Regional School Unit 1/Wiscasset Adult Education celebrated the graduation of 13 students on May 16, in a ceremony held at Morse High School’s Montgomery Theater. These adult learners completed either the High School Equivalency Tests (HiSET, formerly GED) or traditional high school diploma during the 2018-19 academic year.

Merrymeeting Adult Education Director Diana McCain led the celebration, followed by opening remarks by Lou Ensel, vice-chairperson of the RSU 1 Board of Directors. Diplomas were presented by McCain and RSU 1 Site Coordinator Dawn Wheeler.

Special recognition was paid to Vaughn Faller, Kylee Spainhower, and Ryan Wyman, who were inducted into the National Adult Education Honor Society. Vaughn presented a commencement speech at the ceremony to fellow graduates, friends, family, and staff and faculty of RSU 1/Wiscasset Adult Education.

Diplomas were awarded to Brittany Coyne, Vaughn Faller, Kylie Forest, Christian Garland, George Harrison, Brooke Keach, Brian Lamper, Zebulon Piasecki, Mathias Richardson, Cody Ring, Ryan Schroeder, Kylee Spainhower, and Ryan Wyman.

Beginning July 1, RSU 1/Wiscasset Adult Education will officially become part of the Merrymeeting family of adult education programs. Classes will continue to be held at Morse and at Wiscasset high schools, in addition to courses in Topsham and Brunswick.

Merrymeeting Adult Education provides opportunities for adult learners to complete a traditional high school diploma, earn a HiSET, prepare for college, train for careers, and develop skills and interests in a variety of personal enrichment classes, everything from canoe paddle making to private pilot ground school.

For more information about academic and enrichment classes in Bath and Wiscasset, visit merrymeeting.org or call 443-8255.