Berkshire County Arc Announces Scholarship Winners

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Arc has announced its 2020 scholarship recipients for high school seniors pursuing undergraduate education in the field of human services.

The winners are:

• Madison Tobin, Pittsfield High School graduate to attend Roger Williams University with a major in elementary education/special education.

• Viictoria Tynan, Taconic High School graduate to attend MCLA and major in social work.

• Jordyn Gagliardi, Wahconah Regional High School graduate to attend Fitchburg State College to major in criminal justice. 

• Kate Mathews, Wahconah Regional High School graduate to attend University of New Hampshire's College of Health & Human Services. 

• Michaella Moncecchi, Wahconah Regional High School graduate to attend Westfield State University to major in psychology.

• Liana Hall, Lee Middle & High School graduate to attend Siena College in Loudonville.

Award winners are selected by their prior involvement with individuals with disabilities, the potential to contribute to the field of human services, and academic achievement. An independent panel of community members selected the winners and amount of each award. The awards are made possible through fundraising efforts including Berkshire County Arc's annual Golf Classic which has raised more than $100,000 for scholarships.

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