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Schools

Americanism essay contest

BANGOR – The Bangor Lodge of Elks No. 244 has announced winners in the Americanism Essay Contest for area students in grades five through eight.

The theme was “What Old Glory Means to Me.” The purpose of the annual contest is to let students in the community know the significance of the American flag – Old Glory.

Winners in Division I, grades five and six, are:

. First place, Ariel Philbrick, Bangor Christian School, $75.

. Second place, Suzanne Martin, Bangor Christian School, $50.

. Third place, Randy Eastman, Bangor Christian School, $25.

Winners in the Division II contest, grades six and seven, are:

. First place, Alyssa Foley, All Saints Catholic School, $75.

. Second place, Sarah Diamond, All Saints Catholic School, $50.

. Third place, Joshua Betit, All Saints Catholic School, $25.

. Honorable Mention, Ryan McBreairty.

The essays of the six winners will be sent to the Northern District Americanism chairman for awards from the Maine State Elks Association.

“I congratulate the winners and thank all students for entering the contest,” said Joan B. Glans, Americanism chairman.

Brewer High School

The Brewer High School Music Department will present its annual winter concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, in the Brewer High School gymnasium.

The concert will feature performances by the concert band, concert choir and honors chorus.

Audiences will be treated to the music of Leroy Anderson, Stephen Reineke, Dave Brubeck and many others. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for students and $5 for families. Doors will open to the public at 6:30 p.m.

In other music department news, Sean Tomilson, a vocalist, and Erik Rae, a bass trombonist, will represent Brewer at this year’s Jazz All-State Festival in January at Bangor High School.

New uniforms for the band are becoming a reality. The music association is seeking donations to help with the costs for the new uniforms. It is anticipated that they will arrive for the start of the next school year. Those who would like to donate may call Mike Hart at 991-9559.

Brewer youth art

BREWER – The Brewer Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for the next session of the youth art class program, with Bev Langley instructing.

Classes will be held Wednesdays for seven weeks beginning Jan. 5. Students of all ability levels are welcome to register.

Classes for students age 6-13 will meet 4:30-5:45 p.m. The project for this session is painting II, featuring acrylic painting.

Fees are $30 for Brewer residents, $35 for others.

The project fee is $8, and there is no project fee for students who are continuing work on their painting I project.

For information, contact Brewer Parks and Recreation at 989-5199.

Central High School

CORINTH – Four students at Central High School have earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college level Advanced Placement Program exams. Students took the AP exams in May.

James Connelly qualified for the National AP Scholar Award by earning an average grade of 4 or higher in a 5-point scale on all AP exams taken, and grades of 4 or higher on eight or more of the exams. He also qualified for an AP State Scholar Award.

Connelly and Gabriel Levasseur, a junior, qualified for the AP Scholar With Distinction Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of the exams.

Connelly and Megan Lanpher qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP exams with grades of 3 or higher.

Hampden Academy

HAMPDEN – Students from Hampden Academy were in Portland Wednesday to defend their 2003 state championship in mock trials. Justice Susan Calkins presided.

Members of the HA mock trial team are: Amy Dumont, Lauren Hartz, Katie Lawler, Caroline Samp, Morgan Silva, Scott Simpson, Jennifer Swalec, John White, Becca Workman, Paige Clifton, Sam Dow, Peter Herrick, Lauren Sturdivant, Sophie Kelmenson, Lauren Swalec, Stefanie Venziano, Sam Wood, Zach Boyd, Logan Deane, Jessi Hackett, Kristina King, Rachel Lawler and Kaylie Reese.

Coaches are teacher Kathryn King and attorneys Jim McCarthy and Bill Devoe.

Some 350 students from 27 Maine high schools have participated in the mock trial competition.

Penobscot Job Corps

BANGOR – The Penobscot Job Corps Center honored 14 students after they completed the General Equivalency Diploma Test and attained GED credentials in November. PJCC honors the following students for their achievements:

. Garrett M. Brooks, 17, of Bangor.

. Willie Santiago Jr., 19, of Waterbury, Conn.

. Thomas G. Spooner III, 20, of Belmont, N.H.

. Jason E. Doucette, 21, of Hinsdale, N.H.

. Kerri-Ann Hibbard, 17, of Poland.

. Timothy McComas-Lowe, 20, of Manchester, N.H.

. Robert Zarrella, 19, of Waterbury, Conn.

. Tabitha H. Bishop, 20, of Woolwich.

. Shane C. Hillery, 18, of Bridgton.

. Marvin Poole, 18, of New Haven, Conn.

. Edward J. Anderson, 17, of Pawtucket, R.I.

. Zachary L. Gustafson, 19, of Derry, N.H.

. Stephanie L. Coates, 17, of Providence, R.I.

. Dane S. Wong, 17, of Portland.

For 40 years, Job Corps has provided youth, families, communities and employers of America with quality job training and educational services that have helped to keep our nation strong, said Job Corps officials. From its groundbreaking legislation of 1964, to the first center opening in 1965, Job Corps has grown to 122 campuses, employing 15,000 staff members and serving 65,000 students each year.

The Penobscot Job Corps Center is entering its 25th year of service in Greater Bangor and works with more than 500 students per year as they further their education.

The largely residential program offers opportunities to secure academic and vocational credentials and assists students with securing placement in education, employment or the military upon graduation. For more information on Job Corps, visit http://jobcorps.doleta.gov or call (800) 949-1937, ext. 305.

Suffield Academy

SUFFIELD, Conn. – Timothy Woodcock, a senior at Suffield Academy, was awarded a varsity letter in soccer Dec. 2 at the school’s fall athletic awards ceremony. He also was named to the fall term honor roll for his academic achievements.

Woodcock is the son of Timothy and Carol Woodcock of Bangor.

Colleges

Maine Maritime Academy

CASTINE – Maine Maritime Academy President Leonard Tyler recently appointed Eleanor G. Courtemanche of Penobscot to the post of chief advancement officer at the college.

Courtemanche joined Tyler’s executive staff earlier this fall after having served for more than two and a half years as director of development at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor. She will oversee the academy’s development effort, including annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, corporate and foundation contributions, and special events.

Before her association with College of the Atlantic, Courtemanche worked as campaign manager for Gary Friedmann & Associates; as associate director of development for a social service agency in Massachusetts; as assistant to the president of the Maine Community Foundation; and as director of public affairs at the American University in Bulgaria.

“Ellie brings a high level of energy, enthusiasm and experience to this position,” said Tyler. “I am confident that she will help advance on our development efforts.”

Courtemanche holds a bachelor’s degree in theater and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Maine.

University of Maine

ORONO – Ninety-six students in the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development were recognized recently for outstanding academic achievement. The students, representing communities throughout 14 Maine counties, eight other states and Canada were honored at the Fall Presidential Academic Achievement Award Ceremony, attended by faculty and family members.

College Dean Robert Cobb congratulated and presented each student with a Presidential Academic Achievement pin. The one-time award is presented to students who have earned a 3.50 or higher grade point average during the most recent semester and a 3.0 average over the past two semesters. Students honored were:

Augusta, Shawn Dulac.

Bangor, Amanda Blastow, Cristina Dentici, Ashlee Kneeland, Mary Russell, Jacob Sorensen, Deborah Sykes, Justin Thomas, Steven Tolman.

Belfast , Cassedy Groening.

Benton, Ashley Bickford, Tanya Wells.

Bridgton, Stephanie Lauer, Amy Simoneau.

Cape Elizabeth, Jessica Mitchell.

Chelsea, Gregory Creek.

East Millinocket, Ralph White.

Eddington, Ashley Parker.

Ellsworth, Anna Jordan.

Enfield, Raymond Tilton.

Fairfield, Jennifer Adams, Joshua Hart.

Falmouth, Julie Feigenbaum, Erika Harris.

Franklin, Emily Duncan.

Fryeburg, Katelin Urgese.

Gardiner, Kelly Green.

Glenburn, Michael Dalton, Anthony Morgan, Merrilynn Overlock.

Greenbush, Robin Pressey.

Hampden, Leah Balentine.

Hancock, Maricel Pelpelen.

Harpswell, William Rioux.

Hermon, Noelle O’Clair, Sarah Windsor.

Holden, Erika Corey.

Houlton, Christopher Blanchette.

Kittery, Robert Slaugenhoup.

Lewiston, Andrew Girouard.

Lincoln, Amanda Gerrish, Katharine Head.

Linneus, Sarah Dooley.

Lisbon, Jeffrey Cusson.

Lovell, Michael Lansing.

Manchester, Sara Lelansky.

Medway, Jamie Curtis.

Monmouth, Chad Wright.

Nobleboro, Benjamin Brown.

Oakland, Jamie Breard.

Old Town, Michelle Greeley, Kevin Jay Mansfield, Rachel Wandell.

Orono, Joshua Holman, Matthew Pavao.

Orrington, Elizabeth Gilman, Nicole Pelletier.

Rockland, Wendy Gamage, Donna Tochterman.

Sanford, Joseph Mastraccio.

Searsport, Debra-Jo Middleswart, Pauline Vasiliauskas.

Sebec, Brittany Fariel.

Sidney, Robert Brooks.

Skowhegan, James York.

Somerville, Danielle Johnson.

South Berwick, Michelle Breed.

Springvale, Nathan Mann.

St. Agatha, Tracy Sirois.

Stockholm, Jennifer Bubar.

Topsham, Sarah Paradis.

Turner, Kristen Healy.

Unity, Jenny Derosby.

Veazie, Ann Kenny.

West Enfield, Toni Babineau, Matthew Lindsay.

Westbrook, Bryan Hoy, Vanessa Morin.

Windham, Rebecca Clarkin, Megan McDonough.

Winterport, Susan Rizza.

Unity College

UNITY – The Unity College Board of Trustees has elected Donald Foster of Holden to the board, confirmed recently by Unity College President David Glenn-Lewin. Foster will serve a four-year term as trustee.

A 1965 graduate of the University of Maine at Machias, Foster is president of Evergreen Solutions LLC, a startup management and financial consulting business in Holden. He previously served as president and CEO of R.H. Foster Energy LLC, a full-line energy products distributor with 380 employees and $120 million in annual sales.

Foster taught junior high school science and coached basketball and baseball in North Berwick. He also is a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Foster has been a member of the Ralph Pollary Masonic Lodge, Orrington; Anah Temple Shrine, Bangor; Maine Oil Dealers Board of Directors; Machias Rotary Club, Unity Foundation and the board of Machias Savings Bank.

Colleges

Husson College

BANGOR – U.S. Sen. Susan Collins will be the speaker at the next Husson College business breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, in the dinning commons at the college. the senator will talk about the issues facing elected officials in Washington, including intelligence reform, terrorism, homeland security, education, tax reform, social security and possible appointments to the Supreme Court.