submitted by Paul Thompson, Carrabec High School biology teacher

The Carrabec High School, in North Anson, biology students thank Julie Davenport and Jim Ferrante for their forestry presentation. Jim and Julie are foresters who work for the Maine Forest Service. On Tuesday, June 8, and Wednesday, June 9, they came to the high school and spoke to the biology classes. As well as describing the local forest ecology beside the high school, they also talked about the type of work they do as foresters.

This involves working with private landowners, logging companies, paper companies and others. Jim and Julie also talked about the education, training, and personal experience that prepared them to do what they do. This was a rich and necessary presentation for the high school students. As Julie and Jim related, there is a great need for people to do this kind of work.

There are, and will continue to be, many opportunities for people in this and related fields. It is a chance to stay in Maine, do meaningful work, and be outside while you are doing it. What could be better?

Sarah Olson, Carrabec’s Valedictorian, is a student who is a role model in our school. With a grade point average of 101.18 she has completed four advanced placement classes, seven honors classes and five dual enrollment classes.

Sarah is a student who is quiet and accomplishes a lot behind the scenes. She is hard working and will be successful in any endeavor she chooses to pursue. Sarah will be attending Dartmouth College, in Hanover, New Hampshire. Sarah is the daughter of Kirt and Laurie Olson, of Solon.

Mikayla Oliver, Carrabec’s Salutatorian, is a very bright and successful student. Mikayla has a grade point average of 99.07, completing four advanced placement classes, seven honors classes, as well as, six dual enrollment classes.

Mikayla will be an asset to any organization to which she chooses to become a part. Mikayla will be attending the University of Maine at Farmington, majoring in psychology. Mikayla is the daughter of Lawrence and Renee Oliver, of Embden.

Jasmyne Coombs is the daughter of Aryke Tyrrell, of Solon, and Brian Coombs, of Solon. Jasmyne will be attending the University of Maine at Farmington for their secondary education program.

Andrew Davis is the son of Donna Davis, of New Portland. Andrew will be going into the U.S. Air Force.

Ethan Johnson is the son of Wayne and Kim Johnson, of Solon. Ethan will be continuing in the work force.

Chantelle LaCroix is the daughter of Kevin and Janet LaCroix, of Solon. Chantelle will be attending Husson University, in Bangor, majoring in physical therapy.

Elizabeth Manzer is the daughter of Angela Hawkins, of Anson, and Dean Manzer of Anson. Elizabeth will be attending Kennebec Valley Community College, in Fairfield, for their phlebotomy program.

Autumn Morrill is the daughter of Eric and Amanda Morrill, of Embden. Autumn will be attending the University of Maine at Orono for their animal and veterinary science program.

Courtney Peabody is the daughter of Robert and Carrie Peabody, of Solon. Courtney will be attending Plymouth State University, in Plymouth, New Hampshire, majoring in adventure education.

Anastasia Quimby is the daughter of Stacey Brown and Terry True, of Wellington. Anastasia will be attending Husson University, in Bangor.