Pittsfield Chief of Police to Discuss Book at BCC

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Michael Wynn, Pittsfield chief of police and author of "Rising Through the Ranks," will discuss his book at a forum in the Koussevitzky Arts Center, Room K-111, at Berkshire Community College on Thursday, April 2, at 12:15.

"Rising Through the Ranks" features real stories of leadership and courage from police departments and other investigative agencies. His book prepares effective leaders from the ranks of local cops to federal agents. In his book, Wynn demonstrates leadership in action, shares a lifetime of learning as a leader in the line of fire, and gives examples from his career and other real-life case studies.

Wynn was a Drug Enforcement Administration Leadership Follow and currently teaches leadership at Roger Williams University. He hosts seminars on law enforcement at agencies, colleges and universities throughout North America.

Wynn will be available to sign copies of his book which will be on sale for $24.95 before and after the forum. Sponsored by the office of Student Life, the event is free and open to the public.
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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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