Lee High School Names Top Students for 2013

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LEE, Mass. — Joseph P. Turmel, principal of Lee Middle and High School, has announced the top two students of the class of 2013.

Moriah G. McKenna is valedictorian and Stephanie A. Young is the salutatorian. Commencement ceremonies will take place on Saturday, June 8, at 1 p.m. at the Koussevitzky Music Shed at Tanglewood in Lenox.

McKenna is the daughter of Timothy and Gail McKenna of Lee. She was a member of the National Honor Society, Helping Hands, Academic Decathlon, Quiz Team and three varsity sports. She was part of the school district's strategic planning committee in her sophomore year, and has been a frequent volunteer for school and community service projects. She received the Smith College Book Award in her junior year.


She plans to attend Connecticut College this fall and study biology and archaeology.

Young is the daughter of Christopher and Lisa Young of Lee. She was a member of National Honor Society, Helping Hands, Quiz Team, Lee Live and Sons of Italy. She played three varsity sports, and was a frequent volunteer for school and community service projects. She received the Rensselaer Medal from Rensselaer (N.Y.) Polytechnic Institute in her junior year.

She plans to attend the University of Massachusetts at Amherst this fall to study radiologic sciences.


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Sandy McKnight Songwriters Fund Songwriter Series Continues

LEE, Mass. — The Sandy McKnight Songwriters Fund will host the second event of its new bi-monthly Songwriter Series on Friday, Jan. 17, at Appetito, located at 54 Main Street in Lee.

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and features Pittsfield-based singer-songwriter Christine Bilé, followed by an open mic session for original songwriters.

According to a press release:

Christine Bilé is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, blending acoustic pop and folk influences. Playing instruments like guitar and ukulele, she writes, composes, and arranges songs that explore themes of relationships, self-love, and empowerment. Influenced by artists such as Michael Jackson, John Mayer, and Beyoncé, Christine plays music across Massachusetts and beyond, with notable performances including a set at the Ladybug Music Festival in Wilmington, Delaware.

The Songwriter Series, held on the first and third Fridays of each month, celebrates the legacy of Sandy McKnight, a beloved local musician and advocate for the arts who passed away in May 2024. The series offers a platform for seasoned and emerging songwriters to share their work, fostering community and creativity in McKnight’s memory.

 

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