SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy senior Samantha Golden, daughter of Jane and Richard Golden of China, has been selected as a winner of the Heisman High School Scholarship competition, the Heisman Trophy Trust Acceptance Insurance announced Nov. 1. From an applicant pool of thousands of high school scholar-athletes graduating with the class of 2022, more […]
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Erskine Academy student named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
SOUTH CHINA — Aidan Larrabee, son of Carrie and Jeremy Larrabee of China, has been named a semifinalist in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Larrabee, a student at Erskine Academy, has an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $30 million that will be offered next […]
National Merit Scholarship Program commends Erskine student
SOUTH CHINA — Sarah Praul, daughter of Erika and Darryl Praul of China, has been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Praul, a student at Erskine Academy, is among approximately 34,000 commended students throughout the nation who are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although Praul will not continue […]
Erskine Academy to hold parent/teacher conferences
SOUTH CHINA — Parents of Erskine Academy students are invited to attend fall in-person parent/teacher conferences from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 6 and 7, at the 309 Windsor Road school. To avoid long waiting lines, Oct. 6 has been designated for students whose last names begin with A through K, and […]
Vassalboro man who allegedly stole ashes, geckos, indicted on domestic violence, burglary charges
A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments July 22 and 23.
Cereal box challenge raises 3,544 boxes for food pantries
SOUTH CHINA — Responding to a challenge issued by the Jobs for Maine Graduates students of Cony High School in Augusta to their peers at Erskine Academy, the school exceeded the 1,000 box challenge, raising 3,544 boxes of cereal for its local food pantries. Given only two weeks (one while the school was operating fully […]
Chelsea teen receives MPA Principal’s Award
SOUTH CHINA — Michael Nicholas III of Chelsea, a senior at Erskine Academy, has been selected to receive the 2021 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principal’s Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic excellence, outstanding school citizenship, and leadership. Nicholas is a consistent high-honors student in a highly […]
Erskine Academy recognizes honor students
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy has announced the following students were named to its second trimester honors list for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Abbygail Blair, Jane Blanchard, Christopher Bourdon, Nomi Bouwens, Samantha Box, Anthony Chessa, Ashley Clavette, Joleigh Crockett, Cody Devaney, Amelia Evans, Addison Gamage, Margaret Gamage, Avril Goodman, Avery […]
Undisclosed number of sheep die in early morning barn fire in China
South China Fire Department Chief Richard E. Morse said crews were at the scene of the fire for around four hours.
Erskine Academy annnounces Renaissance Awards
Erskine Academy in South China held two virtual Renaissance assemblies Jan. 20 and 21 to recognize first trimester award recipients. Four seniors received Senior of the Trimester Awards: Emma Hutchinson, daughter of Kimberly and Richard Hutchinson of Windsor; Delaney Ireland, daughter of Amy and Scott Ireland of Vassalboro; Kelby Austin Young, son of Pamela and […]