AUGUSTA — The New England League of Middle Schools, in conjunction with the Maine Association of Middle Level Education, held the annual Scholar Leaders banquet in Augusta on May 10.

Twenty-five middle schools from across the state were honored Middle Level Scholar Leaders.  Criteria include: An excellent attitude toward learning; provides service to classmates and school; is a positive role model for peers; takes responsibility for own behavior and learning.

Spruce Mountain Middle School eighth-graders Leah Gilbert and Kaila Godbey were recognized for winning the award for their school. 

T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School students Delaney Woods, and John Conron were honored.

The New England League of Middle Schools named Leah Gilbert, left, and Kaila Godbey Middle Level Scholar Leaders. They are students at Spruce Mountain Middle School in Jay.

The New England League of Middle Schools named Delaney Woods, left, and John Conron Middle Level Scholar Leaders. They are students at T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School in Dixfield.