FORT KENT, Maine — More than 50 awards and scholarships were presented to deserving University of Maine at Fort Kent students at the Senior Class Banquet and Awards Convocation on Friday, May 6, in the UMFK Sports Center.
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 UMFK Alumni Association Scholarship was presented to Alan Dale McManus, of Fort Fairfield.
The Top Student Award in the Rural Public Safety Administration Program was presented to Thomas M. Pelletier of Eagle Lake.
Michell Beaulieu of Limestone was one of two students to receive the Outstanding RN-BSN Student Award. Eight students were awarded scholarships from the Associated Faculties of the University of Maine System, Fort Kent chapter. Among the recipients were: Charlene Danielle Bartlett, Eagle Lake; Emmaly Susanne Jurson, Hodgdon; and Alan Dale McManus, Fort Fairfield.
In addition to awards, students were presented with scholarships at the annual banquet.
Presidential Awards for Academic Excellence, awarded to students who have achieved the dean’s list for seven consecutive semesters at UMFK, were presented to six students including: Lita Nicole Dionne, of Van Buren.
