 Drury High's Class of 2020 Takes a Second BowThe class of 2020's saying is "Time 2 Make History," something this class has certainly done already: the first Drury class go fully online for learning, to have a drive-by graduation, and to have two graduations.  McCann Class of 2020 Urged to Highlight the PositiveInstead of talking about the challenges the global pandemic has created for the class, the country, and the world, Harrington talked about some of the class's successes and thanked all those who helped along the way.  McCann Postsecondary Grads Overcame ObstaclesThe 23 graduates of McCann Technical School's postsecondary programs had waited nearly two months for the chance to graduate together.  McCann Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for Class of 2020Vanessa Harrington and Emma Carpenter have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the McCann Technical School graduating class of 2020, announced Principal Justin Kratz.  Drury High Sets Graduation Celebration at Joe WolfeDrury High School will celebrate the class of 2020 on Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Joe Wolfe Field.  Hoosac Valley's 66 Graduates Ready to Define Their Own FutureSalutatorian Riley Robinson addressed her 65 classmates on Tuesday night and said although the pandemic has taken so much away from them it will make them all stronger.  Wahconah Grads: Research Worlds' Ills and 'Fix That Stuff'Wahconah had opted to delay graduation exercises until it was considered safe enough to bring everyone together — a gathering that was still limited because of the novel coronavirus. Everyone wore masks, stayed in their respective "pods" outlined on the field, and stayed 6 feet apart.  Wahconah High Names Top Students for Class of 2020Jack Michael Minella and Catherine Patricia Boino have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the 2020 graduating class at Wahconah Regional High School.  Hoosac Valley Names Top Students for 2020Hoosac Valley High School has announced that the valedictorian for the class of 2020 is Daniel Pompi and the salutatorian is Riley Robinson.  BCC Pinning Ceremony Recognizes Nursing GraduatesOn a rainy Tuesday evening, graduates in the program were invited to drive around the college's circular driveway to receive their pins, certificates and diplomas.  Pittsfield High School Scholarships & Awards for 2020The following scholarships and awards were presented to the Pittsfield High School class of 2020.  Taconic High School Scholarships & Awards 2020The following scholarships and awards were presented to the Taconic High School class of 2020.  Mount Everett Scholarships & Awards for 2020The following Mount Everett Regional School scholarships and awards for the class of 2020 were announced at graduation on Friday, June 12.  Drury High School Scholarships & Awards for 2020The following awards and scholarships for the Drury High school class of 2020 were announced during graduation ceremonies on June 11.  Lenox Memorial Graduates Emerging Into a New WorldThe ceremony was held while adhering to strict social distancing guidelines in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic that forced the closure of school buildings in mid-March. Local high schools have been doing some innovative ceremonies to make up for the class's forfeiture of so many senior year activities.  Lenox Memorial Names Top Two Students for 2020Nora Mathews and Alexandra "Ali" Hochfelder have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of the Lenox Memorial High School class of 2020, according to Principal Michael Knybel.  Lee Graduation Speakers See Love, Limitless Dreams PostpandemicLee High graduated 53 seniors Friday evening during a compromised graduation ceremony affected, like many others, by the COVID-19 pandemic. But class speaker Taggart Roosa found the football field quite fitting.  Mount Everett's Top Students Announced for 2020Sofia Giumarro is the valedictorian and Nicholas Boardman the salutatorian of the Mount Everett Regional School class of 2020.  Drury High Names Top Students for 2020Francisco Alicandri and Holly Boudreau are the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the Drury High School class of 2020.  Berkshire Arts & Technology Awards & Scholarships 2020The following awards and scholarships for Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School were announced at graduation.  Drury Class of 2020 Ready to Make HistoryVehicles festooned with balloons and congratulatory messages drove up to "Mother Drury on the hill"; from each a graduate disembarked to walk the blue carpet to collect plaques and diplomas set out on a table as any scholarships and awards were announced, posed for pictures, got back into the vehicle and down the hill.  Pittsfield School Committee Reflects on Video GraduationMembers at Wednesday's meeting congratulated the Taconic and Pittsfield high school classes of 2020 who were recognized in a virtual graduation on Sunday.  Lee High School Names Top Students for Graduation 2020Suriana Lee and Emily Molino have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for Lee High School's class of 2020.  Taconic High Grads Have 'Strength to Meet Any Challenge'Like so many other high schools, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced schools to consider alternative graduation scenarios. School officials have pledged that Taconic and Pittsfield High School will have a celebration later in the summer when circumstances safely permit.  PHS Grads: Pandemic Displayed Their Resilience, PerseveranceSpeaking in a prerecorded graduation video broadcast on Pittsfield Community Television, Duval told the 180 members of the class of 2020 they had a right to be angry and sad that the pandemic had disrupted their final months and canceled the traditional pomp and circumstance. |
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