MSAD #24 – Congratulations to Gabriella Berube who has been selected as the Van Buren Regional Technology Center CTE Student of the Year.  Gabriella is the daughter of Scott Berube and Sandi Barbagello Lausier from Van Buren, Maine.  Gabby is a senior at Van Buren Secondary School and participates in courses at the Van Buren Regional Technology Center.

Gabby is currently a student in Mr. Thibodeau's Business Management program where she is excelling.  She recently received her Microsoft Office Certification and is working on certification in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.  Gabby began participating in FBLA last year.  This year, she was able to draw on her leadership skills learned from attending leadership camps and was elected as the Chapter President.

After graduation, Gabby plans on attending the University of Maine at Augusta to become a veterinary technician.

Savannah Anderson, a senior at Van Buren District Secondary School, has been named a

recipient of the Maine Principals Association Award, a recognition of her exceptional academic

achievements, leadership, and dedication to her school and community.

Throughout her high school career, Savannah has built an impressive résumé of

accomplishments. As Vice President of her class, she has played an active role in the

Curriculum and Policy Committees, ensuring student voices are heard in educational

decision-making. She is also a dedicated member of Future Business Leaders of America

(FBLA) and the Yearbook Committee, all while pursuing her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

certification and maintaining honor roll status.

Beyond academics, Anderson has taken part in several pageants, holding the title of Miss Van

Buren and participating in Poetry Out Loud. She also assists with school transportation, lending

a hand on the bus. Her commitment to education is evident with her acceptance into the

National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS)—a prestigious organization based in

Clemson, South Carolina, where she will be attending an event in early April.

With her passion for healthcare, Anderson is set to continue her education at the University of

Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK), where she will pursue a degree in nursing (RN). She credits her

mother, Roxie Anderson, as a major source of inspiration and support.

Savannah Anderson's dedication, leadership, and hard work have made her a standout student,

and her future looks incredibly bright. The Van Buren community celebrates her achievements

and eagerly anticipates her continued success.