Schools

Ambassadors of Patriotism

BANGOR – The Cole Land Transportation Museum at 405 Perry Road has seen a marked increase in visits from schoolchildren this spring.

Museum founder Galen Cole said that classes from 52 schools, comprising a total of 2,778 students, took the opportunity to visit the facility.

Thirty schools, from Fort Kent, Calais and Deer Isle to Auburn and Gray, brought 1,635 youngsters to meet with the museum’s Ambassadors of Patriotism.

The pupils met in small groups with a veteran who had volunteered to be interviewed about their experiences in the service and their views on patriotism. The youngsters also watched a brief video about the World War II Memorial on the museum grounds, and promised that they would go home and interview a veteran in their family.

Those who would like to sign up a class to visit the museum in the fall may call 990-3600.

Student journalism conference

ORONO – On May 17, more than 100 students and advisers met at the University of Maine for the 13th annual Maine Center for Student Journalism Newspaper Contest and Conference. Entries from a dozen high schools representing all areas of the state competed in nine categories of newspaper writing, layout, design, photography and general excellence.

This year’s keynote speaker was the 2004 Bob Drake Young Writer of the Year award winner Justin Ellis. The conference was sponsored by the Maine Daily Newspaper Publishers Association and hosted by the University of Maine Department of Communication and Journalism. The awards ceremony and workshop sessions were held at Nutting Hall on the UM campus.

Winners in the Maine Center for Student Journalism High School Newspaper Contest:

. Feature Writing, judge Robert Wallack. First place, Lucy Marshall, Ramblings, Deering High School; second, Katie Poirier, The Roar, Biddeford High School; third, Katie Peabody, Word, Times Record; honorable mention: Melanie Prescott, Eagle Times, Bonny Eagle High School.

. Writing for the Arts, judge Chris Smith. First, Jeanette Merrill, Ramblings, Deering High School; second, Rachel Denger, The Roar, Biddeford High School; third, Jennifer Vincent, Eagle Times, Bonny Eagle; honorable mention, Krysta Koncinsky, RamPage, Bangor High School; Katie Peabody; Ali Donahue, Cape Insight, Cape Elizabeth High School.

. Photography Category, judge EJ Hersom. First, Nate Foster, The Inside, Orono High School; second, Derek Guimond, of Ramblings, Deering; third, Jolene Belanger, RamPage, Bangor High; honorable mention, Dustin Turin, Cape Insight, Cape Elizabeth.

. Sports Writing, judge Kevin Sjoberg. First, Ryan Rudman, The Roar, Biddeford High; Zak Boisvert, Ramblings, Deering; third, Joan Tsang, RamPage, Bangor High; honorable mention, Chelsea Allen, Word, Times Record; Ben Rautenberg, Cape Insight, Cape Elizabeth.

. Editorial/Opinion, judges Robert and Mary Rossi. First, Kristin Higgins, Eagle Times, Bonny Eagle; second, Samantha Danis, The Roar, Biddeford; third, Dan Stearns, RamPage, Bangor High; honorable mention: Dustin Turin.

. Editorial Cartoon, judge George Danby, Bangor Daily News. First, Jolene Belanger; second, Patrick Harpin, The Inside, Orono High; third, Ansell Hague, Eagle Times, Bonny Eagle; honorable mention: Kyle Toot, Cape Insight, Cape Elizabeth High.

. News Writing, judge Jeff Ham. First, Dan Stearns, RamPage, Bangor High; second, Patrick Harpin; honorable mention, Conor Hankinson, Cape Insight, Cape Elizabeth; Moriah Duval, Ramblings, Deering High School.

. Layout and Design, judge Brian Hewitt. First, Patrick Harpin; second, Ali Donahue and Lindsay Duffy, Cape Insight, Cape Elizabeth; third entire staff of The Roar, Biddeford; honorable mention: Chelsea Johnson, Sonya Kakuca and Kara Masse of Ramblings, Deering High School.

. General Excellence, judge Dieter Bradbury, Andrew Russell and Grace Murphy. First, Tara Hackett, Dan Stearns, Joanne Tsang and Matt Donahue, RamPage, Bangor High School; second, staff editors Samantha Danis and Brittany Brown, The Roar, Biddeford; third, entire staff of Ramblings, Deering High School; honorable mention, Whitney King, Eagle Times, Bonny Eagle.

Colleges

Auburn University

AUBURN, Ala. – Casey Wyman graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in finance. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.

Wyman graduated from Hermon High School in 1998. In 2004 he received an associate’s degree from Gulf Coast Community College in Panama City, Fla. He is the son of Gary Wyman of Hermon and Peggy Stoler of South China.

Boston University

BOSTON – These area students graduated from Boston University in May:

. Carl Russell of Holden received a bachelor’s degree summa cum laude in aerospace engineering.

. Matthew Warner of Holden received a bachelor’s degree magna cum laude in political science.

. Polly Emery of Bangor received a bachelor’s degree in sociology.

. Aaron Kinney of Bangor received a bachelor’s degree with distinction on psychology.

. Juliana Rozeboom received a bachelor’s degree cum laude in art history.

. Laura Martin of Hampden received a bachelor’s degree cum laude in psychology.

These area students were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester:

. Carl Russell of Holden.

. Brendan Horton of Old Town.

. Aaron Kinney of Bangor.

. Adina Rosenthal of Bangor.

. Juliana Rozeboom of Bangor.

. Laura Martin of Hampden.

Maine Maritime Academy

CASTINE – These area students graduated during commencement ceremonies held April 29 at Maine Maritime Academy.

. Ronald Porter of Winterport received a bachelor’s degree in marine engineering technology. He also received an award from SeaRiver Maritime Inc.

. Amanda Johnson of Dedham received a bachelor’s degree magna cum laude in international business and logistics.

. Seth Young of Dedham received a bachelor’s degree in marine engineering technology.

. Jacob Anderson of Winterport received a bachelor’s degree in marine engineering technology.

. Tristan Grover of Hampden received a bachelor’s degree magna cum laude in power engineering technology.

. Daniel Soucie of Bangor received a bachelor’s degree magna cum laude in power engineering technology.

These area students were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Maine Maritime Academy:

. Ronald Porter of Winterport.

. Amanda Johnson of Dedham.

. Lucus Anderson of Winterport.

. Robert Canning of Eddington.

. Richard Collenburg of Eddington.

. Shawn Evans of Holden.

. Zachary Growe of Hampden.

. Joshua Coffin of Hampden.

. John Higgins of Hampden.

. Heath Kinney of Hampden.

. Matthew Littlefield of Brewer.

. Kevin Proctor of Bangor.

. Ashley Hayden of Bangor.

. Jenna Algee of Bangor.

. Anthony Cote of Bangor.

Johnson and Wales University

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Kathryn Morgan of Hudson was inducted into Alpha Beta Kappa, a national honor society, by the Johnson and Wales Alpha chapter.

The Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society seeks to promote and recognize superior personal achievement, character, service and leadership among college students nationwide.

Morgan is studying culinary nutrition at Johnson and Wales University.

Marlboro College

MARLBORO, Vt. – Samantha Mahar, daughter of Peggy Mahar and Robert Crossman of Orrington, completed requirements for a bachelor’s degree in American studies in December 2005 at Marlboro College.

Mahar participated in commencement ceremonies on May 14.

Susquehanna University

SELINSGROVE, Pa. – Amanda Sangillo, a 2002 graduate of John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor, was inducted into Beta Beta Beta Honor Society for biology majors.

Sangillo graduated recently with a degree in biology. She is the daughter of Jim and Fran Sangillo of Surry.

University of Massachusetts

AMHERST – Kate Baldacci, daughter of Debora and Peter Baldacci of Bangor, was awarded recently the prestigious Class of 1941 Honors Humanitarian Award from Commonwealth College, the honors college at the University of Massachusetts.

The scholarship, established in 1991 by the Class of 1941 on the occasion of its 50th reunion, provides a $1,000 award for junior and senior honors students who demonstrate a commitment to humanistic ideals and public service endeavors.

Baldacci, a 2002 graduate of Bangor High School, graduated May 28 magna cum laude from the University of Massachusetts with departmental honors in psychology.

She was a participant in the Citizen Scholars Program, a two-year academic service learning program offering an environment for students to think critically about social issues and act creatively to produce change. As part of the program, she conducted research and drafted a policy proposal advocating for publicly funded campaigns in Massachusetts.

Among her many service activities, Baldacci was a Big Sister to an 8-year-old girl from the Hampshire County Big Brothers Big Sisters Program and served as a member of its advisory board for more than two years. She is pursuing a master’s degree in the sociology of law at the Onati International Institute for the Sociology of Law in Spain.

Rochester Institute Of Technology

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – David Turner, son of Mary and James Turner of Bangor, was named to the dean’s list for the winter semester at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Turner, a 2005 graduate of Bangor High School, is studying Computer Science at RIT’s B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Services.

Marquette University

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – Gretchen Gunther of Bangor, was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Marquette University.

Colby College

WATERVILLE – These area students were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Colby College:

. Bryan Brown, who is enrolled in the environmental studies program with a concentration in science. He is the son of Laurie and Robert Brown of Bangor.

. Adam Boss, who is enrolled in the history program. He is the son of Sara and Daniel Boss of Veazie.

. Kate Ludwig, who is enrolled in the biology program with a concentration in neuroscience. She is the daughter of Amy and Michael Ludwig of Bangor.

. Jessica Osborne, who is enrolled in the English program with concentration in creative writing. She is the daughter of Susan Spear of Brewer and Ervin Osborne of Westbrook.

. Joel Alex, who is enrolled in the international and environmental studies. He is the son of Joanne and Joseph Alex of Old Town.

. Robert Girvan III, who majored in history. He is the son of Karen and Robert Girvan of Kenduskeag.

. Johann Von Hoffmann, who majored in government. He is the son of Irene Von Hoffman and John McCormack of Orono.