Watt honored as Scheel Scholar at Maine Maritime Academy

CASTINE — Maine Maritime Academy’s annual Academic Achievement Awards ceremony was held on Nov. 10, to honor the scholarly accomplishments of students and the service of faculty.

Greenville resident John Watt, a member of the Class of 2022 who is a marine engineering technology major, was one of 10 Scheel Scholars recognized.

Henry A. Scheel of Rockport was one of America’s most respected naval architects and yacht designers. During his long and distinguished career, Scheel produced more than 250 complete designs which have been utilized by builders of sailboats and other craft in the U.S. and Europe. To express his high regard for Maine Maritime Academy, Scheel left funds in 1994 to permanently endow scholarships for students in the three upper classes who best exemplify intellectual curiosity and achievement.