She became a leader in her class and an advocate for women in professional trades.
Grads to watch
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Clairette Kirezi: Greater Portland Christian School
She helped her family succeed as immigrants and plans to become a doctor to help others.
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Joshua Bragdon: Gray-New Gloucester High School
He has been an essential employee during the pandemic and wants to pursue a career in business.
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Maine’s Graduates to Watch: Class of 2020
These high school students have already distinguished themselves and are graduating at an extraordinary time.
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Marcus Ratz: Massabesic High School
He continued to excel academically and volunteer in the community after his father died of a heroin overdose during his junior year.
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Epilala Tauwala: South Portland Adult Education
Four years after dropping out of Deering High School, she’s heading for her ancestral lands to learn more about her roots, high school equivalency credentials in hand.
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Sophie Magadieu: Falmouth High School
A tireless advocate for LGBTQ youth, Magadieu has overcome personal challenges to deliver countless presentations at schools, conferences and businesses.
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Cecilia Kusturin: Baxter Academy for Technology and Science
A national-caliber athlete, she’ll be a member of the Senior Varsity/Team USA-qualifying synchronized skating team at Adrian College in Michigan.
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Sam Mercer: Sanford High School
He’s several years younger than his classmates, but has tackled the most difficult academic courses and loves sharing what he’s learned.
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Nimco Isack: Deering High School
A daughter of Somali immigrants, she co-founded the Black Student Union at Deering High School and has worked to address diversity issues.