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Spruce Mountain High School Principal Thomas Plourde speaks during the June 7 graduation in Jay. Plourde reported June 11 that the class of 2026 earned more than $450,000 in scholarships. (Courtesy of TJ Plourde)

JAY — Spruce Mountain High School’s class of 2026 earned more than $450,000 in scholarships, Principal TJ Plourde told RSU 73 directors June 11.

Plourde said 88 students graduated from the high school, with more than 2,000 people attending the ceremony. Some students received $30,000 scholarships for college, he said.

“It’s just a great time of year,” Plourde said. “I’m super thankful for everyone.”

The graduation ceremony lasted 53 minutes, a length Plourde said was intentional because of the heat and crowd in the gym.

“Just an awesome opportunity,” Plourde said of the scholarship awards.

The school also held a retirement gathering for Diane Fenison, Doc Nichols and Charles Stratton, Plourde said.

Rebecca Richard is a reporter for the Franklin Journal. She graduated from the University of Maine after studying literature and writing. She is a small business owner, wife of 33 years and mom of eight...

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