Alexandra Gribizis, daughter of Anilda and Dimitri Gribizis of 124 Haris Avenue, Portland, plans to attend Cornell University and major in neuroscience. Honors, awards, achievements: Cornell National Scholar, Harvard Book Award, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Book Award, Society of Women Engineers, 2006 National Young Leaders Conference participant, four year Maine All-State Music Festival participant, Activities: Mock Trial Team, Debate Team, Math Team, Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra, Future Teachers of America, Hellenic and Near Eastern Musical Society Ensemble, member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Portland String Quartet Workshop, Deering High School's Community Outreach Ensemble.

Robert H. Miller, III, son of Diane and Rob Miller of 23 Sanborn Street, Portland, plans to attend the University of Maine in Orono and major in mechanical engineering. Honors, awards, achievements: Salutatorian, University of Rochester Bausch and Lomb Award, St. Michael's Book Award, Chapter 104 gifted/talented in math and science, All SMAA doubles tournament finals, National Honor Society, football, received Dick Doyle and Pendleton awards for 2007. Activities: Football (9-12), basketball (9-10), tennis (10-12), Anatomy of Leadership (11), active role in First Baptist Church, helps lead worship, leads worship at weekly Bible study, helps out in church nursery, helped construct a home for families of cancer patients through www.danielkellystronghold.com

Christine Boucher, daughter of Nancy and Stephen Boucher of 64 Brookside Road, Portland, plans to attend Memorial University of Newfoundland and major in anthropology. Honors, awards, achievements: National Merit Scholarship winner, National Honor Society, Dartmouth College Book Award, Casavola Award for Sportsmanship and Leadership, Maine State All-Academic Field Hockey Team. Activities: Student Senate (community service and fundraising organization) (9-12), varsity field hockey, indoor track and lacrosse, field hockey and track captain, exchange to New Zealand during senior year, worked part-time through high school.

Rebekah Juliette Duperry , daughter of Joette and Richard Duperry of Portland, plans to attend Smith College and major in biology. Honors, awards, achievements: Yale Book Award, nominated for the National Young Leader's Conference in Washington, DC. Activities: Volunteer at Longfellow Elementary through Future Teachers of America, Deering Handbell Choir, employee of Cardsmart in Westbrook, Maine.

Elizabeth De Witt, daughter of Juanita and James De Witt of Portland, plans to attend McGill University and major in Arts and Sciences. Honors, awards, achievements: National Honor Society, Williams College Book Award, Maine State Ballet Company dancer. Activities: Ballet, pointe, jazz, tap and modern dance at Maine State Ballet, Deering High School Swim Team, French Club, Recycling Club, Elizabeth works as a busser at Finch's Restaurant, member of St. Joseph's Parish, where she is a lector, a singer in On a Wing and a Prayer, teacher of second grade of religious education and high school representative student member of the Parish Council.

Samuel David Schack , son of Donna and Michael Schack of 1442 Washington Avenue, Portland, plans to attend Duke University and major in engineering. Honors, awards, achievements: Four years High Honors, National Society of High School Scholars, University of Maine Book Award, Track-varsity letter, 2nd in 2006 Division 3 Men's Epee Summer National Championships, 3rd in 2007 North Atlantic Junior Epee Championships. Activities: Indoor track for Deering High School, fencer at Portland Fencing Center, Key Club, Class Senate

Erin Gainey , daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Louis F. Gainey of 31 Sara Lane, Portland, plans to attend Lesley University. Honors, awards, achievements: University of Southern Maine Alumni Association Book Award 2007, Academic Letter Award (4 years), High Honors (4 years), National Honor Society, Huntington Disease Society of America Volunteer Excellence Award. Activities: Academic Decathlon, Key Club, German Club, Spanish Club, Art Club, Tennis, Habitat for Humanity, American Cancer Society, Project Linus.

Mary Elizabeth Ridley , daughter of Sharon and Cole (Tom) Ridley of 442 Woodford Street, Portland, plans to attend Bowdoin College and major in psychology and English. Honors, awards, achievements: Alan Argondizza Citizenship Award, National Honor Society, Connecticut College Book Award, Women's Literary Union Writing Project, National Young Leaders' Conference in Washington, DC Activities: Maine State Ballet, company member, Violinist, Deering High School-Portland High School Orchestra and District II Orchestra, Future Teachers of America, Deering High School Key Club, Active member of Clark Memorial United Methodist Church and St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Alicia Marie Adams , daughter of Maddy and Jack Adams of 108 Crestview Drive, Portland, plans to attend The University of Maine at Farmington and major in elementary education. Honors, awards, achievements: Cornell University Book Award, National Honor Society, member and secretary, Academic Letter Award (3 years), Black belt in Shotokan Karate, and certified BBSI Instructor. Activities: Key Club, Senior Senate, Peer Mediators, National Honor Society and Future Teachers of America, tutor for ELL and math, dancer at Dance Studio of Maine for thirteen years, karate at Fournier's Leadership Karate Centers (student and instructor).

Kerry Elizabeth Murchie, daughter of Carolyn and Kirk Murchie of 71 Frost Hill Road, Portland, plans to attend University of New Hampshire and major in political science. Honors, awards, achievements: St. Joseph's College Book Award, Indoor Track Most Valuable Senior and John Casavola Sportmanship Award, SMAA All-Academic Award, Varsity Soccer MVP, Soccer SMAA First Team All-Star. Activities: Premier soccer for Coastal Soccer Club, Deering High School Soccer (4 years)-senior captain, indoor track (4 years)-senior captain, outdoor track (2 years), Future Teachers of America.