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McCann Names Valedictorian and Salutatorian for 2023

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Justin Kratz, principal of McCann Technical School, announces that Christopher Sunn and Molly Boyer have been named valedictorian and salutatorian respectively. 
 
Both students will graduate from McCann Technical School with high honors on Wednesday, June 7.
 
Sunn, son of Bonnie Sunn, is a senior in the Computer Assisted Design program. He is the recipient of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendent's Award for Academic Excellence and a John and Abigail Adams Scholarship, and is first in his class with a 4.428 GPA.
 
He is a member of SkillsUSA, National Honor Society and the varsity cross country team and works at Hill-Engineers, Architects, Planners Inc. through the cooperative work program
at McCann. In his spare time, he volunteers at First Congregational Church and the
Berkshire Humane Society. 
 
Sunn will be attending the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and majoring in
architecture.
 
Boyer, daughter of Jana and Matt Boyer, is a senior in the Business Technology program. She is a recipient of a John and Abigail Adams Scholarship and ranks second in her class with a 4.425 GPA. 
 
She is a member of National Honor Society, varsity soccer team and ski club. She has earned multiple awards as a member of SkillsUSA and Business Professionals of America. She also works at MountainOne Bank through the cooperative work program at McCann and is dual-enrolled at Berkshire Community College. 
 
Boyer will be attending Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., and majoring in biomedical engineering.

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Windsor Man Promoted to Major in National Guard

WINDSOR, Mass. — Corbin Lounsbury of Windsor was recently promoted to major in the New York Army National Guard.
 
Major Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announced the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
 
Lounsbury, assigned to Cyber Protection Team 173, received a promotion Sept. 5 to the rank of major.
 
Army National Guard promotions are based on a soldier's overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism, and future development potential. These promotions recognize the best-qualified soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.
 
There are 20,000 members in New York's Army, Air National Guard, the Naval Militia, and the New York Guard. They are managed by the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs, the state's executive agency responsible to the governor.
 
Guardsmen and women are eligible for monthly pay, educational benefits, international travel, technical and leadership training, health and dental insurance, and contributions towards retirement programs similar to a 401(k).
 
For more information about the New York Army National Guard, visit www.dmna.ny.gov or www.1800goguard.com.
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