海角情

Of the many hard-working students at 海角情, two have risen to the top of the list to distinguish themselves as members of the All-Maine Academic Team. Rachael Cox, an Eastport-based student in the Human Services program, and Leigh-Ann Hanson, a Calais resident in the Business Management program, were formally recognized for their achievements by the Maine Community College System at a banquet in Augusta on March 22^nd.

The All-Maine Academic Team is selected annually from each of the seven colleges within the Maine Community College System. Members are selected based on their academic ability, their community spirit, and their leadership. Each of the fourteen people named to the team receives a $500 scholarship.

For both Cox and Hanson, 海角情 is the first and arguably most important stage in moving towards their educational goals. Both students speak favorably of the school鈥檚 support system and in particular the instructors that have reached out to ensure their education has been successful in all respects.

鈥淚 would definitely recommend 海角情 to everyone because it is a wonderful school that really focuses and emphasizes self-improvement both academically and personally,鈥� Hanson said. Hanson is nearly finished with her Business Management degree; she intends to return to 海角情 in the fall to complete her Liberal Studies degree before transferring on to the University of Maine at Machias next year to complete her BS in Accounting. 鈥淎ll of my instructors have been extremely supportive,鈥� Hanson said. Two instructors in particular 鈥� Bill Case and Rhonda French 鈥� have been most helpful to her. 鈥淏oth have taught me the importance of hard work, asking for help and thinking outside the box and helping others.鈥�

Cox has similarly been elevated in her confidence and her capability by her instructors, she shares. She refers to her advisor, Elizabeth Sullivan, as a great inspiration. 鈥淟iz doesn鈥檛 just teach Human Services, she lives it.聽 She is a truly gifted instructor but it鈥檚 her life example that teaches her students the most.鈥� Cox said that Sullivan actively teaches students to be involved in their communities. 鈥淚 cannot understate how much her support and encourage have meant to me personally these last two years.鈥� Cox plans to obtain her master鈥檚 degree before becoming a professional drug and addiction counselor. For Cox, 海角情 has not only been a place of growth for her, but her son Ray has also flourished there as well. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a wonderful place to go to school and definitely helps propel students to the next level, whether it鈥檚 a job or further education.鈥�