Branden Kuusela, GHS ‘16 recently graduated from the University of Maine Orono, a Dean’s list student, with a MS in Economics and a BS in Ecology and Environmental Science (concentration in sustainability, environmental policy and natural resource management).
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Kuusela’s accolades include several Track and Field accomplishments accompanying his academic achievements. Kuusela was the captain of the Black Bears Track and Field team, making the All-conference team and participating at the New England’s. He finished in the record books as the 3rd all-time fastest UMO 400-meter hurdler.
Kuusela plans to hike the Appalachian Trail this coming July beginning in Maine and ending in Georgia. Congratulations Branden!