Class President Frances O’Leary Evans, student selected senior William Apotsos & faculty selected senior Madison Powell talk about ‘Still Becoming’ and ‘Refuse to be Absent’. The class of 67 students honored English teacher Rebecca Tucker-Smith with Teacher of the Year Award.

Mariel Baez, Class Speaker, Janine Wang, Phi Beta Kappa Speaker, and Commencement Speaker composer, singer Cécile McLorin Salvant addressed the 572 graduating seniors

Student Speakers Emily Pabon Ortiz & Kylie Murphy and Alumni Speaker Melissa Levis ’84 address the 7 member graduating class of 8th graders.

Retiring Prudential member & former fire fighter John Notsley receives special recognition for his 63 years of service from both Chief Jeffrey Dias & former Chief Craig Pedercini.

Nationally known Revolutionary War historian Timothy Abbott discusses his extensive research on Colonel John Brown of Pittsfield, and Berkshire County volunteers at the October 1780 Battle of Stone Arabia.

School Committee unanimously acknowledged “feeling the love” from both Lanesborough & Williamstown citizens in their support of FY27 Budget which includes increase only to W’town assessment of $120K. Additional funds of $80K from State Chapter 70 Funds to be used; Committee will look to discuss next year an increase in Athletic & Co-Curricular Participation Fees from current fee revenue of $90K. Superintendent Joe Bergeron receives stellar evaluation.

On agenda: board reorganization, Hearing – National Grid, committees boards and commissions reappointments, 59 Water Street proposal.

Recognition Day celebrates the achievements of students in every grade level for excellence in academics, athletics, the arts, & leadership.