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McCann Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for Class of 2021

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — McCann Technical School has named Stephen Perreault and Ciarra Kruzel as the class of 2021's valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.
 
Perreault, son of Linda and Michael Perreault, is a senior in the Automated Manufacturing Technology Program. He is the recipient of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendent's Award for Academic Excellence, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute medal, and the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship. He ranks first in his class with a 4.35 grade point average. He is a member of SkillsUSA, National Honor Society and volunteers at the St. John Paul II Parish Food Pantry. 
 
Perreault will be attending Rensselaer (N.Y.) Polytechnic Institute to major in engineering. 
 
Kruzel, daughter of Jhody Nimmons and Mark Kruzel, is a senior in the Computer Assisted Design Program. She is a recipient of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship and ranks second in her class with a 4.32 GPA. She is a member of SkillsUSA, National Honor Society and the Anime Club. In addition to her academic achievements, she earned a gold medal at the 2021 SkillsUSA State Competition in 3D Visualization & Animation. 
 
Perreault will be attending Full Sail University in Winter Park, Fla., in the fall, majoring in animation.
 
Both students will graduate from McCann Technical School with high honors on Wednesday, June 2.

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Weekend Outlook: Dance for a Good Cause

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

Check out the events happening this week, including egg hunts, fundraising events, and live music and dancing.

Editor's Pick

Northern Lights Ball
Elks Lodge, North Adams
Time: 8 p.m. to midnight

Dress in your favorite fun attire and glitter and dance the night away with DJ BFG There will also be drag performances, karaoke, snacks, and more. Hosted by Berkshire Pride. 

General admission: $20

More information and tickets here.

Multiple Days
Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'
Lenox Memorial High School
Time: Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.

The high school's drama team is performing Disney's "The Little Mermaid." Enjoy the classic story and dress up as your favorite character and grab a photo with the cast.

Admission is $10 for seniors and students, $15 for adults; children free if in costume for the Saturday 2 p.m. showing only.

More information here.

Friday

Groove for Good Miracles for Miles Dance Party
Stationery Factory, Dalton
Time: 7 to 11 p.m.

Help raise money for Boston's Children Hospital. Never stop dancing for the chance to win $1,000.

Tickets range from $25 to $50, with $100 for a vendor sponsor table.

More information and tickets here.

'Under the Sea'
FutureLabs Gallery, North Adams
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
 
The Glow Ocean exhibit closes at 43 Eagle St. with one last event with The Plant Connector. Build a jelly fish terrarium for $20. Bring a piece of the glow ocean home with you or just chill out. 
 
More information here
 

Kristin Key
Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
Time: 7:30 p.m.

Musical comedian Kristin Key brings her commentary on queer culture, cats and crocheting to the Colonial for one night only. Tickets range from $43 to $53.

More information and tickets here.

Saturday

36th Annual Pittsfield Rotary Auction
Berkshire Hills Country Club, Pittsfield
Time: 4:30 to 9 p.m.

Support and invest in the community with the annual auction. Enjoy entertainment, appetizers, and more. 

More information and tickets here.

'Wild Hope: Building for Birds'
Milne Public Library, Williamstown
Time: 11 a.m.
 
This 16-minute documentary looks at the effect of building glass on bird populations and innovative solutions to this problem. Afterwards, we will engage in simple hands-on activities to help keep our feathered friends safe. And, a few lucky winners will receive window collision tape to use on their windows at home.
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