May 7, 2025
Auburn, ME – Central Maine Community College is proud to announce that four exceptional students have been named to the 2025 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-Maine Academic Team: Emma Dionne of Auburn, Zulma Lizarazo of South Portland, Ivy Hutchinson of New Vineyard, and Logan Levesque of Greene.
Selection to the PTK All-Maine Academic Team is based on outstanding academic performance, leadership, and community involvement.
Emma Dionne, a Life Sciences major from Auburn, was not only selected to the All-Maine Academic Team, but also earned national recognition as one of just 20 students named to the prestigious 2025 All-USA Academic Team. Chosen from nearly 2,100 nominees across the country, Ms. Dionne will receive a $5,000 scholarship. In addition, she has been named a 2025 New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar, earning an additional $2,250 scholarship to support her pursuit of a four-year degree in neurobiology.
Zulma Lizarazo, an Accounting major from South Portland, was honored for her academic excellence and her commitment to providing accessible accounting and tax services to her local community. Her recognition on the All-Maine Academic Team comes with a $500 scholarship.
Ivy Hutchinson, an Electromechanical Technology major from New Vineyard, earned her spot on the team through her strong academic performance and current work in the field. Her achievements have also earned her a $500 scholarship.
Logan Levesque, also an Electromechanical Technology major, from Greene, was selected for his academic success and hands-on experience in the electrical field. He, too, received a $500 scholarship.
Central Maine Community College congratulates these outstanding students on their accomplishments and their continued commitment to academic excellence and community service.
April 24, 2025
Victoria Wile
2025 Student of the Year
Auburn, ME – Central Maine Community College (CMCC) is proud to announce that Victoria Wile, a second-year student in the Building Construction Technology (BCT) program, has been named the College’s 2025 Student of the Year.
Each year, CMCC selects one student for the Student of the Year Award. The recipient is someone who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the College through strong academics, campus involvement, and community service. For the 2024–2025 academic year, Victoria Wile has been selected for this prestigious honor.
Victoria has shown unwavering dedication to both her studies and the broader community. She will graduate in May with a degree in Building Construction Technology, driven by a genuine passion for building, hands-on work, and improving the spaces around her. Her motivation and energy have set a high standard for both her peers and the faculty at CMCC.
As a member of CMCC’s Maintenance Team, Victoria has played a key role in nearly every construction and building maintenance project since her arrival. What distinguishes her is not only the high quality of her work but also the enthusiasm and joyful spirit she brings to every task. She approaches each project with commitment and a desire to do her very best.
In a field traditionally dominated by men, Victoria is blazing a trail for women in construction. She is a natural leader, inspiring others with her drive and dedication. Her leadership extends beyond campus into the broader community. A lifelong member of the Girl Scouts, she has always been passionate about service and community engagement. When the Boy Scouts of America opened its doors to women in 2019, Victoria co-founded one of the first all-women troops in the nation—Troop #2019 in Lewiston. She earned the rank of Eagle Scout and now serves with the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s National Honor Society.
On campus, Victoria is also an active member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the Gaming Club, and the National Society of Leadership and Success, exemplifying her commitment to leadership and involvement.
Victoria was recognized at the Maine Community College System (MCCS) Student of the Year ceremony, held on Wednesday, April 23, at Maple Hill Farm in Hallowell. The event included a celebratory luncheon honoring recipients from each of Maine’s seven community colleges. Following the ceremony, honorees were invited to a tea at the Blaine House, where they were welcomed by the Governor and elected officials, further acknowledging their outstanding achievements.
CMCC is proud to celebrate Victoria for her exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and service. Her dedication and impact on both the College and her community are truly inspiring. We look forward to all she will accomplish in the future.
May 31, 2023
President Betsy Libby of Central Maine Community College has announced the Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. Students on the President’s List earned a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.9 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). High Honors denote a minimum GPA of 3.6 and honors recognizes those with a minimum GPA of 3.3. All students who have achieved academic honors are listed below.
PRESIDENT’S HONORS
Acton: Lorene B Lemieux; Auburn: Lindsey S Allain, Sam N Bryant, Sheena J Burgess, Tami L Burhoe-Brann, Meiling Chen, Lucy E DeRoche, Emma M Dionne, Madina I Issack, Victoria McCann, Mackenzie M Rodrigue, Noah J Tirado, Shannon M Whitney; Augusta: Justin G Ferguson; Bangor: Ashley A Hartley; Belgrade: Brandy E Bernatchez; Bethel: Alyssaa M Savage; Bozrah, CT: Lori B Main; Bridgton: Duncan Bigelow, Aparna R Dettling; Brunswick: Connor D Ashby, Jacob R Benoit; Buckfield: Neal Austin, Maren Lowell; Camden: Alyson B Farrington; Canton: Stephany R Bailey; Carthage: Kendra A Winson; Casco: Billi Jo Austin; Chesterville: Kelley M Hutchins; Denmark: Kaleb Butts, Sarah L Rowe; Dixfield: Patricia A Benson, Sara G Searles; Dover Foxcroft: David Burgos; Durham: Lauren M Larrabee; Ellsworth: Lillian E Philbrook; Embden: Jacob Atwood; Fairfield: Allison McLaughlin; Fall River, MA: Corbin J Merkt; Farmington: Phoebe L Caron, Michael A Marr; Freeport: Miles Hamilton; Gardiner: Gabriel R Poirier, Matthew E Poirier; Glen, NH: Ashley E Johnson; Gray: Melanie J Alt; Greene: Alexis J Harlow, Felicity K Tardif; Guilford: Aliyah J Ouellette; Harrison: Morgan A Bowell, Brody A Edwards; Hartford: Olivia R Darling; Jay: Melissa S Dorey, Brendan W Jacques, Skylar Richard; Jefferson: Emily A Garnett; Leeds: Nicholas B Hale, Elizabeth G Lapointe, Rhys A Thibodeau; Lewiston: Istahil O Abdi, Natalie M Adams, Abdulkadir Aden, Najmo Ahmed, Esosa A Airuoyuwa, Jaime-Lyn J Allie, Amanda J Beaucage, Chantal J Bernier, Holly G Catlett, Brianna I Dyer, Kya L Gaddas, Abdillahi E Hared, Asia L LaFrance, Desmond R Lalonde, Travis P Lemay, Christina A Martin, Ahmed Mohamed, Jason A Morin, Nima A Obsieh, Erika H Olson, Tyler J Ouellette, Bryson M Parrott, Achta Souleman, Elena N Trofimova, Hunter D Ustach, Noah Warszawski; Lisbon: Reese M McAtee; Lisbon Falls: Christopher P Holmes, Madyson Ramsey; Litchfield: Michael P Huntington, Kaylee Mousseau, Abigail Pinard; Livermore: Molly M Grant, Audrey Lapointe, Tina M Maloney, Madison P Robinson, Michael D Staples, Kaitlyn P York; Livermore Falls: Amanda Dion, Shawn M Rainha; Manchester: Camren Knowles; Mechanic Falls: Lindsey L Campbell, Cordelia T Christopher, Mya J Hebert, Elizabeth M Young; Mexico: Samantha E Cochran; Minot: Allee M LaRochelle, Stephen C Lobley, Stacie L May, Layla Reed, Makenna I Verrill; Monmouth: Alex J Fox; Monson: Rebecca A Huettner; Naples: Benjamin J Rasmussen; New Gloucester: Kylie M Johnson, Kayla L Lefebvre; North Anson: Crystal A Crawford; North Conway, NH: Sean W Morgan; North Yarmouth: Nadia L Napolitano; Norway: Nicholas Walker, Marie E West; Oakland: Alyssa L Stonier; Otisfield: Caleb A March; Peru: Erin L Child, James Gronewold; Pittsfield: Brianna J Lavoie; Pittston: Chelsey S Chapman; Poland: Jeremy E Breau; Alyssa E Champagne, Hunter B Dufault, Justin M Jarvis; Presque Isle: George H Brigham; Rangeley: Winnie LaRochelle; Raymond: Jasmine M LeShane, Morgan P Longe, Aileen Pelletier; Richmond: Ali T Burnette, Patrick K Hunt, Duangporn Presti; Rockport: Ana E Toussaint; Rumford: Ashley M Katras, Laura Koch, Pritty Kumari, Eric R Nason, Lillie N Williams; Saint Albans, NY: Rayna M Duzant; Salem Twp: Joshua J Ireland; Sanford: Kristin R Trivilino; Scarborough: Arnaldo J Chissano; Sebago: Brandi L Shook; Sidney: Caleb R Sadler; South Paris: Jordan N Burns, Raoul L Marston-Connell, Stephanie J Spears, Abigail J Steeves; Stoneham: Kristin Higgs, Nathaniel Shedd; Stow: Lindsay N Shute, Rachael E Shute; Sumner: Michael E Schadtle; Temple: Ashirah Knapp; Topsham: Jonathan D Gosselin; Turner: Matthew Bell, Kaydence T Gamblin, Mark S Herman, Elizabeth A Labonte, Isaac S Labonte, Tanner S Nolin, Nolan I Perkins, Kayla A Ray; Vassalboro: Marlena M Peabody; Wales: Amaya I Bauer; Waterville: Shelby S Doody; Wayne: Peter J Castonguay; West Baldwin: Ashley Guptill; West Bath: Hayden R Gabranski; West Paris: Eli Hamilton; Westbrook: Sunday L White; Whitefield, NH: Aspen C Stevens; Wilton: Morgan E Guerin; Windham: Rianna L Doyon, Eve A Schultz, Laurie Sibley; Woodstock: Kristina K Moberg; Worcester, MA: Rachel L Koeck
HIGH HONORS
Albion: Alexa C Welch; Auburn: Jack L Brezler, Morgan E Brown, Caleb F Davis, Gage L Doucette, Rowan S Fogg, Amanda S Hubbell, Melissa A Jewett, Alana J Keith, Karen Lewis, David G Lowe, Daniel K May, Jason McCarthy, Matthew A McPhee, Charlotte E Nash, Oriane M Onanga, Jennifer A Oneil, Ty Pham, Jenna H Provencher, Carly A Richards, Nattina R Richardson, Miriam E Rodriguez, Tabitha O Rollins, Julie A Snyder, Gunnar S Winslow, Amanda L Wood; Augusta: Jamison R Bragdon, Vincent R Emery, Darren K Henry, Alexis J Waddell; Belfast: Kirk R Stillman; Bethlehem, NH: Brandon Keefe; Beverly, MA: Ashley M Johnson; Biddeford: Alison Skrzypek; Bowdoin: Alex C Beal; Brunswick: Emily B Curtis, Wyatt L Hartford; Buckfield: Alyssa C Therriault; Buxton: Tera A Choquette; Carthage: Arianna R Ham, Jesse B Hutchinson; Casco: Freedom P Potter, Sophia E Priola; Center Conway, NH: Michael T Keegan; Chelsea: Alice J Casey; Chesterville: Clayton L McCarthy; Coopers Mills: Jennifer M Bailey; Cornish: Benjamin B Ballard; Cumberland Center: Elise Kaplan; Danforth: Bethany A Farmer; Dixfield: Alexis R Holman; Dover, NH: Marena Wilson; Dresden: Antonio C Marino; Durham: Angela N Howell, Katelyn M Rioux; Eagle Lake: Naomi R Wood; Fairfield: Danielle R Schifano; Falmouth: Abigail Madison; Farmington: Christopher J Everett, Sawyer D Farmer, Evan J Lowell; Fayette: Amanda G Wheeler; Franklin: Brenda J Patten; Freeport: Xavier A Adams; Gorham: Nathan T Chase, Parker T Curry, Erin L Parks; Gray: Cameron J Quintal, Landon M Sinford, Jodi K Valliere; Greene: Cameron B Cloutier, Adryen D Cummins, Benjamin J Farris, Amber E Lafrance; Greenwood: Lucas A Bellanceau; Hebron: Diane R Webster; Jay: Andrea Butterfield, Rachel A Hanson, Delena T Medrano; Kensington, NH: Mason Rogers; Kingfield: Ashlyn C Sorel; La Follette, TN: Cameron C Arsenault; Leeds: Rhiannon E Arnold, Trevor M Bosse; Lewiston: Hadithi A Abdulle, Hayelom Abraham, Anissa S Aden, Nasro Ahmed, Crystal Austin, Tristin R Breakfield, Katerina A Crowell, Alice Daniel, Genevieve A Davis, Sarura A Deqow, Abdoulkader A Djama, Amelia A Doiron, Breeanna L Elliott, Anna K Finley, Alyssa L Glick, Asma A Hassan, Ashley S Kendrick, Breanna M LeClair, Anna J Legare, Najma Mahad, Sadal M Mahdi, Autumn McDougal, Sean P Monteith, Jaimie R Murphy, Alvin Nlandu, Faisa A Omar, Tamara Pinkham, Levi S Plourde, Mai-Linh L Rafferty, Anna K Sylvester; Limington: Bethany J Thayer; Lincoln: Jacob C Dwelley; Lisbon: Maria Barone, Kolby Krog, Kimberly E Roy; Lisbon Falls: Zachary J Benner, Gracie Chasse, Eva J Deveau; Litchfield: Timothy D Lewis, Mackenzie P Thibeault; Livermore: Summer L Chretien, Shannon L Gray; Lovell: Omar J Pollock; Manchester, NH: Cameron Pollock; Manchester: Bethany J Shepard; Mechanic Falls: Davin R Cloutier, Matthew L Dauchand, Bryce M Doucette; Mexico: Kierstyn R Lyons, Maxamus J Merrill, Isaac D Roberts, Courtney R Therrien; Minot: Autumn S Pomerleau; Monmouth: Corey D Armstrong, Deborah J Szczygiel; Monticello: Garett A Harvey; Naples: Connor M Perfetto; New Gloucester: Kaleb Johnson, Alicia D Nevells, Hannah A Poland, David Ward; Newcastle: Kelsey Wollen; Newport: Aiden Dow; Nobleboro: Madalyn K Mercer; North Yarmouth: Allyson R Petit; Norway: Alana L Brown, Armand L Deschene, Marjorie L Millett, Jenna R Silver; Oakland: Natalie A Tracy; Otisfield: Madelyn Adams, Amber M Dennison, Avery Howard March; Oxford: Erik A Davis, Jennifer L Gordon, Jade Smedberg; Palmer, MA: Cameron Zoto; Parsonsfield: Taylor L Dastoli; Perkins Twp: Daphne French; Pittston: Madeline Clay; Poland: Lucas M Moulton, Trinity E Sands; Porter: Lakyn S Hink; Portland: Zachary G Mahaka; Pownal: Ashley D Cooper; Readfield: Alexandra A Cushing; Rockland: Andrew D Severson; Rumford: Casie A Blodgett; Sabattus: Jessica L Anderson, Julie James, Julia M Noel, Connor A Pickett, Chloe R Pinard, Caleb M Valliere; Saco: Allison J Brown; Saint Albans: Melissa A Lord; Salem, NH: Sarah R LaGrasse; San Ramon, CA: Rodney L Rosier; Searsmont: Riley J Cox; Searsport: Colby J Leavitt; Sidney: Zackery R Bean; South Burlington, VT: Lucas Neudecker; South Paris: Harmony E Bawza; South Portland: Sebastian P Couturier; Stockholm, Sweden: Victoria B Sjogreen; Stockton Springs: Andrew M Donald; Sumner: Cameron J Durgin; Topsham: Michelle A Doherty, Kathryn L Reagan; Turner: Isabelle Asselin, Zhenia N Cousineau, Cadence Darling, Hailey R Holbrook, Wendy D Karkos, Brogan S McCormick, Sam M Roy; Waldoboro: Amy Grace D Smith; Wales: Deanna J Bauer, Kylie H Brown, Koby J Lafata, Colby F Leighton; West Hartford, CT: Cherie Searles; Westbrook: Tristan A Rost, Austin T White; Windham: Christina M Condon, Dominic Jordan, Jobet A Tardiff; Winthrop: Jacob D Geneseo, Chloe J Solloway, Nicole M Somers
HONORS
Alna: Shane P Rhodes; Andover: Gabriel J Coolidge; Auburn: Abdifatah A Ali, Tania A Bachelder-Valencia, Everett A Bivighouse, Mary E Brackett, Colleen Burton, Makenna A Campbell, Jala L Caron, Madeline Caruso, Dominic M Chasse, Caleb M Davis, Valarie Y Dumont, Yusra Farah, Michael R Foster, Riley E Lacasse, Cody A Malpass, Bradley R Matthews, Sarah K Ntumba, Savannah N Ouellette, Younoussa Ousmane, Anson J Perry, Viktor S Tripp, Alyvia R Wilkins, Ashley M Woodruff; Auckland, New Zealand: Boston J Caldwell; Augusta: Logan T Watson; Bath: Gabrielle Q Goodenow; Belgrade: Nicolas G Fontaine; Benton: Sarah A Poli; Bethel: Lillian V Botka, Justin D Cummings, Teddy D Doyle; Bowdoin: Cameron N Orr; Brewer: Malorie Ireland; Brownfield: Katelyn A Colvard; Canton: Brenda L Heath, Abbygayl D Stevens, Jacob Vieu; Casco: Eric T Cash; Castle Rock, CO: Brooke Mattson; Conway, NH: Henry S Edmunds; Durham: Cody L Arsenault; Ellsworth: Christian A Pinkham; Farmingdale: Marah Rand; Farmington: Keith J Couture; Franklin, MA: Jackson K Corey; Freeman Twp: Tyler S Sweetser; Georgetown: Peter V Bellina; Gray: Lilly Files, William G Mortensen, Travin W Smith; Greene: Ashleigh R Fortin, Philip J Robarge, Blake W Springer; Greenville: Cazz K Jobin; Hampden: Cameron C Henderson; Harrison: Lauren N Ruby; Hebron: Ausanah R Campbell; Intervale, NH: Reed W Karnopp; Jay: Noah Richard; Johnstown, PA: Amber L Lynch; Kingfield: Trenton D Reed; Lagrange: Veronica Kaletina; Lake Worth, FL: Ja’Naia A Moran; Lebanon: Emily Sanfacon; Leeds: Edward F Carliell, Rebecca J Johnson, Sarah M Stevens; Lewiston: AnNisa M Abdi, Fatouma M Assoweh, Mohamed K Barreh, Ester M Bassa, James E Belleau, George Bernard, John R Bigelow, Delcio A Carraco, Jocelyn A Coons, Eryn D Dillingham, Rachel T Dymkoski, Miguel Garcia Cruz, Nshimiye Gasuminari, Tharcila M Goncalves, Rokayatou Katou, Katie A Klemanski, Jarod K Lagasse, Kenzie N Langley, Robert T Lussier, Malina L Moore, Giovanna M Olivier, Andrew J Poulin, Alexander G Pratt, Kaltouma M Saleh, Alaine M Santin, Abagail A Stevens, Emily R Strachan, Grace G Taylor, Jessica A Widner, Emma D Wolverton; Limington: Misty Brulotte; Lisbon: Tina M Judd, Christy M Pomerleau, Caroline R White; Lisbon Falls: Angela M D’Amours, Trey P LaChance, Brayden R Morneau, Tiffany A Swiger; Litchfield: Matthew D Kronstrand, Joanna Turner; Livermore: Trinity G Chretien, Colby Hamblin, Joshua C Perkins; Livermore Falls: Ethan M Brown; Madison: Jasmine Moody; Manchester: Emma R Knowles; Mechanic Falls: Trenton G Letourneau; Merrimack, NH: Morgan Stevens; Mexico: Caleb W Frisbie; Minot: Arleigh D Blanchette, Craig S Yates; Monmouth: Ian S MacDonald, Sarah L Scott, Alyssa R Thompson-Silva; New Canada: Logan Bouley; New Gloucester: Megan M Thompson, Danielle A Waning, Hailey Williams; Norridgewock: Lisa Hunt; North Conway, NH: Tyler J Cicero; North Monmouth: Kaitlyn Hayes, Mya E Sirois; Norway: Heather Bell, Kalli J Pulkkinen, Alexander Twitchell; Oakland: Richard B Thompson; Otisfield: Alexa N Mann; Oxford: Jennifer L Googoo, Alison M Kane, Cassidy MacIsaac, Brianna L Smith; Palmyra: Tyler P Hughes; Phillips: Zoe J Daggett; Pittston: Angelo J Chadwick, Katelyn R Rollins; Poland: Domenic V Antonelli, Kaitlynn R August, Cole W Cushman; Portland: Ava N Peloquin; Rockport: Laura V Escamilla Manrique; Sabattus: Kaitlyn L Bussiere, Brianna R Deschaine, Peighton K Theriault; Saco: Justin Moscone; Sangerville: Jeremy H Freier; Sebago: Joshua A Ross; Skowhegan: Kenneth J Reed, Kate S Williams; Sollentuna, Sweden: Clara Bandh; South China: Lori J Benson; South Portland: Zulma Y Lizarazo; South Tamworth, NH: Henry P Moneypenny; South Thomaston: Gabriella E Fitzgerald; Springvale: Joan H Jorge; Spruce Head: Brianna M Garrett; Standish: Nathalie A Libby; Katelyn R Ross; Tewksbury, MA: Rhen A Trinidade; The Dalles, OR: Destiny C Mora Lopez; Thomaston: Nina M Waldron; Topsham: William J Hagan, Erik M Nelson, Sydney D Stewart; Turner: Anden D Cabral, Rachel J Cebra, Drew T Litalien, Alison P Noniewicz, Leonie C Quimby, Alexander J Tirrell, Morgan L Wade; Van Buren: Nicki Adams; Wales: Audrey A Dillman, Emily E Dillman, Caleb S Leighton, Nicholas R Levesque, Isaac D Morissette; Warren: Julie A Rogers; Waterville: Jasmine J Labrie; Weld: Caleb J Hutchinson; Wellfleet, MA: Dylan T Lloyd; West Gardiner: Jaime R Folckemer; West Ossipee, NH: Amirah A Daugherty; West Paris: Chandra L Brown; Windham: Jack T Foley; Windham: Aiden J Hartwell, Zachary J Santesse; Winthrop: Shane K Settle; Wiscasset: Braden G Suydam; Woolwich: Samuel R Cliffe
May 17, 2023
AUBURN, Maine – President Betsy Libby of Central Maine Community College has announced that the College will start a women’s ice hockey program beginning in the fall of 2024.
In making the announcement, President Libby said the team will begin play in the 2024-25 season, and will move forward hiring a coach during the 2023-24 academic year. The team plans to compete in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), an organization of nearly 90 college and university affiliated women’s hockey programs across two divisions. Recently celebrating its 32nd season of existence, the ACHA provides structure, regulates operations, and promotes the quality of collegiate ice hockey.
All practices and home games will be played at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn. Marc Gosselin, Executive Director of Community Partnerships & Sports Tourism for the city of Auburn, added, “We are excited to be the home for the CM Women’s Ice Hockey program. We have experienced significant increase of interest and participation in girl’s hockey, and having a collegiate women’s hockey program skating at the arena full-time will further promote this.”
The Mustangs will most likely play an independent schedule during their inaugural campaign. Some of the teams identified as possible opponents include Bentley, UConn, Holy Cross, BC, BU, Assumption, Northeastern, and UNH.
“Our men’s hockey program has been an incredible addition to CM, attracting talented student-athletes from all over the country and internationally. Our women’s program will do the same, and share the enjoyable and competitive experience within the ACHA,” said Dr. Libby. “The Norway Savings Bank Arena is the perfect facility, less than a mile from campus,” Libby added.
Athletic Director, Dave Gonyea, noted that the top priority now is to hire a coach who can recruit quality student-athletes and build the program from the ground up. “The hockey coach will spend the first year recruiting and making sure the team will be ready to go when the 2024-25 season starts” Gonyea said.
Anyone interested in learning more about hockey at CMCC is encouraged to contact Dave Gonyea at 207-755-5251 or dgonyea@cmcc.edu.
April 26, 2023
Auburn, ME – Asma Hassan began her CM career as a senior at Lewiston High School in 2019 and was enrolled in one course through the Embark Program. After Asma’s early college experience, she enrolled as a full-time student in the fall of 2020. After a remarkable academic career, earning President’s Honors each semester, Asma will be graduating in May with an accounting degree and will be attending the University of Maine at Augusta in the Fall to complete her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Not only did Asma persist with her college aspirations through the Covid-19 pandemic, she is a leader in the TRIO Student Success Program and partnered with fellow students to rebuild the Muslim Student Association after returning to in-person classes.
Asma is an active member in the TRIO community at CM and has not only benefitted from TRIO support but also works in TRIO as a student employee and tutors fellow students. She did such an excellent job managing students and guests visiting TRIO that she was recruited to work in Academic Affairs as well.
Asma’s family immigrated to the US in 2010 from Djibouti Though Asma does remember Djibouti and misses the food and culture, she now refers to Lewiston as home.
Asma and six other Maine community college students were honored for their academic success and campus and community involvement at a luncheon ceremony on Wednesday, April 26, at Maple Hill Farm in Hallowell and was hosted by the Maine Community College System (MCCS) Board of Trustees. In addition to being recognized as Students of the Year, they will each receive a John and Jana Lapoint Leadership Award in the amount of $1,000. Mr. Lapoint was president of UF Strainrite in Lewiston and a trustee of the Maine Community College System. After his death in 1995, his widow, Jana Lapoint, served on the Board from 1995 to 2006 and helped establish the fund for the annual awards.
