Skyy Worster of Harrison, an 11th-grade student at Maine Connections Academy in Scarborough, has been named the school’s STAR student of the month for April.

The recognition is awarded to a MCA scholar who embodies the school’s values and spirit.

Worster is committed to giving back to her community one gymnastics lesson at a time. As a volunteer coach, she’s logged more than 1,000 hours of community service teaching gymnastics to young children, according to a news release from the academy.

A gymnast herself for nearly eight years, she became a coach in hopes of helping others find confidence through the sport. She coaches three to four classes a week at Western Maine Dance and Gymnastics in Bridgton and has been doing so since eighth grade.

“It’s been my home since I was young. I’ve always loved it there,” Worster said.

She also spends time each week volunteering at the Poland Animal Hospital. She says her passion for volunteering is rooted in the tight-knit western Maine community she was raised in.

“You help a friend anytime they need help, and they’ll help you when you need help,” she explained.

For Worster, the most rewarding part of coaching gymnastics is seeing the kids’ faces light up when they learn new skills and encourage their teammates. She works with gymnasts of all ages, ranging from kindergartners to high schoolers.

In addition to her volunteer work, she is an outstanding scholar and dedicated honors students at the academy, the news release states. She finds the school’s flexible online learning environment, which allows her to work at her own pace, particularly helpful for her fast-paced learning style. She is also able to tailor the curriculum to best fit her needs as a student, and she attends one in-person class at a local high school.

Worster was also nominated as a STAR Student for her leadership experience, which includes participating in the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute and the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment.

 

 

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