BCC Announces 2012 Fall Semester Dean's List

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College has released the the dean's list for fall 2012.

According to Frances Feinerman, vice president for academic affairs, to be eligible for the list, full-time students must have declared a major; completed a minimum of 12 non-repeated, traditionally graded credit hours during the fall semester; and achieved a 3.250 to 3.749 grade-point average for honors, or a 3.75 to 4.00 GPA for high honors. Part-time students are eligible for the list if they meet the same requirements, except that their credit hours may have been completed during the fall and spring semesters of one academic year.

The following 104 students qualified for high honors:


MASSACHUSETTS

Adams: Gina C. Kemper and Vanessa M. Torchia.

Becket: Christian A. Rokosz.

Cheshire: Andrew H. Heath, Brandon D. Hoag, Matthew C. Hoag and Hayley L. Maloy.

Cummington: Jeanne M. McGuire.

Dalton: Jennifer L. Brandi, Grant J. Cone, Bridget R. Donovan, Nickolas J. Gaudette, Samniang Geller, Garrett C. Gingras, John P. Jensen, Patrick B. Meunier, Lacy R. Para and Danielle M. Sanders.

Florida: Bethanie L. Arigoni.

Great Barrington: Danika R. Padilla and Parkpoom Seesangrit.

Hinsdale: Wayne S. Kokindo, Lee M. McCasland, Annemarie K. Newton, Kayla M. Stergis and Gary D. Van Bramer.

Housatonic: James A. O'Connor and Anson J. Olds.

Lee: Jennyfer Chacon, Colleen S. Jones and Frank J. Rocco.

Lenox: Ryan P. Anderson, Erik M. Lugin and Mitchell H. McCue.

Monterey: Bruce C. McAlister.

Mount Washington: Sarah R. Johnston.

North Adams: Misty M. Cooper, Kalie R. Phillips and Darren K. Tierney.

Otis: Maria E. Middleton and Cynthia F. Paterson.

Pittsfield: Justin Allen, Lisa I. Boatman, Samantha L. Burnham, Derek A. Carroll, Angelique M. Chaffee, Ryan J. Cook, Donna K. Denham, Allyson R. Dunham, Raymond V. Dunham, Tysen U. Edwards, Myla M. Franklin, Zachary A. Gardner, Rachelle R. Gayle, Kristie L. Gentile, Brett C. Haas, Sidney S. Hamilton, Samantha J. Harrington,  Craig W. Hinkley, Jonathan A. Hubbard, Alexandria E. Jackson, Nathanael I. Jackson,  Heather J. Jones, Jahn J. Kefa, Maria T. Kennedy, Noah D. Kirkman, George D. Leibinger, Katherine I. LeRose, Joshua T. Lipka, Rebecca A. McLaren, Alzie B. Mercado, Arleta R. Mongue, Alexander M. Pac, Theron W. Rock, Sarah A. Sacchetti, Michael K. Schilling, Tabitha L. Shank, Quincey J. Sobczyk, Alexander R. Tierney, Kristen N. Trimble, Lyndsey A. Turner, Stephanie A. Turner, Shane R. Voci, Nicholas M. Weber, Kristen J. Wichmann, Amanda R. Wojtkowski and Erin N. Wurtemberger.

Richmond: R. Topaz T. Ross Kelso

Sandisfield: William H. deManbey and James A. Psillas.

Savoy: Robert S. DeBlois.

Sheffield: Riva S. Rischner.

South Lee: Andrew A. Wellington.

Springfield: Sharon M. Leary.

Stockbridge: Thomas C. Doane.

Tolland: Giroel F. Silva and Heather L. Wilson.

West Stockbridge: Ella G. Casey.

Williamstown: David R. Reardon.

NEW YORK

Canaan: Sondra E. Birch-Hilts.

Hillsdale: Leo D. Proechel-Bensman.

VERMONT


Bennington: Michaela M. Myers.

Shaftsbury: Haley E. Lemieux.


The following 130 students qualified for Honors:

CONNECTICUT                 

North Canaan: Darlene F. Webb
                           
MASSACHUSETTS                    

Adams: Jacob K. Gaylord, Bruce A. Harrington, Lee M. Nunez, Genavieve M. Quetti and Betsy E. Spiess.

Becket: Barrett J. Casella.

Cheshire: Nicholas N. Aitken.

Cummington: Ryan T. Camp.

Dalton: Griffin T. Ellsworth, Tyler J. Hastings, Amber L. Kasala, Samantha R. Kasala, Heather K. Kiley, Michael J. Kovacs, Mark A. Newsome, Stephanie N. Rice, Rachel L. Sawyer, Colin M. Suchenicz and Devon A. Unwin.

Egremont: Chelsea L. Miles.

Glendale: Dean R. Parise.

Great Barrington: Emma S. Bryce, Colleen J. Fernbacher and Rachel S. Graney.

Hinsdale: Ronald M. Bloodworth and James P. McMahon.

Housatonic: Michael A. Moro.

Lanesborough: Jessica E. Barnes, Calye M. Darrow and Robert E. Welz, Jr.

Lee: Samantha L. Burdick, Malcolm R. Chisholm, Jacquelyn H. Laudon and Shamus H. MacDonald.

Lenox: Serene A. Durham.

Mill River: Celeste C. Hardcastle.

Monterey: Lisa E. Catullo.

North Adams: Rebecca J. Argueta, Amber M. Douthit, Jonathan D. Duncan, Christopher M. LaFrance, Shonna M. Poette and Jessenya J. Rodriguez.

Peru: Domonique G. Ackley and Justin B. Chisum.     

Pittsfield: Andrea J. Arena, Alexander J. Bassett, Jasmine T. Becker, Seth E. Bonacquisti, Sarah M. Bowler, Kara L. Brady, Jeffrey A. Burrows, Aubrey L. Casella, Shelbey K. Casella, Patrick J. Connors, Stefania N. Coppola, Jerrid L. Coty, Lindsay R. Dewinkeleer, Darell T. Dickerson, Gail P. Dickerson, Allyson M. Dickhaus, Sergio A. DiGirolamo, Amy M. Fallon, John C. Fazzino, Lindsey S. Fiero, Penny M. Fletcher, Elisa N. Giardina, Ryan T. Grady, Nicole V. Hall, Mitchell N. Haskell, Paul E. Hebler, Jr., Jason W. Hinton, Matthew F. Hoag, Calum M. Hoctor, Paul E. Johnson, Elizabeth C. Kassmieh, Prince Korang, Madeleine J. Lanoue, Natasha R. Latini, Cayci J. Lefebvre, Kathleen M. Loria, Jennifer F. McGrath, Christopher A. McLaren, Cody J. Millien, Kathy M. Moore, Jeffrey M. Moulton, Jairo A. Munoz, Dennis M. Murphy, Jr., Christine C. Osimo, Matthew R. Placido, Kevin A. Polidoro, Kevin Rodriguez, Tannya G. Romero, Paige C. Sacchetti, Sylvia S. Sacchetti, Lina M. Silva, Kyle R. Slattery, Deanna M. Smith, Shana L. Spratt, Lian D. Stout, Ashley T. Strack, Debra L. Vall, Nicole E. Vinette-Nichols, Tyler J. Virgilio, Kevin A. Wallace, Jillian L. Wehry, Robert T. Wehry, Shauna L. Wilcox, Philip T. Williams and Sandra L. Williams.

Richmond: Allyson M. Garofoli.

Sandisfield: Jenna M. Leavenworth and Elizabeth V. Vaughan.

Sheffield: Christian E. Schutz.

South Egremont: Jessica S. Bradley, Fiona Kane and Alexandra J. Norris.

Springfield: Silvia M. Kimatu.

Stockbridge: Elizabeth B. Skakel.

West Stockbridge: Madeline P. Mahoney.

Williamstown: Alyssa A. Alimonos, Heaven C. Derby and Andrew J. Galusha.
                  

NEW YORK

East Chatham: Jane M. Sweatt.

New Lebanon: Elias R. Bennett and Connor T. Faulkner.

Valatie: Andrea C. Schoonmaker.

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Reps. Leigh Davis, Bud Williams Filing Legislation Honoring Freeman

SHEFFIELD, Mass. — State Reps. Leigh Davis of the 3rd Berkshire District and Bud L. Williams, of the 11th Hampden District, are filing legislation establishing Aug. 22 as Elizabeth Freeman Day of Equality, Healing, and Remembrance in the commonwealth.
 
The legislation would direct the governor to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the courageous contributions of Elizabeth Freeman, an enslaved Black woman known as Mum Bett, whose landmark freedom suit helped spark the legal end of slavery in Massachusetts.
 
In 1781, Freeman, of Sheffield at the time, challenged the institution of slavery by filing suit against her enslaver, Col. John Ashley. In the landmark case Brom and Bett v. Ashley, a Berkshire County jury ruled in favor of Freeman and her fellow plaintiff, Brom, granting them their freedom. The case demonstrated the power of the Massachusetts Constitution's declaration that all people are born free and equal and helped pave the way for the Quock Walker decisions that ultimately ended slavery in the commonwealth. 
 
"Freeman's courage changed the course of history in Massachusetts," said Williams. "At a time when the odds were stacked against her, she stood up and demanded that the promises of liberty and equality contained in our Constitution apply to her as well. She risked everything to challenge an unjust system, and her victory helped lay the foundation for the end of slavery in our commonwealth. Her legacy deserves to be recognized and remembered by every resident of Massachusetts."
 
Although unable to read or write, Freeman understood the meaning of freedom and equality and took extraordinary action to secure those rights for herself and others. Her story remains one of the most powerful examples of individual courage in the face of injustice. 
 
Elizabeth Freeman Day will provide an opportunity for reflection, education, healing, and remembrance, said Williams. 
 
"Her story reminds us that progress is often made because ordinary people perform extraordinary acts of courage. By honoring Elizabeth Freeman, we honor not only her struggle for freedom, but also the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice for all. Her example teaches us that courage is contagious," he said. 
 
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