Berkshire County Arc Awards Scholarships to Six Local High School Seniors
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Arc has awarded scholarships ranging up to $1,250 to six high school seniors who demonstrated outstanding prior involvement with individuals with disabilities and the potential to contribute to the field of human services.
The students are:
* Jamie Downer – Wahconah Regional High School
* Molly Murphy – Taconic High School
* Vinh Ton – Mt. Everett Regional High School
* Ava Naylor – Monument Mountain Regional High School
* Nicholas Jamrog – Wahconah Regional High School
* Laura Netti – McCann Technical High School
Netti’s scholarship is the fifth annual Carol Craighead Memorial Scholarship Award, which is presented in memory of Carol Craighead, who was a Berkshire County Arc Board member, volunteer and supporter for more than 40 years.
An independent panel of community members consisting of Daniel Dillon, relationship development officer of Greylock Federal Credit Union; Shirley Edgerton, retiree from the Department of Developmental Services; and June Hailer, chairperson of the Pittsfield Commission on Disabilities, selected the winners. Funds for the scholarships were raised through Berkshire County Arc's Annual Golf Classic and the Berkshire County Arc Down Syndrome Family Group’s Annual Buddy Walk.
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