Senator Collins Inducted into Caribou High School’s Alumni Hall of Fame

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins was inducted into the Caribou High School Alumni Hall of Fame at Caribou High School.  The Hall of Fame, which was created by students in the Caribou High School National Honor Society, recognizes Caribou High School alumni who have excelled in their fields. 

“I loved my time at Caribou High School.  We had terrific teachers, wonderful staff and principals, and we were a class that was really strong and united,” said Senator Collins.  “It was such an honor to be back in my hometown to receive this recognition.”

Senator Collins was one of six inaugural inductees in the Alumni Hall of Fame.  Additional inductees included Olof Pierson, the inventor of frozen french fries; Admiral Gregory Johnson, a retired four-star admiral in the Navy; Kris Doody, CEO of Cary Medical Center; Jessica Meir, an astronaut, and Jason Griffeth, the Daytona Director of Grounds.  The portraits of the six inductees will hang in Caribou High School for the next two years.  When new individuals are honored, the names of the previous class will be placed on a plaque.

Senator Collins was born in Caribou on December 7, 1952, one of six children of Don and Pat Collins.  Her family owns S.W. Collins Company, a 5th generation retail lumber business that her brothers Sam and Gregg still operate.  As a senior at CHS, Senator Collins served as President of the Student Council and graduated second in her class.  Senator Collins credits her parents and the Caribou community with teaching her the values that have served her so well in the Senate.