Local boy receives Rotary’s Youth Merit Certificate

    HOULTON — The Youth Merit Award Committee of Rotary District 7810 presented a certificate to Christopher Sewell of Houlton for his part in the Youth Merit Award process. The Youth Merit program helps identify young people who Rotarians recognize as the potential leaders of tomorrow’s complex world. Each of the submitted candidates exemplifies the Rotary ideals of service, dependability and leadership amongst their peers and within their schools, communities and families.
    According to Rotary spokesperson Mike Clark, Sewell is a hard-working individual who strives to be the best person he can be, never giving up on trying to do his best.
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ROTARY HONOREE — Christopher Sewell, center, of Houlton was recently recognized by the Houlton Rotary for his part in the Youth Merit Award Process. Congratulating Sewell are Rotarian Mike Clark, left, and Rotary President Scott White.
    “His work ethic attained him great scholastic success in his years at Houlton High School. He has been a member of the Dollars for Scholars program, the Student Council, the After School Program and the Civil Rights team,” he said. “Christopher has, also, been a member of the National Honor Society and is extremely well liked by his teachers and peers. He is a well-rounded young man and a positive role model with self-control, self discipline and focus.”
    Sewell, the son of Doug and Judi Sewell, is attending Husson University in the accounting program.