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From the Halls
By DeWayne L. Morse
Principal
Greetings to all from the Halls of
Houlton Middle – High School.
Thank you for taking the time to read this update
from the halls of Houlton MIddle HIgh School. The We are having a great fall sports season. Before I
school year is in full swing and remarkable things are share a few of the highlights, I would like to take this
happening here. Many things have changed since opportunity to introduce Mr. Evan Clark as our new
our last update. Most importantly, we are under the athletic director. Evan has been a valued member of
leadership of our new superintendent, Joe Fagnant. our social studies department for years. As I am writing
Joe is a familiar face to all of us here in Houlton. He this update, we are entering the playoffs for many
brings an incredible work ethic to his new position. of our fall sports. Cross country is having another
I am proud to share that the district’s “Word of the exceptional season. We have hosted cross-country
Year” is community. Everyone in our district has been events here in Houlton that have been meticulously
challenged to continue to provide the best educational planned. Our golf season was incredibly successful.
experiences to all our students, while stressing the The soccer teams had a momentous year. The boys’
importance of working with and giving back to our team played with heart and represented our school
community. with teamwork and sportsmanship. The girls’ team will
be hosting an upcoming playoff game. A highlight of
the season was our annual “Cancer Awareness Night.”
I am incredibly proud of the This event raised over a thousand dollars that was
opportunities that are provided donated to the Bridge for Hope organization. For yet
to our students here at Houlton another year, we hosted the Bill Webber tournament,
and for one Friday night, we had a wonderful evening
Middle High School. of sportsmanship with other schools from the county.
This event is a great fundraiser for the Sports Booster
One of the highlights of the year so far has been Club. Speaking of this organization, I would like to
the open house that we had in September. To be thank them for the expansion of our snack shack. This
honest, this evening has not always been as robust building has now doubled in size. The community
and well-attended as it could have been. This year, a was instrumental in donating labor and materials for
coordinated effort by all staff, our student council, our this project. For the first time in our football program’s
activity advisories, and students led to an amazing history, we hosted a playoff game and came away
evening in which the building was full of parents, with a victory on our home field. I would like to thank
students, and members of the community. During the players and coaches for an amazing fall season of
the evening, prizes were awarded, student-centered sports.
conversations occurred, and a sense of fellowship I am incredibly proud of the opportunities that are
developed as food was shared. Overall, it was an provided to our students here at Houlton Middle
incredible evening. We hope to continue to brainstorm High School. These numerous opportunities focus
to make next year’s open house even more successful. on the end goal of graduating students who have
been provided with the most experiences possible
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