Three From Miss Hall's School Named All-League

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Miss Hall’s School announced Tuesday that that three of its student-athletes have been named league all-stars, recognizing their performances during the fall athletics season.
 
Senior Emily Hunter, of West Stockbridge, and junior Merriam Lrhazi, of Lee, were named all-stars for the Women’s Western New England Prep School Soccer Association, while senior Emma Genovesi, of Rome, Italy, was named an all-star for the Western New England Prep School Volleyball Association.
 
A four-year varsity starter and a team captain, Hunter played center defense for the Hurricanes, anchoring the squad’s defense. She is also known among her teammates as “Jedi” Hunter, because she is incredibly powerful and virtually unbeatable. A three-sport varsity athlete, she also excels at basketball and tennis for the Hurricanes.
 
Lrhazi is a three-year starter in goal, where her athleticism and work ethic have earned her the respect of teammates and opponents alike. She recorded 158 saves in 11 games this season. When late-season shoulder troubles kept her out of net, Merriam showed her versatility by playing middle left defender. A three-sport varsity athlete, Merriam also plays basketball and lacrosse.
 
Both Emily and Merriam played in the league all-star game held Nov. 12 at the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Conn.
 
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Community Hero of the Month: Officer Joshua Tracy

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
LEE, Mass.—Lee Police Department patrolman Joshua Tracy has been selected for the February Community Hero of the Month. 
 
The Community Hero of the Month series runs for the next 9 months in partnership with Haddad Auto. Nominated community members and organizations have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact on their community. 
 
Tracy has been an officer in the Berkshires for seven years, working for multiple departments including North Adams, Pittsfield, and as of approximately 5 months ago, Lee. 
 
Prior to being an officer, Tracy served 12 years in the Army National Guard. He became an officer when he left the service because it not only allowed him to help others, which he knew he enjoyed, but allowed him to utilize his military training. 
 
When on a call, Tracy knows he is likely walking into someone's worst day, which is why he strives to be a dependable person for the people out in the community, he said. 
 
"I think the thing that I think about the most of making an impact is showing up on these calls that we go on and de-escalating and calming the situation down," Tracy said. 
 
"You know, most of the time when we show up, it's because someone's having one of their worst days or just a really bad day."
 
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