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)