02/11/10

Presenters encourage teens to be honest, work hard toward career goals

Twenty-nine Cape Elizabeth community members offered vocational possibilities and inspiration to seventh- and eighth-graders at the Middle School's 13th annual Career Exploration Fair, held Feb. 4, 2010.

Careers ranging from veterinary medicine to airline aviation were represented. Volunteer speakers gave the students glimpses into various careers and career paths.

"They encouraged the students to trust themselves, to be honest and brave about what they liked, and to work hard," said Gail Schmader, director of volunteer services, who coordinated the event.

The Career Fair, sponsored by the school's guidance department, is an integral part of the career exploration and educational planning unit based on the Maine State Learning Results.

Here is the list of community members who donated their time and and expertise presenters:

• Bob Hess, Pilot, American Airlines
• Tony Boffa, Music Careers, Boffa School of Contemporary Music
• Audrey and Byron Castro, Small Business Owner, The Buttered Biscuit
• Patricia Chase, Veterinarian, Cumberland Animal Clinic
• Priscilla deBree, Photographer, Studio One
• Community Liaison Officer Mark Dorval, Law Enforcement, Cape Elizabeth Police Department
• Abby Pierce, Marketing/Advertising, Red Claws
• Stacey Koloski, Hollye Seddon Acting/Theater, Stages
• Mark Earnshaw, Medical Professions, Maine Medical Center
• David Turin, Cook/Chef, David’s Restaurant
• Gwyneth Maguire, Jack Duffy, Technology Careers, Cape Elizabeth School Department
• Adam Baukus, Curt Brown, Marine Biology/Marine Education, Gulf of Maine Research Institute
• Glenn Jordan, Sports Writing, Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram
• Mike Moran, News Reporting, United Publications
• Sara Lennon, Graphic Design, Graphic Designer
• Bill Jordan, Bill Bamford, Farming/Agriculture, William H. Jordan Farm, Maxwell’s Farm
• Mason Wilcox, MST1 Chris Mattice, SCPO Todd Wardwell Military, U.S. Coast Guard
• Peter Cary, Lawyer, MittelAsen
• Lynette Kirk-Gordon, Lauren Lafey, Fashion Design, L.L. Bean
• Gibson Faye-LeBlanc, Writer/Author, The Telling Room
• Stephen Price, Teacher, Cape Elizabeth School Department