University of New England

University Campus Awards - April 25, 2006

Laura K. Baxter
Department of Education, Delta Kappa Gamma, Iota Chapter
Elementary Education Major
Class of 2005
Home Town:  Pompano Beach, FL

Anthony J. Bellantuono
Jacques Downs Award for Academic Excellence
Marine Biology Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Bristol, CT

Anthony J. Bellantuono
Department of Biological Sciences Outstanding Student, Marine Biology
Marine Biology Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Bristol, CT

Anthony J. Bellantuono
Department of Creative and Fine Arts Outstanding Student
Marine Biology Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Bristol, CT

Larissa B. Bonnet
Community Builder of the Year
Coordinator of Campus Life and Campus Center
UNE Staff
Home Town:  Biddeford, ME

Chrystal M. Boudreau
Department of Chemistry and Physics The American Institute of Chemists Student Award
Biochemistry Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Charleston, ME

Emma R. Bouthillette
Sophomore Year Award for Academic Excellence
English Major
Class of 2008
Home Town:  Biddeford, ME

Esther J. Canovaca
Department of Liberal Studies Outstanding Student
Liberal Studies Major
Class of 2007
Home Town:  Biddeford, ME

Tracey L. Carrier
Department of Exercise & Sport Performance Outstanding Student
Athletic Training Education Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Biddeford, ME

Traci J. Carrington
Department of Occupational Therapy Outstanding Student
Health Sciences Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Westfield, MA

Justin M. Castonguay
Student Affairs Award
Medical Biology/Health Science Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Jay, ME

Margaret H. Chabot
Community Service Award
Environmental Science Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Linneus, ME

Penelope J. Christie
Department of Education Outstanding Student
Elementary Education Major
Class of 2007
Home Town:  Lyman, ME

Lauren E. Connelly
Department of Mathematical Sciences Outstanding Student
Marine Biology Major
Class of 2007
Home Town:  Marshfield, MA

Kurt P. Cornell
Senator of the Year
Medical Biology/Health Science Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Plaistow, NH

Maryann C. Corsello, Ph.D.
Debra J. Summers Award for Teaching Excellence
Chair, Department of Psychology
University of New England
Home Town:  York Harbor, ME

Amy E. Davis
Freshman Of The Year
Political Science Major
Class of 2009
Home Town:  Northfield, VT

Josiah R. Downey
Sophomore Of The Year
Medical Biology Major
Class of 2008
Home Town:  Sunapee, NH

Meredith R. Geraghty
Department of Environmental Studies Outstanding Student
Environmental Science Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Shirley, MA

Katherine  Gilbert
Department of History Outstanding Student
History Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Merrimac, MA

Kayla E. Hinkley
Scholar Athlete
Health Sciences Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Berlin, NH

Jennie M. Holmes
Department of Biological Sciences Outstanding Student, General Biology
Biological Sciences Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Biddeford, ME

Casey L. LaFalam
Department of Psychology, Outstanding Student
Psychobiology Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Templeton, MA

Rebekah E. McIntyre
Departments of Psychology and Sociology Outstanding Student
Psychology /Social Relations Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Auburn, ME

Matthew J. McManus
Scholar Athlete
Business Administration Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Cumberland, RI

Matthew J. McManus
Department of Business Administration Outstanding Student
Business Administration Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Cumberland, RI

Nicholas J. Metheny
Community Service Award
Environmental Science Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Thurmont, MD

Nicholas J. Metheny
Department of Environmental Studies Outstanding Student
Environmental Science Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Thurmont, MD

Randy J. Morrison
Department of Environmental Studies Outstanding Student
Sociology Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Calais, ME

Laura A. Nichols
Department of Environmental Studies Outstanding Student
Environmental Studies Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Dedham, MA

Michaela R. O'Rourke
Junior Year Award for Academic Excellence
Medical Biology Major
Class of 2007
Home Town:  Franklin, NH

Brady C. Potter
Department of English Outstanding Student
English Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Lewiston, ME

Brady C. Potter
Women's Studies Program Outstanding Student
English Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Lewiston, ME

Leah K. Pouliot
Department of Exercise & Sport Performance Outstanding Student
Athletic Training Education Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Monson, MA

Scott B. Simoneau
Department of Sociology Outstanding Student
Sociology Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Biddeford, ME

Curt M. Sousa
Senator of the Year
Biological Sciences Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Dunstable, MA

Curt M. Sousa
Senior Of The Year
Biological Sciences Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Dunstable, MA

Adam T. St. Gelais
Department of Biological Sciences Outstanding Student, Aquaculture
Aquaculture & Aquarium Science Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Colchester, VT

Tara A. Verville
Department of Chemistry and Physics Outstanding Student
Biochemistry Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Biddeford, ME

Catherine E. Wade
Junior Of The Year
Medical Biology/Health Science Major
Class of 2007
Home Town:  Sidney, ME

Kelsey L Walton
Department of Biological Sciences Outstanding Student, Medical Biology
Medical Biology Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Meredith, NH

Ainsley E. Watt
Department of Environmental Studies Outstanding Student
Environmental Science Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Barre, VT

Ainsley E. Watt
Student Leader Award
Environmental Science Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Barre, VT

Megan E. Woodfall
Department of Psychology, Outstanding Student
Psychology Major
Class of 2006
Home Town:  Amesbury, MA

Alumni Council Essay
Scholarship Winners, 2006

1st Place$5,000 
Matthew Klebes, Undeclared Major, Class of 2008, for his essay:“The United States Disaster – Dealing with Disaster”

2nd Place$3,000 
Nicole W. Gunn, Dental Hygiene (WCC), Class of 2008, for her essay:“Is the Government Fully Prepared for Disaster?”

3rd Place$1,500 
Lindsey M. Jackson, Medical Biology, Class of 2007, for her essay:“Role of Government in Disasters”

4th Place$1,000 
Ashley R. Millett, Mathematics, Class of 2008, for her essay:“Government in Turmoil: In the Wake of Disaster”

5th Place $500 
Loren M. Lepage, Occupational Therapy, Class of 2009, for her essay:“When Disaster Hits Home”
Nicole K. Jackson, Medical Biology, Class of 2008, for her essay:“The Role of Government in Times of Disaster”
Amanda D. Corriveau,  Exercise & Health Promotion, Class of 2009, for her essay:  “Disaster Alert Within the Government”

Third Annual Philosophy/Ethics Essay Contest
 
First Prize Winner - $300: Danielle Demers - Marine Biology, Class of 2009 “Something to Agree On:  A New Definition of Freedom”
Second Prize Winner - $75: Maeghan Weaver - Athletic Training, Class of 2006 “Dying with Dignity”

(Press release issued April 27, 2006)