FORT KENT —  Thirty-five awards and 14 scholarships were presented to deserving University of Maine at Fort Kent students at the senior class banquet and awards convocation on May 11.

The annual event, held the evening prior to commencement, is designed to honor graduating students for outstanding achievement throughout their years at the university and to award underclassmen, who are continuing their education at UMFK, with financial assistance in recognition of their hard work and campus involvement.

The first awards presented were the outstanding senior honors given by the UMFK Student Senate and the University’s Alumni Association. Receiving the top student award, voted upon by members of the Student Senate, was Stephanie Chick of Lisbon. The UMFK Alumni Association Outstanding Senior Award was presented to Stephanie Chick.

Robert T. Mooney of Durham was awarded the Performing Arts Award, which is given to a student who has made major contributions and outstanding achievements in university theater and musical productions.