Northern Maine Community College students honored at ceremony

    PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — More than 50 Northern Maine Community College students had an opportunity to shine recently as they were recognized in front of family members and college faculty and administrators during the annual Student Honors and Achievement Awards Ceremony April 27. Students were honored for academic excellence, as well as for campus involvement.
“I believe it’s important that we recognize our students for their academic achievements and accomplishments, not only because it is so well deserved, but also because it sets a benchmark for other students,” said Bill Egeler, dean of students. “When excellence is noticed and celebrated by the institution, it motivates and raises aspirations for others. We know our students value their education and that they oftentimes have to go through a lot of personal struggle to balance the demands of family, work and school, making their success all the more meaningful and impressive.”
Faculty from each of the college’s academic programs typically select one senior to recognize with the Academic Achievement Award for their respective programs. The award is based on numerous criteria, including overall academic performance, degree of improvement, and participation and behavior in the classroom.
Receiving the awards from the arts and sciences department were Amy N. Corriveau of Caribou, early childhood education; and Crystal L. Brayall of Woodland, liberal studies.
Academic achievement award recipients from the business technology department were Valerie L. White of Washburn, accounting information systems; Kelley L. Coyle of Caribou, business administration; and Pamela A. Easler of Presque Isle, medical office administration.
Recipients of the nursing and allied health department academic achievement awards were Valerie J. Perry of Mapleton, associate degree nursing; Lucian H. Stahl of Millinocket, emergency medical services; Katelin R. Collins of St. Agatha, medical assisting; Brittany M. Clark of Houlton, medical coding; and Corey J. Felix of Caribou, paramedicine.
Being honored from the trade and technical occupations department were Daniel P. Hitchcock of Mars Hill, automotive collision repair; Christopher M. St. Peter of Caribou, automotive technology; Alexander D. Page of Presque Isle, computer-aided drafting; Corey S. Shaffer of Caribou, computer electronics; Kaine T. Kingsbury of Bridgewater, diesel hydraulics technology; Tyler H. Eager of Presque Isle, electrical construction and maintenance; John A. McNamee of Fort Fairfield, heating certificate; Matthew L. Till of Caribou, plumbing and heating; Francis G. LaFave of Presque Isle, precision metals manufacturing; Gail T. Webb of Fort Fairfield, residential construction; Paul J. Beaulieu of Limestone, welding and metal fabrication; and Benjamin J. Pooler of Presque Isle, wind power technology.
LaFave and Webb also each received the Award of Excellence, a cash award established by a donor to recognize two seniors who have demonstrated a high standard of excellence, good judgment, ability to use critical thinking skills when implementing new ideas and the highest standards of honesty and integrity while being an inspiration to others.
The Falcon Spirit Award was presented to Coleen Rand of Presque Isle for going above and beyond the call of duty to help make the NMCC campus a better place for both students and employees.
Seven students were honored with the NMCC Community Service Award for their service to the college by volunteering and contributing their time, energy and knowledge to help with a variety of activities. Award recipients were Austin B. Hole, Hank E. King, James A. Rochelle II and David P. Shemkovitz, all of Presque Isle; Lisa Jenkins of Fort Fairfield; Lorrie A. King of Caribou; and Valerie J. Perry of Mapleton.
Also recognized during the evening’s activities were the students who were named to Who’s Who Among Students in America’s Colleges and Universities, the two NMCC members of the Maine All-Academic Team, the Student of the Year, and those individuals who serve the campus as officers in the various student organizations at NMCC.