Schools

Americanism Essay Contest

BANGOR – The Bangor Emblem Club announced the winners of its Americanism Essay Contest in the grades five and six catergory:

. Paul Rudnicki, first, who received a $50 award.

. Katrina Stinson, second, who received a $25 award.

Winners in the grade seven and eight category are:

. Justin Smith, first, who received a $50 award.

. Lucas Desjardins, second, who received a $25 award.

The children are pupils at All Saints Catholic School in Bangor.

College Book Award

Colchester, Vt. – Joseph M. Fernandez, a student at John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor, has received the Saint Michael’s College Scholarship and Service Book Award.

The award recognizes students who demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism and leadership through community service. Recipients are high school juniors who are inductees of the National Honor Society or equivalent organizations.

Fernandez was presented “First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers,” by Loung Ung, a 1993 Saint Michael’s graduate who has become an acclaimed author.

Fernandez is the son of Dawn Fernandez of Dedham and Mario Fernandez, who is stationed in Iraq.

Audubon Nature Camp

HOLDEN – There are still some openings in the Fields Pond Audubon Center Nature Camp July 23-27 for children ages 6 and 7, July 30-Aug. 3 for children ages 9 to 11, and Aug. 6-10 for children ages 10 to 12. Scholarships are available.

So far this summer, campers have gone fishing, canoeing, hiking and done photography and geo-caching.

Last year, campers sat quietly in a canoe while watching a loon. They crawled among the cattails to look a frog in the eye. They found a salamander and learned how to handle it gently while examining and counting its tiny toes.

They waded into Fields Pond with a seine and caught, measured and identified small fish as biologists do, and then set them free. They made a shelter in the woods, used a compass and learned about animal tracks.

On his first day of camp, a boy said to his mother, “It was the best day of my life!” The next day, he said to his mother, “I changed my mind. Now, today was the best day of my life!”

Another boy said to his mom, “It was great. No – it was greater than great!”

On her last day of camp, a girl said, “I loved it! I wish I could go another week!” Fields Pond Audubon Center counselors are seasoned environmental educators. For more information about its summer camp, including about Maine Audubon scholarships, call the Fields Pond Audubon Center, 989-2591.

Centennial scholarships

BANGOR – WBRC Architects-Engineers has awarded two scholarships to high school seniors who plan to pursue college majors in architecture or engineering. The firm’s Centennial Scholarship program was established in 2002 in honor of its 100th anniversary.

This year’s scholarship recipients are Michael Sekera and Jacquelyn Blanchard.

Sekera is a graduate of John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor, who plans to attend Roger Williams University. He said he likes to tie in the art of design with math and is considering a minor in historical preservation.

Blanchard, a graduate of Central High School in Corinth, plans to attend the University of Maine. Blanchard’s interest is in civil engineering. She said she chose engineering because she enjoys math and has always wanted to work with bridges and buildings.

John Rohman, CEO of the firm said, “WBRC’s Centennial Scholarships are just one of the many ways we encourage college-bound students in support of our industry and community.”

Each student receives the scholarship based on the criteria of satisfactory completion of the first semester at a two- to four-year post-secondary educational institution with a major in architecture or engineering, and a 2.5 grade point average or higher. Applications are available at the guidance offices of local high schools and online at wbrcae.com.

Class reunion

OLD TOWN – The Old Town High School class of 1967 will hold an informal class reunion at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at the City Park Grille deck on Main Street. RSVP to Shirley Rand at 314-0511 so the Grille can plan ahead to have adequate wait staff on hand.

Colleges

Law school approval

BANGOR – On July 11, the Maine State Board of Education approved the proposed Juris Doctorate program for Husson College.

“We are delighted that the Board has approved our law program. We think this is a wonderful opportunity for people who live in central, northern and eastern Maine,” said Husson President William Beardsley. “Our next step is to petition the Maine Law Court to receive approval for our graduates to sit for the Maine Bar Examination.”

“Our hope is to begin offering classes in the fall of 2008, contingent upon the timing and the decision by the Maine Law Court,” said Robert Kuhn, dean of the School of Business at Husson, who will serve as dean of the Law School. “We are pleased to have received the board’s approval and anxious to take the next step.”

Husson College has expanded graduate degree offerings in recent years, including a doctoral program in physical therapy, the DPT. Last month the State Board approved Husson’s proposed doctorate of pharmacy.

Boston College

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. -Chad Szylvian of Brewer, a sophomore majoring in biology and pre-medicine, has been named to the dean’s list with high honors for the spring semester at Boston College.

Szylvian spent spring break as a council leader volunteer through Boston College’s Appalachia Volunteers Program doing community service in Dublin, Va.

Szylvian recently ran the 26-mile 111th Boston Marathon with the Boston College Campus School Program, which raises funds to serve the educational and therapeutic needs for young adults and children with multiple handicaps. He completed his goal by finishing the run in 3 hours, 58 minutes. He is now preparing for the New York Marathon in November.

Castleton State College

CASTLETON, Vt. – Alden Gregory of Corinth was named to the dean’s list at Castleton State College for the spring semester. Gregory is studying psychology.

Franklin Pierce College

RINDGE – John Garrity of Old Town was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Franklin Pierce College. Garrity is studying sports and recreation management.

Plymouth State University

PLYMOUTH, N.H. – Andrew Richardson of Newburgh was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Plymouth State University.

Salve Regina University

NEWPORT R.I. – Emily Ruth Colwell of Holden graduated with a bachelor’s degree in music on May 13 from Salve Regina University. Ceremonies were held on the oceanside lawn of McAuley Hall.

Springfield College

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – These area students graduated from Springfield College in May:

. Lucas Grindle of Bucksport, with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

. Ryan Largay of Eddington, with a bachelor’s degree in applied exercise science.

. William Miller of Hermon, with a bachelor’s degree in sports management.

University of Maine at Augusta

AUGUSTA – Students at the University of Maine at Augusta named to the dean’s list for the spring semester have been announced. The requirement is to earn at least a 3.25 grade point average for the semester and be enrolled fulltime.

Bangor: Daniel Astran, Kimberly Baker, Erin Barrett, Sara Beaulieu, Jessica Brountas, Abby Buchanan, Pamela Bushey, Joseph Cassidy, Sarah Chase, Krista Clark, Kristofer Colford Sr., Kimberly Draper, Brendan Dunn, Timothy Hilton, Nichole Kelly, Alta Kennedy, Crystal Labbe, Steven Lafollette Jr., Alicia Lambert, Kelly Letarte, Stephen Metropoulos, Belinda Miliano, Christopher Miller, Janet Morneault, Bridgette Murray, Madeline O’Neill, Nicole Oldenburgh, Abigail Ordway, Jennifer Osborne, Elisha Plourde, Derek Reed, Jessica Reynolds, Melissa Robinson, Tamara Robinson, Heather Scheid, Rosalie Shepherd, Heather Spencer, Andrew Spruce, Eliza Stoll, Earle Taylor, Carrie Timberlake, Melissa Wachtler, Martin Webb, Deneige Wilbur.

Bradley: Terry Ireland, Scott Logosz.

Brewer: Philip Beckett, Shannan Boyorak, Michelle Duff, Kelley Gibbs, Kelly Howe, Paige McCarthy, Pamela McKracherne, Bethany Nightingale, Melissa Schoppee.

Bucksport: Emily Alley, Tina Bahlinger, Karen Michelle Botta, Kathy Pelletier, Heather Saucier.

Carmel: Nicole Brown, Leeann Giel, Tracey Hotham, Jared Sawyer, Rebekah Treadwell.

Castine: Amberley Edington.

Corinth: Christine Duren, Joyce Duren, Seumas Lowell.

Dedham: Crystal Neal, David Pearson.

Dixmont: Bonnie Cole, Carolyn Munster.

Eddington: Rene Morneault, Michael Shepherd.

Etna: Jennifer Draper.

Glenburn: Amber Young.

Greenbush: Ashley Daggett.

Hampden: Jeffrey Davis, Miranda Fearon, Hannah Geraci, Brandy Kennard, Richard Lenfest.

Hermon: Jasmine Skehan, Caroline Connors, Paul Denty, Jessica Deprey, Daren England, Scott Lynch, Magen Pesta, Shayne White.

Holden: Jenifer Koch, Katherine Stevens, Sarah Wardwell.

Kenduskeag: Jeannie Martin.

Levant: Amanda Foye, Joani Sexton, Shane Tatro, Carianne Elizabeth Watson.

Milford: Angela Anthony, Tyler Landry, Nykie Nadeau, Samantha Shorette, Ashley Thibodeau, Jesse St. Louis.

Old Town: Faye Decontie, Sarah Decontie, Amanda Francis, Sandra Haskell, Christina Logan, Casey Smart, Heidi Lynn Wilson.

Orland: Joel Clement, Elizabeth Mabie, Joan Piskura.

Orono: Patrick Scott, Zuraini Tibbetts, Trudy Trask, Kacie Sue White.

Orrington: Lena Legassie.

Stetson: Jennifer Brennan.

Stillwater: Sandra Thomas.

Veazie: Howard Frye, Rebecca Hillburn.

Winterport: Barbara Flagg, Shannon Reynolds.

University of Vermont

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

. Elias Rosenblatt of Bangor, who is studying environmental science.

. Abby Farnham of Winterport, who is focusing on environmental studies.

Wabanaki Studies

ORONO – A five-day Summer Institute on Wabanaki Studies will be held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Aug. 6-10, at the University of Maine. It is the fourth institute to focus on preparing educators to teach kindergarten-grade 12 Maine students about the Wabanaki people.

As an annual event, the institute will serve to support educators in the implementation of Public Law 2001, Chapter 403, also known as known as LD 291. September 2004 was the mandated time for schools to begin this form of instruction.

Educators need support and resources as they teach about the Wabanaki people, organizers of the institute said. As a result of the institute, it is anticipated participants will update the LD 291 Web site and develop an online exhibit for educators in Maine. Extensive use will be made of primary sources of information about the Wabanaki.

Maine educators at all grade levels, including teachers, staff involved in curriculum development and educational technicians, are encouraged to attend the institute. Pre-service teachers also are invited to attend.

Three undergraduate credits or three graduate credits will be available for those who complete the institute. A limited number of CEU students will be accepted.

For more information, call the Native American Studies office at 581-4450 or e-mail: maureen.e.smith@umit.maine.edu or Julie.Nowell@umit.maine.edu.