FARMINGTON - University of Maine at Farmington recently held its annual
President's Alumni Luncheon at which five alumni and friends of the
University were honored for their significant contributions to UMF and their
community. Recipients of the awards included, Dana Bullen, of Carrabassett
Valley; Dr. David Scribner, of East Wilton; Katy Luke Perry, of Hallowell;
and Marilyn and Albert Hall, of Oakland.

Established in 1979, the UMF Alumni Achievement Award honors a graduate who
has achieved distinction in his/her field, thus reflecting honor on the
institution. Dana Bullen, member of the UMF class of 1988, is president and
managing director of Sunday River Ski Resort, and exemplifies Farmington's
creative, flexible, hard-working and people-centered work ethic. Graduating
with a degree in secondary education with a concentration in social science,
he credits his UMF educational experience for much of his success. Prior to
his current position, he was vice president of partnership marketing for
American Ski Company. Today, Bullen oversees all aspects of the Newry-based
Sunday River ski operation and exemplifies a dedication of purpose and
willingness to tackle big challenges on the slopes and off.

Established in 1978, the Friend of UMF Award shows appreciation to a
non-graduate who has provided outstanding support or service to the
University. Dr. David Scribner, retired professor of mathematics at UMF, has
been the longtime volunteer leader of the Arts Institute of Western Maine.
His leadership and continuing commitment have been instrumental in helping
the organization grow from its modest beginnings to make it possible for
people of this community to share in the arts and the rich range of the
institute's musical offerings.

For 23 years, the Florence Hewey Archibald Alumni Service Award has honored
an individual or group for outstanding service to the University's Alumni
Association. Katy Luke Perry, a graduate of the Farmington Normal School in
1941, is a loyal and hardworking alumna who inspires others to share her
dedication to many causes, UMF among them. Her active support for her alma
mater, as shown by her leadership role in the campaign for the UMF Education
Center, is an example of her loyalty for her alma mater and her commitment
to its future.

The Unsung Hero Award recognizes alumni who, with no expectation of
gratitude or monetary rewards, have devoted much time and energy to their
communities in ways that are not always recognized or rewarded. Marilyn and
Albert Hall, members of the UMF class of 1958, have together shared a life
devoted to family, friends, community and the educational preparation of
young minds. Their many years of service have met the needs of children from
nursery-school to high school age in the Waterville-Winslow area, where they
have been teachers, administrators, volunteers and community leaders.

In addition to the recipients of this year's alumni awards, three
distinguished members of the UMF family were also recognized at this year's
luncheon for their noteworthy accomplishments. Viola Osgood, member of the
UMF class of 1933, received a yellow rose from UMF President Theodora J.
Kalikow in celebration of her 75th class reunion and her presence as this
year's earliest class attendee; Martha Donahue, member of the UMF class of
1958, was honored in recognition of her 50 continuous years as a dedicated
classroom teacher; and Martha Wasgatt, retired UMF Professor Emerita, was
acknowledged for her years of service to the University$she will be turning
100 years old later this year.