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Mount Greylock Regional School to Celebrate Graduation Saturday

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Mount Greylock Regional School will celebrate the graduation of 69 seniors at its annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 7. 
 
The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. in the school gymnasium and will include speeches by two students speakers. The high school provided the following information about their educational and athletic achievements.
 
Polly Rhie, chosen to speak by the senior class, is a standout student whose accomplishments reflect both academic excellence and leadership. Having attended classes at Williams College, Rhie has consistently demonstrated a rare ability to master complex and challenging concepts across disciplines with exceptional speed and ease. During her senior year, she simultaneously studied German and AP Spanish, exemplifying her intellectual curiosity and linguistic talent. 
 
An assertive and confident leader on the student council, she has served as a role model to her peers, inspiring others through both her actions and her integrity. A dedicated cross-country runner since middle school, Rhie brings a blend of discipline, determination, and insight to everything she pursues. 
 
Rhie resides in Williamstown with her family and will be attending Haverford (Pa.) College in the fall.
 
Malia Koffi was chosen to speak by the faculty. A standout leader and active community member, she has made a significant impact at Mount Greylock. A six-year varsity athlete on the softball team, she served as captain during both her junior and senior years. Her dedication and excellence have earned her numerous accolades, including the MIAA Leadership Award, several Greylock Way Awards for her leadership within middle and high school, and the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship, awarded for outstanding performance on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System exams.
 
In addition to her athletic and academic achievements, Koffi has been an active member of our school community, consistently demonstrating initiative and compassion. Her peers and staff alike admire her for her integrity and dedication to the school and her fellow students. 
 
Koffi resides in Lanesborough with her family and will be attending Berkshire Community College in the fall.

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Reverend: Christian Nationalists Make Jesus Victim of 'Identity Theft'

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff

David Langston introduces the Rev. Darrell Goodwin on Wednesday morning. 
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Rev. Darrell Goodwin told attendees at Wednesday's "PrayAction Breakfast" that they need more action to make their prayer effective.
 
"Sometimes prayer causes us to be in deep reflection," Goodwin told the group gathered at the Williamstown Meetinghouse. "And years and years and years pass, and we've actually done nothing about it.
 
"Our physical belief system is somehow: Say the words to God, and it becomes God's responsibility, and we've done our part because we've told God exactly what to do."
 
Goodwin, the president of the United Church of Christ's Southern New England Conference, was invited to Williamstown by First Congregational Church to speak on "The Challenge of Christian Nationalism."
 
And Goodwin challenged his listeners to take meaningful action to confront and address the ideology in their daily lives.
 
Christian Nationalism, which Goodwin referred to as White Christian Nationalism, is a perversion of Christ's teachings, he said.
 
"What does it mean to be spiritually grounded but practically committed?" Goodwin asked rhetorically. "This morning I've been asked to come here to talk about Christian Nationalism, but I think it would be remiss if I didn't say White Christian Nationalism. I want to name all three of these words because each tells us something that we must do.
 
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