LISBON FALLS – Jeff Mercer and Kelsey LeGloahec, students at Philip W. Sugg Middle School, were honored as Middle Level Scholar Leaders at a banquet on May 28 at the Augusta Civic Center. The students were presented awards.

The criteria included demonstrating academic initiative and scholarship, providing service to classmates and school, exemplifying positive attitudes and demonstrating leadership in the classroom and school activities.

Nearly 375 students, educators and parents attended the banquet to celebrate the achievements of the students. Seventy-three eighth-grade students from 37 schools were honored.

The event was organized by the Maine Association of Middle Level Educators and the New England League of Middle Schools with supporting sponsorship from Lifetouch National School Studios.