McCann Technical Awards & Scholarships 2022

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The following scholarships and awards were presented to the McCann Technical School class of 2022 during graduation ceremonies on Thursday. 
 
Adams Community Bank Scholarship: Tyler Pettit, Emma Moser, Ethan Rudin, Lily Fortin, Makayla Duquette, Amelia Roberts
 
Adams Lions Club Scholarship: Paige Dufur
 
Adams Outdoorsman for Youth Scholarship: Cecilia Marszalek
 
Alicia Gagne Daniels Memorial Scholarship of Perseverance: Khilie Luczynski
 
Automotive Achievement Award: Seth Farnsworth
 
Bernard R. 'Bucky' Bullett Memorial Scholarship: Zowie Martin-Levesque
 
Cheshire Lions Club: Tyler Pettit
 
Class of 1977 Scholarship: Cheyenne Wimpenney
 
Class of 1982 Scholarship: Tyler Pettit
 
Culinary Arts Club Award: Abriana Parker, Gabriel Wandrei
 
Daniel H. Petithory Memorial Scholarship: Alexis Taylor
 
Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award: Cecilia Marszalek
 
Dennis Bernardi Memorial Scholarship: Marcus Green
 
Donald C. Blanchette Scholarship: Kyle Manzolini
 
Edwin E. Silvia Memorial Award: Brandon Demers
 
Evan McAllister Memorial Scholarship: Carter Foucher
 
Frank N. Costa Scholarship: Kyrsten Gazaille-Adams
 
Friends of McCann Tech Award: Nicholas Meehan
 
George L. Knight Memorial Award: Emily Belanger
 
Greylock Federal Credit Union Community Enrichment Scholarship: Justin Chen
 
Home Builders Foundation of Western Mass Tool Award: Avery Huffstater
 
Irene and Tom Chalmers Memorial Scholarship: Ella Donovan
 
Joan Solari Memorial Award: Chester Poulen Jr.
 
Joe Choquette Memorial Award: Eric Harrison
 
John and Abigail Adams Scholarship: Collin Bain, Seth Farnsworth, Cecilia Marszalek, Andrey Mendel, Evan Piekos, Chester Poulen, Ethan Rudin
 
John Kowalczyk Memorial Award: Makayla Duquette
 
John M. White Sr. Memorial Scholarship: Evan Piekos
 
John Pignatelli Memorial Scholarship, given by UNICO: Cecilia Marszalek
 
Joseph A. Bernier Memorial Scholarship: Allyson Krzanik
 
Justin Cameron Memorial Scholarship: Landon Champney, Natayn Lemieux, Jason Knapp, Branden Lincoln
 
Lynn Burdick Memorial Award: Logan King
 
Malco Tools Head of Class Award: Logan King
 
Maple Grove Civic Club Scholarship: Kyrsten Gazaille-Adams, Isabella LaCasse
 
Massachusetts School Superintendent's Association Award: Tyler Pettit
 
Mathias-Dorothy Schneider Scholarship: Lily Fortin
 
MAVA/MVA Outstanding Student Vocational Award: Anthony Mulder
 
McCann Alumni Association Inc. Stepping Stone: Education Scholarship: Cecilia Marszalek; Trade Professional Award: Anthony Mulder, Michael Harris
 
McCann Class of 1967 Scholarship: Justin Chen
 
McCann Faculty Association Awards: Automotive: Caleb Stanley; Business Technology: McKenzie Decelles; Carpentry: Hannah Richardson; Computer Assisted Design: Kyrsten Gazaille-Adams; Culinary Arts: Sarinna Zaleski; Electricity: Natayn Lemieux; Information Technology: Tyler Pettit; Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Brandon Demers; Metal Fabrication: Cole Boisvert
 
McCann Football Booster Club Scholarship: Austin Richardson, Andrey Mendel
 
McCann Tech Golden Hammer Award: Marcus Green
 
MountainOne Bank Scholarship: Tessa Thibert
 
Night Cruzers of Berkshire County Scholarship: Zowie Martin-Levesque
 
North Adams Elks Lodge 487 Scholarship: Tyler Pettit
 
Northern Berkshire New Car Dealers Association Scholarship: Seth Farnsworth
 
Outstanding Female Student Athlete: Zowie Martin-Levesque
 
Outstanding Male Student Athlete: Owen Gagne
 
Perfect Attendance Award: Kyle Manzolini
 
Peter Cantone Award: Victoria Bolte
 
Robert D. Reynolds Memorial Award: Paige Dufur
 
Salutatorian: Ethan Rudin
 
School Nurse Award: Madison Clark
 
Scott M. Gliwski Memorial Award: Owen Vareschi
 
Specialty Minerals Scholarship: Ethan Rudin
 
Steven Ferrara Memorial Scholarship: Cecilia Marszalek
 
Sue Wilburt Scholarship: Khilie Luczynski
 
Thomas E. Dragon Memorial Award: Hannah Richardson
 
Town of Adams Scholarship: Alexis Taylor
 
Ugo Specks Bianchi Memorial Award: Jacob Lavalette
 
Valedictorian: Tyler Pettit
 
VVA Chapter 54 North Adams: Jakob Wood
 
William 'Moose' Roberts Memorial Award: Branden Lincoln
 
William Wronksi/Adams Lodge of Masons and Elks: Hannah Richardson
 
Williamstown Rotary Club Scholarship: Zowie Martin-Levesque
 
Women of Color Giving Circle Graduate Recognition: Madison Clark

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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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