FORT KENT, Maine — Thirty-four awards and 18 scholarships were presented to deserving University of Maine at Fort Kent students at the senior class banquet and awards convocation held recently at the UMFK Sports Center.
The annual event, held the evening prior to commencement, honors graduating students for outstanding achievement, and also awards underclassmen with financial assistance in recognition of their hard work and campus involvement.
Among local students receiving honors were the following.
Danielle Marie Higgins (Masardis) was awarded the Performing Arts Award, which is given to a student who has made major contributions and outstanding achievements in university theatre and musical productions.
Robert Parent (Eagle Lake) was named the recipient of the Computer Applications Award, for his high grade point average in computer science courses and future growth and development potential in the computer applications field.
The Outstanding RN-BSN Student Award was presented to three students, including Jonathan B. Post (Presque Isle).
Among the students who were presented with scholarships at the annual banquet were Timothy Bair (Caribou) and Kelly J. Bell (Presque Isle), scholarships from the Associated Faculties of the University of Maine System, Fort Kent Chapter, and Ross Esmond Gatcomb (Eagle Lake), the Thomas S. Pinkham Memorial Scholarship.
Dr. Erin C. Soucy, assistant professor of nursing and the director of the nursing division, was honored by the senior class with the Outstanding Faculty Award for the 2013-14 academic year. The class also recognized Raymond R. Phinney, associate dean of student life and development, with the Outstanding Staff Award.