Whittier eighth-grader named Tri-Town Optimist student of the month

Kadie Coutts-Farrington receives the RSU 16 Student of the Month for March award from RSU 16 Superintendent of Schools Tina Meserve on behalf of the Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland Tri-Town Optimist Club. An eighth-grader at Bruce Whittier Middle School, she is described as an exceptional and conscientious student with great study habits and an avid love for reading. She strives to submit quality work and is always eager to improve. Kadie is recognized by both her peers and teachers for her leadership qualities and was selected to participate on the student council as well as the school leadership team. In the future, she aspires to be a pediatric surgeon. (Submitted photo)