SAD 1 residents validate $30.8M budget
Voters in the district’s 5 towns approved a $30,820,480 budget for the 2024-25 school year, municipal officials said Tuesday night.
Voters in the district’s 5 towns approved a $30,820,480 budget for the 2024-25 school year, municipal officials said Tuesday night.
In a packed Easton High School gymnasium, 18 students graduated from Easton Jr/Sr High School on Friday, June 7.
Zahira Roldan of Sherman has graduated from American International College with a master of science in the forensic psychology program.
The class received more than $220,000 in scholarships from local groups and organizations as well as other foundations that support Maine students.
The warmth and affection the 31 graduates had for each other, their families, teachers and school leaders was evident even to strangers.
School representatives, family and friends packed the school’s gym for the event, which featured “Pomp and Circumstance” by Wendy Grass on the piano and a musical selection from the Central Aroostook Rock Stars.
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins gave the keynote address, reflecting on her Aroostook County roots as she encouraged the new graduates to take with them lessons learned from their own upbringing.
Wisdom Principal Cheryl Hallowell welcomed guests, and encouraged the graduating class to maintain their curiosity as they go out into the world, to step outside of their comfort zones, and to find kindred spirits.
Fort Kent Principal John Kaleta opened the ceremony, and encouraged students to maintain a positive attitude amid life’s challenges.
The graduation ceremony featured an invocation from Deacon Rodney Deschaine, a performance of the National Anthem by Title 1 teacher Janice Lapointe, and an address by principal Kylie Lapierre.