AUBURN — Two Central Maine Community College students who were among the 14 Maine community college students named to the 2018 All-Maine Academic Team were recognized by the college recently for their accomplishment.
Angela Cafarelli, of Greene, and Mark Swiedom, of Hebron, receive a $500 scholsarhoip for the award and were honored at the college’s April 18 annual dinner.
Cafarelli is a high honors student in the human services program. A co-facilitator for Maine’s Youth Leadership Advising Team, she works full time at CVS as a pharmacy technician. She is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society and plans to continue her studies and earn a bachelor’s degree in social work and then a master’s degree in human services. She hopes to become a caseworker in the human services field.
Swiedom is a student in the medical coding and electronic health records program. A member of Phi Theta Kappa, he will graduate with President’s Honors this spring and will continue his studies in the bachelor of science in Health Information Management Program through the city of New York School of Professional Studies. He may also pursue graduate studies in health information management and is considering a career in health information and research or as community college faculty member.
The All-Maine Academic Team is a program of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society for two-year colleges, and recognizes outstanding academic achievement, leadership and service.
PHOTO: Central Maine Education Foundation board chairwoman Christina Bosse, left, and CMCC president Scott Knapp, right, congratulate All-Maine Academic Team members Mark Swiedom and Angela Cafarelli at the college’s annual dinner April 18. Looking on from the podium is Academic Dean Betsy Libby. (Submitted photo)