RICHMOND — Richmond High School has announced its top graduates in the class of 2014.
Megan Kenyon, daughter of Lori and Gerald Page, is ranked first. In high school, she participated in honors and AP courses. Kenyon has enjoyed working in customer service for the past two years and is proud to be a shift leader. During her junior year, she transferred to Richmond from Gardiner. In the fall, Kenyon plans to study marketing management at Thomas College, where she is enrolled in the accelerated masters program in business. She enjoys spending time with her friends, family and animals.
Haley Murphy, daughter of Deanna Rice and David Soucy, is ranked second. In high school, she participated in soccer, basketball, track and field and softball. Murphy also participated in Key Club, student council and math team. She served as Key Club president this year and vice president of her class. She sang in the Madrigals chorus. Her junior year, she was inducted into the National Honor Society. In the fall, Murphy will be attending Saint Joseph’s College of Maine and majoring in nursing. She enjoys writing, reading and being outdoors.
Megan Barto, daughter of Raymond Barto and Barbie Garland, is ranked third. In her junior year of high school, she participated in the student theater group S.T.A.G.E. Barto served as class secretary of the class both her sophomore and senior years. In the fall, Barto plans to study psychology at the University of Maine in Presque Isle.
Collin Acord, son of Christopher and Therese Acord, is ranked fourth. In high school, he participated in soccer, basketball and baseball. Collin served as president of student council and vice-president of Key Club; he was also a member of National Honor Society. During his senior year, he was student of the month at Capital Area Technical Center and won a skills competition in precision machining. In the fall, Acord plans to study marine engineering at Maine Maritime Academy. When not playing sports, he enjoys relaxing, hanging with friends and snowmobiling.
Katrena Oakes, daughter of Anita Carter, is ranked fifth. In high school, she played basketball during her sophomore year. She was an honor roll student during her freshman, junior and senior years. She volunteered at the House of Richmond. She has been going to Capital Area Technical Center for medical and veterinary terminology class. In that class, Oakes helped at the Red Cross and the Kennebec Valley Humane Society. She likes to go out in nature and draw.
Kayla Hurley, daughter of Adam and Nadine Hinkley and John Hurley, is ranked sixth. In high school, Hurley participated in softball. During her senior year, she attended Capital Area Technical Center in the certified nursing assistant program. In the fall, she plans to work as a certified nursing assistant while studying nursing at the University of Maine, Augusta.
Dakota McArthur, daughter of Arlene Swan and Clifford McArthur, is ranked seventh. In high school, she participated in Key Club, Math Team and journalism. McArthur has served as class treasurer for three years. In the fall, she plans to study elementary education at the University of Maine at Farmington.
Hayley Winokurzew is the daughter of Olef and Rhonda Winokurzew and is one of nine children. She is ranked eighth. In high school, she participated in concert and pep band, Volunteer Day of Caring and the Prom Decorating Committee, as well as helping out at the local food bank. In the fall, Winokurzew plans to study business at Northern Virginia Community College. She enjoys listening to and playing music, relaxing at the lake, running and participating in her church youth group.
Nathan Tribbet, son of Shannon and Kathy Tribbet, is ranked ninth. In high school, he participated in soccer and basketball. Tribbet has obtained his state of Maine one and two oils apprentice license. After graduating, he will advance his career to include his gas licensing and become part of the Main Street Fuel team. Tribbet enjoys spending time racing, working and being with friends and family.
Brittany Beaulieu, daughter of Brenda Pettie, is ranked 10th. During high school, she participated in madrigals, chorus and yearbook. She was a JMG officer. Her interests include being with friends and having fun. After high school, she will be working at Pine State Trading in Gardiner.
Chika Dorothy Obi is the daughter of Mitzi Obi. In high school, she participated in soccer, softball and Key Club. She served as the Prom Committee president her junior year. She completed her certified nursing assistant program in May 2014. Obi plans to attend Southern Maine Community College in the fall where she will major in pre-nursing. She plans to work in the medical field. Obi has worked at the Topsham Panera Bread for the last year and enjoys spending time with her friends and sisters Kelsie and Badji.
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