BCC Holds Pinning Ceremony for Graduates of Practical Nursing Program

07:34AM / Friday, July 03, 2026Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) held a traditional pinning ceremony for graduates of its Practical Nursing Program on Thursday, June 25.

The event honored 26 graduates, three of whom received special awards.

Award winners are as follows:

Amanda Markham, Academic Excellence in Nursing: This award is presented to the student who has the highest GPA within the LPN program and is given in acknowledgment of academic excellence in Nursing. This award recognizes the hard work and determination demonstrated by this student in the pursuit of nursing knowledge.
Clement Lim, Clinical Excellence in Nursing: This award is presented to the student who performs exemplary delivery of nursing skills in the clinical setting. This award recognizes the role of advocacy in nursing by promoting compassionate and holistic patient centered care.
Viktoriia Sheremet, Professionalism in Nursing: This award is presented to the student who is committed to high-quality patient care, and role models teamwork and collaboration. This award recognizes the importance of communication, critical thinking, and promotes the positive image of nursing.

The graduates are:

Anais Almanzar, Springfield, MA
Alana Black, Springfield, MA
Candace Branch, Springfield, MA
Louise Cameron, Springfeld, MA
Deja Caulton, Springfield, MA
Fredrick Chetambe, Indian Orchard, MA
Edmond Coleman, Pittsfield, MA
Christina Essien, Pittsfield, MA
Marissa Felter, Cheshire, MA
Blaze Galarza-Perez, Pittsfield, MA
Clement Lim, Pittsfield, MA
Hollie Lombardi, Pittsfield, MA
Melanie Lutz, North Adams, MA
Amanda Markham, Pittsfield, MA
Sabrina Mason, Pownal, VT
Maribel Mojica, Springfield, MA
Ryan Musambai, Indian Orchard, MA
Cynthialynn Perales, Westfield, MA
Darrishae Potts, Pittsfield, MA
Joshua Richmond, East Longmeadow, MA
Krystal Rodriguez, Springfield, MA
Britney Rogers, Pittsfield, MA
Fleur Sereko, Pittsfield, MA
Viktoriia Sheremet, Springfield, MA
Hailey Weslowski, Cheshire, MA
Gasteena Wright, Pittsfield, MA

The wearing of the school pin symbolizes the right to serve others, signifying the acceptance of the responsibilities of the practice of nursing and the educational preparation of the wearer. The ceremony is a time-honored nursing school tradition dating to the turn of the twentieth century. The gold center of the pin features the college seal, including the words "To travel hopefully."

For more information about BCC Allied Health and Nursing programs, call the Admissions Office at (413) 236-1630 or visit www.berkshirecc.edu/nursing.

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Pittsfield: No E-Bikes on Sidewalk

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:33AM / Wednesday, October 28, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The city will place signage downtown to remind people that e-bikes are not allowed on the sidewalk.

On Monday, the Ordinances and Rules subcommittee heard an update about e-bike enforcement in response to a petition from Councilor at Large Kathy Amuso and Ward 3 Councilor Matthew Wrinn.

Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales confirmed that under Massachusetts law, it is illegal for any motorized bicycle, regardless of the class, to ride on the sidewalk.

"So, at this point, we will start installing some signage in the North Street area," he reported.

"Doing so for the whole city is going to be very cumbersome, and we're not going to be doing that, but I think there's something to be done in terms of education and outreach and enforcement citywide for that."

Pittsfield has begun to develop what that signage will look like in the downtown corridor. Amuso has received many complaints about the North Street and Elm Street areas; Morales said they could work to locate some key spots on Elm Street for signage.

"I know it's a citywide problem, but I think if we start on North Street and work our way out and come up with a plan, that would be good," she said.

The councilors petitioned to increase enforcement of bicycle and e-bike use on Pittsfield streets, install signage in high-traffic areas, and launch an educational program for kids.

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