Marcy Forti is Berne-Knox-Westerlo’s Class of 2018 valedictorian. With two siblings who had gone before her as valedictorian, she stood out by helping to found two clubs at BKW and by pursuing a career in biochemistry in order to help people and animals.

Berne-Knox-Westerlo salutatorian Cailyn Toomey is looking ahead to a career in teaching students in need, whether in the Albany area or overseas.

Before they donned their caps and gowns, four Berne-Knox-Westerlo graduates were able to put on their black helmets as certified interior and exterior firefighters for the Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company.

After a classmate’s diagnosis of cancer, Berne-Knox-Westerlo seniors rallied to raise money for her.

Berne-Knox-Westerlo graduates received these awards at commencement exercises on June 23:

— Travis Jackson, Albany City Lodge 540 Knights of Pythias Scholastic Achievement Award;

— Marcy Forti, Albany County 4-H Leaders Association Scholarship;

— Laura Grippin, Albert J. Leombruno Memorial Award;

BERNE — A long-time soccer coach for Berne-Knox-Westerlo is the newest member of the New York State Boys’ Soccer Coaches’ Hall of Fame. He was named on Nov. 11.

The inductee, Jim Gillis, coached boys’ varsity soccer for 22 years. During that time, his team totaled 202 wins and attended five league championships.

BERNE — This coming weekend’s football game between Granville and Helderberg Valley has been rescheduled, and will now be played on Friday night, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. at Berne-Knox-Westerlo’s field.

It is BKW’s Homecoming Weekend, and it’s also Senior Night.

BKW-Voorheesville wrestlers were able to place at the Section II Class CC Wrestling Tournament last Saturday at Cohoes High School.