St. Thomas School students, directed by Monica Moore, performed “America the Beautiful” at the Hero Send-Off Ceremony held on Oct. 11 in Augusta. Photo: St. Thomas School
Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan
A song for the departing troops: The Select Choir at St. Thomas School, comprised of both current students and alums, performed at the Hero Send-Off Ceremony for Maine Army National Guard 262 Engineer Construction Company on Sunday, Oct. 11, held at the Augusta Civic Center. For the past three years, the 262 ECC Black Nights have been the military partner of St. Thomas School’s Purple Star School Program.
AFCU college scholarship opportunity open to members: Atlantic Federal Credit Union is accepting applications for its $2,500 Amable A. and Vivian Caron College Scholarship. Long-time members of the credit union, the Carons were passionate about empowering young members to pursue their educational dreams. Their legacy continues to help college students continue their education every year.
Applicants must be primary members of an active AFCU account and must be enrolled in a Fall 2026 accredited undergraduate or graduate program at a college or vocational school. To enter, applicants must fill out the application form and submit a 250- to 350-word essay answering: “Describe a time you helped someone and received nothing in return. What motivated you?” The deadline is Tuesday, November 17. One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded, and the winner will be selected at random from all qualifying entries. For more information, go here.
SHS students who love Halloween are in for a treat: Sanford High School students who need community service hours have several opportunities to volunteer this month at Trunk-or-Treat events being held at elementary schools in Sanford, Springvale and Acton. Student volunteers can help set up and take down tables and decorations, take photos, and join in the fun by dressing in costumes. Scheduled dates for the Trunk-or-Treat events are Oct. 24 at Acton Elementary School (email ymichaud@sanford.org for volunteer times); Oct. 29 at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary School (email vlemelin@sanford.org for volunteer times); and Oct. 29 at Carl J. Lamb Elementary School (email lydiaclehoux@gmail.com for volunteer times).
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