Sadie Yentsch Earns the Frederick W. "Rick" Griffin Scholarship Award Presented by Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty

Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, Maine (August 2022) – Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, Maine’s leading luxury property company, with offices in Portland, Kennebunk, Brunswick, Damariscotta, Camden, and Northeast Harbor, announced today that the annual Frederick W. “Rick” Griffin memorial scholarship has been awarded to Sadie Yentsch. The Frederick W. “Rick” Griffin memorial scholarship fund began in 2015. One scholarship in the amount of $2,500.00 is awarded each year to a graduating college-bound Kennebunk High School senior.

The scholarship is awarded to a student who is recognized by teachers, school administration, and peers as one who personifies and embodies all that is “special” about living in the Kennebunks. They would exhibit their passion through academic, athletic, and community involvement while demonstrating a commitment to making the Kennebunks a better place to live and work.

Sadie Yentsch graduated from Kennebunk High School in June 2022 with a plan to pursue Environmental Science and Exercise and Nutritional Sciences at San Diego State University. While at Kennebunk High School, Sadie consistently earned honors and high honors while participating in numerous sports and extracurricular activities. She was a two-sport team captain for tennis and cross country. Her commitment to environmental sustainability inspired her to establish the Environmental Action Team, Maine Youth for Climate Justice as its Founder and President.

“Sadie is the kind of exceptional person we look for in memory of Rick Griffin. I can say without reservation that she shares the passion for the Kennebuks that we recognize,” states Chris Lynch, President of Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty. “Rick had an immense passion for family, friends, clients, and everything about his favorite place in the world. We know that Sadie will always be an excellent steward for our great community.”

Previous winners of this special honor include Eric Yemma (2015), Olivia Sandford (2016), Emma Murphy (2017), Leah Bridgham (2018), Grace Soucy (2019), Sarah Weaver (2020), and Skylar Maloney (2021).

Frederick W. “Rick” Griffin left a proud legacy of community involvement, pride in his work, and love of his family. He and Martha, his wife of 43 years, owned and operated the Kennebunkport Inn. Changing careers more than a decade ago to join the real estate profession, he quickly made his mark as the consummate professional. He wore many hats in his efforts to share his unbridled passion for the Kennebunks. Rick was involved in several organizations, including the Kennebunk Historical Society, The Parsons Way Committee, The Church Vestry at Saint Anne’s Episcopal Church, Graves Memorial Library, Kennebunk Rotary, and the Kennebunk River Club. In addition to his role as the Tree Warden for Kennebunkport, he loved his work with the elderly at the Senior Center.

“Immediately following Rick’s untimely passing, I endowed a $25,000 10-year scholarship program, which has already benefited six terrific high school grads in pursuit of a college education,” adds Lynch. “I am looking forward to sharing his story with the Kennebunk High School seniors over the next several years. I am hopeful that the recipients will return after college to continue to have the same positive impact on the community that earned them the scholarship,” concludes Lynch.

Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty can be reached at 207-780-8900 and info@legacysir.com. Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, with offices in Portland, Kennebunk, Brunswick, Damariscotta, Camden, and Northeast Harbor, is Maine’s leading luxury and lifestyle property company with six offices and over 80 agents serving Maine coastal communities from York County to Hancock County, and Seacoast New Hampshire.