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Founded in 2017 by Paul Berton and Linda Drake Normandin, both members of the Class of 1972, the scholarship is named after two teachers/coaches with a combined 82 years with Newfound Regional High School: Alan Blakeley and Earl Mills. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity and provides financial assistance to Newfound Regional graduating seniors and alumni in any post-secondary academic ambition: college/university, technical schools, or apprenticeships.

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As of June, 2025, the foundation has awarded more than 50 scholarships, totaling more than $55,000! These scholarships funds have come from the generosity of the scholarship board members and the "Donate Your Age" campaign, and other donations build up the endowment to help students in the years to come.

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Please consider donating to the scholarship fund so that we might offer greater resources to Newfound grads in the future.