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TRIO Student chosen as CMCC Student of the Year AUGUSTA, ME — The Maine Community College System (MCCS)
selected seven students (one from each of the MCCS campuses) as
each college’s Student of the Year. Students were chosen because of
their academic success and campus and community
involvement. The honorees were recognized at a
luncheon hosted by the MCCS Board of Trustees at
the Senator Inn in Augusta on April 26.
CMCC TRIO student and Life Science major,
Robyn Rawle was chosen as Central Maine
Community College’s Student of the Year. Robyn
has been an inspiration to her fellow students and to
all who know her. She has been active and an officer
in the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, been a
multiple President’s List and High Honors List
recipient, and has tutored in math and science for
TRIO and also for Bates College students. She and
her service dog, Sig, have been regular participants
in many college activities. TRIO is deeply proud to call Robyn one of our own.
Central Maine Community College TRIO Student Support Services Newsletter Graduation Issue May 2017
CMCC TRIO NEWS
In This
Issue…
TRIO
graduates
TRIO
honor roll
TRIO
tutoring
center
TRIO
transfer
TRIO
students
honored at
CM’s
Annual
Dinner
Summer
Bridge
Central Maine Community College TRIO Student Support Services program receives 100 % of its funding through an annual education grant
in the amount of $281,511
“I go
into
TRIO
with a smile
on my face,
knowing I
will get the
help that I
need.”
~ Rachel
Weeks 2017
Picture L-R: Robyn Rawle and
President Scott Knapp at the MCCS
Student of the Year luncheon .
Picture L
Donald Pride: A TRIO family effort
Transfer News
Mohamed Abdullahi chose to transfer to Maine College of Health Professions to
study Nursing. Sulekha Abdulle is considering transfer to USM-LAC for their Social
Behavior Science program. Hamda Ahmed is awaiting word from USM to study Po-
litical Science. Virginia Barrows is transferring to UMPI and considering psychology
and their pre-law program. Veronica Davis transferred to Unity for their Criminal
Justice program. Mahato Dekow is awaiting acceptance for transfer to USM. Sara
Duplisea transferred to UMA for their Human Services program. Angelica Getchell
is considering transfer to UMA and pursuing teaching English. Hope Godin is trans-
ferring to USM for their Exercise Science program. Shivam Kumar is transferring to
UMA. Abigail London is transferring to USM-LAC
for Social Behavior Science. Naomi Mawete is trans-
ferring to Husson University for their Business and
Hospitality Management program. Amal Omar trans-
ferred to UMO for their Political Science program.
Robyn Rawle is transferring to UNE to study Marine
Biology. Cheyenne Ruane will be attending USM in
their Theater program. Jarvis Simpson is transferring
to the Maine Maritime Academy. Terry Streider is
transferring to USM to pursue teaching.
Picture: Abigail London CMCC gradu-
ate and USM LAC Transfer Student
A Note from the TRIO Director
Every semester we are proud to see our TRIO
students graduate and begin new chapters in their
lives. Graduation marks the successful culmination
of students’ efforts here at CMCC so we take a
moment to recognize our 2016—2017 graduates…
Mohamed Abdullahi, Sulekha Abdulle, Adan Abo,
Hamda Ahmed, Virginia Barrows, Nicholas Billings,
Kelsie Blanchard, Dezarae Caron, Susan Cassidy,
Denise Castonguay, Jared Cloutier, Tabitha Cloutier,
Mahatho Dekow, Daniel DeLong, Jasline Dicent, Sara
Duplisea, Ruqaya Farah, Melissa Frank, Wendy
Gallant, Angelica Getchell, Makayla Glidden, Hope
Godin, Justin Goulet, Thomas Greene, Louise Hamner,
Baylee Hatstat, Candi Holbrook, Sherri Jewell, Shivam
Kumar, Travis Locke, Abigail London, Naomi
Mawete, Rene Moody, Barbara Olson, Joshua Paine,
Amanda Paquin, Megan Parsons, Melissa Potter, Judy
Pottle, Robyn Rawle, Stephanie Ridlon, Cheyenne
Ruane, Cody Shoppe, Jarvis
Simpson, Talia Turner, Cindy
Williams and three others.
Great job everyone!!!!
The CMCC Honors
Lists again
showcase the
talented and hard
working students of
TRIO Student Support Services. In
total 60 TRIO students earned
honors. We are proud to list the
following students on the Spring
2017 TRIO Honor’s List:
President’s Honors: Sulekha Abdulle,
Alexis Banks, Nicholas Billings,
Dezarae Caron, Heidi Coulombe,
Jasline Dicent, Jessie Emery, Darlene
Gardner, Baylee Hatstat, Micayla Hill,
Dale Leblanc, Jennifer Marr, Araminta
Mayberry, Marianne Ouellette, and one
other
High Honors: Ifrah Assoweh, Hunter
Banks, Brittany Bays, Benjamin
Creznic, Danya Cummings, Connor
Dillon, Jordan Flynn, Wendy Gallant,
Jennifer Hatch, Grace Hayes, Monique
LaBerge, David Lowe, Kevin Mitchell,
Barbara Olson, Melissa Potter, Robyn
Rawle, Kassie Schmidt, Alice
Sherwood, Dakota Ward, Ahmed
Yussuf and one other
Honors: Jessica Bernier, Angela
Cafarelli, Kiya Caron, Denise
Castonguay, Jared Cloutier, Tabitha
Cloutier, Abdullahi Daud, Mahatho
Dekow, Hope Godin, Justin Goulet,
Amanda Hebert, Cheryl Hicks, Sherri
Jewell, Samuel Negron, Jaszmine
Seger, Jarvis Simpson, and six others
Transfer Tip: Transfer Tip: Summer can be a
great time to get ahead! TRIO is open and ready this
summer to help you work on your transfer goals.
Summer is an opportunity to begin your transfer
planning. It could mean starting your transfer essay,
your resume, and discussing transfer options. Much
of the planning can be done via email or phone. Don’t
hesitate to reach out to TRIO so you can seize your summer! T
RIO
Prid
e
Terry Charlton, CMCC TRIO SSS Director
Jannie Durr, transfer counselor
TRIO Transfer and Cultural Trips
This semester,
TRIO has been
exploring
many different
campuses
throughout the
state. In early
April, TRIO
students
visited the
University of
Maine Augusta (see picture above). It was an
interesting day involving a tour, lunch, and several
students met 1-1 with admissions counselors to
solidify their applications.
In mid-April, TRIO students (see
picture left and above right)
visited the University of Southern
Maine Portland campus and the
Maine College of Art (MECA).
At MECA, we explored the entire
facility including all of their major
art programs, especially
photography. Our TRIO students
received a tour at the USM
Portland Campus, met with TRIO SSS
representatives, and met 1-1 with the director of
admissions to receive answers about their
specific transfer questions.
TRIO students experienced delicious Indian
cuisine at the Tandoor Restaurant in the Old Port.
TRIO students survived the Escape Room by
working together to decipher clues with just over
6 minutes remaining to the hour given.
In early May, TRIO student and staff visited the
University of Maine
Farmington. Our TRIO
student received an in-
depth tour of the campus,
and enjoyed visiting their
TRIO Johnson Scholars’
Program. We explored
the cultural Thai and
Korean cuisine of Ginger
Spice in the Farmington
downtown.
Tutoring News
TRIO held Tutor appreciation week, April 24—April 28
celebrating our eleven peer and professional tutors this
spring. TRIO is seeking tutors for the fall semester. If you
find you need tutoring assistance, or if you would like to
work as a tutor, please contact Donna Alexander, TRIO
Student Retention Specialist and Tutor Coordinator. Limited
summer tutoring will be available. Contact Donna
Alexander [email protected] or 755-5209.
Pictured L to R: Tayla Johnson, Angelica Gethcell
and Abduljabar Farah at University Maine Augusta
Melissa Harnden at
Maine College of Art
Pictured: Back Row: Mohamed Abdullahi, Jessica Bernier,
Hunter Banks, Micayla Hill, Mahatho Dekow, Hamda Ahmed,
Amira Farah, Missie Harnden. Front Row: Jessica LaGrange,
Jannie Durr, Robyn Rawle, and Sig.
Pictured: Rachel Weeks
Micayla Hill and Hope Godin, TRIO peer tutors
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“TRIO gave me the
strength and courage
to follow my dreams.” ~ Candi Holbrook,
2017
“TRIO works if you
work it.”
~ Robyn Rawle,
Honor student and
TRIO student 2017
TRIO Participants Honored at CMCC Annual Dinner
This year a record number of TRIO students gained honors at the college. As
noted on our cover story, Robyn Rawle was named CMCC Student of the
Year. TRIO also saw Kassie Schmidt selected for the CMCC Yes I Can
Award, an award for a student who has excelled as a student while being
a single parent. TRIO also proudly claims the CMCC Veteran of the Year,
Jarvis Simpson, and one of the two members of the college’s Maine All Aca-
demic Team, Melissa Potter . Yes, TRIO works!
Jarvis Simpson CMCC Veteran Student of the Year
Robyn Rawle,
CMCC Student of the Year
Kassie Schmidt CMCC
Yes I Can winner Melissa Potter
Maine All Academic Team,
Pictured with CMCC President
Dr. Scott Knapp
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