Monument Mountain Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for 2024

09:54AM / Sunday, June 02, 2024Print Story | Email Story

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Ariel "Ari" Caine and Madeleine Rocheleau-Holmes have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of Monument Mountain Regional High School class of 2024.

Both will speak at graduation ceremonies being held on Sunday, June 2, at 1:30 p.m. at Tanglewood in Lenox.

Caine is the child of Hanan and Rebecca Caine of Richmond. They are a member of the National Honor Society, Edith's Ensemble Chamber Music Group, Creative Writing Club, and are an integral member of Monument's Fall Festival of Shakespeare and the spring musical theater program, managing the lighting and sound design for all performances as well as stage managing and acting.

Caine is the recipient of the University of Rochester Bausch and Lomb Science Award, the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendent's Award Certificate of Academic Excellence, the National Rural and Small Town Recognition Award, the AP Scholar Award, and the National Merit Commended Student Award.

They will be attending the University of Rochester (N.Y.) in the fall to study biology and theater.

Rocheleau-Holmes is the daughter of Anne Wild-Rocheleau and Christopher Holmes of West Stockbridge. She is a member and co-president of the National Honor Society and the recipient of the Williams College Book Award, the Rochester Institute of Technology's Humanities and Social Sciences Award, and also earned the College Board National Rural and Small Town Recognition for Outstanding Academic Achievement and the Seal of BiLiteracy with Distinction.

A highly accomplished musician, she is a member of the Empire State Youth Orchestra and previously the Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestra. Last summer, she was selected to attend the Boston University Tanglewood Institute For Young Artists. Here at Monument, she was chosen to play with the Massachusetts All State ensemble and currently plays in the jazz ensemble as well as the Edith Chamber Music ensemble. In addition, she has taken part in the spring musicals both as an actor and as a member of the pit orchestra as well as the Shakespeare Fall Festival and the Advanced Drama program.

She also was a captain and successful runner for the cross country program earning All Berkshire honors and is a member of Best Buddies as well.

Rocheleau-Holmes will be heading off to Oberlin (Ohio) College, where she will be majoring in English and musical studies.

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Nonprofit Center Launches Film Showcase Celebrating Berkshire Nonprofits

03:05PM / Friday, February 13, 2026

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC) has launched its first film sharing event, "REEL GOOD: Nonprofits Strengthening the Berkshires," sponsored by Talon Media.

The event highlights 20 Berkshire County nonprofits through short films that share their missions and invite community engagement.

"There are so many nonprofits doing essential work across the Berkshires," said McCaela Donovan, NPC associate director. "This event uses storytelling to amplify their impact, reach new audiences, and show people how they can get involved."

The free event will take place during the City of Pittsfield’s 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival on Wednesday, February 18, from 3–5 p.m. at the Berkshire Athenaeum auditorium. A brief panel discussion with nonprofit leaders will follow the screening, focusing on the year ahead for the sector and the importance of effective storytelling. NPC welcomes local nonprofit leaders and staff, local businesses and entrepreneurs and the general public, especially those interested in nonprofit involvement.

Featured organizations include: Berkshire Agricultural Ventures, The Berkshire Botanical Garden, Berkshire Bounty, Berkshire Busk, Berkshire Community Land Trust, Berkshire County Arc (BCARC), Berkshire Film & Media Collaborative, Berkshire Grown, Berkshire Natural Resources Council, Berkshire HorseWorks, Child Care of the Berkshires, Community Development Corporation of South Berkshire (CDCSB), Flying Cloud, Kids 4 Harmony & 18 Degrees, Music in Common, Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC), Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) & the City of Pittsfield, Sheffield Historical Society, Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center, Turn Park.

To RSVP, visit www.npcberkshires.org/events and select the Feb. 18 event.

For more information, contact McCaela Donovan at mccaela@npcberkshires.org.

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