Mount Greylock Graduation Speakers Selected

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff
05:29PM / Wednesday, June 03, 2015Print Story | Email Story

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Mount Greylock Regional School on Wednesday announced the two seniors chosen to speak at the school's commencement ceremony.

Ian Scott Brink was selected by the class of 2015, and Jacqueline Elizabeth van Slycke was selected by the school's faculty to speak at the event, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, at 5 p.m.

The title of Brink's speech is "The Greylock Experience."

While at Mount Greylock, Brink's academic program included honors and Advanced Placement classes. He was selected to attend the Berkshire County Student Leadership Summit in his sophomore year, and in his senior year was chosen to present at the summit. Brink also served on the district attorney's Youth Advisory Board.

Brink is an avid athlete, serving as a four-year participant on the soccer, baseball and basketball teams. In his senior year he served as captain of both the baseball and basketball teams. He was named the Berkshire County Most Valuable Baseball player for this school year. When he was not on the sports field, he spent time as a sports writer for the school newspaper, the Echo.

The title of van Slycke's speech is "Counting Down and Looking Back."

Van Slycke is a National Honor Society and Peer Team member. As a Peer Team member, she contributed to the well-being of the school by mentoring middle school students and providing emotional, social and academic support to fellow students.

Van Slycke was nominated to attend the Rotary Youth leadership program in her sophomore year. Nominated students are among the top six in their class who exhibit qualities of good citizenship, leadership and social interaction as judged by the faculty.

Van Slycke's academic program includes honors and Advanced Placement classes.

In addition to her school activities, she has been a community volunteer at the David and Joyce Milne Library, at Williamstown Elementary School, and at the Berkshire Dance Theater. She is an active member of the Berkshire Dance Theater and has spent the last 14 years perfecting her talent.

Van Slycke will be attending Siena College in the fall.

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St. Stan's Students Spread Holiday Cheer at Williamstown Commons

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
12:50PM / Sunday, December 21, 2025

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Students from St. Stanislaus Kostka School in Adams brought the holiday spirit to Williamstown Commons on Thursday, delivering handmade Christmas cards and leading residents in a community caroling session.

"It honestly means the world to us because it means the world to them," said nursing home Administrator Alex Fox on Thursday morning. "This made their days. This could have even made their weeks. It could have made their Christmas, seeing the children and interacting with the community."

Teacher Kate Mendonca said this is the first year her class has visited the facility, noting that the initiative was driven entirely by the students.

"This came from the kids. They said they wanted to create something and give back," Mendonca said. "We want our students involved in the community instead of just reading from a religion book."

Preparation for the event began in early December, with students crafting bells to accompany their singing. The handmade cards were completed last week.

"It's important for them to know that it's not just about them during Christmas," Mendonca said. "It's about everyone, for sure. I hope that they know they really helped a lot of people today and hopefully it brought joy to the residents here."

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