Graduation
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PublishedJune 2, 2019
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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PublishedJune 2, 2019
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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PublishedJune 2, 2019
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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PublishedJune 2, 2019
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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PublishedJune 2, 2019
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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PublishedJune 2, 2019
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.
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PublishedJune 2, 2019
Sierra Zahares: Freeport High School
She's educating the world about what it's like to have Moebius syndrome, a rare neurological condition.
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PublishedJune 2, 2019
Our 2019 graduates to watch are making waves in the world
Coming from high schools across southern Maine, these outstanding members of the class of 2019 have already accomplished a lot and plan to do more.
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PublishedJune 2, 2019
Rohan Freedman: Cape Elizabeth High School
Rohan Freedman has already dived into the work of improving and increasing the world's food supply.
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PublishedJune 2, 2019
Alvaro Huezo Coto: Kennebunk High School
He arrived in Maine two years ago and aspires to become a lawyer who will fight for workers' rights.