Mount Greylock Graduation Speakers Selected

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff
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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Mount Greylock Regional School on Wednesday announced the two seniors chosen to speak at the school's commencement ceremony.
 
Ian Scott Brink was selected by the class of 2015, and Jacqueline Elizabeth van Slycke was selected by the school's faculty to speak at the event, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, at 5 p.m.
 
The title of Brink's speech is "The Greylock Experience."
 
While at Mount Greylock, Brink's academic program included honors and Advanced Placement classes. He was selected to attend the Berkshire County Student Leadership Summit in his sophomore year, and in his senior year was chosen to present at the summit. Brink also served on the district attorney's Youth Advisory Board.
 
Brink is an avid athlete, serving as a four-year participant on the soccer, baseball and basketball teams. In his senior year he served as captain of both the baseball and basketball teams. He was named the Berkshire County Most Valuable Baseball player for this school year. When he was not on the sports field, he spent time as a sports writer for the school newspaper, the Echo.  
 
The title of van Slycke's speech is "Counting Down and Looking Back." 
 
Van Slycke is a National Honor Society and Peer Team member. As a Peer Team member, she contributed to the well-being of the school by mentoring middle school students and providing emotional, social and academic support to fellow students.
 
Van Slycke was nominated to attend the Rotary Youth leadership program in her sophomore year. Nominated students are among the top six in their class who exhibit qualities of good citizenship, leadership and social interaction as judged by the faculty.
 
Van Slycke's academic program includes honors and Advanced Placement classes. 
 
In addition to her school activities, she has been a community volunteer at the David and Joyce Milne Library, at Williamstown Elementary School, and at the Berkshire Dance Theater. She is an active member of the Berkshire Dance Theater and has spent the last 14 years perfecting her talent.
 
Van Slycke will be attending Siena College in the fall.

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Williams College Receives Anonymous $25M Gift to Support Projects

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Williams College has received a $25 million gift commitment in support of three major initiatives currently underway on campus: constructing a new museum building, developing a comprehensive plan for athletics and wellbeing facilities, and endowing the All-Grant financial aid program. 
 
The donors, who wish to remain anonymous, say the gift reflects their desire to not only support Williams but also President Maud S. Mandel's strategic vision and plan for the college. 
 
"This remarkably generous commitment sustains our momentum for WCMA, will be a catalyst for financial aid, and is foundational for athletics and wellness. It will allow us to build upon areas of excellence that have long defined the college," Mandel said. "I could not be more appreciative of this extraordinary investment in Williams."
 
Of the donors' total gift, $10 million will help fund the first freestanding, purpose-built home for the Williams College Museum of Art (WCMA), a primary teaching resource for the college across all disciplines and home to more than 15,000 works. 
 
Each year, roughly 30 academic departments teach with WCMA's collection in as many as 130 different courses. 
 
The new building, designed by the internationally recognized firm SO-IL and slated to open in 2027, will provide dedicated areas for teaching and learning, greater access to the collection and space for everything from formal programs to impromptu gatherings. The college plans to fund at least $100 million of the total project cost with gifts.
 
Another $10 million will support planning for and early investments in a comprehensive approach to renewing the college's athletics and wellbeing facilities. 
 
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