FARMINGDALE — Mark Tinkham, Hall-Dale High School principal, recently announced the honor positions as these students finished with summa cum laude ranking alphabetically.

Emma Begin, daughter of John and Michelle Begin, of Chelsea, is class president, she has been an ambassador for Hall-Dale by sharing her insight to both students and adults about how to succeed in a proficiency-based system. She has been a member of the varsity soccer and basketball teams and captain of the softball team. She won the MIAAA Scholar Athlete Award and the MIAAA Scholarship Essay for females in Maine and finished third in the Section 1 competition. Begin has been a mentor, officer of the Key Club and Nation Honor Society, and a Big Buddy. She was awarded the Augusta Kiwanis Club’s Distinguished Youth Award. Begin plans to attend West Point Military Preparatory Academy.

Nicole Bodge, daughter of Wayne and Theresa Bodge, of Dresden, has lead by example through the National Honor Society, Key Club, working with the elderly, mentoring students in math, and supporting the Coastal Humane Society. Kiwanis recognized her for the Distinguished Youth Award and as a representative to Dirigo Girls State. She was also inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. Bodge plans to pursue a degree in business management at Thomas College.

Josh Cowing, son of Joe and Kelley Cowing, of Dresden, was captain of the Lincoln County Football Team for two years. He was also a varsity athlete in baseball and basketball. He also is as a tutor and a member of the National Honor Society and Key Club, and is employed by Shaw’s. Cowing plans to study sport management and business administration at Husson University.

Sydney Gross, daughter of Travis Gross and Jennifer Newhouse, of Farmingdale, is active in the National Honor Society and Key Club, taking part in the polar plunge, the walk for warmth, and supporting the food bank. She also works at Maine Medicinals where she tends to the flowers on the certified organic farm. Gross plans to major in elementary education at Thomas College.

Alexander Guiou, son of Kendra Guiou, of Farmingdale, was captain of the soccer team. Along with being recognized by both the MVC and Kennebec Journal for individual soccer accolades, he was recognized by the MIAAA for the Scholar Athlete Award. He also coaches youth soccer and officiates games as a United States Soccer Federation official. Guiou has also been active in the National Honor Society, Key Club, as a math mentor, Academic Decathlon, and Jazz Band. Guiou plans to study marine transportation operation at Maine Maritime Academy.

Mary Hicks, daughter of Raymond Hicks and Catherine Perham, of Hallowell, is co-valedictorian. She is member of the National Honor Society, is a National Hispanic Scholar, and is a member of the Academic Decathlon Team. She is captain of the Taiko Drumming Team and performs at other local schools, at various community events and at school functions. She also supports her church community by helping out at church suppers. Hicks plans to study bioengineering at the University of Maine.

Anna Hodgkins, daughter of Glen and Sarah Hodgkins, of Hallowell, has been active in Girl Scouts for the past 10 years, and has been a representative at the National Convention and received the Bridging to Adult Award. Along with being a student ambassador to Japan through the Kakehashi Program, she was recognized by the Consulate General of Japan, located in Boston. Hodgkins has been recognized for her musical talents by receiving honors designation at District III. Hodgkins plans to attend the Honors College at the University of Maine to major in biology.

Signe Lynch, daughter of Thomas Lynch and Ashli Spear, of Farmingdale, has volunteered the past two summers in Glacier and Grand Teton National Park as part of the Student Conservation Association. Her passion for environmental studies is further evident as a volunteer at RESTORE: The North Woods in Hallowell. She captained both the soccer and track teams and balanced her time in school as a member of the National Honor Society and club editor of Key Club. Lynch plans to attend Bates College and will pursue a degree in environmental studies.

Andrew Peterson, son of Glenn and Wendy Peterson, of Farmingdale, is salutatorian. He has been a fixture on both the soccer and tennis teams earning 1st team honors for tennis, as captain, and 2nd team for soccer. He has been a fixture to the math team earning top scores and places throughout his career. He also is an integral member of the jazz band. Peterson created a prayer group at school, invests time at vacation bible school, and runs different aspects of the church. Peterson plans to continue his religious journey as a Bible study major at Cedarville University.

Margaret Pomerleau, daughter of James and Denise Pomerleau, of Farmingdale, captained both the cross country and track teams as well served as treasurer on student senate. She is an active math tutor, was a volunteer track coach for youth, member of the National Honor Society and Key Club, and sang in the jazz choir. Pomerleau plans to pursue an English and teaching degree from the University of Maine at Farmington.

Ryan Sinclair, son of Bob and Carol Sinclair of Farmingdale, is co-valedictorian and was the recipient of the MPA Principal’s Award. As captain of both soccer and baseball and receiving numerous individual accolades. He created a Unified Basketball Team for students within the Regional School Unit. Sinclair secured support, financing, found coaches and student assistants to work with students who are challenged with various disabilities. The team received the MPA Sportsmanship Award. He was recognized by Channel 13 (Norway Savings Bank) as the Student Athlete of the Year and was a finalist for the Varsity Maine Award as determined by the Press Herald. Sinclair plans to major in economics at the College of the Holy Cross.

Quinton Stebbins, son of Mark and Karen Stebbins, of Farmingdale, splits his time between the athletic fields and the stage. On the soccer field he is a defender, he was a long-range sharpshooter for basketball and has control of the mound and infield for baseball. Musically, he is known for his horn. He has command at jazz and band concerts as his solos resonate through the audience. Stebbins readily transforms himself by singing and dancing on stage to accompany his brass skills. A recipient of the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership award, he also spends a time mentoring youth through officiating youth sports. Stebbins plans to study sports management at Thomas College.