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From the HALLS
By Erica (McGary) Tweedie, '00
Empty. Our halls are
empty in a week that Tim is the grandson of former Houlton Elementary
normally would be a principal Jay Brewer, and the son of Houlton
week of graduation alumni Susan (Brewer) Tweedie, class of 1975.
celebration. Tim’s dedication to supporting the youth in our
community and our school are driven by his passion
Just this morning for education and his desire to build strong, lasting
we video taped our relationships with students. I may be a bit biased
virtual Last Chapel. Next week we will have our but I believe many would agree that our school is
socially distanced drive-in graduation at Houlton lucky to have him as a leader. Along with a new
International Airport. Zoom meetings and emails principal comes a new Vice Principal. One of our
have become our way of connecting. To say that own HHS alumni, DeWayne Morse (class of 1982)
the COVID-19 pandemic has changed Houlton has been named our new Vice Principal. DeWayne
High School and the entire education community is a familiar face to the halls of Houlton as he has
nationwide is an understatement. RSU #29 along been a beloved English teacher for many years.
with all other Aroostook County school districts
closed our doors on March 13th, 2020. We miss Preceding our stay at home orders and school
our students, we miss our school, and we miss our closure we had a fall and winter full of the
normalcy. traditional musical and athletic events that make
those everlasting memories of Houlton High. The
Although our schools have been closed, education fall musical presentation of The Hunchback of
has not! On a positive note, our staff and Notre Dame was a crowd pleaser to say the least.
students have responded phenomenally to these Our athletic teams and events make the winter
unprecedented times. We have found new ways to months more bearable as we all come together
connect with our students. We have collaborated to cheer in the Houlton Alumni Gymnasium,
with parents and our community to discover new the Millar Civic Center, and the Cross Insurance
ways to celebrate our seniors and their graduation. Center.
The overwhelming support of the community and
parents have reminded us how fortunate we are to While our year has not gone as planned, we
live in Houlton, Maine. are finishing up in the best way we know how,
celebrating our students and celebrating our
A familiar face to the district and certainly to community. We have been overwhelmed with the
me, my husband, Tim Tweedie has been newly support that our small town has given and continues
appointed principal of Houlton High School. Tim to offer. You all, as members of our alumni
served as the Vice Principal two years prior, and association are a strong part of the #shirefire village
taught History in the district for ten plus years and we thank you for your continued support.
before that. For those of you that may not know,
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