Alison Linscott participates in mock business negotiations for 2032 Olympic location

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Alison Linscott, a management major, from Waterville, was one of 25 students to participate in a mock business negotiation for the 2032 Olympics as part of the Lasell College Fall Connected Learning Symposium on December 4, 2019, in Newton, Massachusetts.

Linscott played the role of Judoka Sergiu Toma, an athlete, to represent Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in a mock negotiation for the location of the 2032 Olympics. The negotiation took place over the course of three days, with the second day coinciding with the Connected Learning Symposium. Each student’s team presented their city’s issues, interests, and concerns regarding the negotiation process, according to Assistant Professor Janet Huetteman, who teaches the course on business negotiation at the College’s School of Business.

Throughout the exercise, groups asked questions of the exercise’s mock International Olympic Committee (IOC) and made direct pitches. Huetteman facilitated the three-day process, at the end of which a winner was selected by the mock IOC.

St. John School, in Winslow, to close at end of school year

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St. John Regional Catholic School, in Winslow. (photo by Roland D. Hallee)

Press release from the Diocese of Portland

Upon reviewing the parish’s consultative process which led to the recommendation by the pastoral council, finance council, and school board of Corpus Christi Parish, Bishop Robert P. Deeley has acknowledged their decision to close St. John Regional Catholic School, located on 15 South Garand Street in Winslow, at the end of the 2019-20 school year.

“Parents and parishioners, as well as the religious and clergy who have served the parish over many years, worked tirelessly to try to find a way to keep the school open. As evidenced by the sustained efforts over a long period of time by the devoted faculty, the generous support of the parish community, and the extensive consultation process by the parish leadership, their decision was not reached easily or quickly,” said Bishop Deeley. “The parish remains dedicated to the mission of Catholic education, and the diocese’s Office of Lifelong Faith Formation will be working with Corpus Christi to ensure that alternative programs and ministries are in place to nurture the children’s spiritual, intellectual and emotional growth.”

“For over 90 years, students, teachers, and parishioners have generously supported this school.”
– Bishop Robert P. Deeley.

“There was a consensus among our parish councils that continuing to operate the school could risk the financial stability and health of the parish moving forward,” said Fr. Daniel Baillargeon, pastor of Corpus Christi Parish (Notre Dame Church, Waterville; Sacred Heart Church, Waterville; St. John the Baptist Church, Winslow; St. Helena Church, Belgrade Lakes). “We have already started helping current school families to assess their options, including possible enrollment at other Catholic schools for the next academic year.”

“The sad truth is that rising costs, a decline in school-aged children in the Waterville/Winslow area, and an increased demand for financial assistance made it unfeasible to keep the school open,” said Marianne Pelletier, superintendent of Maine Catholic Schools. “As heartbreaking as this is for school families and alumni, we are grateful for the opportunity the diocese had in providing a quality education to generations of students. We also look forward to exploring new and creative ways to help children in the area cultivate their faith.”

St. John opened in 1927 with the Ursuline Sisters and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyons overseeing the school, which was originally operated in the church’s assembly hall and south annex. In 1939, the north annex was attached. The Sisters of St. Joseph arrived in 1960 and the school building in use today was constructed.

“For over 90 years, students, teachers, and parishioners have generously supported this school,” said Bishop Deeley. “The closing of St. John is not a result of a lack of generosity, but simply a demographic and financial reality. Corpus Christi Parish and the diocese will use this sad moment to strengthen our resolve to reach more young people with Jesus’ message of love.”

Erskine senior receives Next Gen honorable mention

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Eleena Lee

Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF), a nonprofit committed to ensuring that all students leave high school with the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly complex financial world, is pleased to announce that Eleena Lee, a senior at Erskine Academy, has received an Honorable Mention Award in their third annual PAYBACK Challenge.

Over 900 students from across the United States submitted essays earlier last fall after playing the award-winning college finance game, PAYBACK. Tim Ranzetta, co-founder of NGPF, states, “Over 200,000 students played PAYBACK during the contest period. It was great to see the impact this game had on students’ attitudes and actions as they decide on their educational path after high school.”

Each of the honorable mention winners will receive a $500 award from NGPF to be used for educational purposes.

Three local students on Dean College fall 2019 dean’s list

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Dean College, in Franklin, Massachusetts, is pleased to announce the local students that have earned a place on the dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester. These students have demonstrated a serious commitment to their studies while at Dean College.

Zoe Derosby, of Waterville;

Cami Dubois, of Winslow;

Joshua Veilleux, of Winslow.

Lasell University students named to fall 2019 dean’s list

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Students at Lasell University, in Newton, Massachusetts, were named to the dean’s list for their strong academic performance in fall 2019, including Grace Redwine, of Freedom, and Mya Maxim, of South China.

Erskine Academy Parent/Teacher conferences set for Jan. 15

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(photo credit: Erskine Academy)

Erskine Academy has scheduled Parent/Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, January 15, from 3 to 7:30 p.m. (snow date will be Thursday, January 16). No appointments are necessary as teachers will be available to speak with parents in their respective classrooms.

In addition, the Guidance Office will offer a brief presentation for parents of underclassmen about the post-secondary planning process and the basics of financial aid as well as a review of the course registration process for the 2020-21 school year. This presentation will begin at 6 p.m., in the library.

Please feel free to contact the Guidance Office at 445-2964 with any questions or concerns regarding this information.

Unity College new degree programs to focus on animal health, climate change

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Online undergraduate programs offer students job-ready skills in growing markets

This fall, Unity College Distance Education launched two new undergraduate degree programs, which were created and designed to meet the growing interest of students and demand in the job market. The new programs, Animal Health and Behavior and Environmental Science and Climate Change, fit nicely into Unity College’s mission and offer students a wide range of careers after completing their degree online.

“These two programs are tailored to meet the needs of our students, giving them the job-ready skills they’ll need to be successful in either their careers or graduate programs,” said Unity College President Dr. Melik Peter Khoury. “These two programs in particular are giving place-bound students – those who can’t uproot their lives and attend our Flagship campus – an opportunity to turn their passions into careers. From our Environmental Science and Climate Change program, graduates can pursue careers in solar and wind energy, geographic information system science, or in policy-making and advising. Our Animal Health and Behavior degree will give them the foundation to either work in animal shelters, wildlife preserves, and rehabilitation centers, or they can choose to pursue the pre-veterinarian track and ultimately become veterinarians.”

“These programs were chosen and designed specifically for working adults or those seeking a meaningful career change to either complete or earn their bachelor’s degree,” said Dr. Erika Latty, Chief Learning Officer at Unity College. “There is high job market demand in these two fields, and our programs deliver a content-rich, high quality learning experience while providing for greater access and improved earning potential among students.”

Over the next 10 years, the projected growth for jobs like environmental compliance specialists, environmental technicians, environmental engineers, and energy engineers ranges from 6 to 12 percent, while the need for solar installers is projected to more than double.

“Solar and wind energy installation is a fast-growing field,” said Dr. Amy Arnett, Vice President of Unity College Distance Education. “This program is going to set students up with a very solid science background, which they can then apply to some really great job opportunities in renewable energy.”

Jobs for Animal Health and Behavior, including veterinary assistants and technicians, zoologists, caretakers, trainers, and veterinarians are projected to grow between 7 percent and 24 percent.

“Animal Health and Behavior is our answer to what many students have asked for. People want to work with animals,” said Dr. Arnett. “What we’ve created is a program that helps people understand animal science from both a physiological and behavioral perspective.”

For more on these new undergraduate programs from Unity College Distance Education, visit online.unity.edu.

Erskine Renaissance Awards presented for December 2019

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Seniors of the Trimester, front row, from left to right, Julia Basham and Summer Hotham. Back row, Lucy Allen, Jacob Sutter, Ben Reed and Dominic Smith. (contributed photo)

On Friday, December 13, Erskine Academy students and staff attended a Renaissance Assembly to honor their peers with Renaissance Awards.

Left, Faculty of the Trimester, Jennifer Tibbetts, left, and Eileen McNeff. (contributed photo)

Recognition Awards were presented to the following students: Jack Allen, Lily Bray, Nathan Million, Sydni Plummer, Hanna Spitzer, Benjamin Lavoie, Alyssha Gil, and Eleena Lee.

In addition to Recognition Awards, Senior of the Trimester Awards were also presented to six members of the senior class: Lucy Allen, daughter of Patrick and Shirley Allen, of Windsor; Julia Basham, daughter of Tim and Catherine Basham, of China; Dominic Smith, son of Katrina and Dan Jackson, of Whitefield; Ben Reed, son of Kevin and Jennifer Reed, of Vassalboro; Summer Hotham, daughter of Charles and Heide Hotham, of Palmero; and Jacob Sutter, son of Richard and Jenny Sutter, of Palermo. Seniors of the Trimester are recognized as individuals who have gone above and beyond in all aspects of their high school careers.

In appreciation of their dedication and service to Erskine Academy, Faculty of the Trimester awards were also presented to Jennifer Tibbetts, mathematics instructor; and Eileen McNeff, business office bookkeeper.

Carrabec High School first quarter honor roll 2019

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Grade 12

High honors: Cassidy Ayotte, Isaac Boucher, Annika Carey, Caitlin Crawford, Ricky Gordon III, Lemuel Kimball, Scott Mason, Dalton Way and Skye Welch; Honors: Ashley Cates, Summer Cole, Caroline Decker, Olivia Fortier, Olivia Gonio, Ariel Guinn, Olivia Hassell, Madison Jaros, Dylan Leach, Abby Richardson, Cheyenne Sirois, Cheyeanne Stubbs and Jesiah Wilcox-Quimby.

Grade 11

High honors: Sarah Olson; Honors: Aidan Caplin, Sarena Dickman, Logen Faucett, Chantelle LaCroix, Elizabeth Manzer and Mikayla Oliver.

Grade 10

High honors: Cheyenne Cahill, Shyanne Holmes, Abigail Luce and Trinity Slate; Honors: Lilly Augustine, Emma Baker, Abigayle Ballard, Tyler Edwards, Daniel Handley, Sean Olson, Logan Reichert, Courtney Rollins, Seth Sayles, Aislinn Slate, Hunter Tewksbury, Garrett Wilson and Ethan Wyman.

Grade 9

High honors:  Jessica Benedict, Luke Carey, Laci Dickey and Hunter Sousa; Honors: Zebadiah Burnham, Twyla Carpenter, Elijah Grunder, Lindsay Hamilton, Autumn Ladd, Robert Lindblom, Caitlyn Oliver, William Price II, Isabelle Slate and Josiah Wyman.

Vassalboro Community School first quarter honor roll (fall 2019)

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Vassalboro Community School. (source: jmg.org)

HIGH HONORS

Grade 8: Elizabeth Brown, Gage Dorval, Savannah Estes, Tara Hanley, Nathan Polley and Lara Stinchfield. Grade 7: Noah Bechard, Landen Blodgett, Allison Dorval, Ava Kelso and Greta Limberger. Grade 6: Emily Almeida, Madison, Estabrook, Jacob Lavallee, Ava Lemelin, Brayden McLean, Mylee Petela, Hannah Polley and Leahna Rocque. Grade 5: Nataleigh Brown, Madison Burns, Tallulah Cloutier, Sophie Day, Ryley Desmond, Cody Grondin, Jack Malcolm and Kelty Pooler. Grade 4: Drake Goodie and Reid Willett. Grade 3: Caylie Buotte, Emily Clark, Keegan Clark, Baylee Fuchswanz, Zoe Gaffney, Allyson Gilman, Kaitlyn Lavallee, Cheyenne Lizzotte, Mia McLean, Mackenzy Monroe, Callen Pooler and Ava Woods.

HONORS

Grade 8: Hunter Brandt, Nathalia Carrasco, Madelynn Cimino, Connor Coull, Isabella Day, Lexus Field, Cole Fortin, Meilani Gatlin, Aleigha Gooding, Tyler Hansen, Lucas Haskell, Brody Loiko, Ethan Lyon, Hannah Piecewicz, Logan Rockwell, Tristan Samuelson, Lilian Taylor and Brandon Wood. Grade 7: Brooke Blais, EvanBrochu, Sofia Derosby, Brady Desmond, Ellie Giampetruzzi, Kailynn Houle, Josiah Hussey, Kyran Kinrade, Bodi Laflamme, Alysha Opacki,, Seth, Picard, Ava Picard, Wallace Pooler, Grant Taker and Emma Waterhouse. Grade 6: Addyson Burns, Quinn Coull, Mckenzie Duenne, William Ellsey, Talula Kimball, Paige Littlefield, Taylor Neptune, Alexandria O’Hara and Addison Witham. Grade 5: Kayliana Allen, Tyler Clark, Eilah Dillaway, Peyton Dowe, Madison Field, Scott Fitts, Xavier Foss, Adalyn Glidden, Bailey Goforth, Caspar Hooper, Mason Lagasse, Harley McEachern, Josslyn Ouellette, Mackenzie Oxley, Taiya Rankins, Grady Sounier and Bryson Stratton. Grade 4: Benjamin Allen, Grayson Atwood, Jackson Bailey, Dominick Bickford, Ryleigh French, Jasmine Garey, Gabriella Lathrop, Drew Lindqist, Brandon Neagle, Ryder Neptune-Reny, Paige Perry, Sovie Rau, Kayden Renna and Judson Smith. Grade 3: Samuel Bechard, Mason Brewer, Basil Dillaway, Ariya Doyen, Gabriella Duarte, Lily Giroux, Lillyana Krastev, Jack LaPierre, Elizabeth Longfellow, Hannah McMurtry, Jaelyn Moore, Weston Pappas, Noah Rau and GraceTobey.

HONORABLE MENTION

Grade 8: Tucker Greenwald, Carlos Michaud and Galianna Michaud. Grade 7: Kaylene Glidden, Echo Hawk, Willow Merchant, Ayden Michaud, Kayden Painchaud, Kaelyn Pappas, Ava Prickett, Zachary Stewart and Sterling Williams. Grade 6: Elisha Baker, Moira Bevan, Saunders Chase, Jordan Cressey, Leigh-Ann Gagnon, Seth Hansen, Daniel Ouellette, Emily Piecewicz, Gabriel Shorey and Trevor Tibbetts. Grade 5: Traydyn Austin, Aliya Bourque, Emma Charleston, Wyatt Ellis, Olivia Leonard, Tyson Pooler, Noah Pooler, Landon Tassinari, Payton Thornton and Autumn Willis. Grade 4: Bentley Austin, Trystyn Brown, Zoey DeMerchant, Austin Devoe, Dylan Dodge, Zachary Kinrade, Cooper Lajoie, Caleb Marden, Bentley Pooler, Landon Sullivan, Hannah Tobey and William Trainor. Grade 3: DaVontay Austin, Isadora Duarte, Preston Duenne, Harlen Fortin, Jaziah Garcia, Jeremy Hawk, Elliot McQuarrie, Cheyanne Norton and Landen Theobald.