Henry L.P. “Hank” Schmelzer

There is a simple reason we have included COA in our wills: COA is an incredible
college! COA students, faculty, and staff are dedicated to making human ecology the
key to a better world. It strives to be the best and the most innovative in creating
academic programs which are responsive to the world’s needs. That’s how it has
repeatedly earned the ranking of the Number One Green College in The Princeton
Review. That’s why its whale research is recognized around the world. That’s why it has
such a diverse international student enrollment. We believe in COA’s vision and
values. We have lived on Mount Desert Island for over 25 years, and COA has been a source
intellectual inspiration and community enrichment. We count among our best friends
those we’ve met through COA, including the international students for whom we’ve
been a host family. By making a testimonial gift to the College, we can support COA’s
long-time goal to be “life changing, world changing”.