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YOUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL NEWS - MAY 3, 2026

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JUNIOR BOOK AWARDS

George Stevens Academy recognized members of the junior class this week at its annual Junior Book Awards ceremony, honoring students from the Class of 2027 for outstanding achievement in academics, the arts, sciences, leadership, and community service.

The Junior Book Awards, sponsored by colleges, universities, and community organizations across New England and beyond, celebrate students who exemplify the values each sponsoring institution holds dear. Several of the awards carry significant scholarship value for recipients who later apply, are accepted, and enroll at the sponsoring institution.

GSA congratulates the following members of the Class of 2027:

Dartmouth College Book Award: Annabelle Kneisel — Presented to a junior in the top 10 percent of the class who has made a significant extracurricular contribution to the school and is respected by peers and faculty.

College of the Atlantic Book Award: Luke Cukierski — Awarded to an adventurous, community-minded student who is invested in creating positive change in our social, economic, and environmental systems.

Bowdoin Book Award: Emily Young — Recognizes a high school junior who has demonstrated extraordinary service to the common good and an unusual passion for inquiry, discovery, and innovative thinking.

Rensselaer Medal: Amelia Watters — A merit scholarship awarded to outstanding students in mathematics and science. The Medal carries a $40,000 annual scholarship, renewable for four years, for recipients who enroll at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Brandeis University Book Award: Juno Holbe — Presented to a junior in the top 15 percent of the class who has demonstrated a commitment to civic engagement, community service, political activism, social justice, or volunteer work.

The Rochester Institute of Technology Science and Math Award: Lorenzo Argentati — Recognizes a student from the junior class who has demonstrated high achievement, ability, and interest in science and math. This student is also recognized for their leadership, service, and achievement. This award is valued at $116,000 ($29,000 annually) if they are accepted for admission to an RIT BS/BFA program.

St. Michael’s College Book Award: Adeline Allen — The Book Award for Academic Achievement and Social Conscience honors a student who embodies a sincere commitment to community service, peace and justice, and academic excellence. The award carries a renewable scholarship for recipients who enroll at Saint Michael’s College.

Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award: Layla Hutchins — Presented annually since 1933 by Bausch + Lomb and the University of Rochester to recognize outstanding intellectual achievement and superior promise in the field of science.

WPI Innovation Award: Acadia Simmons — Honors a high school junior who demonstrates outstanding potential in STEM fields. The award carries a $25,000 annual scholarship, renewable for four years, for recipients who enroll at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Yale University Book Award: Charity Lane — Recognizes an outstanding junior for personal character, leadership, scholarship, and intellectual promise.

Academic & Departmental Awards

ISIP Award: Max Cook — Recognizes outstanding contributions and engagement within GSA’s Independent Student and Internship Program.

Visual Arts Award: Jack Coolidge — Recognizes a junior for outstanding creative work, artistic vision, and dedication to the visual arts.

Industrial Arts Award: Aubree Ames — Honors a junior whose craftsmanship, problem-solving, and skill in the industrial arts set the standard for the program.

Rammassoc Chapter of Maine, Daughters of the American RevolutionExcellence in American History Award: Levi Lyman — honors a student for outstanding work and enjoyment in the study of American History

Bagaduce Music Book Award: Herschel Bach — Presented in partnership with the Bagaduce Music to honor a junior who has shown exceptional commitment and accomplishment in music.

Carl Chase Memorial Book Award: Noah Silva — Recognizes a student who embodies the spirit of GSA's steelband program the best, as laid out by its founder, Carl.

Community & Service Awards

GSA Community Service Award: Luke Cukierski and Adeline Allen — Presented jointly to two juniors whose service to GSA and the wider community has been exemplary in spirit, scope, and impact.

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Check out the brand new Alumni Page on our website here. Find out how to get involved + see a list of upcoming events including:

JUNE 6TH & 7TH- GSA ALUMNI SPORTS WEEKEND

  • SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH: ANDY COLLIER ’98 MEMORIAL GOLF INVITATIONAL -In Support of the Alumni Sports Fund- in Castine

  • SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH 5-7PM: ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR at Devil’s Half Acre

  • SUNDAY, JUNE 7TH 1PM: CLASS OF ‘26 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY at GSA

JUNE 11th COMMENCEMENT & ALUMNI DINNER

  • THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH 5:30PM: ALUMNI DINNER & SENIOR BOOK AWARDS at GSA

  • FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH 5:30PM: GSA SENIOR CLASS NIGHT & AWARDS CEREMONY at GSA

  • SUNDAY, JUNE 14TH1PM: COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY at GSA

JULY 6TH GSA ALUMNI COOKOUT & PAN DANCE

  • MONDAY, JULY 6TH 5-7PM: ALUMNI FAMILY COOKOUT & SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE at GSA

  • MONDAY, JULY 6TH7:30-9PM: FLASH! IN THE PANS STREET DANCE at the Blue Hill Town Park

Friday, May 15, 8-9:30am

Stop by campus anytime during this event to grab a cuppa for our final meet-up of the school year. Check in at the office upon arrival. All are welcome! Contact friends@georgestevens.org for questions.

To contribute to the event or volunteer, sign up at this link.

We need your help in supplying snacks for our students and visiting session leaders. Snacks should be dropped off at the main office off Union St no later than 9am that morning. Sign up here.

We are in need of scrap fabric! It can be any size, any condition, cut up in weird shapes, etc. We need it for an Arts Fest project!

Send/bring to school or drop off to the front office.

Thanks-

Martin Conte

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ACADEMIC NEWS

COLLEGE COURSE- SUMMER & FALL- REGISTRATION

University of Maine (and community college system) registration for fall courses for high school students is now open.

Registration for summer courses is also still open.

Interested students should look at the information on GSA Students in Canvas for information, and follow the links to set up an account with ExplorEC (UMaine), OnCourse (community colleges) or with Husson University (ECAP) and then start looking for courses.

Interested students should meet with Mr. Stearns after vacation as needed for information and advice. All of these online courses are tuition-free for high school students, although they might require the purchase of a textbook.

 

DRIVER’S ED INFO:


Call Julie or Dan at Driver's Edge at (207) 356-9833 to sign up and receive paperwork. 
Cost is $555 before the permit test. The permit test will cost an additional $39.95 for AAA members, or $49.95 for non-AAA members. 
Sign-up is first-come, first-served.  Orientation will be in the Cafeteria, and classes will be in a classroom to be announced. 

March 9th: Orientation, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.  A guardian must be present for orientation.

March 10th: Class One, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

March 11th: Class Two, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Permit test date TBD

Parking Notice:

Please park in the lot by the old store (Merrill and Hinckley’s) for orientation and all Driver’s Ed classes. Construction will be taking place near the gym, and that area must remain clear of pedestrians.  Thank you!

 

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

5/4-5/15/26- AP Exams

5/4-5/8/26- Teacher Appreciation Week

5/16/26- Prom

5/20-5/22/26- Arts Fest!

5/20/26- Spring Concert on the GSA Front Lawn (or Gym) @ 6 pm

5/21/26- Trustees Meeting @ 6:30 pm in the GSA Library

5/25/26- No School- Memorial Day- GSA Cornhole Tournament

6/2/26- Giving Day

 
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