The Bowdoin Orient

The Admissions Office welcomed 135 Maine high school juniors and seniors and their families to campus on Monday for Bowdoin's annual Maine Day.

Maine Day is used by the College's Admissions Office to "get Maine students to think about Bowdoin as a great option for their secondary education," said Admissions Officer Emily Parker, who was very involved in organizing the day.

"Fifty-nine students from Maine matriculated with the class of 2012, and we'd like to work to keep Maine students a significant portion of our student body," Parker added.

Upon arrival, students first heard a brief introduction from Bowdoin College Distinguised Lecturer Angus King about the top 10 reasons a Maine student should come to Bowdoin. They then had the option of going on tours, attending classes, or sitting in on academic and admissions and financial aid panels.

"We like having it during the week so the students can attend classes, but I think that in the future we will try to schedule it on a day when students and their families can visit the Art Museum," said Parker. "In all, though, the day went really smoothly due to the efforts of student volunteers and tour guides."

-Compiled by Cameron Weller