deer isle-stonington high school class of 2013 isle-stonington high school valedictorian sarah...

Penobscot Bay PressCommunity Information Services

Supplement to Island Ad-VantagesJune 13, 2013

Congratulations to the Class of 2013 and best wishes from these sponsors:

B.K. Burgess, Inc., Deer IsleBar Harbor Bank & Trust Company, Deer IsleBarter Lumber Co./M.D. Joyce Building

Supplies, Deer IsleBillings Diesel and Marine Service Inc., StoningtonBlue Hill Fair Association, Blue HillBoyce’s Motel, StoningtonBurnt Cove Market/V & S Variety, StoningtonCamden National Bank, StoningtonCharlie’s Garage & Towing, StoningtonDave & Dave’s Repair, Deer IsleDean’s Automotive & Small Engine, StoningtonThe Dry Dock, StoningtonEaton Oil Co., Deer IsleEggemoggin Country Store, SedgwickEllsworth Building Supplies, Blue Hill

Elmer B. Eaton & Son, Inc., Sunset Fisherman’s Friend Restaurant, StoningtonGreen Head Lobster Co., StoningtonHeanssler Oil Company, Deer IsleThe Island Agency, StoningtonIsland Approaches, StoningtonIsland Country Club, SunsetIsland Fishing Gear & Auto Supply, StoningtonIsland Heritage Trust, Sunset Island Nursing Home, Deer IsleIsland Seafood, Deer IsleJ.C. Coombs Auto Repair, StoningtonJ.T. Rosborough Insurance Agency, Inc.Jones Lobster Co., Deer IsleThe Lobster Shack, StoningtonMadelyn’s Drive-In & Take Out, Deer Isle

Maine Camp Outfitters, SunsetMainescape Garden Center, Blue HillThe Merle B. Grindle Agency, Blue HillNorton Family Chiropractic, StoningtonOpera House Arts, StoningtonParker Ridge Residential Community, Blue HillPercy L. Brown & Son, Inc., Deer IslePeter S. Haskell Building Contractor, StoningtonPrin A. Allen & Sons, Brooklin R.L. Greenlaw/Mill Pond Service, Stonington/Deer IsleRon’s Sales, Service & Bodywork, StoningtonStewart Construction, Inc., Deer IsleStonington Lobster Co-op, StoningtonSusie Q’s Sweets & Curiosities, StoningtonWilliams & Taplin Well Drilling, Blue Hill

Deer Isle-Stonington High School

ValedictorianSarah Elizabeth Wilson

Daughter of Jennifer Lee Morrow, Deer Isleand Douglas E. Wilson, Little Deer Isle

Future Plans: Bowdoin College, BrunswickNeuroscience. Activities: Valedictorian;Student Council President; Student BodyRepresentative to the School Board;National Honor Society; Island EducationFoundation Trustee; Ready By 21 SteeringCommittee Member; Christian EducationCommittee Member; Reach Performing ArtsCenter Board Member; Opera House ArtsCommunity Advisory Board Member;Varsity Cheering; Varsity Tennis; Dancer;Actor; Choreographer for Cabin FeverTheater.

SalutatorianSamuel Shea Grindle

Son of Suzette and Peter Grindle, Deer IsleFuture Plans: Rollins College, Winter Park,Florida, Math/Science. Activities: VarsityGolf 9, 10, 11, 12, 2012 MPA StateChampion; Varsity Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12,2011-12 Eastern Maine Runners-Up; VarsityBaseball 9, 10, 11, 12, 2009-10 EasternMaine Runners-Up; Math Team 9, 10, 11,12; Chess Team 9, 10, 11, 12.

First Honor EssayistDrew Robert Siebert

Son of Becky Siebert, Deer Isleand Timothy Siebert, Stonington

Future Plans: University of Maine, Orono,English. Activities: Varsity Tennis 11, 12,First Singles 12; Varsity Golf 9, 10, 11, 12;Math Team 10, 11, 12; Peer Support 11, 12;Class President 9; Class ExecutiveCommittee Member 11, 12; Writing Tutor11; National Honor Society 12; Boys StateDelegate 11; Acting 9, 11, 12.

Second Honor EssayistChelsea Irene Brown

Daughter of Jennifer Brown, Deer Isleand Russell Brown, Deer Isle

Future Plans: University of Southern Maine,Gorham/South Portland, Social Work.Activities: Varsity Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12;Rookie of the Year 9; High Scorer 10, 11,12; Top Rebounder 11, 12; Defensive Award11, 12; MVP 12; PVC’s 10, 11, 12;McDonald’s All-Star; Varsity Soccer 9, 10,11, 12; MVP 11; PVC Goalie 10; VarsitySoftball 9, 10, 11, 12; Rookie of the Year 9;Most RBI’s 10; Highest Batting Average 11;PVC 10, 11; Easter Maine Champions 2010;State Champions 2011; Chess Club 10, 11,12; Student Council 11, 12.

Class of 2013

2 DEER ISLE-STONINGTON 2013 GRADUATES ISLAND AD-VANTAGES

Kimberly Anne BillingsDaughter of Amy and William Billings,

Deer IsleFuture Plans: Gap Year, then school.Anticipated Field of Study, LawEnforcement. Activities: Varsity Softball 9,10, 11, 12, Class D Eastern MaineChampions 2010, 2011, Class D StateChampions 2011; Honor Roll 9, 10, 11, 12;Host sister to foreign exchange students 11,12.

Abbigail G. BrayDaughter of Michelle Fowler, Deer Isle

and Katie and Tony Bray, Deer IsleFuture Plans: Bridgewater State University,Bridgewater, Mass., Communications.Activities: Varsity Softball 9, 10, 11, 12;Student Council 9, 10; Math Team 9, 10, 11;Stage Manager 11, 12; Class Officer 11, 12.

Devin W. BraySon of Sheena and Lawrence Bray, III,

Deer IsleFuture Plans: Fishing.

Dakota Heather BrownDaughter of Courtney Brown, Stonington

and Richard Brown, StoningtonFuture Plans: Southern Maine CommunityCollege, South Portland, Culinary Arts.Activities: Varsity Cheering 9, 10.

Michala Lynn BrownDaughter of Khristy and Christopher

Chapman, Deer Isleand Tasha Conary-Brown and Garrett

Brown, Deer IsleFuture Plans: Eastern Maine CommunityCollege, Bangor, Liberal Studies. Activities:Varsity Soccer 9, 10, 11, 12; VarsityBasketball 9, 10, 11, 12; Varsity Softball 9,10, 11, 12; Dance; 2010 StudentAmbassador with People to People EuropeanAdventure.

Sarah Elizabeth BurgessDaughter of Heidi and Brian Burgess,

Deer IsleFuture Plans: Maine Maritime Academy,Castine, International Business & Logistics.Activities: Tennis 9; Varsity Soccer 9, 10,11, 12; Varsity Cheering 9, 10, 11, 12,Cheering Co-Captain 12, Class D Regionaland State Cheering Champions 2013; MathTeam 10, 11, 12; Peer Support 11, 12; HonorRoll 9, 10, 11, 12.

Hayden Elliot CiomeiSon of Jody and Kurt Ciomei, Stonington

Future Plans: University of Maine, Orono,Pharmacy/Psychology. Activities: StudentCouncil 9, 12; Varsity Soccer 9, 10, 11, 12;Varsity Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12; Chess Team9, 10, 11, 12; Math Team 10, 11; NationalHonor Society 11, 12; Peer Support 11, 12.

Shiann Ellsworth ClossonDaughter of Victoria and Michael Closson,

BrooksvilleFuture Plans: Empire Beauty School,Bangor, Cosmetology. Activities: VarsityBasketball 10, 12; Varsity Soccer 11, 12;Varsity Softball 9, 12; Certified CNA.

Gregory T. J. AllenSon of Christy Gross, Sedgwick

and Carlton Allen, BrooklinFuture Plans: Lobster Fishing.

Travis C. BesseyGrandson of Brenda Douglas,

SedgwickFuture Plans: Work.

Richard Davis BettsSon of Gail Betts, Deer Isleand Randall Betts, Deer Isle

Future Plans: Beal College, Bangor,Welding, and work at Greenhead LobsterCo.

Dominick T. BillingsSon of Suzanne and Brad Billings, Deer IsleFuture Plans: Lakes Region CommunityCollege, Laconia, New Hampshire, GMASEP Automotive Program. Activities: JVBaseball 9, 10; Honor Roll 9, 10 11; NationalTechnical Honor Society 11; A.Y.E.S.Automotive Internship at Darlings 11.Second Place at State SKILLS USACompetition in Auto.

ISLAND AD-VANTAGES DEER ISLE-STONINGTON 2013 GRADUATES 3

Sara Ashley EatonDaughter of Barbara and Michael Eaton,

StoningtonFuture Plans: Eastern Maine CommunityCollege, Bangor, Business Management.Activities: Varsity Cheering 9, 11, 12, ClassD Regional and State Champions 2013;Varsity Soccer 11.

Zachary Edward EatonSon of Dina Eaton, Deer Isleand Edward Eaton, Deer Isle

Future Plans: Undecided.

Nicholas B. GillenSon of Eyleen and David Gillen, Sedgwick

Future Plans: Washington CountyCommunity College, Calais, EngineSpecialist.

Joshua Reid GoveSon of Michelle and Vance Gove, Deer IsleFuture Plans: Eastern Maine CommunityCollege, Bangor, Diesel; and self-employedfishing.

Svenja Marie GriesbachDaughter of Astrid and Frank Michael

Griesbach, Harrislee, Germanyand Host Parents Amy and William

Billings, Deer IsleFuture Plans: Undecided. Activities:Varsity Soccer 12; Varsity Basketball 12;Varsity Softball 12; Math Team 12.

Drew M. HaskellSon of Joanna Haskell

and the late Michael Haskell, Deer IsleFuture Plans: Central Maine CommunityCollege, Auburn, Precision Machining.Activities: Black Belt, Tracy’s Karate; 4HLock, Stock & Barrel.

Julie Ann HutchinsDaughter of Rebecca and Sherman

Hutchins, Deer IsleFuture Plans: Husson University, Bangor,Occupational Therapy. Activities: VarsitySoccer 9, 10, 11, 12, Captain 11, 12; VarsityBasketball 9, 10, 11, 12, Captain 12; VarsitySoftball 9, 10, 11, 12, Captain 12, Class DSoftball State Champions 2011; Sue’sSchool of Dance 12 years; Missionary Tripto Honduras April 2010.

Amber Rose JonesDaughter of Deborah and Robert Jones,

Deer IsleFuture Plans: Southern Maine CommunityCollege, South Portland, Culinary Arts.Activities: Varsity Cheering 9, 10, 11, 12;Captain 3 years; Class D Maine StateCheering Champions 2013; Varsity Soccer 2years; Varsity Softball 9, 10, 11, 12, Class DMaine State Champions 2011.

Nathan Daniel Wayne DavisSon of Vicki and David Davis, Deer Isle

Future Plans: University of Maine, Orono,Chemistry. Activities: Varsity Soccer 9, 10,11; Varsity Golf 12; Varsity Basketball 9,10, 11, 12; Varsity Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12;Math Team 12; Chess Team 9, 10, 11, 12;Class President 10; Class Committee 11.

Alec Darren EatonSon of Rhonda and Darren Eaton,

StoningtonFuture Plans: New England School ofCommunications, Bangor, VideoProduction. Activities: Varsity Baseball 9,10, 11, 12; Varsity Golf 9, 10, 11, 12; ChessTeam 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball Manager 9,10, 11, 12; National Honor Society 11, 12.

Nicholas P. EatonSon of Patty and Kevin Clough, Stonington

and Clint Eaton, StoningtonFuture Plans: Fishing/Lobstering.Activities: Varsity Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12;Varsity Golf 9, 10, 11, 12; Varsity Baseball10, 11, 12; Chess Team 9, 10, 11, 12.

Timothy Andrew CormierSon of the late Linda Cormier

and Nichole and Mark Cormier, Deer IsleFuture Plans: Husson University, Bangor,Criminal Justice/Psychology. Activities:Varsity Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12; VarsityTennis 11, 12; Varsity Golf 12; Honor Roll9, 10, 11, 12.

4 DEER ISLE-STONINGTON 2013 GRADUATES ISLAND AD-VANTAGES

Seniors Last Assembly: Thursday, June 13, at 12:45 p.m. in the Gym

Class Night:: Friday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Gym

Baccalaureate:: Saturday, June 15, at 7 p.m. at the Deer Isle Congregational Church

Graduation:Sunday, June 16, at 1 p.m. in the Gym

Class Colors: Blue & White

Class Flower: LilyClass Song: “Vienna” by Billy Joel

Class Marshals: Whitney Brown &

Andrew Turner

Class Motto: “You can’t direct the wind,

but you can adjust the sails.” —Unknown

Kelsey Taylor QuinnDaughter of Deborah and Thomas Ciomei,

Sedgwick and Richard QuinnFuture Plans: Eastern Maine CommunityCollege, Bangor, Liberal Studies. Activities:Varsity Tennis; Certified CNA; SKILLSUSA Courtesy Corp; Community Service atLamoine State Park, Birds Acre, andPenobscot East.

Corey Joseph RobbinsSon of Torri and Jason Robbins, Stonington

and Donna Calahan, TrentonFuture Plans: Central Maine CommunityCollege, Auburn, Precision Machining.Activities: Varsity Soccer 9; JV Basketball9.

Paige J. RollinsDaughter of Carmen and Dennis Rollins,

StoningtonFuture Plans: Husson University, Bangor,Forensic Science. Activities: Varsity Soccer9, 10, 11, 12, Captain 11, 12; PVC AllConference 2011, PVC All Academic Team2012, PVC All Conference First Team 2012;Varsity Cheering 9, 10, 11, 12, Captain 11,Class D. Regional and State Runners-up2010, 2011, Class D. Regional and StateChampions 2013; Varsity Tennis 9, 10;Honor Roll 9, 10, 11, 12; Junior PromPrincess 2012.

Stephanie Elizabeth SiebertDaughter of Susan and Terrance Siebert,

Deer IsleFuture Plans: Husson University, Bangor,Criminal Justice/Psychology. Activities:National Honor Society 11, 12; VarsityCheering 9, 10, 11, 12, Class D Regional andState Champions 2013; Varsity Golf 9, 10;Softball Manager 9, 10; Delivered Christmasgifts to children at EMMC 9, 10, 11, 12;Honor Roll 9, 10, 11, 12; Sue’s School ofDance 12 years.

Tyler James WheatonSon of Michelle and Howard Hutchinson,

StoningtonFuture Plans: United States Marine Corps.

Samantha Dawn LapierreDaughter of Tina Karkos, Lewistonand Larry Summers, Sparr, Florida

Future Plans: Massage Therapist

Connor Gardner MoreySon of Lori and Will Morey, Deer Isle

Future Plans: University of Maine, Augusta,Aviation. Activities: Varsity Golf 9, 10, 11,12, Captain, PVC All Star; VarsityBasketball 9, 10, 11, 12, Captain, AllTourney Team, PVC Scholar/AthleteAward; Varsity Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12,Captain, Bangor Daily News Athlete of theWeek, PVC All Star Pitching Team; ChessTeam 10, 11, 12; Honor Roll 9, 10, 11, 12.

Jonathan David ParkerSon of Heather Parker and

James Ashman Jr., Deer Isleand Stephen Ingersoll, Sedgwick

Future Plans: Work.

Danielle Elizabeth PowersDaughter of Kristi and Dan Powers,

Deer IsleFuture Plans: Empire Beauty School,Bangor, Cosmetology. Activities: VarsityCheering 9, 12, Class D Regional and StateChampions 2013; Certified Early ChildhoodAssistant; CPR/First Aid Certified;Mandated Reporter.