(fosters.com) - Noble High School has announced the the top 10 graduating seniors of the Class of 2016. David Stansfield and Abigail Couture are both NSHSS members.

"David Stansfield

David Stansfield, the class salutatorian, graduating summa cum laude, is the son of Daniel and Peggy Stansfield of Berwick, Maine.

David received the Williams College Book Award and was selected to attend the Boys’ State Maine Youth Leadership Ambassador Program. He received the National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Award of Excellence, and was selected to be a member of the National Society of High School Scholars.

David was chosen as French student of the year (French III and French IV/V), and is graduating with a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) endorsement. He was a member of the track team and served as a French mentor.

David was elected vice president of the National Honor Society and was a member of student council, Project SEARCH, pit band, symphonic band (percussion/drums), and percussion Excel group. David received the University of Maine Presidential Scholarship, the University of Maine College of Engineering Scholarship and the Chancellor Scholarship from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

David plans to attend the University of Maine at Orono, majoring in mechanical engineering. David also plans to obtain his pilot’s license to fly for the airlines or armed forces.

Abigail Couture

Abigail Couture, the daughter of John and Kara Couture of Berwick, Maine, was the third-ranking student in the Class of 2016 and is graduating summa cum laude. She received the National Society of High School Scholars Ambassador Award.

Abigail participated in student council, Project SEARCH and the National Honor Society. She was a freshmen mentor, a French mentor, a church volunteer and she participated in dance.

Abigail plans to attend the University of Maine at Orono to major in nursing. Her future goal is to earn a master’s degree in nursing and to become a maternity nurse." Read more...