Anna C. DeFilipp, daughter of Patrick and Patricia DeFilipp of Auburn, graduated from Babson College, Wellesley, Mass., on May 21. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. A 2001 graduate of Edward Little High School, DeFilipp was a member of the Babson alpine ski team and captained the women’s team during her junior and senior year. Upon graduation, she accepted a position at Pioneer Investments in Boston, Mass. She is the granddaughter of Inez Buck of Auburn and the late Roy Buck, and Pat and Aldona DeFilipp of Mexico.

Andrea L. Deschambeault and Neil A. Thurlow have made the Dean’s List at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for the spring semester 2005. Andrea’s parents Dave and Pam Deschambeault reside in South Casco. Andrea hopes to graduate in 2008 with a degree in Pharmacy. Neil’s step-father Bill and mother Ellie Newell reside in Bryant Pond. Neil hopes to graduate in 2008 with a degree in Pharmacy.

Anna Eisenstein of Auburn, a student at Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont, is participating in a paid summer research internship at the Maine Medical Center Research Institute. The MMCRI Summer Student Research Program is for bright, motivated college and pre-college students who are interested in biomedical research as a career. Each student is mentored by an established scientist at MMCRI, and conducts an independent research project during the ten-week program. Students receive a stipend, and also have the opportunity to participate in lecture series, seminars, and data review sessions at the Institute.

This summer, 12 students are taking part in the program, engaging in both laboratory and clinical research.

Eisenstein is working with Volkhard Lindner, MD, PhD, who is investigating the biology of specialized protein complexes and novel genes in blood vessel walls.

The MMCRI Summer Student Research Program is intended to help Maine students pursue careers in biomedical research, and it is hoped that some of those students will return to Maine for further education or to pursue their careers. One former summer student is already back at MMCRI as a PhD candidate.

Audrey Ellis, daughter of Kirt and Sarah Ellis of Lewiston, has been named to the dean’s list for the 2005 spring semester at the University of New England. A 2002 graduate of Lewiston High School, Ellis is a major in nursing. She is also actively involved at the University in student government and recently received the national Collegiate Student Government Award.

Dean’s list students have attained a grade point average of 3.30 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester.

Nicholas G. Allen, son of Jim and Rhonda Allen, Turner, a 2004 graduate of Leavitt Area High School, has been named to the dean’s list this past semester at University of Maine Orono with a grade point average of 3.31. He is majoring in nursing with a minor in biology. Allen was in the Lamba Chi fraternity.

Ashley McDonald, a student at Monmouth Academy, has been admitted to Alfred University as a member of the Class of 2009. McDonald, a resident of Monmouth, plans to enter as a chemistry major in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Alfred University. Founded in 1836, Alfred University is the second oldest coeducational institution in the United States, and has several natioinally acclaimed programs, particularly in art and engineering.

Aaron Martel recently graduated from New England Institute of Technology in Warwick, R.I., with a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems technology. While at the college, he participated as a tour guide and was involved in the Internship Network as a support specialist performing upgrades to computer work stations. For this work, he received a president’s volunteer service award in 2004. He is the son of Lucien Martel and Gail Martel, both of Auburn.

Adam Roberts Platz, a Dartmouth College student in the class of 2008 from Auburn, has been cited for outstanding academic achievement in Computer Science 7 during the Spring 2005 term. Platz is the son of Thomas Platz and Paula Marcus-Platz. Members of the Dartmouth faculty are invited to submit citation reports only when a student’s work is sufficiently distinguished to merit special recognition. Such citations are rare; typically, only a few undergraduates receive citations each term.

Angela Willer graduated cum laude from the University of Southern Maine. She majored in Industrial Technology with a minor in Management Information Systems and a concentration in Information Communications Technology. She was a 2000 graduate of Lewiston High School. She is the daughter of Bob and Monique Willer of Lewiston.

Brian Crabtree has been named to the Grinnell College Dean’s List for the 2005 spring semester. Crabtree is a Biological Chemistry major. Crabtree, the son of Frank and Cindy Crabtree of Turner is one of many students honored for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the dean’s list at Grinnell College. To make the Dean’s List, students must have a grade point average of 3.75 or above.

Founded in 1846, Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college in Grinnell, Iowa, and has been listed as one of the best 20 liberal arts colleges in the country for the past 15 years. In 2003-2004, Grinnell College was named “best all-around” college in the United States by “Newsweek” magazine.

Daniel Siekman of Buckfield, son of Robert William Siekman and Margot Butterfield Siekman, received a Bachelor of Arts from Emory College of Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., at its 160th commencement ceremony on May 16.

Chad J. Laliberte received his Master’s Degree in education at Elmira College on June 3. While an undergraduate student at Elmira College, Chad was a member of the Gold Key Society and was inducted into Sigma Eta National Residence Hall Honorary. During his senior year he worked as a resident assistant. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing, he accepted a position at Elmira College as a Residence Life Counselor, which he held until his recent graduation. Chad has recently moved to Clinton, New York where he has accepted the position of Assistant Director of Residence Life at Hamilton College. Chad is a 1998 graduate of St. Domnic Regional High School. He is the son of Joseph and Patsy Laliberte of Lewiston.

Mitchell Groder of Wilton, and Andrew Mason of Monmouth were named to the President’s list for the 2005 spring semester at Daniel Webster College. Students earn this honor by achieving a grade point average of 3.5 for three consecutive semesters.

Erin Bell of Medford, Mass. was awarded the degree of Juris Doctor at the May 22 commencement exercises of Suffolk University held at the Bank of America Pavilion. Degrees were conferred on approximately 450 graduates of the Law School. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Clark University. At Suffolk Law, Bell was a member of the Trademark Moot Court Team. She is the daughter of Michael and Sharon Bell of Hanover, Pa., and formerly of Lewiston.

Elizabeth Dulac, daughter of Muffett and Woody Dulac of Auburn, was named a First Group Scholar and was named to the dean’s list at Smith College for the 2004-2005 school year. Dulac graduated from Edward Little High School and is majoring in engineering and French at Smith.

The dean’s list recognizes those students with grade point averages of 3.333 or above. First Group Scholars are further recognized for their particularly high level of achievement, and they generally represent the top 10 percent of the class.

Erin L. Frechette, of Lewiston will complete the Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) in Physician Assistant Studies degree at the College of Health Sciences (CHS) of Midwestern University in August. Ms. Frechette will participate in an official graduation ceremony and conferring of degrees at the Glendale Arena in Glendale, Ariz., on June 3.

Ms. Frechette is the daughter of Patrick Frechette of Lewiston. After graduating from Lewiston High School in 1997, she earned a Bachelor of Science from Castleton State College of Vermont in 2001. After graduating from MWU, Ms. Frechette plans to practice in women’s health in Worcester, Mass.

The Physician Assistant (PA) Studies master’s program at Midwestern provides a rigorous 27-month curriculum that prepares students to practice medicine with physician supervision. A typical PA practice centers on patient care and may include educational, research, and administrative duties.

The following student enrolled in the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University was named to the Deans List for the Spring 2005 semester. To qualify for the Deans List, students must achieve at least a 3.4 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) during the semester.

Grace Demchak of Durham. Demchak is a freshman majoring in environmental design.

Amanda Wheeler from Mechanic Falls will graduate from the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) on Thursday, July 21 at 7 p.m. This graduation marks the completion of a ten-month term of “getting things done” for America.

Throughout the 10 month term, Wheeler has spent seven weeks in Lancaster, Pa., working with the Lancaster County Conservancy to restore a forest back to its natural grassland so that a rare serpentine barren can grow. Wheeler also spent six weeks in Columbus, Ohio, working with a local theatre company called Vaud-Villities to help increase economic growth by turning a run-down movie theatre into a working acting theatre. Other non-profits Wheeler has worked with include Turning the Page; a DC organization that helps the literacy program in public schools, The Telamon Corporation from Richmond, Va.; an organization that builds straw-bale homes for migrant workers, and the Erie County Conservation District out of Erie, Pa.; a non-profit that helps keep wetlands in Erie County.

The graduation ceremony will take place at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service will address the graduates, as well as local media icon Maureen Bunyan of WJLA, an ABC affiliate.

Inspired by the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930’s, AmeriCorps NCCC members complete service projects in the focus on the areas of the environment, education, public safety/homeland security, disaster relief and unmet human needs.

AmeriCorps NCCC members are assigned to one of five campuses located in the United States and complete 1,700 hours of community service throughout their 10-month term. Wheeler has successfully completed the program along with 129 other AmeriCorps NCCC members and 17 team leaders who will complete their service at the Capital Region Campus located in Washington, D.C. The Capital Region serves communities in the District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Corps members, all aged 18 to 24, must complete 1,700 hours of service during their 10-month commitment. In exchange for their service, Corps Members receive $4,725 to help pay for college or repay student loans. AmeriCorps is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply now. Many programs have no upper age limit. For more information, visit www.americorps.org or call 1-800-942-2677.

Bentley College

WALTHAM, Mass. – Bentley’s Dean of Arts and Science, Catherine Davy, and Dean of Business, Margrethe Olson, recently announced the names of local residents who were named to the Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement in the spring 2005 semester.

To be named to the Dean’s List, a full-time student must have a grade point average of 3.3 or higher with no course grade below 2.0 during the term. The following residents from your readership area were named to the Dean’s List:

Scott Paul Morency from Auburn majoring in Accountancy.

Kristin Marie O’Brien from Gray majoring in Info Design and Corporate Comm.

Michael Daniel Perreault from Lewiston majoring in Management.

Joshua Eric Labrie from Lewiston majoring in Accountancy.

Matthew Edward Cyr from Monmouth majoring in Corporate Finance & Accounting.

Jeremy Daniel Tarr from Raymond majoring in Corporate Finance & Accounting.

Christopher D. Gagnon from Wales majoring in Finance.

To be named to the President’s List, a full-time student must have a grade point average of 3.7 or higher with no course grade below 3.0 during the term. The following residents from your readership area were named to the President’s List:

Dana R. Duncan from Greene majoring in Computer Information Systems.

Angela Marie Labrie from Sabattus majoring in Finance.

Vanderbilt University

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Approximately 2,500 students completed requirements for degrees at Vanderbilt University during the past year. Those degrees were conferred by Chancellor Gordon Gee during the May 13 commencement exercises, which marked the completion of the 130th year of classes at Vanderbilt.

The undergraduate students were awarded bachelor’s degrees from the College of Arts and Science, Blair School of Music, School of Engineering or Peabody College of education and human development.

Travis Wade achieved dean’s list honors for the Spring 2005 semester. A minimum grade point average of 3.25 earns the dean’s list honors. He ultimately received a Bachelor of Engineering from the School of Engineering. A computer engineering major, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Wade of Turner.

Thomas College

WATERVILLE – Erin Tolman of Lewiston and Cindy Hanlin of Sabattus have been accepted at Thomas starting in September of 2005. Tolman is the daughter of Daniel and Randi Tolman. Hanlin is the daughter of Richard and Muriel Hanlin. She plans to major in management.

Heather Lachance Gibbert, graduate of Auburn’s Franklin School and daughter of Connie Field also of Auburn, will graduate from Central Maine Community College Nursing Program with an RN.

Don Hamel, 2001 graduate of Franklin School and son of Michelle Doyon of Auburn has been accepted in Central Maine Community College Nursing Program for the 2005 fall semester.

Messiah College

GRANTHAM, Pa. – Bowdoin resident, Hannah Levesque was named to the dean’s list for the 2005 spring semester at Messiah College. Levesque is a junior majoring in sport and exercise science. Dean’s list is earned by receiving a 3.6 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale. Messiah College, a private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, enrolls more than 2,900 undergraduate students in 50 majors. Established in 1909, the primary campus is located in Grantham, Pa., near the state capital of Harrisburg. A satellite campus affiliated with Temple University is located in Philadelphia.

Jessica Allen graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maine with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with a minor in Business. Throughout her college career, Allen has been involved with Pi Beta Phi Sorority in which she was president in 2003. She was also president of the Order of Omega, the Greek Honor Society, during the 2004-2005 academic year. She also received honors recognition from societies Phi Beta Kappa, Psi Chi and the National Society for Collegiate Scholars. In the fall, Allen will be pursuing her Masters in Business Administration from the University of Maine in Orono. Jessica is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Allen of Mexico and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Allen and Alice Warren of Livermore Falls.