GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Community Health Programs (CHP) announced the appointment of Chief Medical Officer, John-Paul Bettencourt, D.O., M.P.H., M.B.A., AAHIVS, CPE.
Most recently, Dr. Bettencourt was based in Fort Myers, Fla. where he served as Chief Medical Officer at McGregor Clinic.
His time as a lead physician and academic instructor in the New England region will be an asset and provide insight into the medical needs of the Berkshires. With more than 13 years of clinical practice and 12 years of experience in medical and disaster management, Dr. Bettencourt's expertise will guide CHP into the future of healthcare.
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Mount Everett's Top Students Announced for Class of 2026
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Mount Everett Regional School has announce that Benjamin Vella has been named valedictorian, and Philip Enoch has been named salutatorian of the class of 2026.
They will speak at graduation exercises to be held Saturday, June 6, at 10 a.m. at Tanglewood in Lenox.
Vella has completed a demanding course schedule, which includes eleven honors courses, eight early college courses, and one Advanced Placement course — Spanish Language and Culture, for which he earned the Seal of Biliteracy.
In addition to his academic endeavors, he has participated in extracurricular activities, making positive contributions to the Mount Everett Regional School community. Some of these activities include a member of the National Honor Society chapter, writer for The Bold Eagle student newspaper, Prom Committee member, Vex Robotics team captain, cross country team captain, track and field team captain, Rotary Interact Club secretary, and various positions on the
Student Council, including secretary, treasurer, student representative to the School Committee, and president. His leadership in the aforementioned areas has been notable.
In the fall, Vella will attend Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, to pursue a degree in biochemistry.
Enoch has completed a rigorous course of study, taking 11 honors courses, three early college courses, and four AP courses. A leader in the school community and three-sport athlete, he has contributed to the Mount Everett community through the following extracurricular activities: tennis team, captain of both the soccer and hockey teams, Rotary Interact president, The Bold Eagle's
editor-in-chief, National Honor Society treasurer, and the school band and choir.
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