Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Awards Scholarships To Local Students Starting College
(BAR HARBOR, ME) April 8, 2008 - For many years Bar Harbor Bank & Trust has awarded scholarships to local high school graduating seniors to help offset the cost of attending college. Annually the bank awards $8,500 in scholarships, sixteen awards of $500 each, to graduates from Eastport to Deer Isle.
Each spring the scholarship committees of designated high schools are asked to nominate students to receive the Bar Harbor Bank & Trust awards. The funds are paid directly to the college or university, after the scholarship recipient successfully completes the first semester and enrolls for the second semester." Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is pleased to support higher education by awarding these scholarships to graduating seniors. Please join us in congratulating these fine young people and encouraging them in their pursuit of a college degree," said Joe Murphy, President of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.
The Bankers and Business scholarship was established to support higher education for students pursuing a banking or business related degree. To qualify, students must have enhanced their education through participation in extracurricular activities, proven to be strong citizens at school and in the community, and encouraged others to be involved. Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Bankers and Business scholarship award recipients for 2008 include:
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Matthew Marshall of Machias, a graduate of Machias Memorial High School plans to attend Brigham Young University in Idaho pursuing a degree in Finance and Economics. |
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Mark Pelletier of Bar Harbor, a graduate of Mt. Desert Island High School, plans to attend the University of Maine in Farmington. |
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Cassandra Anderson of Franklin, a graduate of Sumner Memorial High School will attend Maine Maritime Academy to pursue a degree in Power Engineering Technology and Business Logistics. |
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Courtney Hally of Blue Hill, a graduate of George Stevens Academy plans to attend the University of Vermont to study Business. |
| Morgan D. Jordan of Waltham, a graduate of Ellsworth High School will attend the University of Maine at Machias. |
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Brittany M. Alley of Beals, a graduate of Jonesport-Beals High School plans to attend Husson College. |
Collin Ciomei of Stonington, a graduate of Deer Isle-Stonington High School plans to attend Maine Maritime Academy.
Kristopher Greene of Addison, a graduate of Narraguagus High School plans to attend Husson College.
Alvah B. Seeley III of Eastport, a graduate of Shead High School will attend Washington County Community College.
Frankie Caruso-Griffin, a graduate of Washington Academy plans to attend the University of Maine at Machias pursing a degree in Accounting.
Over the years Bar Harbor Bank & Trust has established other scholarships in memory of long-term Bank employees and directors. Horace E. Bucklin was a prominent Northeast Harbor contractor who was involved in several Bank branch construction projects. He was elected as a Bar Harbor Bank & Trust director in 1941 and served later as Chairman of the Board from 1980 to 1983. In honor of Mr. Bucklin' s long tenure with the Bank, a scholarship was established in his memory. Jonathan Hall of Trenton, a graduate of Mount Desert Island High School was awarded the Horace E. Bucklin scholarship for 2008. Jonathan plans to attend Eastern Maine Community College.
Carroll C. Brown was appointed to the Bar Harbor Bank & Trust board of directors in 1938 and in the 1970s Mr. Brown was the first to fill the newly revived post of Chairman of the Board. During his long tenure, Mr. Brown was the administrator of seven Bar Harbor Bank & Trust presidents. Colby Richards of Trenton, a graduate of Mount Desert Island High School was awarded the Carroll C. Brown scholarship for 2008. Colby plans to attend the University of Maine.
Albert H. Cunningham was one of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust's most dedicated staff. Starting in 1929, Mr. Cunningham remained involved in the Bank for 51 years, serving as director, treasurer, vice president and chairman. Mr. Cunningham was an endless supporter of education, especially within the Mount Desert Island School District. Megan McFarland of Bar Harbor, a graduate of Mount Desert Island High School was awarded the Albert H. Cunningham scholarship for 2008. Megan plans to attend Providence College.
Robert H. Avery joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust in 1953. During his 43 years of service, Mr. Avery held nearly every job in the Bank from the mailroom to the boardroom, serving on the board of directors. He was Bank president from 1971-1986. Mr. Avery, a student of banking and the economy, inspired both his co-workers and the Bank to even greater achievements. In memoriam the Board of Director's established a scholarship in his name to be awarded annually to a graduate of Lubec High School. Shayne McPherson of Lubec, a graduate of Lubec Consolidated School was awarded the Robert H. Avery scholarship for 2008. Shayne plans to attend Eastern Maine Community College.
Roger L. Willey was a long time director of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. He was a businessperson, owning a successful retail-clothing store in Ellsworth. In Mr. Willey' s memory the Bank established this scholarship. Shannon Smith of Hancock, a graduate of Ellsworth High School was awarded the Roger L. Willey scholarship for 2008. Shannon plans to attend Belmont Abbey College
Founded in 1887, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is a community bank with 12 locations along the coast of Maine. They offer a full range of financial services and products for families, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is subsidiary of Bar Harbor Bankshares (AMEX:BHB). For more information call 207-288-3314 or go to www.bhbt.com.
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