This year marks 25 years since Senator George Mitchell established the Mitchell Scholarship program. Recently graduated valedictorian, Madisen Sweatt, was named the 2020 Mitchell Scholar from Gorham High School (GHS). She will receive $2,500 for each year of college for up to four years, totaling $10,000. The GHS Mitchell Scholar is further recognized as the Ott Family Pioneer Scholar. This recognition is annually given in honor of David Ott and his family, longtime supporters of the Mitchell Institute who have deep connections to the Gorham community. Normally announced on Scholarship Night, the Mitchell Institute extended the application deadline from May 1 to June 1 due to COVID-19.