Students at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland and York County Community College in Wells have been named among the top 20 students at two-year colleges across the United States.
Rachel Champoux, an SMCC student who lives in Westbrook, and Diane Dense, a YCCC student who lives in Wells, are members of the 2011 All-USA Community College Academic Team.
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The award recognizes outstanding intellectual achievement, leadership and service. It is presented by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and USA TODAY, and is sponsored by Follett Higher Education Group.
Each student received a medal and a $2,500 scholarship, presented earlier this month during the annual convention of the American Association of Community Colleges in New Orleans.
Champoux and Dense were among 1,600 students nominated for the award. Both are set to graduate in May.
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