Three local students receive Plum Creek scholarships

    GREENVILLE — Plum Creek has awarded scholarships to three exemplary local high school students who plan to continue their education after graduation. Students are recognized based on their academic achievements, participation in school and community activities and overall achievement in their high school careers.

    Matthew DiAngelo, a senior at Greenville High School, plans to attend Colby College in Waterville to pursue a degree in economics. In high school, he was active in soccer, golf, basketball, baseball and track. He was a member of National Honor Society, Key Club and served as class president and yearbook editor. He also was active in the community, volunteering with Holy Family Catholic Church and the town’s recreation department. He is the son of Joseph and Bette DiAngelo.
    Trevor Fogarty, a senior at Dexter Regional High School, plans to attend the University of Maine in Orono to pursue a marketing degree. In high school, he was active in football, basketball and baseball. Fogarty also was a member of National Honor Society. He is the son of John and Laurie Fogarty. His father works as a resource accounting manager for Plum Creek in Fairfield.
    Samuel Keane, a senior at Foxcroft Academy, plans to attend Fordham University in New York to pursue a degree in business. In high school, he served as student council and class president and played soccer, basketball and tennis. He received the Maine Principal’s Award and was a member of National Honor Society. He is the son of Gary and Terri Keane. His father works as a domestic log sales manager for Plum Creek in Fairfield.
    Plum Creek’s community scholarships have been offered in selected operating states since 2007. This year, Plum Creek awarded 121 scholarships totaling $149,000 to high school seniors around the country.
    In Maine, seven students were awarded scholarships totaling $9,000.