MCLA Offers Free College Courses To Local High School Students

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is offering area high school students the opportunity to get a jump start on their college career by taking a free introductory course at MCLA.

MCLA’s Courtesy Student Program allows qualified high school seniors to strengthen college applications and resumes, earn college credit at no cost other than the price of books, to explore an academic field that interests them, and to get a head start on an education at MCLA or enroll in a course that may be transferable to another college.

Students must be local high school seniors with at least a 3.0 grade point average and a recommendation from a high school guidance counselor. Space is limited based on available seats in the courses offered.

For more information or to receive an application, contact Kate Heekin in the Office of Admission at 800-969-MCLA.
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McCann Recognizes Superintendent Award Recipient

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff

Landon LeClair and Superintendent James Brosnan with Landon's parents Eric and Susan LeClair, who is a teacher at McCann. 
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Superintendent's Award has been presented to Landon LeClair, a senior in McCann Technical School's advanced manufacturing course. 
 
The presentation was made last Thursday by Superintendent Jame Brosnan after Principal Justin Kratz read from teachers' letters extolling LeClair's school work, leadership and dedication. 
 
"He's become somewhat legendary at the Fall State Leadership Conference for trying to be a leader at his dinner table, getting an entire plate of cookies for him and all his friends," read Kratz to chuckles from the School Committee. "Landon was always a dedicated student and a quiet leader who cared about mastering the content."
 
LeClair was also recognized for his participation on the school's golf team and for mentoring younger teammates. 
 
"Landon jumped in tutoring the student so thoroughly that the freshman was able to demonstrate proficiency on an assessment despite the missed class time for golf matches," read Kratz.
 
The principal noted that the school also received feedback from LeClair's co-op employer, who rated him with all fours.
 
"This week, we sent Landon to our other machine shop to help load and run parts in the CNC mill," his employer wrote to the school. LeClair was so competent the supervisor advised the central shop might not get him back. 
 
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