Schools

Calvary Chapel Christian School

ORRINGTON – Calvary Chapel Christian School will conduct kindergarten screening 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at the school. It is helpful, but not necessary, to bring the child’s current immunization record and birth certificate. Kindergarten pupils must reach age 5 by Oct. 15. Call the school at 991-9684 to schedule an appointment for the screening.

Glenburn kindergarten

GLENBURN – Kindergarten registration for the 2007-08 school year will be held on Thursday and Friday, May 3-4, at Glenburn School.

A parent or legal guardian should accompany children on the day of registration.

A screening is required by state regulation and will be done by school staff. Parents who will be registering new kindergarten students are asked to call the school at 947-8769 for an appointment.

Children who will be 5 by Oct. 15 are eligible to attend kindergarten this fall. A legal birth certificate and a record of immunizations are required at the time of registration. A hospital birth certificate may not be used. Registration will not be considered complete without these documents. It is necessary that children who enter school next fall be given immunization against communicable diseases.

There will be no regular kindergarten classes on May 3-4.

John Bapst Memorial High School

BANGOR – John Bapst Memorial High School Head Landis Green announced that senior Samuel Rioux is the recipient of the 2007 Principal’s Award.

The award is sponsored by the Maine Principals Association in recognition of seniors’ academic achievement and citizenship in more than 140 public and private high schools by member principals of the MPA.

Green said, “Sam’s distinguished himself in many ways here at Bapst. One of my earliest memories of Sam was a conversation we had when he was a sophomore. He shared with me some disappointments he had with things around school. We talked and I encouraged him to think about what he might do to make the school a better place, rather than just wish it were the case. I’ve been thrilled to watch Sam do just that over the course of the last three years. He will leave this school a better place and, I hope, leave as a better human being.”

Rioux is a member of the National Honor Society and Key Club. He was elected student senate vice president his junior year and now is president. He is a four-year member of the State Championship Destination Imagination team, a global finalist the last two years. A leader in his class, he was selected for Dirigo Boys’ State in 2006. He also participated in the Junior Classical League.

In the athletic arena, Rioux has demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities. He lettered in five varsity sports – soccer, swimming, skiing, tennis, and track and field. He served two years as co-captain of the varsity soccer team, was captain of his sophomore-year tennis team, and earned awards in both swimming and tennis.

Sam is the son of Cheryl and Eugene Rioux of Holden.

Award winners will be feted at an honors luncheon on April 7 in Bangor. The students will be presented with plaques.

BANGOR – John Bapst Memorial High School Board Chairman Andrew Hamilton announced recently that after a national search, the board of trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Melville G. MacKay III as the next head of school.

Earlier this year, current Head of School Landis Green announced that he had accepted an offer to lead Wildwood School in Los Angeles in July.

With a master’s degree in English education from the University of North Carolina and a bachelor’s degree in English from Harvard University, MacKay will come to John Bapst with an extensive background in independent school teaching and administration. A former Fulbright Fellow, he has spent five years as director of Indian Springs School in Indian Springs, Ala.

An Advanced Placement Question Leader for Educational Testing Service and College Board consultant, MacKay brings experience as an academic dean, dean of faculty, department chairman and classroom teacher.

MacKay said that, for him, “education is synonymous with optimism.” In accepting the appointment, he said, “The qualities I’ve seen in the students, faculty, staff, board members and supporters of John Bapst are exactly the ones I had hoped to see – a passion for excellence in education and a commitment to make a difference in the world. It will be an honor to serve this wonderful school.”

MacKay and his wife Laura, own a house in Searsmont but are eager to make their year-round home in or close to Bangor. They have three children.

In announcing MacKay’s appointment, board chairman Andrew Hamilton said, “We’re very pleased and fortunate that Mr. MacKay will be joining the John Bapst community. We believe he will contribute greatly to our school and community, and we look forward to working alongside him for the continued betterment of John Bapst.”

Hamilton added, “On behalf of all John Bapst constituents, I want to extend our sincere gratitude to Landis Green, not only for leading our school during these last four years but also for guiding us forward with his caring, thoughtful and collaborative approach. He has truly set us on a path to future continued success, and we greatly appreciate his leadership.”

Maine Transition Network

Do you have questions like these about Social Security? – Is my son or daughter eligible for SSI or SSDI? What is the 18 year-old re-determination rule all about? What happens when he or she goes to work? Will he or she lose her benefits?

Or do you have questions about Maine Care and the Katie Beckett eligibility rules? If so, plan to attend a workshop forum sponsored by the Maine Transition Network, Region 3, 3-5 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at Alpha One, 1048 Union St., Bangor.

The Maine Transition Network is funded through the Maine Department of Education to assist students with special needs, their families, school personnel and community support workers to provide information related to the transition from high school to the adult world.

The workshop is free and open to the public. Register by calling Cindy Tuck, coordinator, at 992-2270, or e-mail schooltolife@midmaine.com and indicate which session you’d like to attend.

Old Town High School

OLD TOWN – Old Town High School Music Department students participated in the All-State Jazz Competition March 17-18 at Stearns High School in Millinocket. With more than 50 schools participating, Old Town High School had two state champions and one runner-up.

The jazz band won first place, combo 2 first place, and the jazz ensemble won second place. The jazz ensemble has appeared in the finals for the last 12 years under the direction of music teacher Jeff Priest.

Cody Miller, tenor sax for combo 3; Megan Jackson, flute for combo 3; and Erin Burns, trombone for jazz ensemble earned outstanding musicianship trophies.

These seniors have received college acceptance letters:

. Samantha Boyington, Eastern Maine Community College.

. Kalib Carmichael, Beal College.

. Benjamin Costello, University of Maine at Presque Isle.

. Shannon Curtis, University College of Bangor and Eastern Maine Community College.

. Kristian Ellingwood, University College at Presque Isle, Beal College and Eastern Maine Community College.

. Crystal Evans, University of Maine at Fort Kent and University of Maine at Farmington.

. Mellisa Fraser, University of Maine.

. Renee Hashey, Eastern Maine Community College.

. Tyler Honey, Husson College.

. Skylar Hopkins, University of Maine at Farmington and University of Maine.

These scholarship applications and information are available in the guidance office:

. Thomas J. Landers Scholarships, three $500 scholarships for second semester law enforcement students.

. Mary Beal Scholarship, five $500 scholarships for seniors who attend Beal College.

. Maine State Grange Agricultural Scholarship, $500, agricultural-related field.

. Maine Educational Secretaries Association M.S.E.A. Scholarship, four $500 scholarships for seniors referred by an M.S.E.A. member.

. Maine State Employees Association Scholarships for MSEA members and dependents.

. Alpha One Powering Education Scholarship, three scholarships of $2,000 to assist those with disabilities. Apply at www.alphaonenow.org.

Colleges

All-Maine Academic Team

AUGUSTA – Eleven Maine community college students were named to the All-Maine Academic Team for two-year colleges on March 27 at an event hosted by the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees.

Students receiving the award and a $500 scholarship from KeyBank were:

. E. Jeanette Hatch, Medford, Eastern Maine Community College.

. Katherine Cummings, Brewer, Eastern Maine Community College.

. Mark Castonguay, Livermore Falls, Central Maine Community College.

. Tina Willett, Winslow, Kennebec Valley Community College.

. Michaele Black, Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College.

. Michael Schell Jr., Saco, Southern Maine Community College. Schell also was honored as Maine’s New Century Scholar for having achieved the highest All-USA Academic Team application score in the state. He will represent Maine at the American Association of Community Colleges’ annual convention in April, and will receive a $2,000 scholarship.

. Heather Huntley, South Portland, Southern Maine Community College.

. Lori Barbee, Cherryfield, Washington County Community College.

. Maria Evans, Robbinston, Washington County Community College.

. Nicholas Johnson, Sanford, York County Community College.

. Troy Williams, York Beach, York County Community College.

The All-Maine Academic Team is part of the national Phi Theta Kappa program, an international honor society for two-year colleges to recognize academic excellence, leadership and community service.

The All-Maine Academic Team program is co-sponsored by KeyBank, Bangor Daily News, Creative Awards of Scarborough and the Maine Community College System.

Bentley College

WALTHAM, Mass. – These area students were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Bentley College:

. Austin Smith of Bangor.

. Tyler Carr of Levant.

Maine Maritime Academy

CASTINE – Maine Maritime Academy will hold an open house for prospective students and parents on Saturday, March 31. Registration is 7:30-8:30 a.m. in the Harold Alfond Student Center. A continental breakfast and lunch are free to all participants.

Jeffrey C. Wright, director of admissions, and college officers will conduct programs on academic majors, extracurricular activities and options in student lifestyles. Academy representatives will lead tours of the campus, waterfront facilities and college vessels. For a reservation, call (800) 464-6565.

CASTINE – MMA’s Corning School of Ocean Studies will be the host for a marine science open house for prospective students and parents on Friday, April 20.

According to Dr. Ann Cleveland, chairman of the Corning School of Ocean Studies, the daylong program aims to stimulate the intellectual curiosity of prospective students through an introduction to basic science applications in an ocean environment.

Participants will cruise aboard the college’s research vessel Friendship, conduct oceanographic experiments and observe classroom presentations on marine biology and marine science. Students interested in marine biology, oceanography, aquaculture, fisheries, wildlife, and biological and physical sciences are encouraged to attend.

Prospective students and families will tour the campus and question students majoring in the Corning School’s two bachelor of science degree programs, marine science and marine biology.

Space is limited. To make a reservation, call MMA admissions office, (800) 464-6565 in Maine, (800) 227-8465 out of state or e-mail admissions@mma.edu.

Registration will take place 8-9 a.m., with activities concluding at 2 p.m. A continental breakfast and lunch are free to participants and their families.

Maine Maritime Academy is a member of the New England Regional Student Program. Eligible students from New England states who do not have similar academic programs pay the Maine in-state tuition rate plus 50 percent. Residents of Quebec and the Canadian Maritime Provinces also are eligible.

Northeastern University

BOSTON – These area students were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Northeastern University:

. Alexander Rosenblatt of Bangor, who is majoring in international affairs.

. Nicole Leblanc of Bangor, who is majoring in international affairs.

. Sara Phillips of Bangor, who is majoring in business administration.

. Sarah Breau of Brewer, who is majoring in liberal arts-non science.

. Katelyn Richards of Hampden, who is majoring in Pharmacy.

. Jason Coffman of Winterport, who is majoring in music.

Philadelphia Biblical University

LANGHORNE, Pa. – These area students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Philadelphia Biblical University:

. Kevin Booker of Bangor. He is a 1995 graduate of Bangor Christian Schools.

. Katie Jo Burt. She was home-schooled and is the daughter of Brian and Debbie Burt of Brewer.

Tufts University

MEDFORD, Mass. – Area students named to the fall dean’s list at Tufts University are:

. James Rogers III of Bangor, Class of 2010.

. Ryan Lena of Orono, Class of 2010.

. Mackenzie Rawcliffe of Winterport, Class of 2007.

Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester GPA of 3.4 or greater.

University of Maine

AUGUSTA – The Maine Space Grant Consortium, or NASA in Maine, announced the recipients of its NASA EPSCoR – Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research – Planning Grant Competition.

Two researchers from the University of Maine and one from the University of Southern Maine have been awarded grants to explore highly innovative research projects aligned with NASA’s mission to support its Vision for Space Exploration and Maine’s Science and Technology Action Plan.

Dr. Vincent Caccese of the University of Maine will collaborate with the NASA Johnson Space Center on the project, “Structural Integrity and Optimal Design of Rigidizable and Inflatable Systems for the NASA Lunar Habitat.”

Dr. Ali Abedi of the University of Maine will collaborate with the NASA Johnson Space Center on the project, “Application of Wireless Sensors in Space Explorations.”

Dr. S. Monroe Duboise of the University of Southern Maine will collaborate with the Ames Research Center on the project, “Planning for Infrastructure Development in Astrobiology, Microbial and Viral Ecology, and Bio-nanotechnology at the University of Southern Maine.”

The projects are funded by a NASA EPSCoR cooperative agreement with the Maine Space Grant Consortium, which supports the research infrastructure in Maine.

More information is available at www.msgc.org or call (877) 397-7223.

University of Maine at Farmington

FARMINGTON – Area students named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Maine at Farmington are:

Bangor: Rebecca Bascom, Maureen Capehart, Kristen Farrar, Tyler Jellison, Megan McCrum and Erin Porter.

Brewer: Sarah Defilipp and Kiley McCloskey.

Bucksport: Jennifer Murauckas and Audra Whitney.

Castine: Alethea Johnson.

Corinth: Ryan Nickerson and Renee Trafton.

Hampden: Erin Campbell, Tyler Kirk, Kristen Turner and Benjamin Wells.

Hermon: Scott Harriman and Heather Madore.

Holden: David Rocha and Kristen Schlapp.

Newburgh: Patrick Deighan.

Orono: Timothy Berry and Andrew Major.

Orrington: Melissa Greenlaw, Audrey Lawrence and Mallory Wilson.

Stetson: Shannon Clukey.

Veazie: Monica Williams.

Winterport: Haily Chase and Wesley McFarlin.

University of Vermont

BURLINGTON, Vt. – These area students were named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Vermont:

. Abby Goode of Bangor, an English major, a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences.

. Elias Rosenblatt of Bangor, an environmental science major, a freshman in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources.

. Meghann Manson of Old Town, an engineering management major, a sophomore in the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences.

. Sophie Gray of Orono, a Spanish major, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences.

. Abby Farnham of Winterport, an environmental studies major, a junior in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources.