachary Remillard

Young Soo Chung Memorial Scholarship: Zachary Remillard

Florence and Jerry Siciliano Memorial Scholarship presented by the Greylock PTG: Makayla Lemaire

Frank N. Costa Public Service Scholarship: Krysten Belini

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Post 125: Kyle Cahoon, Michelle Grant

North Adams Lodge of Elks Scholarships: Jenna Haley, Zachary Remillard

Gordon B. Neville Memorial Scholarship: Jason Menard

Jocelyn E. LeClair Memorial Scholarship: Christopher Milanesi, Zachary Remillard, Alex Schueckler

Clifton R. Tower Jr. Scholarship Award: Nicholas King

"Bud" Saulnier Memorial Scholarship: Jenna Haley

St. Anthony Rosary Society: Shelby O'Neill

Rebekah Assembly of Massachusetts — Independent Order of Odd Fellows Memorial Scholarship: Shelby O'Neill

Stephen Beloin Memorial Scholarship: Shelby O'Neill

Vermont Honor Scholarship: Michelle Grant

Pizzi Scholarship: Kyle Hubbard

William A. Courchene Scholarship: Niralee Shah

Benvenuti-Crosina Scholarship: James Albee

Margaret Whitney Dennis Scholarship: Ellyn Robare

Greylock Federal Credit Union Scholarship: Krysten Belini

Shirley Anne Jackson Memorial Scholarship: Justine Slade

Robert E. Armitage Memorial Scholarship: Alissa Senecal

Drury High School Class of '53 Scholarship: John Kirby

North Adams Travel Club Book Award: Kyle Cahoon

David C. Ashkar Memorial Scholarship: Angela Saltamartini

Greylock Community Club Scholarship: Michelle Grant, Shauna Lyden-Fortier, Jason Menard, Adam O'Neil

Carol Cowell Memorial Scholarship presented by the Florida PTG: Nathan Brule

Drury High School Class of '68: Shelby O'Neill

Drury Football Booster Club Book Award: Matthew Baumbach, Kyle Cahoon, David Carrigan, Aaron Durant, Kevin Engwer, Raymond LaBombard, Jason Menard, Adam O'Neil, Zachary Remillard, Michael Shea

Dora A. Radlo Memorial Scholarship: Nicholas King

The Richard C. Lussier Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Shanika Sims

Joseph Lentine Memorial Scholarship: Shelby O'Neill

Peter Foote Memorial Scholarship: Jenna Gazaille, Matthew Lefebvre

Drury Boys Basketball Booster Club: Matthew Baumbach, Wyatt Demo, Brian Dowling, Kevin Engwer, Brandon Hurst

North Adams Girls Basketball League: Krysten Belini, Jenna Gazaille, Angela Saltamartini

Drury Faculty Association Scholarship: Benjamin Carlson, Michelle Grant, Shauna Lyden-Fortier, Niralee Shah

North Adams Youth Basketball League Scholarship: Brian Dowling

Henry E. Como Memorial Scholarship: Jasmine Bohl, Tabatha Dix, Gregory Donato, Ethan Krysiak

The Stephen J. Drotter Memorial Scholarship: Adam O'Neil

Berkshire County Track MVP: Alex Schueckler

Bernard R. "Bucky" Bullett Memorial Scholarship: Kevin Engwer

Richard J. Stanton Memorial Trophy for Excellence in Track — Character and Conduct On and Off the Field: Alex Schueckler

William R. Robinson Memorial Scholarship: Kevin Engwer

Drury Boys' Baseball Booster Club: Gregory Donato, Aaron Durant, Kevin Engwer, Shawn Field, Jared Lampiasi, Jeff Moulton, Peter Prieto III

North Adams Teachers Association Scholarships: David Carrigan, Michael LaRocca, Shauna Lyden-Fortier

Goldie Sabin Memorial Scholarship: Jenna Giorgi

V. James Rotolo Memorial Scholarship: Kevin Engwer

Jason A. Dupuis Memorial Scholarship: Zachary Remillard

Nicholas J. Delnegro Memorial Scholarship: Brian Dowling

Willie Brooks Scholarship Fund: Kyle Cahoon

Daughters of the American Revolution: Niralee Shah

Wendy A. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship: Bethany Prince

Susan E. Wilbert Memorial Scholarship: Ellyn Robare

Stephen Sears Memorial Scholarship: Eric Lewis

The Notre Dame Scholarship: Shelby O'Neill

Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Science Scholarship: Griffin Rougeau

Specialty Minerals Inc.: Benjamin Carlson

Hoosac Bank Scholarship: Felicia Martell

Albert Bashevkin/High School Scholarship Fund: Ronin Magnussen

Pat Berasi Golf Scholarship: Jason Menard

Helen E. Estes Memorial Scholarship: Ellyn Robare

Charles E. West Memorial Scholarship: Kevin Engwer

Fay Accetta Scholarship: Ashley Charbonneau

From the University of Vermont, the Vermont Scholar Award: Benjamin Carlson, Michelle Grant

Drury Boys Soccer Booster Club: Andrew Boudreau, Brian Dowling, Jacob Hopkins, John Kirby, Matthew Lefebvre, Christopher Milanesi, Travis Tatro, Collin Woods

Sophie Kwazniowski Memorial Scholarship: Makayla Lemaire

Diane Niles Scholarship: Justine Barbeau

Drury Cheerleader Booster Club: Justine Barbeau, Tiffany Chappell, Emily Etman, Bethany Prince, Heather Simpson

Drury Girls Softball Booster Club: Hadley Ameen, Jenna Gazaille

Drury Girls Basketball Booster Club: Krysten Belini, Jenna Gazaille, Angela Saltamartini

In Memory of Carole Millette, former Drury High School Teacher: Samantha Bostwick, Susanna Carrier, Katie Dean, Alysha LeMay

UNICO Memorial Scholarship: Kyle Cahoon

Credit Union of the Berkshires Scholarship: Makayla Lemaire

Dean of Students' Award: Zachary Babeu, Jillian Cahoon, Shawn Field, Brianna Johnson, Michael MacAdoo, Timothy Nolan, Amanda Tassone

Business Leadership Award: Peter Preito III

Good Citizen Award: Nathan Shute
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Downed Line Slows North Adams Traffic, Closes Restaurant

Staff Reports

Wire & Alarm Inspector Mitchell Meranti works to disconnect the line to get it out of the roadway. 
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A tractor-trailer truck took down an electrical line on State Street, closing the road for an hour and Grazie for several days. 
 
The incident occurred just past 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday as the daily rush hour was about to start. Northbound traffic was detoured at Hodges Cross Road and southbound traffic was allowed through, using the driveway of Automan Sam to get around the line. 
 
The line came down across both lanes until Wire and Alarm Inspector Mitchell Meranti was able to disconnect it from the pole outside Automan Sam's.
 
The automotive accessories store and the restaurant both lost power, but Grazie owner Matt Tatro described the damage as a "face punch" on Facebook
 
The line was pulled off the restaurant taking out the power, a new mini split air conditioning unit and sign. 
 
"We will need a couple days (hopefully) to get back in game day form.  We apologize that we will be closed tomorrow and Thursday to hopefully get the place back in shape. No power, internet, etc. All wires sheared off," the restaurant posted on its Facebook page. 
 
The restaurant's tentative reopening is Friday. 
 
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