Dirigo High School Top 10 Students

Garret Carver of Peru is the son of Donald and Penny Carver.

During his years at Dirigo, he was a member of the soccer and tennis teams. Outside of school, Garret enjoys skiing.

Garret plans to attend Colby Sawyer in the fall with a career objective in Graphic Design.

Jacob Dowland is the son of Pete and Tracy Dowland of Peru.

During his years at Dirigo, he participated in football, basketball and baseball. Jacob is also a member of the National Honor Society. Outside of school, he has been a referee for the Area Youth Football teams.

In the fall, Jacob will be attending Maine Maritime Academy with a major in Marine Engineering.

Coral Howe is the daughter of Matthew and Paula Howe of Dixfield.

During her years at Dirigo, Coral participated in tennis and was a member of the Yearbook Committee. Outside of school, she works at the Rumford House of Pizza.

Coral will be attending the Maine College of Art in Portland in the fall where she will pursue a career objective in Illustration.

Justin Mackin of Canton is the son of Joe and Barbara Mackin.

During his four years at Dirigo, Justin was on the golf team, the Debate Team and was the lead attorney for Mock Trial. He is a member of the National Honor Society and the western Maine representative of the State National Honor Society. Outside of school, Justin volunteers at his parents' business.

Justin plans to attend Syracuse University (honors program) in the fall, majoring in Law.

Summer McCollough of Dixfield is the daughter of Pam Wilkins and Mark McCollough.

While attending Dirigo, Summer played tennis. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, drama club and chorus. Outside of school, Summer enjoys volunteering at the Congregational Church of Andover and at the Dirigo Elementary School.

In the fall, Summer will attend the Univ. of Maine at Farmington, majoring in Elementary Education.

Myriah Porter of Peru is the daughter of Nona Halland and Jeff Porter.

During her four years at Dirigo, Myriah has been involved in soccer and softball. She is also a member of the National Honor Society. Outside of school, Myriah enjoys skiing and firefighting.

In the fall, Myriah will be attending Southern Maine Community College, with a career objective in Firefighting/Paramedics.

Cody St. Germain of Dixfield is the son of Donald and Kimberly St. Germain.

In school, Cody is a member of the Student Council. He has also participated in basketball, soccer and baseball. Outside of school, Cody enjoys snowmobiling, fishing, hiking and hanging out with friends.

Cody will be attending Husson University in the fall with a major in Physical Therapy.

Brittany Salsbury-Welch is the daughter of Sabrina Dyke and Steve Welch of Canton.

While at Dirigo, Brittany has been involved in chorus, band, civil rights and sign language. She is also a member of the National Honor Society. Outside of school, Brittany enjoys traveling, babysitting, camping and volunteering.

Brittany plans to attend Thomas College in the fall, majoring in Elementary Education.

Jessica Sattler of Canton is the daughter of Sherri Roberts.

While at Dirigo, Jessica has been a member of the National Honor Society, Speech and Debate Team, and Mock Trial team. When she is not in school, she enjoys being an amateur theatre/movie critic, connoisseur of the arts, quoting "Doctor Who" and bear fighting.

In the fall, Jessica will be attending the Univ. of New Haven with a career objective of Forensic Psychology -- Behavioral Analyst.

Amelia Tacheny of Dixfield is the daughter of Alan and Carrie Tacheny.

During her years at Dirigo, Amelia has been active in cross country running and soccer. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, the Outing Club and has participated in Drama and Girls' State. Outside of school, Amelia enjoys volunteering at a children's camp, Zumba and running.

In the fall, Amelia plans to attend the Univ. of New England, majoring in Dental Hygiene.