Slideshow takes 36 CAHS graduates

back through the years

    The Central Aroostook High School gymnasium was filled in Mars Hill for Graduation activities on June 11 as the 36 members of the Class of 2010 graduated. Mrs. Wendy Grass played the Prelude and Processional as Class Marshal Zach Amnott led the class of 2010 into the auditorium. Class Vice President Rachel Donovan welcomed friends and family to the commencement activities. Aryn Bernier sang “Will You Remember Me“ before a slide presentation by Brianna and Chelsea Hartin was given. Lauren Antworth read a poem selection. 

    Watching the slides of the graduating seniors through the years was both enjoyable and a bit sad at the realization that they had reached a milestone in their lives and from this day forward, things were going to change.
    Valedictorian Brianna and Salutatorian Chelsea Hartin spoke to the crowd, often switching between serious and comedic speech. Twin sisters, best friends, finishing within a fraction of each other in class standings and so much alike that they often finish each others sentences — they spoke of moving to Mars Hill before their sophomore year and being welcomed by everyone. They thanked their teachers, coaches, friends, sister Courtney, grandparents and parents for all the support given to them both. They also credited their strong religious faith for guiding them through every phase of their lives.
    The twins addressed their classmates — thanking them for all the memories made together over the last three years. “We’ve been so blessed to share some of the most exciting years of our lives with you guys. Every one of you possess so many talents and gifts. There’s a world out there that needs changing, and every one of us have a chance to contribute to that change. We’ve been given the guidance and tools to go out into the world and make a difference. Now its up to us.”    
    There were many scholarships awarded during Class Night on June 8 and at graduation. The Bob Doak Memorial Scholarships were awarded to Brianna Hartin and Chelsea Hartin. The Bridgewater PTCO and Bridgewater Recreation Department Scholarships were awarded to Lauren Antworth and Jessica Kordenbrock. The CAHS Faculty/Staff Scholarships were awarded to Ethan Stiles, Rachel Donovan, Ashley Estabrook and Carl DeLong.
    The Margaret and Bert Tidd Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Lauren Antworth. The Chris Sincerbeaux Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Garrett Stiles. The C. P. Whittaker Scholarships were awarded to Jessica Robinson and William DeLong.
    The Dana B. and Arlene McCrum Scholarships were awarded to Chelsea Hartin, Mitchell Folsom, and William DeLong. The Don L. McCrum Scholarship was awarded to Rachel Donovan. The Edith Kimball Memorial Scholarships were awarded to Brian Faulkner, Brittni Mosher and Thomas Pickance. The Fred Sylvester Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Paige Findlen.
    The Gregg Grass Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Carl DeLong. The Harvest Scholarships were awarded to Carter Grass, Mitchell Folsom, Carl DeLong, Timothy Lawrence, Shane Miller, Ethan Stiles, Logan Thomas, Abram Brewer, Garrett Stiles, Jeffrey Devoe, Paige Findlen, Rachel Donovan, Jessica Robinson and Aryn Bernier.
    The Jack L. Harvath Memorial Scholarships were awarded to Carl DeLong, Joseph Bridges and Ethan Stiles. The Robert and Betty Alexander FFA Memorial Scholarships were awarded to Abram Brewer and Paige Findlen. The J. Hardin and Anna Shaw Christian College Scholarships were awarded to Brianna Hartin and Chelsea Hartin. The Leroy P. Shepard Merit Scholarships were awarded to Brianna Hartin and Chelsea Hartin. The Maine Masonic Scholarship was awarded to Ashley Estabrook. The Robert Mahan Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Jessica Robinson. The Jay Bradbury Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Rachel Donovan.
    The Maine Principals’ Association Award was presented to Brianna Hartin. The Mars Hill and Blaine Jr. Extension Scholarship was awarded to Rachel Donovan. The Mars Hill FFA Local Scholarships were awarded to Carter Grass, Kelsey Lawrence, Carl DeLong and Marci-Rae Mean.
    The Mars Hill Rotary Scholarships were awarded to Brianna Hartin and Chelsea Hartin. The MELMAC Scholarship was awarded to Garrett Stiles. The NMCC Presidential Scholarship was awarded to Jessica Kordenbrock. The Ruth Bubar Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Carl DeLong.
    The Sargent and Tweedie Transportation and the Barry Shaw Memorial Scholarships were awarded to Jessica Robinson, Marci-Rae Mean, Mitchell Folsom and Carl DeLong. The Senator George Mitchell Scholarship was awarded to Danielle Cropley. The York Family Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Mitchell Folsom. The Timothy N. Tweedie Scholarship was awarded to Rachel Donovan.
    The Tyson Ford Perry Memorial Scholarships were awarded to Brianna Hartin and Chelsea Hartin, Ethan Stiles and Carl DeLong. The Mars Hill and Blaine Winterfest Scholarships were awarded to Jessica Robinson and William DeLong. The Yale and Mary Adelman Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Mitchell Folsom. The Savings Bank of Maine scholarship was awarded to Paige Findlen. The Outstanding NHS Member Scholarship was awarded to Chelsea Hartin.
    The Early College for Maine Scholarship was awarded to Marci-Rae Mean. The Aroostook County Chapter of Associations of Government Accountants was awarded to Paige Findlen.
    The ACI Alumni Scholarships were awarded to Ethan Stiles and Garrett Stiles. The Aroostook Lodge 197 Scholarships were awarded to Brittni Mosher and Kelsey Larrabee. The Barry Barker Tweedie Scholarships were awarded to Carl DeLong, Abram Brewer, Lauren Antworth, Sarah Michaud and Ashley Estabrook.
    The Sen. George Mitchell Scholarship was awarded to Ethan Stiles. The Emmett “Bud” Porter Scholarship was awarded to Brianna Hartin and Chelsea Hartin. The Ricker College Scholarships and George and Annie Knox Scholarships were awarded to Brianna Hartin and Chelsea Hartin. The Cecil Estabrook Scholarships were awarded to Brianna Hartin, Mitchell Folsom, Brooke Smith, Chelsea Hartin and Carter Grass.
    Over $54,829 in scholarships was awarded during Class Night and at Graduation. Of the graduating seniors, 79 percent will be continuing their education. Twenty-six are attending colleges throughout the State of Maine. The Hartin twins will be going to Southern Adventist University in Tennessee to study Pre-medical Biology, Levi Terrell will be attending the University of Northern Ohio and Caleb Jewett will be attending the New Brunswick Community College. Jeffrey Devoe and Zach Amnott will be entering the military and Tim Lawrence will be attending Loring Job Corps. Only five graduates are undecided or will enter the workforce.
    Troy Grass, chairman of the school board, Superintendent Roger Shaw, Principal Kevin Grass and Class Adviser Nola Pendexter presented the diplomas while Madame Remillie Norsworthy read the graduates’ names.
    Graduates — set your standards high, so no one can find fault in you.     As the twins said in their speech, “You are amazing individuals, and you have the capacity to shake this world. Don’t be afraid to move forward, but never forget where you came from. Best of luck.”

Photos courtesy of

Tomi Henderson

    ALUMNI Danielle Cropley , past Senator George Mitchell Scholarship recipient awarded this year’s Senator George Mitchell Scholarship to Ethan Stiles.

 

    CARL DELONG and Marci-Rae Mean read the class prophesy during Class Night Activities on June 8 at CAHS.

 

    RACHEL DONOVAN smiles at her parents as she marched into Class Night Activities on June 8 at Central Aroostook High School with fellow graduate Levi Terrell.

 

    CLASSMATES Ashley Estabrook and Brittni Mosher pose for the camera as they ready for graduation ceremonies.

 

    CAHS GUIDANCE COUNSELOR Sadie Shaw pins a corsage on Jessica Robinson before graduation activities on June 11, 2010.