Schools

28th annual Choir School

BANGOR – The 28th annual Choir School of St. John’s Episcopal Church, set for Aug. 18-22, is open to children and teens, grade two through college.

The Choir School features sacred music of classical composers, uses the training scheme of the Royal School of Church Music and provides an intensive week of learning and performing in the context of traditional Anglican liturgy.

Children receive individual and small-group instruction in singing and music theory. The course is open to young people of all faiths and those who are eager to learn and have fun experiencing new things.

Prior musical or singing experience is not necessary. Travis LaCombe, organist and choirmaster, will direct the camp with assistance from adult volunteers and experienced older choristers.

The community is invited to attend the final Festal Evensong performed by Choir School participants at 5:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at the church at 225 French St., directly behind John Bapst Memorial High School. The church is wheelchair-accessible, and child care will be provided.

For information or to register a child, contact the parish office at 947-0156 or music@stjohnsbangor.org

SAD 63 Teachers Association scholarships

HOLDEN – The SAD 63 Teachers Association announced recipients of three $333 scholarships made possible by association members:

. Josh Haskell, a 2008 graduate of Brewer High School. He is the son of Susan Haskell of Holden and will attend the University of Maine in the Explorations program with an undeclared major.

. Ryan Bagley, a 2008 graduate of John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor. He is the son of Greg and Wendy Bagley of Clifton and will attend the University of Maine to study nursing.

. Charles Merritt, a 2008 graduate of John Bapst Memorial High School. He is the son of Bob and Peggy Merritt of Clifton and will attend Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn., to study journalism.

High school seniors who graduated from grade eight at the Holbrook School are eligible to apply for the scholarships. For more information, call 843-7769.

Carrabassett Valley Academy

ORONO – Max Graham of Orono graduated on May 31 from Carrabassett Valley Academy in Kingfield. Graham attended the academy for three years. He traveled and competed with the academy snowboarding team in the United States, Canada and Europe.

Graham is the son of Jeffery and Janice Graham. He will attend Portland State University in Oregon in the fall.

Colleges

Connecticut College

ORONO – Jacob Tisher received a bachelor’s degree during commencement ceremonies on May 18 at Connecticut College in New London, Conn. A 2004 graduate of John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor, Tisher is the son of Sharon and Paul Tisher of Orono.

Eastern Maine Community College

BANGOR – Eastern Maine Community College is holding orientations to acquaint new students with the locations and processes they need to help make the first week of school comfortable and familiar.

Before orientation, incoming students complete an online tutorial to help them learn more about services, academic policies, staff names, important dates and deadlines, and athletic and housing options.

Part two of orientation invites new students to come to campus during one of the “Beat the Rush” orientation sessions to take care of all their business before the start of classes and to get familiar with the campus. The half-day session consists of campus tours, obtaining student ID cards, purchasing textbooks, asking billing and financial aid questions, adjusting schedules, games and meeting staff, faculty and peers.

New student orientation sessions are set for noon Thursday, Aug. 14, and 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at Rangeley Hall on Sylvan Road. For more information, call 974-4621.

Journalism scholarships

The Guy P. Gannett Journalism Scholarship Fund of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded some $244,000 in scholarships to 28 students, all graduates of Maine high schools. They will receive financial support for graduate and undergraduate studies at schools across the United States. Area 2008 Gannett Scholars are:

. Adam Clark, Glenburn.

. Dylan Riley, Blue Hill.

. Michael Tardiff, Holden.

Seventeen students had their Gannett scholarships renewed, including:

. Nicholas McCrea, Orrington.

. Rebekah Rhodes, Orono.

. Hunter Umphrey, Bangor.

These students have been pursuing journalism projects and careers in Maine and elsewhere, reporting for newspapers, radio and TV stations.

Nick McCrea will be the editor in chief of the University of Maine’s paper, The Maine Campus, for 2008-2009.

Hunter Umphrey does freelance writing for The Weekly.

A volunteer review committee selected the students based on interest in journalism, excellence in academic performance and financial need. Applications for the 2009 Guy P. Gannett Journalism Scholarship will be available in January at high school guidance offices and at www.mainecf.org.

Babson College

WINTERPORT – Cheryl Morris of Winterport earned a bachelor’s degree cum laude in business administration during commencement ceremonies on May 17 at Babson College in Wellesley, Mass.

Rensselaer Polytechnic

Institute

These students were named to the spring dean’s list at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y.:

. Catherine Gould of Winterport, who is studying materials engineering.

. Robyn Marquis of Holden, who is studying civil engineering.

University of New England

Area students named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the University of New England, with campuses in Biddeford and Portland, are:

. Johnna Ambrose, daughter of John Ambrose of Orono and Cyndy Murphy of Brewer. A 2006 graduate of Brewer High School, Ambrose is studying medical biology in preparation for a career as a physician assistant.

. Benjamin Ludwig, son of Michael and Amy Ludwig of Bangor. A 2006 graduate of Bangor High School, Ludwig is studying exercise science.

Garden Clubs scholarship

NEWBURGH – National Garden Clubs Inc. has awarded a $3,500 scholarship to David Merrill of Newburgh. He was selected as one of 34 recipients of the organization’s 2008-2009 college scholarships.

The scholarship program offers financial aid to students and promotes study in agriculture education, horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, botany, biology, plant pathology and science, forestry, agronomy, environmental concerns, economics, environmental conservation, city planning, wildlife science, habitat or forest systems ecology, land management and related or allied subjects. Applicants must be majoring in one of these fields of study. All scholarships are advanced one-year grants, which are available to junior, senior and graduate students.

For more information on the NGC, visit www.gardenclub.org.