Schools

Hermon High School

HERMON – The music and theater departments of Hermon High School will present “An Evening of Performing Arts” at 7 p.m. Friday, March 3, at the high school auditorium.

The Jazz Combo, an eight-piece group directed by Terry Flegel, will perform on saxophone, bass, flute, guitar and piano.

The newly formed Chamber Choir, a six-member auditioned group directed by John Kollman, will sing music from the 16th through the 21st centuries. Selections will include a 16th century motet, “Ave Maria” by Arcedelt, a contemporary Latin jazz song and “Into the West” from “The Lord of the Rings.”

The evening will conclude with the performance of “Bake-Off,” a one-act play by Sheri Wilner. The play is set at the Pillsbury Baking Competition in 1997, one year after a man won the first-ever $1 million prize. The play is directed by Joanne Durkowich, director of Hermon High School’s 2004 production, “Pals,” which won a first place in the state high school one-act play contest that year.

There is no admission charge for the evening of music and theater. The newly formed Hermon Music and Performing Arts Booster Club will hold a fundraising event during intermission. One lucky winner will take home the prize of a homemade chocolate macadamia nut torte, the 1996 prize-winning recipe from the Pillsbury Baking Competition.

Brewer High School

BREWER – The Brewer High School Key Club raised the most money in the March of Dimes and Z107.3 “Dime Drive.” As the winning school, Brewer will have a Z107.3 disc jockey at its school dance. Brewer High School raised $750 by hosting an Up All Night-A-Thon.

The “Dime Drive” was sponsored within the high schools by the student council, Key Club or other clubs affiliated with the school.

Each school had creative freedom to decide how to raise funds through the month of January. In all, more than $5,000 was raised. The money will go toward the national prematurity campaign, a five-year, $75 million research, awareness and education campaign to help families have healthier babies.

The March of Dimes would like to thank all participating schools for their support.

The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies.

Leroy H. Smith School

WINTERPORT – Kindergarten registration will be held 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at the Leroy H. Smith School in Winterport. Pupils must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15 and be a legal resident of Winterport in order to attend kindergarten at the Smith School for the 2006-2007 school year.

Parents should bring the child’s official birth certificate, not a hospital birth record, immunization record and a recent photograph. To obtain more information, call the school at 223-4282.

John Bapst Memorial High School

BANGOR – John Bapst Memorial High School Headmaster Landis Green announced recently that the Siemens Foundation, in partnership with the College Board, has recognized the school as having one of the strongest Advanced Placement programs, specifically in the subjects of calculus BC and biology, in Maine.

John Bapst teachers in those subjects, with a minimum of five years experience teaching AP classes, are now eligible to apply for the prestigious Siemens AP Teacher Award.

One teacher in every state will be selected for the award, and one will be selected as the Siemens National AP Teacher of the Year. Selection is based on the teacher’s contributions to the AP Program, the educational experiences they provide to students in science and math in and outside the classroom, and their commitment to the professional community. Announcements of the winners will be made in the spring.

John Bapst offers 27 honors and advanced placement courses each year.

“Though only those who fall strictly within the parameters of the award are eligible to apply, it should be clear that this distinction is a direct reflection on the collaborative, supportive and collegial nature of the broader work of the departments and their members. We’re proud and honored to have our school recognized in this way,” Green said.

Orono High School

ORONO – Planning for the Orono High School Project Graduation 2006 has begun. The tradition at the school is that parents of the senior class organize and sponsor a safe, chemical-free party that begins immediately after the graduation ceremony.

A fundraiser, bingo at the American Legion Post 84, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Sunday, March 19. Games begin at 1 p.m. To obtain tickets for the event, call Denise O’Donnell at 866-3610.

Colleges

On contemporary Russia

ORONO – Thomas Remington, professor and chairman of the political science department at Emory University in Atlanta, will visit the University of Maine this month for a series of presentations to share his perspectives on contemporary Russia and the post-Soviet region.

“Understanding the nature and direction of political change in this part of the world has become even more critical with the intensive involvement in the post-Soviet region by the United States and other western countries and organizations,” said professor James Warhola of the political science faculty. “Dr. Thomas Remington is an esteemed scholar whose insights into this subject are informed, interesting and timely.”

Remington will make two public presentations at UM on Thursday, Feb. 23. He will present a lecture, “Russia: Transition to Democracy?” from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in the Bangor Room of Memorial Union. The talk, in which Remington will assess the nature of the Russian regime, is part of UM’s Marxist and Socialist Studies Lecture Series.

As part of UM’s Distinguished Lecture Series, Remington will give a talk titled “Putin, the U.S. and the New Age of Empire” at 7 p.m. in Room 100 of the Donald P. Corbett Business Building.

Both events are free and open to the public.

Among his many honors, Remington is the recipient of the Emory Williams Distinguished Teaching Award at Emory University. He travels frequently to Russia and the post-Soviet region, and he is in high demand as an academic expert on that region. He is the author or co-author of eight books related to his area of expertise, along with more than 60 journal articles and book chapters.

Alfred University

ALFRED, N.Y. – Megan Gray of Milford was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Alfred University. Gray, a graduate of John Bapst Memorial High School, is studying fine arts.

American International College

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Jillian Beal of Winterport was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at American International College. Beal, the daughter of Barbara and Kenneth Beal, is studying physical therapy.

Bates College

LEWISTON – Kyle Curtis was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Bates College. A 2003 graduate of John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor, he is the son of Craig and Sande Curtis of Holden.

College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Samantha Kingsbury was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Holy Cross. She is the daughter of Doug and Lisa Kingsbury of Hampden.

Messiah College

GRANTHAM, Pa. – Hannah Dickinson of Winterport was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Messiah College. Dickinson is a first-year student studying pre-nursing.

MidAmerica Nazarene University

OLATHE, Kan. – Karalie Hale of Bangor was named to dean’s list for the fall semester at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Providence College

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Emily Reed of Orono was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Providence College.

Regis College

WESTON, Mass. – Elise Doucette of Hampden was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Regis College. She is studying nursing.

State University of New York

NEW PALTZ, N.Y. – Carrie Hart of Hampden was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the State University of New York, New Paltz. She is studying music therapy.

University of Southern Maine

PORTLAND – The University of Southern Maine has announced its dean’s list for the fall semester. USM has campuses in Portland, Gorham and Lewiston-Auburn. Area students named to the dean’s list are:

Bangor: Nicholas Cyr, Alexander De Carlo, Rachel A. Doane, Heather M. Dunbar, Ashley H. Emerson.

Brewer: Katie L. Frost.

Bucksport: Jared C. Knight, Bethany L. Patten, Melissa G. Patten.

Carmel: Megan J. Garland, Erin K. Lee.

Corinth: Jaimie A. Dunton.

Glenburn: Dawn M. Dodge.

Hampden: Vanessa L. Kelley.

Hermon: Adam L. Haggerty, Christine L. McIntire.

Holden: Mark A. Sullivan.

Kenduskeag: Casey G. Seymour.

Levant: Jason M. Ouellette.

Milford: Heather A. Lonko.

Old Town: Frederick Greenhalgh.

Orono: Joelle K. Clingerman, Lauren A. Onsrud, Samuel R. Walton.

Orrington: Jake R. Antworth.

Winterport: Samuel Gaudet.

University of Vermont

BURLINGTON, Vt. – Abby Goode of Bangor and Abby Farnham of Winterport were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Vermont. Goode is studying English and Farnham is majoring in environmental studies.