LIMESTONE, Maine — The Maine School of Science and Mathematics has named seniors Allison Johnson and Garrett Barb its 2017 scholar athletes.
Johnson, from Winthrop, is the daughter of Tom and Karen Johnson. She has participated in cross country and track and field since sixth grade. As a multi-season athlete, she finds running has become not only a sport and means of exercise, but also a passion.
She received the MVP award for both cross country and track and field multiple times during her MSSM career., and was also named captain of the 2016 cross country team.
Johnson has not yet decided on a school for next fall, but plans to pursue a career in medicine.
Barb is from Brewer, the son of Philip Barb and Victoria Kugel. Before coming to MSSM, he played three seasons of soccer each year (varsity, indoor, and club). During his time at MSSM he has played two seasons for the LCS/MSSM Eagles as a midfielder.
He also participates in track and field, competing in the high jump, 100 meter, and 4×100 relay events.
Barb hasn’t decided on a college yet, but hopes to continue participating in club or intramural soccer wherever he goes.
Sarah Stackhouse, MSSM’s athletic director, said, “I am very proud of Garrett and Allison’s accomplishments, both academic and athletic. Their athleticism and commitment to their teams will serve them well in college and beyond. They will both be missed after graduation, but I wish them the best of luck in their next chapter.”
Johnson and Barb were honored along with other scholar athletes at a banquet held March 13 at Caribou High School.
