EDMOND, Okla. — Turner resident Alyssa Marie O’Connor graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor of arts degree in mass communication-public relations.
Well Done
Well done – Jenna Chase
STANDISH — Jenna Chase of Naples received the Exercise Science Award at Saint Joseph’s College, awarded to the outstanding graduating senior majoring in exercise science.
Thomson named Fulbright Distinguished Scholar
FARMINGTON — Jeffrey Thomson, University of Maine at Farmington associate professor of creative writing and poet-scholar, was recently named the Fulbright Distinguished Scholar in Creative Writing affiliated with the prestigious Seamus Heaney Centre for Poetry, Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland. As the 2012 recipient of the only Fulbright Award dedicated to creative writing, Thomson will […]
Gail Bennett named Student of the Year
Gail Bennett of Minot has been selected as the Student of the Year at Central Maine Community College. She and six other Maine community college students were honored for their academic success and campus and community involvement at a ceremony in Augusta hosted by the Maine Community College System board of trustees. The award winners […]
Well done – Jaimee Thibodeau
STANDISH — Jaimee Thibodeau of Leeds earned the Jennifer Mary Jimenez Award at Saint Joseph’s College, presented to the communications student who best reflects the qualities of alumna Jenn Jimenez. Those qualities include intellectual curiosity, academic achievement, the ability to guide and motivate fellow students and the potential to make significant contributions to his or […]
Well done – Danielle Laplante
LEWISTON — Danielle L. Laplante, daughter of Rick and Brenda Laplante of Lewiston, has received recognition at the University of New England’s annual awards ceremony on April 19 at Decary Hall on UNE’s Biddeford campus. The following awards were presented: Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges Award in recognition of outstanding merit […]
Well done – Cassandra Dillon
STANDISH — Cassandra Dillon of Sumner earned the Marketing Award at Saint Joseph’s College, presented to the senior marketing major with the highest cumulative grade point average.
Sterile processing techs achieve certification
Two sterile processing technicians at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Farmington, received notification from the certification board for sterile processing and distribution that they have successfully completed criteria for certification as a sterile processing and distribution technician. The recipients, Joyce Parker, left, and Tammy Shardlow, said that they studied and prepared for the 125-question certification exam for […]
Simmons College dean’s list
BOSTON — The following local residents were named to the 2010 fall semester dean’s list at Simmons College. Caitlyn Paige of Auburn, majoring in management Kelly Bly of Buckfield Michaela Sangillo of Gray Brittany Duncan of Greene, majoring in nursing Chelsey Randall of Greene, majoring in physical therapy Jenna Eastman of Raymond
Well done – Kayla Collins
STANDISH — Kayla Collins of Poland earned the Sister Dolores Sablone Award at Saint Joseph’s College in Standish, given to a senior in the communications major based on service, academic performance and promise for future professional attainment.