GREENVILLE, S.C. — Kaitlyn McNally of Raymond was recently inducted into the inaugural class of Lambda Pi Eta, a national honor society for communication and journalism and mass communication majors, with a chapter at Bob Jones University. McNally is majoring in journalism and mass communication. The induction ceremony was held on Oct. 12. To be […]
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YWCA announces 2021 Women of Achievement Award recipients
YWCA Central Maine recently announced the recipients of the 2021 Women of Achievement Awards. The Awards Selection Committee selected Zamzam Elmoge (Lee Young Leadership Award), Elise Johansen (Marcia Baxter Social Justice Award), ZamZam Mohamud (Tonie Ramsey Service Award), and Elaine Roop (Priscilla Gendron Legacy Award). The community is invited to celebrate the work of the […]
Lewiston student graduates from Colgate University
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Barbara Roundy of Lewiston graduated May 9 from Colgate University. Roundy, a graduate of Lewiston High School, majored in biology at Colgate. Roundy received a bachelor of arts degree during Colgate’s 200th commencement, which was held in person at Colgate’s Andy Kerr Stadium.
Masonic lodge awards scholarships to Durham students
AUBURN — Acacia Masonic Lodge 121 presented two scholarships on Aug. 17 in the amount of $500 each to two Freeport High School graduates. Both from Durham, the recipients are Aynslie Decker, who plans to attend the University of New England to study dentistry, and Myah Jensen, who plans to attend Endicott College to study […]
Auburn student makes Seton Hall dean’s list
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. — Allie Veinote of Auburn has qualified for the 2021 spring dean’s list at Seton Hall University. After the close of every semester, undergraduate students completing all courses with a GPA of 3.4, with no grades lower than C, qualify for the dean’s list.
Massachusetts college recognizes local graduates
LOWELL, Mass. — UMass Lowell honored three local students among its 4,582 graduates in May. Julia St.Laurent of Lewiston received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Emma-Jane Turton of Mechanic Falls received a Master of Science degree in engineering management. David Long of South Paris received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.
Local students make St. Lawrence University dean’s list
CANTON, N.Y. — Two local students have been named to the 2021 summer semester dean’s list at St. Lawrence University. Meghan Charles of Farmington is a member of the class of 2022 and majoring in psychology and environmental studies. Charles attended Mount Blue High School. Maddy Mercier of Lewiston is a member of the class […]
Scholarship program recognizes Maine semifinalists
EVANSTON, Ill. — Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation have named approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These high school seniors can continue in the competition for about 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $30 million that will be offered next spring. Maine semifinalists: 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program Auburn: […]
Massachusetts university names local dean’s list students
BOSTON — Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University has announced local students who have been named to the spring semester dean’s list. Alyssa Burke of Gray is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in premedical health studies degree. She plans to graduate in 2023. Adrianna White of Lisbon is pursuing a Bachelor of Science […]