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Lee High School Announces Graduation Speakers For 2024

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LEE, Mass. — Allen Ni and Kira Johnson have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for Lee High School's class of 2024.
 
Ni is the son of Kong Liang Ni and Wen Hui Zheng of Lee. He is a member of the National Honor Society, varsity tennis team, band, student government, GSA, quiz team, Social Justice Club, Let's Talk, and the class steering committee. He is a recipient of the Harvard Club of Western Massachusetts Book Award, Clarkson University Achievement Award, and the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Academic Excellence Award.
 
He will be attending Boston University in the fall, studying computer science.
 
Johnson is the daughter of William and Mya Johnson of Lee. She is a member of the National Honor Society, band, cross country and track teams, drama program, Berkshire Youth Leadership Program, student government, Social Justice Club, GSA, and bowling team. She has received the University of Rochester Bausch & Lomb Science Award and the Dartmouth College Book Award. 
 
She will be attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute to study chemical engineering.
 
The 147th graduation exercises of Lee High School will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at Tanglewood in Lenox. 

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Berkshire Money Management Welcomes New Staff

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Money Management welcomes two new staff members to its Great Barrington office: Operations Support Partner Katrina Fitzpatrick and Front Office Coordinator Lusha Martin.
 
As Operations Support Partner, Katrina Fitzpatrick's goal is to continuously make Berkshire Money Management and its processes more efficient. She works closely with Chief Operating Officer Natalie Wheeler to assess company needs and identify opportunities for improvement – and develop strategies for addressing both.
 
Katrina is a graduate of Westfield State University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in business management with a concentration in finance and a minor in economics. Prior to joining Berkshire Money Management, Katrina worked as a Branch Specialist at Greylock Federal Credit Union. A lifelong resident of Monterey, Massachusetts, she enjoys adventures with her dog, Dusty, and spending quality time with friends and family.
 
As Front Office Coordinator, Lusha Martin manages the daily needs of Berkshire Money Management's Great Barrington office, welcomes clients and guests, and manages the phone lines for the Dalton and Great Barrington offices.
 
Before arriving at Berkshire Money Management, Lusha owned and operated Bakin' Bakery in Sheffield. She also brings more than two decades of experience in office management to the team and is in the process of earning an associate degree in business careers at Berkshire Community College. Outside the office, Lusha enjoys reading, gardening, spending time at home in Sheffield with her family and dog, and raising funds for various non-profit organizations including the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Lusha is a member of the Board of Directors for Stanton Home in Great Barrington.
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