Superintendent James Brosnan tells the graduates to acknowledge those who helped them along the way. See more photos here.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The McCann Postsecondary program graduated 21 students Monday night.
School Committee Chairman Gary Rivers addressed the graduates and told them they have already proven themselves.
"You are battle-tested and battle-approved. You have stayed the course and successfully navigated the twists and turns that you have faced this year," he said. "It doesn't surprise me in the least that you are probably all sitting here this evening with a job ready to go as soon as you leave McCann."
He told the graduates to value their life experiences.
"Remember experience is knowledge but knowledge is not experience, and I know you all have life experiences that will make you successful in your work or whatever path you follow," he concluded.
Superintendent James Brosnan welcomed the graduates and their families in his address and asked the graduates to acknowledge those who have helped them along the way.
"The class of 2024, it is my honor to welcome you," he said. " …We are here to celebrate the class of 2024, and the hard work, and also the family and friends who supported you."
He asked the graduates to give a round of applause to friends and family in attendance.
Surgical Technology Graduates
Tessa Claire Zoito, North Adams: Associates in Surgical Technology
Dental Assisting Graduates
Ashley Marie Massey, Adams
Liliana Eve Pisano, North Adams
Blake Eric Smith, Lanesborough
Hayden E Therrien, North Adams
Katelyn Noelle Wojtaszek, Adams
Medical Assisting Graduates
Laura Beth Corsi, North Adams
Cameron Violet Lutz, North Adams
April Marie Ureste, Pittsfield
Cosmetology Graduates
Alyssa Nicole Baisley, Pittsfield
Michaela Jade Berry, Pittsfield
Malina Joy Foss, Pittsfield
Brianna Rose Goodrich, Pittsfield
Kaitlyn Hillebrand, Pittsfield
Maddison Houghtaling, North Adams
Emma Lynne Lear, North Adams
Jordan Elizabeth McDonald, North Adams
Tessa Neveah Thibert, Clarksburg
Jess Wiles, Adams
Ashlyn Wood, Dalton (absent from ceremony)
Nayeli Castaneda, Pittsfield
Skills USA Awards
State Competition, Dental Assisting
Gold: Blake Smith - Attending National Compition in Atlanta in June
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Clarksburg Sees One Race for War Memorial Trustee
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The annual town election is Tuesday, May 13, from noon to 7 p.m. at the Community Center.
Mail in ballots/absentee are now available. Application for mail-in ballots must be submitted to the town clerk's office no later than noon on the fifth business day before the election, which is Monday, May 5.
Applications are available on the town website, or call the town clerk at 413-663-8255. Absentee ballots are available until noon May 13.
The only contested race on the ballot is a three-year term for War Memorial trustee between incumbent Edward Denault and newcomer Michael Rivers.
Seth Lewis Alexander is running unopposed for a three-year term on the Select Board. He ran unsuccessfully for the board last year but was elected a moderator, for which he also is running unopposed.
Other offices that are unopposed are Michael Rivers for Board of Health, Richard Bernardi for McCann School Committee, Mary Giron for Clarksburg School Committee and Kyle Hurlbut for tree warden. All of the candidates are incumbents and the offices are three-year terms.
A three-year seat and a five-year seat on the Planning Board have no candidates.
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