The students were presented with an award for demonstrating academic initiative and scholarship, providing service to classmates and school, exemplifying positive attitudes and demonstrating leadership in the classroom and school activities.

Fifty-two students from 26 schools were honored. About 275 students, educators and parents attended.

The event was organized by the Maine Association for Middle Level Education and the New England League of Middle Schools, with a supporting sponsorship from Lifetouch National School Studios.

FMI: www.nelms.org/pages/awards/sl_maine.html.