Scholarship luncheon honored students who received $800,950 in awards, including the 2026 Berks’ Best winners
Editor’s note: this story was updated May 21, 2026 at 1 p.m. to correct the number of scholarship…
Berks’ Best 2026 social studies winner: Elise “Nox” Clemmens: Driven by curiosity and compassion
When Gov. Mifflin senior Elise “Nox” Clemmens talks about social studies, the subject becomes something alive — an…
Berks’ Best 2026 world languages winner: Amalia Cannon childhood connection plays large part in her goals
For Amalia Cannon, Spanish was the glue that held together one of her first and closest bonds. Her…
Berks Best 2026: Harrison Eck of Wilson excels in computer science and engineering
For Wilson High School senior Harrison Eck, computer science isn’t something confined to a screen — it’s something…
Berks’ Best 2026 visual arts winner: Lillian Hoffa embraces different mediums
Lillian Hoffa was still a bit excited. Just the day before, the 18-year-old Twin Valley High School senior…
Berks’ Best 2026 performing arts winner Alan “Rocky” Rochlin: Finding old clarinet set his path
There’s the old saying about finding a “Stradivarius in the attic,” leading to an unexpected windfall. While rooting…
Berks’ Best 2026 mathematics winner: William Ferenchick focused on math’s real-life impact
William Ferenchick has always been interested in mathematics. The Wilson High School senior had an aptitude for it…
Berks’ Best 2026 career and technical education winner: Colin Brown cultivates curiosity into a career path
Colin Brown was a curious kid. Growing up in Oley Township, things like electricity and machinery fascinated him.…
Berks’ Best 2026 communications winner: Sloane Wolfe is setting her sights on a political career
Sitting in a corner of Sloane Wolfe’s bedroom is a podium, the kind politicians or debate team members…
Berks’ Best 2026: Finnegan Miller, science and environment winner
From the time Finnegan Miller was in middle school, he wasn’t content to simply study science. He wanted…
Berks County Community Foundation message to the Class of 2026
Dear 2026 Berks County high school graduates: Congratulations on reaching this remarkable milestone! Graduation represents the culmination of…
Berks’ Best 2026 judges
Berks’ Best judges come from the business world, government, nonprofits and academia. We’ve asked these working professionals and…