CARIBOU — Aroostook Savings & Loan recently awarded two local students scholarships toward their college education. Each recipient will receive an award of $1,000 per year, up to $4,000, throughout their college career.
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Contributed photo Aroostook Savings & Loan Marketing Manager Pamela Sherman presents Mariah Williams of Limestone with a $4,000 college scholarship. |
Christopher Adams, a 2016 Caribou High School graduate, will be a freshman at Southern Maine Community College this fall, majoring in liberal studies. He is the son of Lynne Adams.
Mariah Williams, a 2014 Limestone Community School graduate, will be a junior at the Husson University School of Pharmacy and plans to obtain her Doctorate of Pharmacy. She is the daughter of Jerry and Deana Williams.
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Contributed photo Aroostook Savings & Loan Marketing Manager Pamela Sherman and President John Swanberg present Christopher Adams, a 2016 Caribou High School graduate, with a $4,000 college scholarship. |
“With the increasing costs and importance of a college education, we want to do our part to help deserving local students achieve their dreams,” explained John Swanberg, AS&L president. “We are proud to grant these scholarships and it’s just one way of showing our appreciation to our customers for their loyalty throughout the years, and to thank them for their continued support of our association.”
The scholarship program awards County students who have exemplified community service through their volunteer efforts, been successful academically, and have a financial need. So far, the program has awarded $137,000 in scholarships since its inception in 1999.
With offices in Presque Isle and Caribou, Aroostook Savings & Loan is a local institution that has served the area for 80 years.
