UNE students recognized as Outstanding Future Professionals

Helen Harrod Clark and Paul Guglietta were both honored recently at the Maine Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) virtual awards ceremony as 2020 Outstanding Future Professionals.

Harrod Clark is a senior in the Applied Exercise Science program with a minor in coaching. She has been on the dean's list each semester, a captain of UNE's women's X-country team, and a student coaching intern at Thornton Academy with the indoor track and field teams. She is also currently a strength and conditioning intern at UNE.

Guglietta is a senior in the Sport and Recreational Management program with a minor in coaching. He not only excels in the classroom, but he also excels on the field while playing on the UNE football team.

MAHPERD is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Mainers by supporting and promoting effective educational practices, quality curriculum, and instruction in the areas of health, physical education, recreation, dance and related fields.

Typically, the awards ceremony is held each year at the Samoset Resort in Rockport. This year it was held virtually because of the on-going pandemic. Katie Hawke, M.S., associate clinical professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Performance, and Aimee Vlachos, Ed.D., assistant lecturer in the Sport Management and Recreation program, were able to present Harrod Clark and Guglietta with their awards in person.