ADAMS, Mass — Berkshire Arts & Technology (BArT) Charter Public School presented Junior Book Awards during a ceremony on Friday, June 16 at an all-school assembly.

 

The awards and recipients follow:

 

The St. Lawrence Book Award honors high school juniors who have distinguished themselves in their communities by their significant commitment to community service. An actual book is awarded to these students, along with a $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 per year for 4 years) for those Book Award recipients who apply and are admitted to St. Lawrence University. This award goes to Marissa Ostrowski.

 

The Williams College Book Award program is designed to encourage intellectual excellence and to recognize student achievement. A book is awarded to high school juniors who have demonstrated intellectual leadership and made significant contributions to the extracurricular life of their schools. This award goes to Limoges Dauray-Strange.

 

The Saint Michael's College Book Award recognizes outstanding students who are chosen by their schools for demonstrating a strong commitment to volunteerism and leadership in their communities. Recipients of this award are considered for a four-year merit scholarship at Saint Michael's, ranging in the amounts from $17,000 to full tuition contingent upon an offer of acceptance. This award goes to both Diego Sanchez and Alex Rodriquez.

 

The Lasell University Book Award honors students who embody the Lasell motto, Repulsae Nescia (Ignorant of Defeat). The recipient should consistently pursue the greatest version of themselves. The winner of this award will receive $1,000 per year if admitted into Lasell University. This award goes to Rena Delphia. 

 

The Cornell Award recognizes one outstanding junior nominated by school staff based on academic excellence (the top 10 percent), as well as a student who is community minded and character driven. This award goes to Grace Tower.

 

The College of the Atlantic Book Award is awarded to an adventurous student, invested in creating positive change in the world, and who is engaged in their learning and community. This year's COA Book Award is given to Justina Lloyd. 

 

Springfield College recognizes one student who has a proven record of service to his or her school and greater community; and has the personal values and aspirations which closely align with the mission of Springfield College which is to educate students in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity. This award goes to Gianna Fosty.

 

The Suffolk University Book Award is given to a student who exemplifies a commitment to their education and school community. This award goes to Omaree Scipio. 

 

The Brandeis University Book Award is presented for a commitment to civic engagement, community service, political activism, social justice, or volunteer work. If accepted to the college, this student will receive a $3,000 scholarship for the first year of their course studies. This award goes to Julianna Salinovici.

 

The MCLA Book Award is presented to an outstanding high school junior who exemplifies academic achievement, displays leadership qualities, and has a strong commitment to the Berkshire County community. This student will receive $1,000 their first year at MCLA if admitted to the program.  This award goes to Nick Valdivieso. 

 

The Western New England University Book Award is given to a high school student who shows a high level of leadership throughout their extracurricular activities and community service. This year's winner is Jace Ziarnik. 

 

The University of Vermont Book Award is awarded to a high school junior who puts knowledge into action for the betterment of humanity. This student is an outstanding citizen within their community and continues to make positive, social, political, technological, and cultural change in the global world. This year's UVM Book Award goes to Limoges Dauray-Strange. 

 

The Student Sage Award honors outstanding juniors. Confirmed nominees will receive a scholarship of at least $60,000 over the course of four years to attend Russell Sage College. This year's Sage Award goes to M. Schrade.

 

The Clarkson University Leadership Award is designed to recognize junior students who demonstrate strong leadership qualities, positively impact their high school and local community, and have a proven academic record. The recipient of the Clarkson Leadership Award receives a certificate of recognition and receives a $15,000 annual scholarship if accepted and enrolled full-time at Clarkson. This award goes to Cassidy Whitley. 

 

Clarkson has a second award for Achievement. This student will earn $80,000 over four years to celebrate their academic scholarship. This year's Achievement Award goes to Isaiah Oduro. 

 

The Rensselaer Medal is awarded to promising secondary school juniors who have distinguished themselves in mathematics and science and have contributed to their high schools through service and/or extracurricular activities. The Medal is accompanied with a $120,000 ($30,000 annually) scholarship for those students who choose to enroll in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This award goes to Jace Ziarnik.