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The Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics USA Games this week in Orlando, Fla.

North Adams' Thomas Earns Three Wins at Special Olympics

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ORLANDO, Fla. — North Adams' Jenna Thomas made it three golds in three events at this week's Special Olympics USA Games.
 
Thomas finished her competition on Thursday by helping Team Massachusetts earn a team gold at the Boardwalk Bowl Entertainment Center.
 
That added to the individual gold Thomas picked up on Tuesday and the doubles gold she earned on Wednesday.
 
Thomas, who has been competing in Special Olympics for 20 years, said competing on the national stage was a unique opportunity.
 
"Going to the USA games is an honor to represent Massachusetts and meet a lot of new people," Thomas said in remarks reported by Special Olympics.
 
"Being at an event like this lets me be myself, no judgment."

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McCann Recognizes Superintendent Award Recipient

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff

Landon LeClair and Superintendent James Brosnan with Landon's parents Eric and Susan LeClair, who is a teacher at McCann. 
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Superintendent's Award has been presented to Landon LeClair, a senior in McCann Technical School's advanced manufacturing course. 
 
The presentation was made last Thursday by Superintendent Jame Brosnan after Principal Justin Kratz read from teachers' letters extolling LeClair's school work, leadership and dedication. 
 
"He's become somewhat legendary at the Fall State Leadership Conference for trying to be a leader at his dinner table, getting an entire plate of cookies for him and all his friends," read Kratz to chuckles from the School Committee. "Landon was always a dedicated student and a quiet leader who cared about mastering the content."
 
LeClair was also recognized for his participation on the school's golf team and for mentoring younger teammates. 
 
"Landon jumped in tutoring the student so thoroughly that the freshman was able to demonstrate proficiency on an assessment despite the missed class time for golf matches," read Kratz.
 
The principal noted that the school also received feedback from LeClair's co-op employer, who rated him with all fours.
 
"This week, we sent Landon to our other machine shop to help load and run parts in the CNC mill," his employer wrote to the school. LeClair was so competent the supervisor advised the central shop might not get him back. 
 
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