Around Town & In The Community – June 2021

Shawna Motley celebrated her graduation and birthday

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Newly graduated registered nurse Shawna Motley celebrated her graduation and birthday with other graduates, family, and friends at Smokey Joe’s Cigar Lounge. Graduates L to R: Eric Caldwell, MCTI; Amari Dewberry, TWM program; Sara Boria, Berkshire Community College; Dondre Crump, Elms College; Shawna, Registered Nursing program Berkshire Community College; Alayisa Henderson, Westfield State University; and Suwayna Rowe, Westfield State University.

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