PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — “The County, I feel, is one of the few places that has a strong sense of community wherever you go,” said Rachel Driscoll, 2017 Bangor Daily News Gauvin Scholar. “People here work to better each other just as much as they do themselves, and I want to be a part of that.”
Driscoll is a recent graduate of Washburn High School, and will attend Northern Maine Community College (NMCC) in the fall where she will major in business administration.
“I’m looking forward to the next stages in my life, both in college and my new career, because I believe it’s my next challenge towards bettering myself and my skills that I’ve learned up to this point,” said Driscoll.
College classes aren’t new to Driscoll. She began her college career early by completing a total of 29 college credits while in high school.
“Through these classes, I have explored the business world and found my passion for accounting,” said Driscoll. “Now, I will be able to complete both an associate’s in accounting and business administration in the same time it would normally take to complete one degree.”
Motivation and dedication, something that Aroostook Aspirations Initiative’s Executive Director, Kristen Wells, is excited to see in Rachel, and the entire 2017 class of Gauvin Scholars.
“Demonstrated work ethic is one of the most important requirements of our Gauvin Scholar applicants. When you have a student, like Rachel, who has proven that she will work hard to accomplish her goals – whatever they may be – we want to help make that possible. With their demonstrated work ethic and their commitment to Aroostook County, our future is in good hands!”
Rachel is also thankful for the upcoming opportunities that being a Gauvin Scholar will provide her. She is most looking forward to networking with people and getting involved in the community.
“I knew that the Gauvin Scholarship was more than just a scholarship. I knew that there were opportunities for internships and various activities that would help me grow overall as a person,” said Driscoll.
To learn more about this innovative program, visit gauvinfund.org, like them on Facebook, follow them on Twitter AAI/GauvinFund or e-mail them at info@gauvinfund.org. Donations can be made online, in person at AAI, 754 Main Street Presque Isle, or by mail: 26 North Street Box 138, Presque Isle, ME 04769.
