Susie Butler, a senior from Bridgton, has been selected as the Mason’s Vocational Student of the Month for January.

Parents: Jamie and Mindy Butler

Siblings: Jack and Ellie

Hobbies: Running, gardening, hiking

What program are you in at the Vocational Center? Health Occupations – CNA program.

What do you like most about your program? I love how different this class is. There is much more application in the real world and you can even get a well-paying job!

What are your plans after graduation? I plan on going to either the University of Vermont for Environmental Science or the University of New Hampshire for Elementary Education.

What career goal(s) do you have? Honestly, my only goal at the end of the day is to be happy. I’m sure specific goals will develop down the road, but that’s all I’ve got for now!

Who or what inspired you to pursue this path? Upon touring the Vocational Center in my sophomore year, I was very interested in the program and loved Mrs. Morello! She is very kind and supportive and brings joy to the classroom! She inspires compassion among all of us CNA students.

What advice would you like to give future students? Put yourself out there! I felt very nervous at the beginning of class and did not have many friends. As the year has progressed, we’ve become more and more like a family!