Jobin scholarship semifinalist

Westbrook High School senior Zachary Jobin has been named a semifinalist for the 52nd annual National Merit Scholarship program, Principal Marc Gousse said recently.

“Zach has distinguished himself in the highest regard with respect to our school’s most challenging academic offerings,” Gousse said.

The son of Mark and Carolyn Jobin, he is one of 1.4 million juniors from nearly 21,000 high schools who entered. The nationwide semifinalists represent less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors. Jobin has a 95.5 grade point average.

Gousse said Jobin is active in a variety of clubs and service organizations at the high school. Jobin volunteers as a youth football coach. He has received a foreign language award and is vice president of the Interact Club.

Scholarships winner will be announced beginning in April.

Knight won, went West

Hillary Knight, a Westbrook High School junior, recently described a trip last summer to North Dakota – “I went on a trip like no other,” she said.

She was one of top nine winners from Maine in an essay contest. The essay topic was about today’s military values and comparing them to those of Lewis and Clark. Knight was the only junior winner, as the other eight students were seniors.

The 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition was in August. Knight was one of 300 students who attended “the rendezvous.” They visited several locations including Bismarck, Medora, Mandan and Washburn. “Also, we got to see the great Missouri and even swim in it,” Knight said.

She had never entered an essay contest before, but was encouraged by her English teacher.

The trip, she said, “will remain with me, forever.”

Turkey, trip for seniors

The Westbrook Senior Citizens will meet for a turkey dinner at noon on Monday, Nov. 20, at Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St. Musician-singer Tom Dyhrberg will entertain following a meeting at 1 p.m.

The seniors are planning a trip to Massachusetts Thursday, Dec. 14, to attend two shows and then see the bright holiday lights.

For more information, call 854-2292 or 854-2705.

Benefit dinner

Cub Scout Pack 48 is sponsoring a benefit spaghetti supper with two settings, 4:30 and 6 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Highland Lake Grange, corner of Hardy Road and Route 302.

The dinner is for Kelly Powell of Standish, who is paralyzed following a summer ATV accident. She is the mother of an eight-month-old baby. The supper is $6, $3. For more information or to donate, call Becki Jaques at 856-1195.

Turkey shoot, ham supper

The Stephen W. Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion, 17 Dunn St., is sponsoring a ham supper and a turkey shoot Friday, Nov. 17. The supper 5-6 p.m. is $6, $3. The turkey shoot will follow the supper.

Fair tables for rent

American Legion Auxiliary Post 197, 300 Conant St., is now accepting table rentals for the annual Christmas fair on Friday, Nov. 24. Table rentals are $10 each. To reserve a table or for more information, call Beverly Preston at 854-1139 or 854-9044.

Big Jeff returns to Walker

Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., has announced that “Big Jeff” will return with his guitar and play Story Hour at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30. Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays for children of all ages. The program includes stories, a short film and a coloring page.