ELLSWORTH — Marlene Ouellette received a $5,600 scholarship from the Fort Fairfield High School Class of ’54 at graduation ceremonies earlier this summer. She is the daughter of Heather King, of Fort Fairfield, and Milton Ouellette, Jr., of Campton, N.H.
Ouellette plans to pursue a degree in business at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. She was a four-year honors student and active in school and community volunteer work. Frederick McGillan, a member of the Class of ’54, presented the scholarship.
This annual renewable scholarship, managed by the Maine Community Foundation, was first awarded in 2004 to commemorate the 50th reunion of the Class of ’54. In 2008, the scholarship increased from $4,000 to $5,000; it is now $5,600.
“The cost of education is increasing.” noted Norm Stevenson of the Class of ’54. “We want to help as much as we can.”
For information about how to contribute to this tax-exempt fund, call the Maine Community Foundation toll-free at 877-700-6800. A statewide organization, MaineCF has been working with donors and educators since 1983 to provide Maine students with access to educational opportunities. For more information, visit www.mainecf.org.
