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WATERVILLE – Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce has announced that Mikala Ferland, of Fairfield, is the 2022 Joseph B. Ezhaya scholarship winner.
Ferland is one of the top students in her class at Lawrence High School. She also completed a Health Science Certificate at Kennebec Valley Community College while still a senior student. She values citizenship and responsibility, along with having a passion for music and martial arts. Her stated mission is to make a significant difference in the lives of others as she moves forward.
A member of the National Honor Society, Ferland has served as secretary and representative of her class during her high school tenure. She assisted in teaching and has participated in martial arts for more than seven years.
She has a long list of musical accomplishments and has served as a lifeguard at the Alfond Youth Community Center since 2020. Additionally, Ferland has dedicated more than 320 volunteer hours at Camp Tracy in Oakland.
Ferland plans to attend Kennebec Valley Community College’s for its nursing program.
The Joseph B. Ezhaya scholarship was established in memory of Joe Ezhaya, a community leader who was known for his generosity and dedication to civic engagement. This $750 annual scholarship will be distributed to the recipient after the completion of her first semester with a GPA of 2.0 or higher and will be awarded for up to 4 years, for a total of $3,000.
PHOTO: Mikala Ferland (Submitted photo)
