Archives for November 2018

ROCKLAND, ME – The Worthington Scholarship Foundation (WSF) with a mission to support post-secondary education in Maine is pleased to announce the addition of Jay McIntire of Winslow as Program Director, and Kerry Hadley of Owls Head as Communications Specialist and College Mentor.

Jay joins the foundation with a breadth of experience in education, including teaching, university instructor, researcher, administrator, and federal lobbyist. He is also an experienced author and presenter. His teaching specialties include students with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. Jay’s education includes a BA from UMaine, MS from Lesley College, and advanced studies at the University of Virginia and UMaine.

Kerry is well known to many in our community having been the face of the Camden Opera House for 16 years. Her previous experience includes executive director at the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce and public relations at Ketchum Communications, NYC. “Kerry’s focus throughout her career has been to successfully grow small companies while maintaining quality. Having Jay and Kerry on board will advance our goal to continue to grow our programs state-wide” according to Rick Bedigian, Executive Director.

Photo Caption: Oceanside High School Class of 2017 Worthington Scholars 

Rockland, ME—The Worthington Scholarship, available to graduating seniors at Oceanside High School and Camden Hills Regional High School, was awarded to 58 students during Scholarship Nights held at each high school in early June. This is the largest number of recipients the scholarship has experienced, and they will join 65 students currently enrolled in college. Oceanside awarded the scholarship to 39 seniors, and Camden Hills recognized 19 seniors. These 58 students and their families will be honored at a send-off event, to be held on August 6 at the Samoset Resort.

The Worthington Scholarship supports graduating seniors who are enrolling at any branch of the University of Maine or Maine Community College systems, Husson University, Thomas College, or Maine Maritime Academy. The award amount is $4,000 per year, renewable for the duration of the student’s 2- or 4-year degree program. All students must complete a financial literacy course before receiving funds and are expected to communicate periodically with the Worthington Scholars Mentor, Caitlin Clark. Clark will assist students with the transition to college and be available to help students with issues that arise throughout their college and career development. The Worthington Scholars program continues to evolve and grow, and the scholarship will be expanded to include Medomak Valley High School in the ’17/’18 school year. This scholarship is administered by Maine Community Foundation.