Schools

Old Town High School

OLD TOWN – Several cadets from the Old Town High School Army JROTC program traveled to the campus of the University of Southern Maine in Gorham to represent the Old Town School Department in a Service Learning summit sponsored by KIDS Consortium, a nonprofit organization based in Lewiston.

The cadets participated in a two-day gathering of more than 400 students, guest speakers and faculty advisers from the northeastern United States. Students delivered oral presentations, which showcased service learning activities that take place at their elementary, middle and high schools.

The Old Town cadets provided a PowerPoint presentation about their involvement in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life event held at Old Town High School. The cadets also created a tabletop display that detailed the activities of the cadets during their service learning project.

This year the Relay for Life will take place Friday and Saturday, May 18-19, at Old Town High School. Members of the community are invited to support the event.

Cadets Emma McCullaugh, Joe Sayers, Jessy Armstrong and Moriah Willard presented two briefings at the summit.

The cadets were accompanied by Lt. Col. Amedeo Lauria, senior Army instructor at Old Town High School, and Bryan Murphy, Old Town’s new Service Learning coordinator.

Hampden Academy

HAMPDEN – Hampden Academy announced that Central Maine Community College has chosen Megan Whittlesey as Career and Technical Educations Student of the Year.

She is the daughter of William and Margaret Whittlesey of Winterport. The award recognizes Whittlesey for outstanding personal commitment, dedication and school performance.

At the United Technology Center’s recent Skills USA competition, Thomas Benney, Megan Whittlesey, Bryan Richardson and Jarod Doak were awarded gold medals.

At the state swim meet April 27 at Bates College, Hampden Academy’s Special Olympics swim team athletes earned awards:

. Robin Stone, a silver medal and a fifth place award.

. Cailynn Goss, a gold medal and a silver medal.

. Stephen Ritz-Perkins, two silver medals.

. Aaron Carney, a gold medal and a fifth place award.

The relay team came in fifth with a time of 1:41.54.

Hampden Academy’s Mock Trial Team left for Dallas on May 9 for the 2007 National High School Mock Trial Championship.

Voices Unlimited performed in Fairfield on March 31 to win the Division I State Show Choir Championship. Annika Earley received the Outstanding Female Soloist Award.

Piano competition winners

LEWISTON – Two area piano pupils were winners in the Pine Tree Piano Competition held on April 28 at Bates College. Elliot Wallace of Bar Harbor received the first place trophy in the elementary category. He is a pupil of Patricia Stowell of Bangor.

The second place trophy, also in the elementary division, was awarded to Alesha Sargent of Orono, a pupil of Paulina Glazman of Brewer.

Each musician memorized three pieces of music. Two were of contrasting styles and the third was by Seymour Bernstein. A summer resident and composer of teaching materials for students at all levels, Seymour also composes concert pieces. He served as one of the judges in the competition.

The Maine Music Teachers Association sponsored the statewide competition.

Colleges

American University

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jacob Spinney of Corinth was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at American University.

Connecticut College

NEW LONDON, Conn. – Ashley Leighton, a senior at Connecticut College, was awarded the Psychology Department Prize at the annual honors and awards ceremony held April 18 at Connecticut College. The honor is awarded for service to the department and dedication to psychology.

On May 19, Leighton will be inducted into the Connecticut College Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the national honor society of undergraduate higher education.

Leighton, a 2003 graduate of John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor, is the daughter of Donetta and Cary Leighton of Glenburn.

Johnson & Wales University

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – These area students were named to the dean’s list for the winter term at Johnson & Wales University:

. Kelly Kearns of Eddington, who is majoring in culinary arts.

. Kathryn Morgan of Hudson, who is majoring in culinary nutrition.

Logan College of Chiropractic

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – Ryan Sullivan of Hudson was named to the dean’s list at Logan College of Chiropractic. Sullivan, a 2000 graduate of Central High School in Corinth, and a 2005 graduate of the University of Maine, is the son of Terry and Jolynn Sullivan. The student’s wife is the former Lisa Peary of Kenduskeag.

Mount Ida College

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

. Taqqiya Ronco of Bangor.

. Allison Gallant of Old Town.

Johns Hopkins University

BALTIMORE – Joseph Knuble, son of Vits and Mary Knuble of Brewer, on May 16 was awarded a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Johns Hopkins University.

Knuble is a 1998 graduate of Brewer High School and a 2002 honors graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He is employed at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center working on the next generation of the space shuttle.

University College of Bangor

BANGOR – The University College of Bangor held its annual Senior Banquet on May 11, at Jeff’s Catering in Brewer. UCB students were honored for academic achievement and community service:

. Bruce Collier Memorial Scholarship, presented by Suziette L. Coffey, UCB Student Government Association president, to Syndi Lee Scribner, liberal studies.

. P. David DeFroscia Students’ Choice Award, presented by Suziette L. Coffey to Robert K. Roper, professor of business management, for significant contributions to campus life.

. Civic Engagement Award, presented by Melissa Cormier, Americorps*VISTA volunteer, to Kimberly B. Draper, mental health and human services, for commitment and dedication to her community.

. Distinguished Computer Information Systems Student Award, presented by Frank G. Bean, dean of College of Mathematics and Professional Studies, to Kimberly Ann Baker for outstanding performance in CIS program.

. Emerging Leader Program Award, presented by Gillian M. Jordan, UCB Campus dean, to Kimberly B. Draper.

. Bennett D. Katz Scholarship, presented by Gillian M. Jordan, to Amanda M. Francis, mental health and human services; and Crystal Mae Labbe, dental hygiene, for academic merit.

. Outstanding Cornerstone Student Award, presented by Elizabeth A. McCue-Herlihy, coordinator of Counseling Services, to Wallace J. Fraser Jr., administration of justice, for academic growth and potential to contribute to the Cornerstone Program.

. Outstanding Student in Promoting Diversity Award, presented by Leslie D. Newton, lecturer, liberal studies, to Reed Broadus, human services, for exemplifying and furthering tenets of multiculturalism on campus.

. Cecil D. Powers Scholarship, presented by professor Mary Louis Davitt, coordinator, criminal justice, to Joyce Elizabeth Connors Duren, justice studies; and Kari J. Sargent, legal technology.

. Martin and Molly Schwartz Scholarship, presented by Richard J. Randall, president, to Sondra Aleen Shane, mental health and human services, given to a single parent.

. Sigma Phi Alpha Honor Society award, presented by associate professor Ann E. Curtis, coordinator, dental health, to Jeni Lee Cunningham, Ronia Autasia Laita-Clement and Heather Marie Rosebush, graduating dental hygiene students, for leadership and high grades.

. UMA 100 Club Scholarship, presented by Gillian M. Jordan, to Janet Louise Morneault, dental hygiene, for academic excellence and university or community involvement.

. Bonnie Williams Award, presented by professor David J. Samuelian, coordinator, mental health and human services, to Kristofer R. Colford Sr., mental health and human services; and Sethany Gail Crafts, mental health and human services, for courage, strength and resiliency in the face of adversity.

. James H. Woodworth Memorial Award, presented by Gillian M. Jordan, to Trisha Neal, veterinary technology.

. Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges award, presented by Gillian M. Jordan to Kimberly Ann Baker, computer information systems; Nicole A. Brown, public administration; and Pia M. Lenane, veterinary technology.

. Academic Program Student(s) of the Year Award, for scholarship, service, governance, overcoming personal hardships and contributions to campus life:

Bachelor’s degree programs:

Business administration, Kevin D. Clark.

Business administration, Florence McCartney.

Dental hygiene, Sherrie Lynn Levan.

Justice studies, David Alan Michaels Jr.

Liberal studies, Derek Ryan Reed.

Mental health and human services, Sharon M. Ladd.

Associate Degree Programs:

Business administration, Jeannie Lee Sargent.

Computer information systems, Bridgette Anne Murray.

Dental hygiene, Myra Ruth Estes.

Human services, Susan Drummond.

Justice studies, Caleb McGary.

Legal technology, Justin D. Fowler.

Liberal studies, Carrie Ann Timberlake.

Veterinary technology, Trisha Neal.

Certificate Programs:

Dental assisting, Tyla Jane Flagg.

UCB Campus Student(s) of the Year Award, for academic excellence, service and personal determination to overcome obstacles in the pursuit of a college degree.

Baccalaureate Degree Student of the Year: David Alan Michaels Jr.

Associate Degree Student of the Year: Justin D. Fowler.

University of Maine

ORONO – Amy Kirk of Orono has been selected the top graduating senior in the University of Maine College of Business, Public Policy and Health. She carried the college’s banner at the beginning of UMaine’s May 12 commencement.

Kirk, who received a nursing degree, completed her studies in December. She works as a registered nurse in Eastern Maine Medical Center’s Rosen Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. A former high school science teacher, Kirk earned a UMaine zoology degree in 1994.

Kirk is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies. She earned a Gladys Folster Crocker Memorial Scholarship, an Auxiliary to the Penobscot County Medical Society Scholarship, an Omar F. and Lenora L. Tarr Memorial Scholarship, the UM Department of Zoology Academic Achievement Award and the UM Presidential Academic Achievement Pin.

Kirk, who is married with two children, is the daughter of Dennis Cox and Elizabeth Downing of Brewer and Katherine Wood and Ralph Yehle of Minneapolis.

University of Maine at Farmington

FARMINGTON – Of the 501 members of the University of Maine at Farmington 2007 graduating class, some 423 marched in the university’s 154th commencement ceremony on May 12.

Delivering the keynote address was Alan G. Kuniholm, principal of Portland’s PDT Architects and architect of UMF’s new Education Center.

Graduating senior Alexander B. Pringle, of Portland, gave the student address and University of Maine System Board of Trustees Chairwoman Margaret A. Weston wished the graduates well. President Theodora J. Kalikow and Vice President for Academic Affairs Allen Berger conferred the degrees.

The commencement ceremony marked a continuation of the university’s commitment to environmental sustainability and to graduating responsible global citizens who care about the environment.

Steven K. Katona, former president of College of the Atlantic; and Dean B. Bennett, UMF professor emeritus of science education, received honorary degrees of Doctor of Humane Letters for their leadership in sustainability and preservation efforts and their commitment to helping people develop an awareness and understanding of the natural world.

Alton: Meloney Marie Marquis, bachelor’s degree, elementary education.

Bangor: Rebecca Ruth Bascom, bachelor’s degree, English and psychology; Tyler Michael Jellison, bachelor’s degree, secondary social studies; Megan Elizabeth McCrum, bachelor’s degree, secondary mathematics; Amanda Mae Saban, bachelor’s degree, special education; Shoko Takahashi, bachelor’s degree, interdisciplinary.

Bradley: Janai B. Bernholz, bachelor’s degree, early childhood education.

Dixmont: Jonathan Peter Holland, bachelor’s degree, interdisciplinary.

Exeter: Rebecca Jayne Stevens, bachelor’s degree, rehabilitation services.

Hampden: Erin Jeanne Campbell, bachelor’s degree, elementary education; Cherie-Lynn Curtis, bachelor’s degree, early childhood education; Jennie Chase Gallant, bachelor’s degree, English.

Hermon: Scott Averill Harriman, bachelor’s degree, computer science; Denise Marie Kimball, bachelor’s degree, secondary English.

Holden: Lindsay Ann Mallar, bachelor’s degree, special education; Kristen Elizabeth Schlapp, bachelor’s degree, English; Alexandra Lynne Waring, bachelor’s degree, secondary mathematics.

Orrington: Melissa Kristina Greenlaw, bachelor’s degree, elementary education.

Veazie: Casey Christine Ryder, bachelor’s degree, elementary education.