Michelle M. Saviski, a senior at Taconic High School, was the recipient of the first Feigenbaum Scholarship in Engineering and Technology. The Feigenbaums and General Systems Company, Inc., an internationally recognized corporation, with headquarters in Pittsfield, and the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce partnered to present this $5,000 scholarship.
The Scholarship was presented at a luncheon at the Country Club of Pittsfield. Among those attending the luncheon were Donald and Armand Feigenbaum; Chamber Board Chair, David Kalib, of Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America; Steven Pierce, of Legacy Banks; David Bissaillon, Chamber President & CEO; Michael Supranowicz, Vice President & COO; John Martin of Martin & Oliveira, Education Council Co-Vice Chair; Berkshire County Sheriff Carmen Massimiano, Chairman of the Pittsfield School Committee; Linda Porter, Deputy Superintendent of Schools; Taconic High School Principal Douglas McNally; and William Ballen, of the Feigenbaum Scholarship Review Committee.
Saviski, daughter of Mitchell and Mary Jo Saviski of Pittsfield, will attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute this fall, and plans on becoming a biomedical engineer. "The primary characteristic in my future profession is to do something that allows me to constantly set goals and one that makes me feel as if I am making a difference in the world", said Saviski.
At Taconic High School Saviski is a member of the National Honors Society, varsity soccer and tennis teams. A junior Rotarian, her extracurricular activities include those of President of Berkshire Youth United; tutor at Highland Elementary School, and soccer coach at the YMCA.
According to Donald S. Feigenbaum, "We are delighted to have such a talented young woman as the recipient of this scholarship. Berkshire County men and women have long been a center point of engineering and technology and it's growth, and we feel proud to encourage the continuation of this growth through the recognition of Michelle's efforts and dedication."
Chamber Board Chair David Kalib said, "We are grateful to Donald and Armand Feigenbaum for establishing this generous scholarship. An educated workforce is paramount to the success and quality of life in the Berkshires. It is critical for our local schools to produce highly educated kids who will go on to college and return here to make this great community even better."
In 1968, General Systems Company, a global systems engineering leader, was founded by brothers Donald S. Feigenbaum, executive vice president and one of the acknowledged world leaders in systems management and systems engineering, and 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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