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Congratulations Dom Needham, John Bapst Class of 2021, on being named Co-Salutorian for the University of Maine's Class of 2025.
Dominic Needham of Veazie, Maine is a 2025 co-salutatorian. A microbiology major and member of the Honors College, Needham transferred to the University of Maine his sophomore year. His enthusiasm — drawn from a fascination in how invisible-to-the-eye pathogens can shape society — has remained steady and engaged through his education.