Northern Berkshire Creative Arts Summer Art Camp July 14-18

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Northern Berkshire Creative Arts summer art camp offerings for the week of July 14 to 18. Offerings for ages 5 to 9 include African Journey, explore the continent through music and dance, 9 a.m. to noon, with Marafanyi Percussion; and Art Explorers, clay, fibers, paints, drawing, and more, 1 to 4 p.m., with Sally Sussman.

NBCA and The Trustees of Reservations co-present Design Your Own Folly, construct architectural models and explore art and imaginative building design with final projects exhibited at the Folly at Field Farm, for ages 10 to 13, 9 a.m. to noon, with Will Garrison, Historic Resources Manager, TTOR. Nova Rockwell will teach Toying With Your Imagination, inspired by Maya III, a toy covered pyramid by artist Jarvis Rockwell, on view 73 Main Street in downtown North Adams, for ages 10 to 13, 1 to 4 p.m.

Marafanyi Percussion will offer also African Journey, for ages 10 to 13, 1 to 4 p.m. Week-long, half day art camp tuition is $125 per child for NBCA Members or $150 for non-members. $50 discount for a sibling per one full registration fee. For more information, registration and tuition assistance forms, see www.nbcreativearts.org or call 413-663-8338. All classes held at NBCA's location in the Heritage State Park in downtown North Adams unless otherwise noted.
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Taconic High Names Top Students of the Class of 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Taconic High School Principal Matthew Bishop has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian of the class of 2026. 
 
They will speak during the graduation ceremony on Friday, June 12, at 4 p.m at Tanglewood in Lenox. 
 
Gavin O'Donnell, son of Kevin and Colleen O'Donnell of Pittsfield, has been named valedictorian with a grade average of 103. Hunter Bentz, son of Heidi Bentz of Pittsfield, has been named salutatorian with a grade average of 102.4.
 
Throughout his high school career, O'Donnell has exemplified the values of leadership, commitment, and excellence that define the Taconic community. He achieved high honors all four years and made significant contributions to both the school and the wider community. He was an active member of the Link Crew, Green and Gold, and Class Council, just to name a few of his activities. 
 
A dedicated athlete, O'Donnell played soccer and baseball all four years and was named captain of the varsity soccer and baseball teams both junior and senior years. His commitment to service extended beyond athletics, as he volunteered with Unified Games and was a math tutor at Taconic. He has also been an active part of Pittsfield Soccer Club, where he has helped
referee youth soccer games and assisted in getting the fields ready for game days.
 
He has earned several awards, including being a member of the National Honor Society,  the John and Abigail Adams Award, and being an AP Scholar and an AP Capstone Graduate. 
 
O'Donnell plans to pursue a degree in finance at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., where he will continue to play baseball and hopes to excel as a student. 
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