Ailis Tweed-Kent, a senior at Pittsfield High School, has been selected as the recipient of the 2003 Feigenbaum Scholarship in Engineering and Technology.
Donald and Armand Feigenbaum and General Systems Company, an internationally recognized corporation with headquartered in Pittsfield, and the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce partner to present this $5,000 annual scholarship. The scholarship will be presented during a special luncheon event at the County Club of Pittsfield on Thursday, May 29, 2003.
Ailis will attend Notre Dame University this fall and plans to major in biomedical engineering. An accomplished musician, Ailis plays the violin and participates in several youth orchestras, and was recommended for all-state recognition. She also excels in athletics, having just completed her fourth year as a member of the varsity soccer team as captain, and has competed as a member of the track and field team.
Ailis is also president of the Student Council, a member of the National Honor Society and has competed in the Chemistry Olympics and in the Mathematics League of New England. She is a member of the Latin Club, the Robotics Club and recently completed an internship with Interprint Inc.
"I believe that this scholarship will enable me to pursue an exciting career in engineering. I hope to one day combine medicine and engineering and work in cutting-edge research. Challenging courses and encouraging teachers have helped me to recognize that I really enjoy math and sciences," commented Tweed-Kent.
The Scholarship Committee consisted of: William Ballen, superintendent of Mount Greylock School Union 69; Julie Hannum, Director of Berkshire Tech Prep Consortium; Colleen Lussier, Assistant Vice President of Banknorth Investment Management Group; and Lisa Parker, Human Resources Manager at Kb Toys.
"Clearly Ailis Tweed-Kent is an individual who instills the characteristics the Feigenbaums are looking for as a well-rounded individual with outstanding leadership skills," commented William Ballen
The Feigenbaum Scholarship in Engineering and Technology was created in 2002 to honor a graduating senior in one of the three Pittsfield High Schools who plans to attend college to study engineering.
"My brother and I are very pleased with the selection of Ailis for the Feigenbaum Scholarship. Her commitment to excellence in both studies and activities demonstrate her strong qualifications for success in the field of engineering and technology," said Donald Feigenbaum.
In 1968, General Systems Company, a global systems engineering leader, was founded by brothers Dr. Donald S. Feigenbaum, executive vice president and one of the acknowledged world leaders in systems management and systems engineering, and Dr. Armand V. Feigenbaum, president and originator of Total Quality Control, the approach to quality and profitability that has profoundly influenced management strategy for business growth and success in today's intensely competitive markets.
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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Berkshires
Another snowstorm is expected to move through the region overnight on Friday, bringing 3 to 6 inches of snow.
The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., has posted a winter weather advisory for all of Berkshire County and parts of eastern New York State beginning Friday at 4 p.m. through Saturday at 1 p.m.
The bulk of the storm will pass south of the region, into Connecticut, with heavy snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. This could affect parts of Southern Berkshire.
If it trends northward, the Berkshires could see up to 8 inches in the higher elevations.
Drivers should exercise caution on Friday night and Saturday morning, as travel conditions may be hazardous.
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