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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Berkshire County Homes Celebrating Holiday Cheer
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
There's holiday cheer throughout the Berkshires this winter.
Many homeowners are showing their holiday spirit by decorating their houses. We asked for submissions so those in the community can check out these fanciful lights and decor when they're out.
We asked the homeowners questions on their decorations and why they like to light up their houses.
In Great Barrington, Matt Pevzner has decorated his house with many lights and even has a Facebook page dedicated to making sure others can see the holiday joy.
Located at 93 Brush Hill Road, there's more than 61,000 lights strewn across the yard decorating trees and reindeer and even a polar bear.
The Pevzner family started decorating in September by testing their hundreds of boxes of lights. He builds all of his own decorations like the star 10-foot star that shines done from 80-feet up, 10 10-foot trees, nine 5-foot trees, and even the sleigh, and more that he also uses a lift to make sure are perfect each year.
"I always decorated but I went big during COVID. I felt that people needed something positive and to bring joy and happiness to everyone," he wrote. "I strive to bring as much joy and happiness as I can during the holidays. I love it when I get a message about how much people enjoy it. I've received cards thanking me how much they enjoyed it and made them smile. That means a lot."
Pevzner starts thinking about next year's display immediately after they take it down after New Year's. He gets his ideas by asking on his Facebook page for people's favorite decorations. The Pevzner family encourages you to take a drive and see their decorations, which are lighted every night from 5 to 10.
In North Adams, the Wilson family decorates their house with fun inflatables and even a big Santa waving to those who pass by.
The Wilsons start decorating before Thanksgiving and started decorating once their daughter was born and have grown their decorations each year as she has grown. They love to decorate as they used to drive around to look at decorations when they were younger and hope to spread the same joy.
"I have always loved driving around looking at Christmas lights and decorations. It's incredible what people can achieve these days with their displays," they wrote.
The Wilsons' invite you to come and look at their display at 432 Church St. that's lit from 4:30 to 10:30 every night, though if it's really windy, the inflatables might not be up as the weather will be too harsh.
In Pittsfield, Travis and Shannon Dozier decorated their house for the first time this Christmas as they recently purchased their home on Faucett Lane. The two started decorating in November, and hope to bring joy to the community.
"If we put a smile on one child's face driving by, then our mission was accomplished," they said.
Many homeowners are showing their holiday spirit by decorating their houses. We asked for submissions so those in the community can check out these fanciful lights and decor when they're out.
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