Crystal Grant of Lewiston has been named to the dean’s list at Suffolk University in Boston for the spring semester of the 2004-2005 academic year.

Danielle Ouellette of Auburn is interning with Rainbow Federal Credit Union in Lewiston this summer. She is a rising junior majoring in business administration with emphases in finance and marketing at Susquehanna University.

Ouellette is working as a teller, and assisting with daily deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, money orders and corporate checks. Ouellette hopes to expand her practical work experience as well as further develop her communication skills through the course of the internship.

Ouellette is a 2003 graduate of Edward Little High School and is the daughter of Julie Ouellette of Auburn and Dan Ouellette of Poland.

Justin L. Merrill has been named to the dean’s list at Eastern Maine Community College for the spring 2005 semester. Justin is the son of George and Marjorie Merrill of Jay.

The dean’s list is composed of those full time, matriculated students who are enrolled in 12 or more credit hours and obtain a grade point average of 3.25 or better with no grade less than a C for the semester.

Jennifer St. Hilaire of Lewiston enrolled in the College of Human Services and Health Professions at Syracuse University was among the academic degree candidates honored at the University’s 151st commencement ceremony held May 15 in the University’s Carrier Dome. Approximately 4,900 degree candidates along with their families and friends attended the ceremony presided over by Chancellor Nancy Cantor. St. Hilaire will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in social work.

Jamie Turcotte has been named to the dean’s list at Merrimack College in North Andover, Mass., for the spring semester with a GPA of 3.76. Jamie will be a junior this fall pursuing a major in psychology and a minor in philosophy. She is a 2003 graduate of Poland Regional High School and is the daughter of Marc and Diane Turcotte of Poland.

Jenna Wise of Lewiston and Kayla Tuttle of Wilton have been accepted at Thomas College starting in September. Wise is the daughter of Marianne Wise. Tuttle is the daughter of Neil and Dolores Tuttle. She plans to major in communications with a concentration in public relations and marketing.

Thomas is a private, career-oriented college that prepares its undergraduates for careers in business, technology and education, and guarantees employment within 90 days of graduation. For more information, please visit www.thomas.edu.

Kendra K. Arsenault daughter of Andy and Tracy Arsenault of Peru received her BS in biology from USM this May. She immediately went to work for Bio-Processing Inc. Kendra plans to take advantage of the company’s education plan in the near future and start working on her Master’s degree.

Kimberly Guerin of Lewiston is interning with Innovative Distribution Services this summer. She is a rising junior majoring in business at Susquehanna University.

Guerin is assisting the human resources office with converting data systems and updating the employee handbook. She will also be involved in developing training classes. Guerin hopes to expand her practical work experience as well as further develop her communication skills through the course of the internship.

Guerin is a 2003 graduate of St. Dominic Regional High School and is the daughter of Andy and Pam Ouellette.

Laudine Marie Vallarta of Auburn received the Bachelor of Arts degree from Drew University on May 21, at the University’s 137th commencement.

Michelle Begin a resident of Lewiston and a member of the class of 2006, has been named to the Dean’s List at Providence College for the Spring 2005 semester. Providence College is the only college or university in the United States administered by the Dominican Friars. The College achieved the #2 position in the year 2005 edition of the popular college guide.

Matthew Edward Ritchie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Ritchie of Lisbon Falls was named to the Dean’s List by Dr. Matthew A. Beemer, Vice President for Academic Affairs, at Pensacola Christian College, for academic achievement during the 2005 spring semester. This was a result of earning a “B” average or higher.

Melissa Anne Veilleux from Greene, has completed her sophomore year at “The George Washington University” in Washington, D.C. with dean’s list honors, with a 3.87 grade point average. Melissa was inducted in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars spring of 2004 and is also a member of the Phi Eta Sigma organization.

At The George Washington University Melissa participates in FLOC Neighborhood tutoring program and is a manager at the Mt. Vernon Athletic Facility and she is also a member of the Colonials field hockey team. Melissa is a Presidential and Senator George Mitchell scholar recipient.

Melissa graduated from SAD 52, Leavitt Area High School in 2003, fifth in her class, her proud family members are Vanessa her sister, Cynthia and Wallace Veilleux her parents. All of her cousins, aunts and uncles and grandparents from Portland, Brunswick, Lewiston, Greene and Turner are very proud of Melissa’s accomplishments and wish her well in her junior year. She will be spending a semester in Melbourne, Australia. Good Luck down under Mitt!

Andrea Lynn Rotz, daughter of Walter and Linda Rotz of Auburn has been named to the dean’s list for the 2005 spring semester at the University of New England. Rotz has attained a 3.9 average for both fall and spring. A 2007 graduate of Edward Little High School, Rotz is a major in psychology. She is also actively involved at the University in cross country.

Catherine Howard was awarded a bachelor of science degree from Lesley College in Cambridge, Mass., on May 23. Catherine graduated cum laude with a counseling psychology major.

Lesley College specializes in preparing women and men for professions in the areas of education, human services, management, and the arts. Lesley’s academic programs integrate a strong foundation in the liberal arts with professional course work and practical internships.

While a student at Lesley College, Catherine interned at the Child Development Center, the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Fransciscan Children’s Hospital in Boston.

Catherine has been accepted to the Graduate School at Lesley University. She will begin her studies in September in counseling psychology with specialization in school counseling.

Catherine is a 2001 graduate of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School and the daughter of Maureen and Jim Howard of Otisfield.

Danielle M. DesJardins, a resident of Rumford, has recently been named to the dean’s list at Boston University for the spring semester.

Megan Harmon of Poland, Shannon Monahan of East Wilton and Monika Piazza of Bowdoinham were among the graduates from The Downeast School of Massage on Saturday, July 23, in Waldoboro.

In business for over 25 years now, the over 600-hour curriculum at DSM is institutionally accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation. Completion of the state-approved program is required for students to become Licensed Massage Therapists in the State of Maine. The 10-month program includes extensive instruction in anatomy, physiology, massage, kinesiology, pathology, reflexology, deep tissue therapy, hydrotherapy, to name a few, and, depending on the student’s major, intensely-focused course work in sports massage, shiatsu, or body/mind.

Hartwick College

ONEONTA, N.Y. – Hartwick College freshman Matthew E. Bennett of Auburn, son of Jeffrey and Larraine Bennett, has been named to the spring term dean’s list at Hartwick.

Bennett is majoring in accounting and political science. At Hartwick, he has participated in men’s varsity football and men’s varsity baseball.

Hartwick senior Erin M. Bonjour of Windham, daughter of Paul and Louise Bonjour, has been named to the spring term dean’s list at Hartwick.

Bonjour is majoring in biology and nursing. At Hartwick, she has participated in Association of Student Nurses, Tri-Beta, chemistry club, ski club and tutors.

Inclusion of Hartwick’s dean’s list is an indication of excellent academic work, including the completion of a full course load with a least a 3.5 grade point average, based on a 4.0 scale.

Jeanette Demers, daughter of Normand and Kathleen Demers of Auburn, has been named to the dean’s list for the Spring 2005 semester at the University of Vermont. Demers is a 2004 graduate of Edward Little High School.

Judith E. O’Neil-Gordon graduated summa cum laude with a 3.9 GPA on June 5, from Granite State College of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Service Management. She received the Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Humanities in 2003, was nominated to the National Honor Society in 2004, and received the Director’s Award for Fine Writing in 2005. Judith and her husband Glenn Gordon live in Rumford Point with their daughters, Tory and Morgan.

Juniata College

The following local students were named to the dean’s list at Juniata College for the 2005 spring semester. The dean’s list recognizes grade point averages of at least 3.6 out of a possible 4.0.

Adam L. Vachon of Gray, is a freshman who is studying theatre. Vachon is the son of Raymond and Nancy Vacho and is a 2004 graduate of Gray-New Gloucester High School.

Sara D. Roux of Lewiston, is a junior who is studying sciences of the mind and body with a secondary emphasis in French. Roux is the daughter of Kenneth and Susan Roux and is a 2002 graduate of Lewiston High School.

Tracy S. Verrill of Poland Spring, is a graduate who studied social work. Verrill is the daughter of Susan and David Verrill and is a 2001 graduate of Hebron Academy.

Karyn A. Labbe and Karla A. Labbe daughters of Donna and Dan Labbe of Jay and members of the Jay High School class of 2001 graduated from college on May 21 and May 23.

Karyn graduated from the University of New Hampshire and was awarded a bachelor of science degree majoring in Animal Science:Preveterinary Medicine. She is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Karyn will be enrolled in the fall at Michigan State University in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Karla graduated from Boston College earning a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the William F. Connell School of Nursing. She is a member of the Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing. Karla has accepted a position at Massachusetts General Hospital in the pediatrics unit. She will also continue her studies in the graduate nursing program at Boston College in the fall.

Duke University

DURHAM, N.C. – The following student was named to the dean’s list or the dean’s list with distinction at Duke University for the Spring 2005 semester.

This student was among 2,000 students who achieved that honor.

To make the dean’s list, a student must rank in the top third of his or her college; for dean’s list with distinction, the top tenth of his/her college.

At the Pratt School of Engineering, a student must rank in the top third within his/her classes to make the dean’s list; for dean’s list with distinction, the top tenth within his/her classes.

The following local student was among those honored: Spring 2005 Dean’s List with Distinction, Dennis Sills of Wilton.