SACO — Eighteen graduating seniors at Biddeford High School were honored Wednesday for making their mark in the community.

The students, all members of the school’s Interact Club, a service group sponosred by the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club, were given medallions for completing community service work at the rotary club’s weekly meeting at Run of the Mill.

Among the students receiving medallions was Peyton McKeown, who said she learned about the group from her older sister. She enjoyed making a difference and impacting other people’s lives, she said, and especially enjoyed helping in a program to buy Christmas presents for area children in need.

“Making a difference and helping others, that’s what it’s all about,” said Colin Lavigne, who also received a medallion. He said he joined the club at the recommendation of McKeown, his girlfriend, and once he joined he discovered he really enjoyed being involved.

Through the club, students also participated in food drives, volunteered at charity races, and gave their time at food kitchens.

McKeown and Lavigne said they plan to continue volunteering and participating in community service as adults.

Biddeford High School junior Maggie Behen was at the event. She will be a co-vice president of the group next year. She said liked that the work Interact Club members participated in  impacted the local community.

— Staff Writer Liz Gotthelf can be contacted at 282-1535, ext. 325 or egotthelf@journaltribune.com.