MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
Central Aroostook High School is pleased to announce this year’s honor parts for the graduating class of 2011.
The valedictorian of the Class of 2011 is Taylor Bradbury.
Taylor Bradbury is the son of Dale and Barbara Bradbury of Bridgewater.
He has participated in varsity baseball, Student Council, Math Team, and the Mars Hill Chapter of the Future Farmer’s of America.
Taylor was also chosen as part of the National Honor Society his junior year. He has earned academic awards in civics, advanced algebra II and U.S. history.
Taylor is a six-year honoree at Central Aroostook, earning honor roll for 23 consecutive quarters.
Taylor has served as a student aide as well as a mentor to elementary school students.
Next year Taylor will attend the University of Maine at Presque Isle to study accounting.
The salutatorian for the Class of 2011 is Sarah Brewer.
Sarah Brewer is the daughter of Russell and Jamie Brewer of Blaine.
Sarah has participated in varsity basketball and French Club while at Central Aroostook.
She was also chosen for the National Honor Society as a junior and currently serves as the chapter’s president.
Sarah has earned academic awards in algebra and geography.
Sarah is a six-year honoree at Central Aroostook, earning honor roll for 23 consecutive quarters.
She also earned her varsity letter for basketball.
Sarah has done community service for the Mars Hill Recreation Department, the Special Olympics, the Red Cross and has also tutored peers at Central Aroostook.
Sarah will be attending the University of Maine at Presque Isle majoring in environmental studies.
The first honor essayist for the Class of 2011 is
Sasha Grass. Sasha Grass is the daughter of Warren and Donna Grass of Mars Hill.
Sasha participated in Student Council and French Club.
She was also elected a class officer. Sasha has been heavily involved with the Mars Hill Chapter of the National FFA Organization. She also served as the state president for the FFA organization this past school year, which is an impressive accomplishment.
Sasha has earned academic awards in biology and algebra II.
She has volunteered for the Red Cross with local blood drives and the Potato Blossom Festival.
While attending high school she participated in the Certified Nurse Assistant Program and currently works at the Mars Hill Nursing Home.
Sasha is a six-year honoree at Central Aroostook, earning honor roll for 23 consecutive quarters.
Sasha will be attending Northern Maine Community College majoring in nursing.
The second honor essayist is
Kristen Long. Kristen Long is the daughter of Ralph and Lori Long of Blaine.
Kristen has participated in varsity basketball, varsity soccer, varsity softball, volleyball and French Club. Kristen was also elected to the National Honor Society.
Kristen has earned academic awards in biology, chemistry and accounting.
Kristen is also a six-year honoree at Central Aroostook, earning honor roll for 23 consecutive quarters.
Kristen has volunteered for youth basketball camps, worked with the Mars Hill Recreation Department, as well as helping with Veteran’s Day events.
Kristen will be attending the University of Maine at Presque Isle majoring in liberal studies.
Students of the Month
In a continuing effort to recognize outstanding student citizenship, the faculty of Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School announces that Taylor Bradbury and Rae Brewer have been selected as the May Students of the Month. They were selected in recognition of their commitment to the pillar of character.
Taylor is a member of the Senior Class and lists pre-calculus as his favorite subject. Taylor is a member of the FFA, National Honor Society, Student Council, Math and Varsity Baseball teams. Outside of school, Taylor enjoys hunting, fishing, baseball and working on the farm. He plans on attending the University of Maine at Presque Isle to study accounting. Taylor is the son of Dale and Barbara Bradbury.
Rae Brewer is a member of the Eighth Grade Class and lists science and math as her favorite subjects.
She is a member of the cheering squad, the softball and soccer teams and participated in the Battle of the Books.
Outside of school, Rae enjoys hunting, canoeing and fishing.
The daughter of Robin and Ronnie Brewer, Rae plans to be a doctor and a teacher.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday morning, May 31, at 6:30 at the Aroostook Health Center. Bill Getman was inducted as a new member of the Mars Hill Rotary Club by Assistant District Governor Nancy Fletcher. Bill and his wife, Sylvia, reside in Mars Hill and have three sons. Bill has a BBA in marketing and does some bookkeeping. Sylvia is the CEO of The Aroostook Medical Center.
The special guests were members of the CAHS anatomy class that took a trip to Philadelphia. Seven students and three chaperones went on the trip this spring. They toured the Mutter Museum and also visited the Historical Medical Library, Koop Educational Center and the Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden. Part of their time was spent in a private lesson on conjoined twins.
They enjoyed their trip and learned a lot, but the event that is still freshest on some of their minds is the fire alarm at the hotel. Imagine five teenage girls sharing a fifth-floor room, all getting ready in the morning, when the fire alarm goes off — twice! Gladly, it ended up being a false alarm!
Those that took the trip included: students Rebecca Grass, Kristen Long, Vicki McIntyre, Whitney Klein, Patricia Donovan, Samuel Bennett and Josh Barton; CAHS anatomy instructor Leigh Belair; and chaperones Natasha Brewer and Greg Averill. Greg was a great asset on the trip as he grew up in the Philadelphia area and knows the area well!
Library sale
The Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library will be having a tag sale on June 17 and 18 at the old Grew’s store site at 4 Main Street in Mars Hill. Donations will be accepted for this sale on June 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the sale site. No clothing please! If anyone has any questions, please contact Ione Dixon at 551-1172, Ryan Shaw at 429-9500 or the library at 429-9625.
New library hours
As of June 1, the Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library’s operating hours will be as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 8:30; Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. These new hours will add an additional five hours of open business for the public.
Bridgewater Historical Society
Donations are being accepted for our yard sales. Please, no clothes or electronics.
Once again, thank you for all of the help. The Society members look forward to seeing everyone at upcoming events. Bridgewater Historical Association, P.O. Box 341, Bridgewater, Me 04735.
For more information, contact Jann Votaw, president, at 425-7901.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater and Westfield. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
