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From the Halls
By DeWayne L. Morse
Principal
Greetings to all from the Halls of
Houlton Middle – High School.
As the principal of Houlton High School, I, DeWayne donation of more than $40,000 worth of locally
Morse, am delighted to welcome you to this edition manufactured trim and siding from the LP Houlton
of the “Halls of Houlton” for the Alumni Association. facility. Now, seeing our building complete with
Here at Houlton, we take immense pride in the these beautiful updates is truly inspiring. With over
numerous positive developments occurring within 23,000 square feet of new exterior trim and siding,
our school community. As we revel in the middle of plus a roof with all shingled sections replaced and a
a breathtaking fall foliage season, the vibrant colors new modern propane heating system installed, we
surrounding us serve as a reminder of the growth and are prepared for the decades ahead. These upgrades
achievements we celebrate every day. From academic reflect our dedication to a sustainable and welcoming
accomplishments to exciting extracurricular activities, environment for all who walk our halls.
Houlton High is truly a place where tradition meets
innovation, fostering a nurturing environment for all In our mission to enhance educational quality, we
our students and alumni. have also made strategic changes. Grade 6 students
have transitioned back to Southside School, allowing
Houlton Middle High School to focus on grades 7-12.
As we cherish memories of This shift enables us to optimize our resources and
the past, we also look toward teaching strategies to best meet the needs of our
students. Our juniors are taking part in community
the future with several major service projects through the Maine Solutionaries
updates to our school. Program, an initiative that fosters collaboration,
creative problem-solving, and a sense of civic
responsibility. Though still in its infancy, the program
This summer was especially heartwarming as we has already inspired amazing ideas to improve our
hosted a memorable tour for the Class of ‘74. Alumni school and community.
traveled from near and far to revisit the hallowed halls
of Houlton High School. The event was filled with joy On the cultural front, we are thrilled to announce
as classmates toured the school, marveling at both the our upcoming production of “Shrek the Musical!”
familiar and the new. In the auditorium, a nostalgic Rehearsals are in full swing, and our students’
slideshow highlighted their memorable years at dedication and creativity are simply incredible. This
Houlton. The mood was festive as laughter and stories musical is a highlight of our year, bringing together
filled the room, reminding us of all the enduring spirit our community to celebrate the performing arts.
of Houlton High. Meanwhile, our soccer teams have represented
us proudly, displaying exemplary sportsmanship
As we cherish memories of the past, we also look throughout the season. Our football, golf, and cross-
toward the future with several major updates to our country teams have also achieved remarkable success,
school. Previously, we shared news of the generous with individual athletes earning honors and accolades
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