WBRC engineers, teacher inducted into honor society

BANGOR – Dean Larryl Matthews of the College of Engineering at the University of Maine held a ceremony Aug. 2 to induct the engineers of WBRC Architects-Engineers as distinguished members of the Francis Crowe Society. Later in the month, Matthews inducted Stephen Godsoe, Mathematics Department head at Bangor High School, into the society.

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the firm, the Aug. 2 ceremony was held at the WBRC office at 44 Central St.

Honored were Stephanie J. Laplante, Alan C. Bromley, Richard L. Rollins, Robert M. Frank II, A. Raymond Bolduc, Robert E. Shae II, Ron W. Rideout, Jesse A. Hudson and Calvin A. Kinney. They were provided with a medallion to represent their connection to the society.

John M. Rohman, UMaine graduate and chief executive officer of WBRC, was inducted into the society last year.

“The Francis Crowe Society is a way of recognizing achievements in graduates and friends,” said Matthews, “and it is a society that represents excellence in engineering.”

The Francis Crowe Society, founded Oct. 10, 2000, by the University of Maine Engineers, is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of alumni and friends to society, and their contributions still to come.

Francis Crowe was a member of the UMaine Class of 1905, with a degree in civil engineering. Among his greatest accomplishments was leading the construction of the Hoover Dam.

On Aug. 27, the University of Maine College of Engineering inducted Stephen Godsoe, Mathematics Department head at Bangor High School, into the society.

The presentation was made at a staff meeting, with approximately 120 teachers and staff present to congratulate the veteran educator and UMaine alumnus, who has more than 35 of classroom teaching experience.

Each September, first-year students in the College of Engineering identify teachers who have been influential and helpful in preparing them for further education. The College of Engineering inducts the most outstanding teachers into the Crowe Society to thank the educators for their role in preparing Maine students for success in engineering education.

Matthews said, “Students from Bangor High consistently praise Steve’s commitment and his teaching abilities. We’re pleased to have the opportunity to show our appreciation as well.”

In addition to his interaction with high school students in teaching and extracurricular activities, Godsoe is a principal investigator with the College of Engineering’s “GK -12: Sensors!” project and participated in a “Research for Teachers” program with Prof. John Vetelino, Electrical and Computer Engineering.