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Graduation day: June 9, 2013
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Residence: Naples, ME
Parent/Guardian Names: Felicia & Todd Winslow, host family
Siblings: Kelsey & Stephanie Winslow, host siblings
Activities: Gold, Soccer, Basketball, Tennis
Hobbies: play any sport, spending time with friends and family
Future Plans: Attend college and play golf as a professional.
Colleges you have been accepted to: I am an exchange student and have two more years of high school when I go back to Sweden.
Awards Received: high honors

Residence: Bridgton, ME
Parent/Guardian Names: Vicki & William Schrader
Siblings: Travis Linehan, Ashleigh London, Courtney Underwood
Activities: Writing, reading, drawing
School Involvement: Drama, ASB, Nation Honor Society, VP Class of 2013
Community Involvement: ASB, volunteering at Four on the 4th, Deertrees Community Theater
Hobbies: Acting, singing, writing
Future Plans: To be and author or a performer
Colleges that you have been accepted to: University of Maine Orono, University of Southern Maine, Boston College, Bates, Bowdoin
College you will attend and city and state: University of Maine, Orono
Awards Received: Maine Black Bear Scholarship

Residence: Bridgton, ME
Parent/Guardian Names: Margie & Ed Balestra
Siblings: Ted, Matt & Chris
Activities: Drama Club
School Involvement: Drama Club, Spanish tutoring
Hobbies: Listening to music, spending time with friends
Future Plans: College
Colleges that you have been accepted to: Boston University, University of Maine Orono, University of Mass Amherst, Northeastern, Providence College, Suffolk University, Emmanual
College you will attend and city and state: University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Awards Received: NTHS
Scholarships Received: UMass Amherst Merit Scholarship, Commonwealth Honors College

Residence: Naples
Parent/Guardian Names: Anne & Eric Walker
Siblings: Sydney and Paul Walker
Activities: Volleyball, Drama, ASB, National Honor Society, LRCT, Dance, Chorus, Band
School Involvement: President of National Honor Society, LRHS Leadership team, Member of Show, Jazz and Concert Choir, Ska and Concert Band
Community Involvement: Two April vacations with Habitat for Humanity, worked with Partners for Word Health and Lakes Environmental Association, Volunteer teaching 2nd and 3rd grade religious education at St. Josephs Church, singing weekly in the church choir.
Hobbies: Theater, Dance, Singing, Reading, Writing, and Volleyball
Future Plans: Going to a four year college to major in theater.
Colleges that you have been accepted to: URI, UNH, Columbia College, Ithaca, Plymouth State
College you will attend and city and state: Unsure at this time
Awards Received: LionâÂÂs Club Student of the Month, TBA
Scholarships Received: TBA

Residence: Casco, ME
Parent/Guardian Names: Kathleen Vachon
Siblings: Olivia H. Mills
Activities: Ska Band, Jazz Band, Drama, Show Choir, Jazz Choir
School Involvement: National Honor Society
Community Involvement: Jazz Festival, Blues Festival, Maine All State Jazz
Hobbies: Any stringed instrument, History, NPR
Future Plans: Classics Professor
College you will attend and city and state: Undecided
Awards Received: Lions Club - student of the month

Residence: Casco
Parent/Guardian Names: Suzanne & Jonothan
Siblings: Sarah & Andrew
Activities: Cross Country, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field
School Involvement: National Honor Society, Student Council VP, Math Team, Prom Committee, Varsity Club
Community Involvement: Volunteer at Mayberry Hill, track camp counselor, Holly Berry Craft Fair, Student Council blood drive, pumpkin day
Hobbies: running
Future Plans: Go to college to get my masters degree in occupational therapy
Colleges that you have been accepted to: Husson University, Quinnipiac University, University of New England, University of New Hampshire, Keuka College
College you will attend and city and state: Husson University, Bangor, ME
Awards Received: Girls State recognition, Varsity Club award for outdoor track, student of the month
Scholarships Received: Husson Presidential Scholarship, Husson Eagle Award, Lions Club Student of the Month Scholarship

Residence: Harrison
Parent/Guardian Names: Wheezer and Carolyn Huntress
Siblings: Kristen
Activities: Soccer, Track & Field, Spring Musical, Math Team
School Involvement: Class President, National Honor Society, Secretary, 1st VP of Varsity Club, Prom Committee, AFS Club, Maine Girls State, Maine Youth Leadership, Worldquest
Community Involvement: Trunk or Treat, Senior CitizenâÂÂs Ball, Youth Sports Camp Counselor, Classroom Volunteer at SBES
Hobbies: Reading and Writing
Future Plans: Pursue a degree in Political Science and study abroad
Colleges that you have been accepted to: Saint Anselm College, Loyola University, Fordham University, Boston College
College you will attend and city and state: Loyola University, Baltimore, MD
Awards Received: Williams College Book Award, Daughters of the American Revolution, Work in American History Award, WMC Class B All Conference Soccer Team In 2010 and 2011
Scholarships Received: Loyola Presidential Scholarship

Residence: Sebago
Parent/Guardian Names: Jeff & Marie Cutting
Siblings: Hannah and Sarah
Activities: National Honor Society, Student Council, Prom Committee, Field Hockey, Basketball, Track and Field, Varsity Club
School Involvement: National Honor Society, Student Council, Varsity Club, Prom Committee
Community Involvement: Volunteer at Sebago Days, volunteer at Casco Days, youth sports clinic volunteer, Safe Passage Volunteer
Hobbies: play sports and spend time with family and friends
Future Plans: Attend college and enjoy life
Colleges that you have been accepted to: University of Maine Orono, University of Massachusetts Amherst, University of New Hampshire, University of Rhode Island, Simmons College
College you will attend and city and state: University of Maine, Orono
Awards Received: Lions Club Student of the Month, WMC All Academic Field Hockey and Basketball

Residence: Naples, ME
Parent/Guardian Names: Todd & Felicia Winslow
Siblings: Stephanie Winslow
Activities: Volleyball, basketball, track & field
School Involvement: National Honor Society, Student Council, Varsity Club, Prom Committee, LRHS Leadership Group
Community Involvement: Blood drive, Harvest Hills Volunteer work
Hobbies: Sports, spending time with friends and family
Future Plans: Go to college to become an occupational therapist, travel
Colleges that you have been accepted to: Husson University, Keuka, Quinipiac, UNH, USM
College you will attend and city and state: Husson University, Bangor, ME
Awards Received: High honors, Rotary Club Student of the Month, Phi Beta Kappa Association of Maine certificate, Dirigo Girls State Nomination, The Good Kid award
Scholarships Received: Husson Eagle Award, PresidentâÂÂs Leadership Scholarship

Residence: Naples
Parent/Guardian Names: Brian & Faye Levasseur
School Involvement: Class Secretary, Student Council Secretary, National Honor Society
Community Involvement: Volunteering at LEA, Casco Days, CHIP, Relay for Life, Bark in the Park
Hobbies: traveling, fishing, sports, spending time with friends and family
Future Plans: studying International Business Management
Colleges that you have been accepted to: University of Connecticut, University of Maine, Bryant University, Clark University, Ithaca College, University of Rhode Island
College you will attend: University of Connecticut

Residence: Casco ME, Gladbeck, Germany
Parent/Guardian Names: Nancy Basselet, Host Parent
Siblings: Michelle Basslelt, Host Sibling
Activities: Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, AFS Club, Musical
Community Involvement: Casco Village Church
Hobbies: Shopping, reading, dancing, hanging out with friends
Future Plans: To go to college in Germany.
Colleges that you have been accepted to: First I have to finish high school in Germany and then I will attend college.
Scholarships Received: Congress Bundestag youth Exchange

Residence: Casco, ME
Parent/Guardian Names: Sally & Jim Willey and Dan Edwards
Siblings: Clinton Willey, Leonia Kluge-Edwards, Cory Willey, Evan Willey, Jonas Edwards
Activities: Cross Country, Capt., Indoor Track, Capt. Jr. & Sr., Outdoor Track
School Involvement: Student Council President, National Honor Society, Class of 2013 Publicity Manager, AFS Club, school musicals, Show Choir, World Quest, Math Club, Varsity Club
Community Involvement: 4-H, Lake Region, Camp Sunshine Volunteer, Alternative Spring Break, Habitat for Humanity, LEA, Partners for World Health, Casco Days, Pumpkin Day
Hobbies: Photography, extra curricular activities, volunteering
Future Plans: Photojournalist for National Geographic
Colleges that you have been accepted to: Emerson College, Boston University, University of Maine, Ithaca, Stony Brook, Purchase College
College you will attend and city and state: Most likely, Emerson College, Boston, MA
Awards Received: Lions Club Student of the Month, Western Maine Citizenship Award, All-Academic Athlete
Scholarships Received: Elks Foundation of Maine Scholarship, Congress Bundestag youth Exchange Scholarship

Residence: Naples
Parent/Guardian Names: Skip Meeker & Wenda Saunders
Siblings: Cutler Meeker
Activities: Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field
School Involvement: National Honor Society, Math team, World Quest, Student Council, Alternative Spring Break, Varsity Club, Prom Committee
Community Involvement: Volunteering at Songo Locks School, member of First Congregational Church of Bridgton, VBC & track camp counselor
Hobbies: running
Future Plans: Studying Elementary Education and getting my MasterâÂÂs degree
Colleges that you have been accepted to: University of Maine, University of Maine at Farmington, St. MichaelâÂÂs College, Gordon College, Wheaton College, Colby College
College you will attend and city and state: University of Maine, Orono Awards Received: DAR Good Citizen, Wellesley College Book Award, Girls Cross Country Varsity Club Award
Scholarships Received: University of Maine Presidential Scholarship

Residence: Bridgton
Parent/Guardian Names: Kris & Tony
Siblings: Tony Jr.
Activities: Football, Basketball, Lacrosse
School Involvement: Sports
Community Involvement: St. JosephâÂÂs church volunteer
Future Plans: Pursue a degree in civil engineering
Colleges that you have been accepted to: University of Maine, Orono
College you will attend and city and state: University of Maine, Orono, ME
Awards Received: Western Maine All-Star (football), Western Maine All-Academic (football, basketball)
Scholarships Received: University of Maine Merit scholarship, School of Engineering scholarship

Residence: Casco, ME, Nishinomiya, Japan
Parent/Guardian Names: Wanda & Ronald Plummer, host family Hidekazu and Keiko Ishida, Natural Family
Siblings: Masahide Ishida
Activities: Girls Varsity Volleyball, Downhill Skiing Team, Spring Musical, Show Choir, World Quest
School Involvement: Interact Club, AFS Club, Student Council
Hobbies: collecting keychains
Awards Received: World Quest Maine State High School Champion
Scholarships Received: Pat Gottschalk International Study Scholarship

Residence: Sebago
Parent/Guardian Names: Jeff and Marie Cutting, host parents
Siblings: Kate, Hannah, and Sarah, host siblings
Activities: Soccer, playing guitar
School Involvement: AFS Club
Hobbies: Soccer
Future Plans: Politics
Colleges that you have been accepted to: Amsterdam University
College you will attend and city and state: Amsterdam University

Residence: Naples
Parent/Guardian Names: Mark & Kathy DeVoe
Siblings: Marcus
Activities: Cross Country, Basketball, Outdoor track, Drama, National Honor Society, AFS Club, Varsity Club, LRCT, ASB, Leadership Team
School Involvement: Leadership Team, Alternative Spring Break
Community Involvement: Casco Days, NHS volunteer work, volunteering at SLES, Lake Region Community Theater, Recreational Basketball Tournaments
Hobbies: singing, running, reading, writing
Future Plans: attend a four year university, majoring in Civil/Environmental Engineering
Colleges that you have been accepted to: Virginia Tech, Worcester Polytech
College you will attend and city and state: TBD Awards Received: Lions Club Student of the Month, WMC Senior All Star, WMC All Academic Team, Western Maine Citizenship Award
Scholarships Received: Science Trust Scholarship, TBD

Residence: Casco
Parent/Guardian Names: Kevin & Alison Hancock
Siblings: Abigail Hancock
School Involvement: National Honor Society, Student Council, Class Treasurer, Varsity Club President, Basketball, Soccer, Track
Community Involvement: Casco Days volunteer, youth summer camp volunteer, Maine youth Leadership counselor, MDA student advisory board
Hobbies: sports, singing and theater
Future Plans: attending Bowdoin College in the fall
College you will attend and city and state: Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME
Awards Received: Honor Essayist Class of 2013, Maine McDonaldâÂÂs All Star, High Honor Roll
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