Alexander Briggs
Son of Jim and Trudy Briggs of Pownal. Honors: Cum Laude Society, National Merit Finalist, Peter J. Baltren Leadership Award, National Spanish Exam (8th in State and Silver). Activities: varsity soccer (4), varsity basketball (4), varsity lacrosse (3), varsity track (1). Make-a-Wish Foundation (4).
Future Plans: McGill University
Emma Hinkens
Daughter of Lisa Dillon of Falmouth and Andrew Hinkens of Portland. Honors/Awards: Cum Laude Society, National French Exam, Dr. Howard Rollins Ives' Prize for Leadership, MVP award-Cross Country, Western Maine Conference-All Academic Team. Activities: yearbook (4), chamber and treble choruses (4), student ambassador (3), volunteering at local daycare (4), Make-a-Wish Foundation (2), varsity cross country (2), varsity ice hockey (2), varsity swimming (1), varsity tennis (3), piano (4), Experiment in International Living-France (summer 2007).
Future Plans: Mount Holyoke College.
Taylor Gorman
Son of Susan and Harry Gorman of Freeport. Honors: Cum Laude Society,
Robert O. Linscott Outstanding Student Award, John H. Mitchell Outstanding Student Award, NYA Fall Athletic Council Award, State of Maine Officials Steve Lebrecque Memorial Award, State of Maine Class "C" Player of the Year (2), State of Maine Soccer All-State Selection (2), Western Maine All-Conference Team Indoor Track (2), Western Maine All-Conference Team Soccer (2), Western Maine All-Conference Team Lacrosse, Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram All-Star Selection (2), The Forecaster Male Fall Athlete of the Year. Activities: varsity soccer (4) captain - 2 seasons, MVP - 1 season, Coaches Award - 1 season; varsity lacrosse (4), Captain 1 season; varsity indoor track (3); varsity basketball (1), NYA Athletic Council (3), volunteering at Sweetland Daycare (3).
Future Plans: Brown University
Caroline Kessler
Daughter of Edith Hazard Birney of North Yarmouth and Charles Kessler of Houston, MN. Honors: Cum Laude Society, Payson Bird Award for Composition, National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation, Cum Laude Speaker at Graduation. Activities: chamber choir (3), treble choir (3), mixed chorus (4), jazz band (4), wind ensemble (4), studio band (2), steel band (1), lacrosse (4), field hockey (4), drama (3).
Future Plans: Vassar College.
Jenna Lane
Daughter of Tammy and Eric Lane of Durham. Honors: Cum Laude Society, Robert O. Linscott Outstanding Student Award, Donald A. Schulman Prize for French, National French Exam (3rd and 7th in State and 6th in Nation). Activities: field hockey (4), studio band (4), Make-a-Wish Foundation (4), jazz band (4), wind ensemble (4), treble chorus (2),volunteer at daycare (3), horseback riding (4).
Future Plans: College of Wooster.
Spencer Lee
Son of Lynne Seeley and Peter Lee of Yarmouth. Honors: Cum Laude Society, All State Band (10), District II Honors Band (3), National French Exam, 9th in State in 2007. Activities: varsity cross country (4) - Captain senior year. Indoor track (2), outdoor track (3). Outside interests include: Skiing, mountain biking, filming and editing and photography.
Future Plans: University of Vermont.
Pete Mertz
Son of Peter and Lisa Mertz of Cumberland. Honors: Cum Laude Society, Bausch and Lomb Science Award, District II (first alto saxophone), All-state band, Chemistry Award. Activities: Portland Youth Wind Ensemble (2), lacrosse (4), drama (3) saxophone (4).
Future Plans: Williams College.
Amy Miller
Daughter of Barbara and Anthony Miller of Portland. Honors: Cum Laude Society, National Merit Finalist (and Scholarship award winner), Payson-Bird Prize for English Composition, John O. Hall Prize for Biology, Upper School Visual Arts Prize, National Latin Exam Perfect Score, Four National Latin Exam Gold Medals, Cross Country Western Maine Conference All-Star. Activities: varsity cross country (4 and Captain -1), varsity track & field (2), drama (6 shows), one acts (2 years), gay-straight alliance (3), volunteering (2 ), treble chorus (2), mixed chorus (2), steel band (1), altar serving (5), summer outdoors program (Adventure Treks, 4 years), student council (vice president of the senior class), 1.
Future Plans: Washington University in St. Louis.
Helen Poliquin
Daughter of BethAnne and James Poliquin of Cumberland. Honors: Cum Laude Society, Payson Bird Prize for writing, and John Mitchell Leadership Prize. Activities: Drama (4), softball (3), fencing (4), student council (3), senior class president, Make-a-Wish Foundation (4).
Future Plans: Tufts University.
Upper School Music Award Andrew L. Collins
RISD Book Award Amy C. Miller
Payson-Bird Prize - 12th Amy C. Miller
Classics Prize Duncan B. Briggs
Donald A Schulman Prizes French: Emma D. Hinkens
Frederick H Dole Prize Taylor H. Gorman
Kenneth B. Coombs Prize Robert T. Newman
Upper School Mathematics Award Joseph S. Aiken
Arthur B. Fels Prize Peter S. Mertz
John O. Hall Prize - Physics Peter S. Mertz
Upper School Science Award Sarah L. Crockett
Western Maine Conference Awards Marion W.R. Leslie,
Pak R. Lul
Maine Principals' Association Award Laura R. Gribbell
Vincent B. Welch Award Helen L. Poliquin
Arthur C. Hansen Award Robert T. Newman
Anne H. Johnson Prize Abigail F. Godfrey
Roger L. Williams Award Olivia A. OÕReilly
George Bartol Merrill Prize Pak R. Lul
Bob Hawkes Prizes Taylor H. Gorman, Alecia R Tocci
MELMAC Pak R. Lul
Yarmouth Lions Club Scholarship Alecia R Tocci
American Classical League Special Recognition Amy C. Miller
HEADMASTER'S AWARDS Kathryn M. Demont
ALBERT & MARGARET SMITH AWARD (This is the yearbook dedication): Jeffrey Thoreck