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From the Halls
By DeWayne L. Morse
Principal
Greetings to all from the Halls of
Houlton Middle – High School.
As we bid farewell to the winter chill and embrace the
warmth of spring, it is with great joy and excitement Your passion and hard work truly shined, creating
that I present to you the spring edition of the “Halls of unforgettable memories for our school community.
Houlton.” Together, let us celebrate the vibrant spirit Well done Mr. Mania, Mr. Foster, Mr. Hutchinson, all of
and remarkable achievements that have defined the the students, and everyone who had a hand in making
2023-2024 school year. From the bustling hallways to the musical a great success.
the classrooms alive with creativity, Houlton Middle In the spirit of Native American tradition, Gedakina
High School has been a beacon of positivity and proudly presented The One Shelf Project to RSU
progress. As alumni, you will surely be heartened to #29’s Title VI program for 2023. This initiative is a
hear of the myriad ways in which your beloved alma heartfelt giveaway, honoring and celebrating the
mater continues to thrive and evolve.
rich wisdom of Native American culture. Recognizing
accomplishments that bring honor to the community
A heartfelt thank you to and humility is essential. The staff at Gedakina
everyone who attended this carefully selected RSU #29 as this year’s recipient,
acknowledging outstanding advocacy in promoting
year’s school musical, “Willie Wabanaki culture and traditions among our tribal
Wonka”. youth and within the school. By providing culturally
relevant, historically accurate, and high-quality
traditional literature and educational materials, we
Throughout the year, our students have hope to continue preserving and sharing Native
demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication, American heritage.
excelling in academics, athletics, and the arts. A heartfelt thank you to Lori Soucy for orchestrating
Their accomplishments serve as a testament to the such a powerful and meaningful presentation
unwavering commitment of our faculty and staff, who honoring Veterans Day. The opportunity for our 8th
work tirelessly to nurture and inspire Houlton’s next graders to hear directly from veterans about their
generation. experiences serving our country was truly invaluable.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended We thank Matt Quint, David Harris, Joshua Davis,
this year’s school musical, “Willie Wonka”. The town’s Stan Wing, Sharon Romanelli, and Jim Tash, for their
support made the three performances truly special. willingness to share your stories and insights. They
The outstanding performances and captivating set truly left a lasting impact on our students. Their
would not have been possible without the dedication bravery, sacrifice, and dedication to our country
and talent of everyone involved in the production. exemplify the true spirit of Veterans Day. We are
From the actors who brought the characters to life, to immensely grateful for your service and honored to
the crew members who worked tirelessly behind the have had the privilege of hearing from each of you.
scenes, and to our wonderful director and volunteers,
thank you for making this production a success!
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