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Schools

Bangor High School

Allison Frazier has received a Guy P. Gannett Journalism Scholarship Fund award. She is one of 19 students, all graduates of Maine high schools, to receive the award.

The students have been pursuing journalism projects and careers in Maine and elsewhere, reporting for newspapers, and radio and TV stations.

A statewide organization with offices in Portland and Ellsworth, the Maine Community Foundation makes grants and provides leadership to strengthen Maine communities. For information, call toll-free (877) 700-6800 or visit www.mainecf.org.

Colleges

Clemson University

CLEMSON, S.C. – Tyler Whitehouse graduated Aug. 10 with a degree in financial management. He is the son of Sharon Fielding Whitehouse of Hampden and Dennis Whitehouse of Millinocket.

Eastern Maine Technical College

BANGOR – While tuition costs across the state continue to rise, Eastern Maine Technical College is strengthening its commitment to the people of Maine by keeping its tuition affordable, college officials said recently.

For the fourth year in a row, tuition at EMTC will remain the same: $68 per credit hour. That means full-time students continue to pay $2,040 annually in tuition.

“This action continues our commitment to addressing cost as the number one barrier to college,” said Maine Technical College System President John Fitzsimmons. “In the long run, Maine people and Maine businesses will be better served by having a truly low-cost option that keeps college within reach of all citizens.”

EMTC admissions officials credit the school’s affordable tuition as a major reason for increased student interest. As of Aug. 1 applications were up over 15 percent from last year, and enrollment was up 7 percent.

BANGOR – Eastern Maine Technical College has announced its newest scholarship, the Penobscot Electrical Association Scholarship, which will be award annually to students enrolled in the electrical and automation technology program.

Criteria for selection include demonstrated financial need and successful completion of one year of technical education in the electrical and automation technology program. First priority will be given to a student from Penobscot County. In the event that no student from Penobscot County qualifies, the scholarship will be awarded to another student enrolled in the program.

Funds will be awarded for enrollment in the fall semester of the recipient’s second year of study in the technology.

Selection will be made by the director of financial aid in consultation with the treasurer of the Penobscot Valley Electrical Association.

Middlebury College

MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Michael McCarthy, son of James and Martha McCarthy of Hampden, participated in the study abroad program in Galway, Ireland, during the past year.

Anne Wright, daughter of George and Mary Wright of Bangor, spent the winter and spring semesters of this year studying at University College London, England.

University of Maine

The Beta Theta Pi chapter won the Sisson award and the Virginia Tech award at the fraternity’s annual convention in Kansas City, earlier this month.

The Sisson award is presented to chapters that excel in 19 areas of fraternal life. Standards include chapter GPA above the campus all-men’s grade point average and strong philanthropic work in the community.

The Virginia Tech award honors the chapter with the highest GPA in each of 14 Beta Theta Pi regions. The UM fraternity posted a 2.745 GPA for Region O.

University of New Hampshire

DURHAM, N.H. – Amy Lewia of Levant graduated May 25 magna cum laude. She received a degree in occupational therapy and is completing an internship in Dover, N.H.

4-H Celebration

ORONO – To celebrate the National 4-H Centennial this year, the Pine Tree State 4-H Foundation is awarding 50 small grants to Maine youth for creative community service projects in 2002. More than 30 grants have been awarded as of Aug, 13.

On Saturday, Sept. 7, 4-H will celebrate the initiative and commitment of these young people and recognize their contributions at a celebration at Wells Commons, University of Maine. There is no cost for the event, which is sponsored by the Pine Tree State 4-H Foundation and the Mudge Foundation.

Participants will present their projects in an open poster session, which will be followed by a barbecue lunch, ice cream social and ceremony. Special guests will include Fred Hutchinson, former president of the University of Maine, and Don Floyd, president of the National 4-H Council in Washington, D.C.

Event schedule:

9 a.m. – Youth display set-up.

9:30 – Small groups breakout session, youth participants only.

10:30 – Large group reconvenes, youth participants only.

11:15 – 15-minute break

11:30 – Poster session, guests arrive.

Noon – Barbecue lunch, ice cream social and youth activities.

1 p.m. – Formal presentation begins.

2:30 – Formal presentation ends.

3 – Campus tours, admissions presentations.

Reservations are required and should be made by calling Angela Martin at 581-3739 or email amartin@umext.maine.-edu.

For information, visit the event Web link at www.umaine.-edu/4hfoundation/CCCframeset.htm.