Berkshire Bank Awards Scholarships To 18 Students
 Above: Cheyenne Robair and Karen Chi Below: Gabrielle Tyer and Katie Bradley |
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A total of 93 employee volunteers reviewed more than 170 applications to select the winners. The winners all live in the regions served by Berkshire Bank, including eastern and central New York, Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont.
The Berkshire County recipients were all surprised with their scholarship awards earlier on Friday by bank employees at their respective high schools. In an effort to notify students in an exciting way, Berkshire Bank arranged with the guidance offices at their high schools to call them from class and surprise them with their award to recognize their achievements.
The scholarships recognize students who have
exemplified community service through their volunteer efforts and have been successful academically. The program highlights the foundation’s support for education and the bank’s commitment to promote
  Left: Taylor VanDyke Above: Samantha Swartz |
The six Berkshire County recipients are:
► Samantha Swartz, Mount Everett High School
► Gabrielle Tyer, Pittsfield High School
► Katie Bradley, Pittsfield High School
► Cheyenne Robair, Taconic High School
► Karen Chi, Taconic High School
► Taylor VanDyke, Wahconah High School
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