CARIBOU — Officials with Aroostook Savings and Loan recently awarded two area graduates scholarships towards their college education.
Sabrina Haney, a 2013 Caribou High School graduate, will be an undeclared freshman at University of Maine at Presque Isle with plans of pursuing a degree in dental hygiene elsewhere. She is the daughter of Troy and Jennifer Haney.
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| Photo contributed by Aroostook Savings and Loan Aroostook Savings and Loan Chairman of the Board Philip St. Peter awarded and congratulated $4,000 Scholarship recipient Sabrina Haney of Caribou. |
Photo contributed by Aroostook Savings and Loan Aroostook Savings and Loan Board of Director Katherine Anderson awarded and congratulated $4,000 Scholarship recipient Vanessa Lavoie of Van Buren. |
Vanessa Lavoie, a 2013 Van Buren High School graduate, will be a freshman at University of Maine Orono this fall, majoring in Biology. She is the daughter of Adam and Darlene Lavoie.
Each graduate received a $4000 scholarship through the Aroostook County Federal Savings & Loan Association Scholarship Fund Program.
“The Board of Directors started the scholarship fund program in 2000 to help our Association members and their families with pursuing their higher education,” explained John Swanberg, president. “We know how important a college education is today. This is just one way of showing our appreciation to our customers for their loyalty throughout the years, and to thank them for their continued support of our Association.”
To date, the program has awarded $79,000 in scholarships since its inception in 2000.
Additional information about Aroostook Savings and Loan can be found on their website at www.yourhomebank.com.
