The list of 2023 University of Maine at Farmington graduates is as follows.
MAINE
Acton: Sasha Hampton, Master of Science degree, Educational Leadership; and Sasha Smith, Bachelor of Science degree, Early Childhood Education, cum laude.
Albany Township: Reese Remington, Bachelor of Arts degree, Political Science.
Albion: Noah Grindstaff, B.S., Elementary Education, magna cum laude.
Alfred: Marissa Goodwin, B.S., Elementary Education, cum laude; and Emily Stinson, B.S., Elementary Education, magna cum laude.
Anson: Morgan Steward, B.A., Performing Arts, magna cum laude.
Arrowsic: Charlotte Briggs, M.S., Special Education.
Arundel: Calli Leach, B.S., Elementary Education, summa cum laude.
Auburn: Yussuf Adow, B.S., Rehabilitation Services; Charlotte Emerson, B.S., Community Health Education; and Virginia Goyette, B.S., Secondary Education – Mathematics.
Also, Twilight Smart-Benson, B.S., Earth & Environmental Sciences, summa cum laude; and Logan Whitley, B.A., Biology.
Augusta: Leah Allee, B.S., Rehabilitation Services; Lauryn Bissonnette, Master of Arts degree, Counseling Psychology; Josh Hoffman, Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Creative Writing, magna cum laude; Ebony Hyatt, B.A., English; and Natalie Trask, B.A., Psychology.
Avon: Reece Kneissler, B.A., Business Administration, summa cum laude.
Bangor: Johanna Lake, M.S., Educational Leadership.
Bath: Julie Balsamo, M.S., Educational Leadership; and Abby Minott, B.A., Business Administration, summa cum laude.
Belgrade: Lori Beaucage, B.S., Elementary Education; Alannah Hartford, B.A., Actuarial Science and Business Administration, cum laude; and Simoane Lowell, B.A., Performing Arts, magna cum laude.
Also, Seth Main, B.A., Political Science, summa cum laude; and Ryan Mountain, M.S., Educational Leadership.
Biddeford: Brice Springer, B.A., Biology; and Amber Mondor, M.S., Special Education.
Blue Hill: Andrew Dillon, M.S., Educational Leadership.
Boothbay: Simon Spear, B.A., Geography & Environmental Planning.
Boothbay Harbor: Marinel Demmons, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Liberal Studies.
Bowdoinham: Campbell Tankersley, B.F.A., Creative Writing, magna cum laude.
Bridgton: Becky Hawkins, B.S., Early Childhood Education, magna cum laude; and Mark Mayo, B.A., Actuarial Science and Business Administration, cum laude.
Brownfield: Gracie Vaughan, B.S., Elementary Education, magna cum laude.
Brunswick: Luka Baskett, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Anthropology, magna cum laude; Anna Carpenter, B.S., Community Health Education; and Jenny Doiron, B.S., Secondary Education – Science, summa cum laude.
Also, Josh Factor, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies; Amethyst Leeman, B.S., Elementary Education, cum laude; Darcy Sachs, M.S., Special Education; and Spencer Taylor, B.A., Biology.
Also, Christa Wilcox, B.A., Psychology, summa cum laude; and Cheyenne Yslava, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies, cum laude.
Buckfield: Zack Grover, B.S., Rehabilitation Services.
Calais: Ashley Lutz, M.S., Early Childhood.
Canaan: Elaina Cruz, B.A., International & Global Studies.
Cape Elizabeth: Aman Hagos, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies, cum laude; and Julia Lengyel, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration.
Carrabassett Valley: Bonnie Walston, B.A., Psychology.
Casco: Angie Burnham, B.S., Early Childhood Education, summa cum laude; and Holly Patenaude, M.S., Educational Leadership.
Cherryfield: Corrie Cunnane Hunkler, M.S., Educational Leadership.
Chesterville: Wylie Post, B.S., Elementary Education.
China: Reece McGlew, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Liberal Studie.
Clinton: Cameron Carpenter, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies; and Paige Davis, B.S., Early Childhood Education, summa cum laude.
Columbia Falls: Brittney Church, M.S., Special Education.
Coplin Plt: Jocelyn Stevens, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration, magna cum laude.
Corinth: Joe Wright Jr., B.A., Psychology.
Cornville: Adelle Belanger, B.S., Rehabilitation Services, summa cum laude.
Corry: Tracy Bunting, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies.
Cumberland Center: Juniper Frost, B.S., Secondary Education – English, summa cum laude; Philip Hodgkins, M.S., Educational Leadership; Jack Kane, B.A., Geography & Environmental Planning; and Andrew Storey, B.A., Business Administration.
Damariscotta: Emma Goltz, B.S., Early Childhood Special Education, summa cum laude; Abby Nelson, B.S., Early Childhood Education; and Rachel Siegel, M.S., Educational Leadership.
Dixfield: Brianne Johnston, M.S., Special Education.
Dover Foxcroft: Gavyn Moreshead, B.A., Visual Arts, magna cum laude.
Durham: Hayden Thomas, B.S., Elementary Education, summa cum laude.
Easton: Emily Thompson, B.S., Rehabilitation Services.
Eliot: Isabella Blumenfeld, B.S., Elementary Education, magna cum laude.
Embden: Will Robert, B.S., Earth & Environmental Sciences.
Fairfield: Brenna Saucier, B.A., Psychology, cum laude; Jazmine Sy Murray, B.S., Elementary Education; and Heather Wargo, B.S., Early Childhood Education, summa cum laude.
Falmouth: Brooke Martin, B.S., Secondary Education – English and English, magna cum laude; and Callie McMahon, B.A., Mathematics, summa cum laude.
Farmingdale: Tess Gioia, B.S., Earth & Environmental Sciences, magna cum laude; and Sydney Halle, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Anthropology.
Farmington: Abbey Aho, B.A., Psychology; Emelia Arnett, B.A., Psychology; Kristie Backus, M.A., Counseling Psychology; and Rya Baird, M.A., Counseling Psychology.
Also, Sam Brillhart, B.A., International & Global Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies: Anthropology; Joseph Campbell, B.A., History; and Lillie Clark, B.A., Geography & Environmental Planning.
Also, Galen Dalrymple, M.S., Educational Leadership; Nichole Decker, M.S., Special Education; Alannah Enzor, B.S., Earth & Environmental Sciences, cum laude; and Cam Foss, B.A., Political Science.
Also, Gabriel Glidden, B.A., Psychology, magna cum laude; Jamer Gray, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies; Julia Halley, B.S., Community Health Education; and Cylus Hill-Yastek, B.F.A., Creative Writing.
Also, Simon Kern, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration; Greer Kramer, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration; and Suzanne Lauze, B.A., Business Administration.
Also, Eleanor Lunt, B.S., Elementary Education, cum laude; Anastasia Mertz, B.F.A., Creative Writing and English, summa cum laude; Tyler Morris, B.A., Psychology, summa cum laude; and Kurtis Morton, B.A., Political Science.
Also, Jacob Mouser, B.F.A., Creative Writing, summa cum laude; Sierra Pennington, B.S., Elementary Education, magna cum laude; and Paige Polley, B.S., Secondary Education – English, cum laude.
Also, Brandon Reed, B.A., Political Science; Emalyn Remington, B.F.A., Creative Writing and Performing Arts; Ana Rogers, B.A., Visual Arts, summa cum laude; and Jocelyn Royalty, B.F.A., Creative Writing and Psychology, summa cum laude.
Also, Erica Sanderson, B.A., Actuarial Science, magna cum laude; Aiden Saulnier, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Self-Designed – Environmental Justice, cum laude; and Emily Schanck, M.S., Early Childhood.
Also, Kai Strine, B.S., World Languages Teacher Education, cum laude; Madeleine Tiner, B.S., Special Education, summa cum laude; and Bailey Weston, B.A., English.
Franklin: Gwyn Ash, B.A., English.
Freeman Township: Risa Marble, B.S., Rehabilitation Services.
Freeport: Julia Alterio, B.S., Community Health Education, magna cum laude; Scott Donahue, B.A., Political Science; Jack Olson, B.A., International & Global Studies; and Katelyn Rouleau, B.S., Community Health Education.
Also, Kelsey Williams, B.S., Special Education, magna cum laude; and Sierra Zahares, B.A., Psychology, summa cum laude.
Fryeburg: River Lusky, B.S., Elementary Education, magna cum laude.
Gardiner: Sonya Koss, M.S., Special Education; and Heather Towle, M.A., Counseling Psychology.
Gorham: Georgia Banks, B.A., Psychology; Courtney Brent, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Business Psychology; Melissa Brown, M.S., Early Childhood; and Makenna Canty, B.S., Early Childhood Education, magna cum laude.
Also, Lizzie Kutzer, B.S., School Health Education, magna cum laude; Samantha Rockwell, B.S., Early Childhood Education, magna cum laude; Sophia Stone, M.S., Educational Leadership; and Kate Yates, M.S., Early Childhood.
Gray: Christina Cuddy, M.S., Educational Leadership; and Chelsea Davis, B.S., Special Education, magna cum laude.
Greene: Zoe Norris, B.S., Secondary Education – English; Kristen Roux, B.S., Elementary Education, summa cum laude; and Jared Wood, B.F.A., Creative Writing.
Greenwood: Sara King, M.S., Educational Leadership.
Harpswell: Max McAndrews, B.A., Political Science, summa cum laude.
Hartland: Ashley LaGross, B.A., Psychology, magna cum laude.
Hermon: Heidi Fairbrother, Bachelor of General Studies, General Studies.
Hollis Center: Ashley Mains, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Liberal Studies, magna cum laude.
Jay: Elly Bernard, B.A., Performing Arts, and Visual Arts; Clare Granquist, B.A., Actuarial Science, summa cum laude; Jason Howes, B.S., Secondary Education – Mathematics; and Nick Lombardi, B.A., Computer Science.
Also, Denelle Surman-Gendron, M.S., Educational Leadership; and Lilly Towers, B.A., Psychology, summa cum laude.
Kennebunk: Kyle Pasieniuk, B.A., Business Administration; and Libby Shanahan, M.A., Counseling Psychology.
Kingfield: Chenoa Savage, B.S., Early Childhood Education, magna cum laude.
Lewiston: Becca Ducharme, M.S., Educational Leadership; Noor Hussein, B.S., Community Health Education; Jayme Loisel, B.S., Elementary Education, magna cum laude; and Destiny Merrill, M.S., Educational Leadership.
Also, Bailee Sabine, B.S., Elementary Education, summa cum laude; Sophia Turgeon, B.S., Secondary Education – English.
Lexington Township: Alana Mahar, B.S., Elementary Education, summa cum laude.
Limerick: Lunara Graham, B.A., Psychology; and Caitlyn Hall, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies.
Limington: Mya Daniels, B.S., Special Education, magna cum laude.
Lincolnville: Abby Milner, B.A., Psychology.
Lisbon: Rosalie White, B.S., Elementary Education, magna cum laude.
Lisbon Falls: Amy Eastman, M.S., Educational Leadership; and Jonah Sautter, B.S., School Health Education, magna cum laude.
Litchfield: Kayla Kaiser, M.S., Educational Leadership.
Livermore: William Brenner, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration, magna cum laude.
Livermore Falls: Mallori Chretien, B.S., Early Childhood Education, magna cum laude; Hunter Dalton, B.S., Earth & Environmental Sciences, cum laude; and Sherri Jewell, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Business Psychology.
Lyman: Ryan Townsend, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration; and Justin Vigue, B.A., Psychology.
Madawaska: Harley Carter, B.S., Early Childhood Special Education, summa cum laude.
Madison: William Picard, B.S., Secondary Education – English, cum laude; and Sean Whalen, B.S., Elementary Education, summa cum laude.;
Madrid Township: Tristan Huntoon, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Self-Designed.
Mechanic Falls: Allison Emery, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies, summa cum laude; and Chelsea Roy, B.S., Earth & Environmental Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies: Interdisciplinary Studies: Anthropology, magna cum laude.
Mexico: Abbey Duguay, B.S., Elementary Education, cum laude; and Peyton Hart, B.A., Psychology.
Milford: Artemis Sanborn, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Liberal Studies.
Minot: Kristie Ferland, M.S., Educational Leadership; Dawn Theriault, M.S., Educational Leadership; and Emma Wallace, B.A., Visual Arts, magna cum laude.
Naples: Emma Brown, B.S., Elementary Education, magna cum laude; and Samantha Pond, B.S., Elementary Education, cum laude.
New Canada: Makayla Voisine, B.A., Political Science.
New Portland: Tabitha Emery, M.S., Educational Leadership.
New Sharon: Amanda Gage-Croll, M.S., Educational Leadership; and Shay Trask, B.S., Community Health Education.
Newport: Andy Hopkins, B.S., School Health Education.
Nobleboro: Belle Sawyer, B.S., Elementary Education, cum laude; and Marcy Whitcomb, M.S., Early Childhood.
Norridgewock: Madeline Geidel, B.S., Secondary Education – Mathematics, cum laude; and Kimberly Wilson, M.A., Counseling Psychology.
North Yarmouth: Dawson DiBiase, B.A., Biology; Hunter Graham, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration; and Alex Manthorne, B.A., Psychology, summa cum laude.
Oakland: Kahlie Desrosiers, M.S., Educational Leadership; and Paige Lilly, B.S., Elementary Education, magna cum laude.
Ocean Park: Charlie Katz, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration.
Old Orchard Beach: Josee Hartley, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies.
Orrington: Sarah Maxsimic, B.S., Early Childhood Education.
Owls Head: Noah Erskine, B.A., Mathematics; and Andrea Sgobbo Garver, M.S., Special Education.
Oxford: Darcy Francis, M.S., Educational Leadership; and Hunter LaBossiere, B.A., Business Administration.
Pittston: Shelby Gove, B.S., Elementary Education, cum laude.
Poland: Amy Hodge, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Anthropology, cum laude; Katrina Meader, M.S., Educational Leadership; Kristyn Stebbins, M.S., Early Childhood; and Kayla Wielki, M.S., Educational Leadership.
Port Clyde: Jacob Curtis, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies.
Portland: Maximus DeSalle, B.A., Actuarial Science and Mathematics, magna cum laude; Eve Fischer, B.A., Geography & Environmental Planning, summa cum laude; and Victoria Garand, B.A., Business Administration.
Also, Jennifer Hibbs, M.A., Counseling Psychology; Isabelle King, B.S., Secondary Education – English, magna cum laude; and Brooks Miller, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Liberal Studies, summa cum laude.
Also, Genevieve Morgan, M.A., Counseling Psychology; Terion Moss, B.S., Community Health Education; and Justina Warren, B.S., Early Childhood Education, magna cum laude.
Rangeley: Vanessa Bisson, B.S., Early Childhood Education.
Raymond: Tyler Oren, M.S., Special Education.
Readfield: Samantha Fike, B.A., Biology; and Silas Mohlar, B.S., Earth & Environmental Sciences, magna cum laude.
Richmond: Brandi Munsey, M.S., Mathematics Education.
Rockland: Carol Upham, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Business Psychology, magna cum laude.
Rumford: Courtney Carrier, B.S., Rehabilitation Services, magna cum laude; Lyv Lee, B.S., Early Childhood Education; Maddie Legere, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Self-Designed -Social Theory, cum laude; and Mariah Pelletier, B.S., Early Childhood Education.
Sabattus: Abriana Deslauriers, B.S., Elementary Education.
Saco: Alexandra Hoyt, M.S., Special Education; Katie Sewell, B.F.A., Creative Writing, cum laude; and Bridget Stephenson, B.A., Business Administration and Outdoor Recreation Business Administration, magna cum laude.
Saint George: Kiras Tavernakis, B.A., Psychology, magna cum laude.
Sangerville: Courtney Richardson, M.S., Early Childhood.
Scarborough: Samantha Creech, B.S., Elementary Education, summa cum laude; and Matt Higgins, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration.
Searsport: Sarah Moffitt, M.A., Counseling Psychology.
Shapleigh: Colin Harris, B.S., Secondary Education – English, cum laude.
Skowhegan: Sophie Brewer, B.A., Psychology; and Mackenzie Clement, M.A., Counseling Psychology.
Smithfield: Lydia Enman, M.S., Special Education; and Emma Kamm, M.S., Early Childhood.
Smyrna Mills: Trinity Mincey, B.S., Early Childhood Special Education.
Solon: Lilly Johnson, B.S., Secondary Education – English.
South Paris: Halie Page, B.A., Biology; and Jenna Willey, M.S., Special Education.
South Portland: Kaya Backman, B.S., Community Health Education; Sydney Beecher, B.S., Elementary Education, magna cum laude; and Jane Howard, B.S., Early Childhood Education.
Also, Dilyse Lorello, B.S., Elementary Education, summa cum laude; Maureen Lorello, B.S., Elementary Education; Lillie Mosley, B.S., Early Childhood Education, magna cum laude; and Julia Selser, M.S., Early Childhood.
St. John Plantation: Justine Vaillancourt, M.S., Early Childhood.
Standish: Jasmine Corkins, M.S., Special Education; and Dakotah Keenan, B.A., Psychology.
Steep Falls: Anna Good, B.A., Psychology, cum laude.
Sullivan: Mackenzie Dyer, B.S., Early Childhood Education;.
Temple: Mia Michaud, B.S., Rehabilitation Services.
Thomaston: Sara Dorr, B.S., Elementary Education.
Turner: Ian Leadbetter, B.S., Secondary Education – English; and Alexandria Ridley, M.A., Counseling Psychology.
Van Buren: Brent Soucy, B.S., Earth & Environmental Sciences.
Vassalboro: Colby Pomeroy, B.A., Biology, cum laude.
Waldo: Molly Ross, M.S., Educational Leadership.
Waldoboro: Brian Pollard, B.A., Geography & Environmental Planning.
Warren: Kyle Donlin, B.S., Community Health Education.
Waterville: Amber Labbe, B.S., Early Childhood Education, magna cum laude; Kendra Newman, B.A., Psychology; and Morgan Rogers, B.S., Secondary Education – English, cum laude.
Wells: Covy Dufort, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Anthropology, cum laude; and Julia Partridge, B.S., Early Childhood Education, cum laude.
West Gardiner: Logan Granholm, B.S., Elementary Education, cum laude; Kristen Ladner, B.S., Elementary Education, summa cum laude; and Abigayle Weston, M.A., Counseling Psychology.
West Paris: Dodie Rogers, B.G.S., Bachelor of General Studies.
Westbrook: Nick Minor, M.S., Educational Leadership; Carly Raymond, M.S., Educational Leadership; and Katrina Romano, B.S., Early Childhood Education, summa cum laude.
Wilton: George Edmunds, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies, summa cum laude; Hailey Rose, B.S., Elementary Education, magna cum laude; and Randy Wiers, B.A., International & Global Studies, summa cum laude.
Windham: Heather Carper, B.A., Psychology, magna cum laude; Andrea Holman, B.S., Early Childhood Education, ; Ariana St Clair, B.S., Elementary Education, summa cum laude; and Laura Taylor, B.S., Early Childhood Education, cum laude.
Windsor: Kimberly St. Onge, M.S., Educational Leadership.
Winslow: Kyle Gurney, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies, cum laude; Zack Laflamme, B.A., Geography & Environmental Planning, magna cum laude; and Garrett Pooler, B.S., Rehabilitation Services.
Also, Katie St. Amand, B.S., Special Education, cum laude; Sara Wilkes, M.S., Early Childhood.
Winter Harbor: Lisa Backman, M.S., Educational Leadership.
Yarmouth: Miranda Clarke, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies, summa cum laude; Tony Cleaves, B.A., Business Administration; and Kathryn Josephs, M.S., Educational Leadership.
CONNECTICUT
Hebron: Elliot Morelli-Wolfe, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Anthropology, magna cum laude.
Pomfret Center: Zach Ellsworth, B.A., Biology.
Vernon Rockville: Vanessa Mitchell, B.S., Elementary Education, magna cum laude.
MASSACHUSETTS
Cambridge: Cade Eastman, B.A., International & Global Studies, magna cum laude; and Shea Justice, B.A., Political Science.
Cheshire: Mia Gale, B.A., Biology.
Dover: Summer Eells, B.A., Psychology.
Kingston: Will Cauchon, B.S., School Health Education.
Lexington: Ryan Carruthers, B.S., Rehabilitation Services.
Lynn: Katryn Barr, B.S., Earth & Environmental Sciences, magna cum laude.
Mendon: Alison Simoneau, M.S., Special Education.
North Andover: Erin Gonzalez, B.S., Rehabilitation Services.
South Easton: Celia Canavan, B.A., Political Science.
Woburn: Jeremy Pica, B.S., Earth & Environmental Sciences.
Wrentham: Heather Janson, B.S., Secondary Education – Mathematics and Mathematics, summa cum laude.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Bethlehem: Kathryn Michal, B.S., Elementary Education.
Concord: Emma Chudzicki, B.S., Early Childhood Special Education, magna cum laude.
Contoocook: Mel LaCombe, B.A., English, cum laude.
Hampton: Emily Eaton, B.S., Earth & Environmental Sciences, cum laude.
Holderness: Theo Cerami-Smith, B.F.A., Creative Writing.
Manchester: Tim Dugan II, B.A., Actuarial Science and Mathematics.
New Durham: Sami Hotchkiss, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration, magna cum laude.
Portsmouth: Cassidy O’Donnell, B.A., Actuarial Science and Mathematics, summa cum laude.
Rochester: Ryan MacDonald, B.S., Secondary Education – English, magna cum laude.
Sunapee: Em Platt, B.F.A., Creative Writing, cum laude.
RHODE ISLAND
Little Compton: Cade McHugh, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration.
VERMONT
East Hardwick: Samuel Molleur, B.S., Secondary Education – English, summa cum laude; and Walker Willey, B.S., Earth & Environmental Sciences, magna cum laude.
Hinesburg: Mullein Francis, B.A., Biology, cum laude.
South Burlington: Danny Terhune, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies, magna cum laude.
Williamstown: Nathan Poulin, B.S., Community Health Education, magna cum laude.
CALIFORNIA
Coarsegold: Willow Sanchez, B.S., Elementary Education.
IOWA
Cedar Rapids: Ayers Aguiar, B.S., Earth & Environmental Sciences, summa cum laude.
MISSOURI
Fenton: Allison Davis, B.S., Early Childhood Special Education, magna cum laude.
NORTH CAROLINA
Fort Bragg: Jamie LaPointe, B.S., Rehabilitation Services.
NEW JERSEY
Pennsville: McKenna Lockwood, B.A., Psychology, magna cum laude.
OHIO
Mount Vernon: Karly Jacklin, B.F.A., Creative Writing, summa cum laude.
OREGON
Portland: Heidi Gettinger, B.S., Early Childhood Education, magna cum laude.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Hilton Head Island: Chase Holak, B.A., Business Administration.
TEXAS
McCamey: Ava Anderson, B.F.A., Creative Writing, cum laude.
WISCONSIN
Superior: Ryan Brueninghaus, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration.
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