FORT KENT, Maine- The University of Maine at Fort Kent graduating seniors received their degrees at the 137th commencement exercises held at UMFK’s Sports Center on May 11th. University President Dr. John N. Short presided over the ceremony.
University of Maine System Chancellor James Page, Ph.D., presented former Maine governor Paul R. Lepage with an honorary degree.
Two UMFK alumni were honored with the University’s Distinguished Service Award, Melford Pelletier (’67), and Reynold Raymond (´71) for their many years of service to UMFK, the St. John Valley, and the state of Maine.
Carrie Hessler-Radelet addressed the graduating class. Hessler-Radelet is President and CEO of Project Concern International (PCI). PCI is a global development organization working with families and communities to enhance health, end hunger, overcome hardship and advance women and girls in 15 countries.
Georgii Safonov addressed his fellow graduates. Safonov is from Kyiv, Ukraine and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business.
The following received degrees.
Students from the St. John Valley
Eagle Lake, ME
Michael DeLena
Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Administration
Nicole Pinette
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Fort Kent, ME
Duane Belanger
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Kevaughn Blake
Bachelor of Science in Business
Trevor Bouchard
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
Steffany Caron
Bachelor of Science in Business
VALEDICTORIAN
Dara Dionne
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science
Holly Fitzmyers
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Lea Freeman
Bachelor of Science in Business
Kasey Freston
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Max Jandreau
Bachelor of Science in Computer Application
Arianne Kryskow
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Connor Lapierre
Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Administration
Anna Lewis
Associate of Arts in Behavioral Science
Rebecca Michaud
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Shane Morin
Associate of Arts in Business Management
Kristen Nash
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Mackenzie Saucier
Bachelor of Science in Business
Keianna Sirois
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Kimar Smith
Bachelor of Science in Business
Camryn Smith
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Katelin Voisine
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Megan Wardwell
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ashleigh Williams
Bachelor of Science in Business
Rodney Witter
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
Fort Kent Mills, ME
Dakota Martin
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Frenchville, ME
Taylor deMontigny
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Courtney Lavoie
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Abigail Lavoie
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
Vanesa Pelletier
Bachelor of Science in Business
Bailee Robichaud
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science
Madawaska, ME
Samuel Cyr
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Melena Marquis
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Brittany Pelletier
Bachelor of Science in Business
St. Agatha, ME
Alexander Zetterman
Bachelor of Science in Biology
St. David, ME
Tiffani Goyette
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
St. John Plantation, ME
Ami Maxwell
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Meagan Pelletier
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies
Van Buren, ME
Brandon Bouchard
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science
Felisha Bouchard
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Wallagrass, ME
Emily Fitzpatrick
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Winterville Plantation, ME
Mary Watson
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Students from Aroostook County
Ashland, ME
Trudy DeLong
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Cassidy O’Leary
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bridgewater, ME
Charlotte Grass
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Caribou, ME
Connie Anderson
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Danielle Hitchcock
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Lisa McLellan
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Courtney Milliard
Bachelor of Science in Education
Dahna Plourde
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Barbara Quarmyne
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Tyler Raymond
Bachelor of Science in Conservation Law Enforcement
Easton, ME
Nicholas Clark
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Samantha Carlow
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Fort Fairfield, ME
Shelley Milliard
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Laine Norsworthy
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Houlton, ME
Samuel Carmichael
Bachelor of Science in Conservation Law Enforcement
Casey Gove
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security
Seth Hannigan
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Linneus, ME
Victoria Hanson
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Littleton, ME
Jonathan Buza
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Mapleton, ME
Lynnelle Foster
Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Administration
Jessica Lowry
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jennifer Tompkins
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Nashville Plantation, ME
Alexander Gillis
Associate of Science in Applied Forest Management
Oakfield, ME
Brooke Lilley
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Perham, ME
Laurie Shackett
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Presque Isle, ME
Tania Baldwin
Bachelor of Science in Education
Keanna Daniels
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Sara Gilson
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Kristen Kingsbury
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Krystal Kingsbury
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
SALUTATORIAN
Courtney Ruest
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Kim White
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Stockholm, ME
Kendra Coffin
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Students from Elsewhere in Maine
Abbot, ME
Grace Riitano
Bachelor of Science in Business
Addison, ME
Kylee Emerson
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Albany Township
Karen White
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Arrowsic, ME
Dawn Thibeault
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Auburn, ME
Rachael Baillargeon
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Andrea Hamel
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Elise Presby
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Samantha Wenzel
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Augusta, ME
Courtney Cook
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Molly Daniel
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jessica Donovan
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Hue Tran
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Eliza Burke
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Baileyville, ME
Zachary Cox
Associate of Science in Applied Forest Management
Bangor, ME
Emmanuella Anyika
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Sandra Bizier
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dora Brown
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Stephanie Dame
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Danielle Davis
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Nicolas Rivera
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bath, ME
Sandhya Shanley
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Belfast, ME
Duncan Kithinji
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Belgrade, ME
Rebecca Day
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Biddeford, ME
Katelyn Troegner
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Brewer, ME
Benjamin Costello
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Brooksville, ME
Jasmine McDonald
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Brownsville, ME
Mary Watters
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Brunswick, ME
Chad Ceccarini
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jihan Garrett
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Alexandra Lynch
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Haley Rousseau
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Katherine Staples
Associate of Art in Accounting
Bowdoin, ME
Rebecca Brown
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bucksport, ME
Megan Reed
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Camden, ME
John Tooley
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Carmel, ME
Dawn Plourde
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Stephanie Pooler
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Carrabassett Valley
Hope Wilson
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
China Village, ME
Jody Goodwin
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Clinton, ME
Jamie Spencer
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dedham, ME
Lorraine MacLeod Lugdon
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dover Foxcroft, ME
Nicholas Cannon
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
East Machias, ME
Anna Weber
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Etna, ME
Jeffrey Hill Jr.
Associates of Science in Applied Forest Management
Fairfield, ME
Angela Frechette
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Farmingdale, ME
Jessica Blake
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Gardner, ME
Donald Young
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Glenburn, ME
Jessica Taylor
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Gorham, ME
Aaron Padula
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Hampden, ME
Elizabeth Pedersen
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Tedd Walther
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Harmony, ME
Tasha Lary
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Hermon, ME
John Hasselman
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security
Quincie McCluskey
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Hersey, ME
Hannah Streinz
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Hudson, ME
Amie Fagan
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Kenduskeag, ME
Lynn Shaw
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Brooke Snide
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Kennebunk, ME
Heather Matthews
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Lagrange, ME
Bobbie-Lynne Chambers
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Levant, ME
Erika Wentworth
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Lewiston, ME
Shayla Pontbriand
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Limington, ME
Brittany Lambert
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Lincoln, ME
Crystal Landry
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Lincolnville, ME
Elena Nechepurenko
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Livermore Falls, ME
Caleb Hollatz
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Madison, ME
Kaitlin DiFrancia
Bachelor of Science in Biology
JaNeal Peck
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Milford, ME
Sara Bickford
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jamie Guerrette
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Norridgewock, ME
Danielle Libby
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Michael Pakulski
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
North Anson, ME
Frances Caron
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Lisa Hubert
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Old Town, ME
Kathryn Webber
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Orono, ME
Kathleen Pike
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jennifer Stinson
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Markus White
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Palmyra, ME
Carrie Preble
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Perry, ME
Kaloua Stanhope
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Pittston, ME
Carla Ahearn
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Readfield, ME
Benjamin Hall
Bachelor of Science in Conservation Law Enforcement
Rockland, ME
Michaela Poor
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Rockport, ME
Brittany Rice
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Rome, ME
Rebecca Sucy
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Rumford, ME
Simon Elks
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jeanette Jacques
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Sabattus, ME
Naomi Banks
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
Sanford, ME
Danette Tekelenburg
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Scarborough, ME
Isaac Bosse
Associate of Arts in Conservation Law Enforcement
Sidney, ME
Bobbi-Jo Grant
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
South Berwick, ME
Eleanor Delcourt
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
South China, ME
Sarah Basham
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
South Portland, ME
Michelle Benner
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Elisa Martin
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Springvale, ME
Lynnelle Signore
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Strong, ME
Anita Plog
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Sullivan, ME
Jessie Daley
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Sumner, ME
Hateya Levesque
Associate of Science in Applied Forest Management
Swanville, ME
Colleen Herlihy
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Thomaston, ME
Amy Carter
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Brandy Colson
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Topsham, ME
Caitlin Hayward
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Rebecca Melanson
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Trescott Township, ME
Stephanie Lavigne
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Turner, ME
Matthew Albert
Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Administration
Veazie, ME
Stacey Smart
Bachelor of Science in Business
Vienna, ME
Ashley Martin
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Waldoboro, ME
Sophia Sawyer-Johnson
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences
Waterford, ME
Shannon Fillebrown
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Waterville, ME
Storme St. Valle
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ryan-Marie Willette
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Wayne, ME
Alice Berry
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
West Cumberland, ME
Elise Hodgetts
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
West Paris, ME
Denise Lebroke
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Westbrook, ME
Emily Sweatt
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Nicole Williams
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Westfield, ME
Kacey Hammond
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Whitefield, ME
Virginia Campbell
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Windham, ME
Carrie Kennedy
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jennifer Pierce
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Winslow, ME
Daniel Giroux-Pare
Bachelor of Science in Business
Winterport, ME
Nicole MacDougall
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Woodville, ME
Kapricemari Tompkins
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Woolwich, ME
Shaun Merrill
Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Administration
Yarmouth, ME
Markie Casagrande
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Sarah Felmly
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Kaylen Randall
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
York, ME
Siobhan Mantell
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Out of State
Fontana, CA
Alexandra Cardenas
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Glenn, CA
Justine McCorkle
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science
Huntington Beach, CA
Shalini Jetley
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Martinez, CA
Alexandria Sanchez-Moral
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Mission Viejo, CA
Valentina Green
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Monticello, CA
Christina Small
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
Paso Robles, CA
Vanessa Petti
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Porterville, CA
Vanessa Lopez Garcia
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Strathmore, CA
Cody Chapa
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences
Suisun City, CA
Rosevelt Smith Jr.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Cumming, GA
Courtney Elliot
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Monticello, CA
Christina Small
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
Honolulu, HI
Kamalani Kahele
Bachelor of Arts and Science
Kailua, HI
Skye Parker
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science
Columbus, IN
Romario Romain
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Greensburg, IN
Oksana Hryniuk
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Boston, MA
Timothy Boyle
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
Dedham, MA
MacKenzie Farrell
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Haverhill, MA
Victorine Omes
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Plymouth, MA
Alissa Lutz
Bachelor of Science in Conservation Law Enforcement
Topsfield, MA
Jeanne Butler
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Worcester, MA
Daniel Agborkey
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Riverdale, MI
Jarid Walton
Bachelor of Science in Business
Laurel, MD
Felicia Mensah
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Francestown, NH
Alexa Silakka
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Keene, NH
Caitlyn Durant
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Pittsfield, NH
Jiaying Lu
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Plainfield, NH
Tara Cunningham
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Brooklyn, NY
Benedine Ndukwe
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Hempstead, NY
Kimoya Samuels
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Phelps, NY
Nichalos Westfall
Bachelor of Science in Conservation Law Enforcement
Queensbury, NY
John Countryman
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Scotia, NY
Matthew Forshey
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Junction City, OR
Samantha Jackson
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Arlington, TX
Njukam Loveline
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Coppell, TX
Cecilia Efuetlacha
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Plano, TX
Yehui Yang
Bachelor of Arts and Science
Mechanicsville, VA
Aspen Tilley
Associate of Arts and Criminal Justice
Madison, WI
Sarah Locke
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Canada
Oxford, NS
Grace MacKellar
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ridgeway, ON
Olga Lambruschini
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
International
Kyiv, Ukraine
Georgii Sanfonov
Bachelor of Science in Business
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Lewis Cockburn
Bachelor of Science in Business
Wishaw, United Kingdom
Stuart Conway
Bachelor of Science in Business