She nearly died from a debilitating stroke at age 12 and now she’s heading to Harvard.
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Joseph Gilbert: Greely High School
He is a top student and frequent volunteer who plans to study engineering.
Elias Matso: Traip Academy
He developed a passion for fashion as a young boy and plans to continue his education in New York City.
Deixi Wu: Thornton Academy
She speaks three languages and plans to become a teacher to help others communicate.
Julia Scholz: Portland Arts and Technology High School
She became a leader in her class and an advocate for women in professional trades.
Clairette Kirezi: Greater Portland Christian School
She helped her family succeed as immigrants and plans to become a doctor to help others.
Joshua Bragdon: Gray-New Gloucester High School
He has been an essential employee during the pandemic and wants to pursue a career in business.
Maine’s Graduates to Watch: Class of 2020
These high school students have already distinguished themselves and are graduating at an extraordinary time.
Bath high school allows state diplomas in response to pandemic
The Regional School Unit 1 board unanimously approved the change this week.
Bowdoin College to host virtual graduation next weekend, in-person ceremony next year
Though it will be nothing like the real thing, Bowdoin President Clayton Rose said the virtual ceremony on May 23 will mark the “well-earned milestone” of the 473 class of 2020 graduates until they can gather again.