Lee Middle and High School Announces Graduation Speakers

03:12PM / Thursday, June 05, 2025Print Story | Email Story

LEE, Mass. — Kelly Molino and Sophia Puntin have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for Lee High School's class of 2025.

Both will speak at the 148th graduation exercises of Lee High School at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Tanglewood.

Molino is the daughter of Karen and Nicholas Molino of Lee. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the Class of 2025 Steering Committee, the robotics and quiz teams, and the tennis and swim teams. She has participated in spring musicals and the Fall Festival of Shakespeare during her time at Lee High.

She is a past recipient of the Bausch & Lomb Science Award, the Harvard Prize Book, and the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Academic Excellence Award.

Molino will be attending the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in the fall, studying mechanical engineering.

Puntin is the daughter of Amy and Matthew Puntin of Tyringham. She is a member of the National Honor Society, quiz team, the Class of 2025 Steering Committee, Student Council, and the GSA. She has been a member of the tennis and cross country teams, as well as the concert, marching and jazz bands.

She has received the Clarkson University Achievement Award, the Cornell University Junior Award, and the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy.

Puntin will be attending Bentley University in Waltham to study business.

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Victim Identified in Fatal Richmond Crash

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11:23AM / Friday, October 30, 2026

RICHMOND, Mass. — A 25-year-old South County man died Thursday in the fiery crash on Route 41.

The Berkshire District Attorney's Office on Friday reported that the victim was Christopher Lee Kilmer, 25.

The single-vehicle accident took place on Route 41 in Richmond near 2715 State Road. A Hyundai Sonata driven by Kilmer was travelling northbound when it crossed into the southbound lane and off the road; the car was engulfed in flames when first responders arrived.

According to the DA's Office, West Stockbridge Fire and County Ambulance declared Kilmer dead at 9:53 a.m. when the Fire Department "was able to extinguish the fire."

"It was at this time (when the fire was extinguished) that first responders observed a single occupant in the vehicle and made the declaration of death," according to the press release.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has taken custody of the body.

On Friday morning, several South County fire departments posted tributes on Facebook to Kilmer, who they reported was a member of the West Stockbridge and Alford fire departments.

"Every first responder carries a fear that one day the next emergency call will involve someone they know, a friend, a neighbor, or someone they love. But perhaps the greatest fear of all is when that call involves one of our own," the post read.