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From the Halls, continued...















        It was amazing to witness the collaborative effort        Mania, Mr. Hutchinson, and Mr. Foster for their
        between the HMHS Library and the HHS Student              dedication and hard work in expanding and enhancing
        Council to host the inaugural HMHS Library of Wisdom      this program. Their commitment to providing
        Day. Bringing together residents from Madigan             exceptional musical experiences for students is truly
        Estates and elders from the local Maliseet tribe with     commendable.
        students for meaningful conversations was truly           What an incredible collaboration between our
        inspiring. This initiative, inspired by the Human Library   basketball students and Bridge to Hope during Youth
        concept, not only promotes socialization but also         Day.  Our students’ efforts to raise money for the cancer
        fosters intergenerational connections and the sharing     awareness foundation, which gives generously to
        of valuable wisdom and experiences. Providing a           our community in need, are truly inspiring. The mini
        platform for these interactions not only enriches the     games played by the youth rec teams during halftime
        lives of all involved but also strengthens the bonds      of the JV and Varsity basketball games added an extra
        within our community. A huge thank you to everyone        layer of excitement and community spirit to the event.
        involved for creating such a thoughtful and inclusive     Dee Henderson’s presentation at the beginning of
        event.                                                    the varsity game was incredibly impactful, raising
        Congratulations to our middle school cheer team           awareness and inspiring support for this worthy cause.
        for their phenomenal achievement at the Aroostook         Alumni Gymnasium was filled with warmth, generosity,
        League Cheer Competition. Placing first out of            and a sense of togetherness throughout the day.
        five teams is an incredible accomplishment and            Thank you to everyone involved for making it such a
        a testament to their hard work, dedication, and           memorable and meaningful event.
        teamwork. Their stellar performance filled the arena      Congratulations to our varsity cheerleaders for
        with spirit and energy. Way to go, cheer team, for such   their outstanding achievements at the Regional
        an amazing season.                                        Championship in Augusta. They took first place against
        The high school JMG students certainly brightened         fourteen teams in their class. It was an incredible
        the community this past year. Painting windows at         accomplishment to bring home the Northern Maine
        Houlton Regional Hospital to spread holiday cheer         Championship Title for the first time in thirteen years.
        was a beautiful way to brighten the spirits of patients,   The team’s dedication, skill, and teamwork paid off in a
        visitors, and hospital staff alike. Their creativity and   big way.
        generosity are truly commendable, and their efforts       The team also won the 2024 Good Sportsmanship
        surely brought smiles to many faces during the holiday    Award at the state competition.  This is a testament
        season. Thank you to the JMG students for embodying       to the character and integrity of our varsity cheer
        the spirit of giving and making a positive impact in the   team. Demonstrating good sportsmanship is just as
        community.                                                important as winning, and this recognition reflects
        Congratulations to all the talented performers who        positively on the values upheld by our athletes. The
        took part in the Modern Band Concert.  With seven         team was also invited to the State House by Senator
        bands, including the teacher band, the audience           Trey Stewart on March 20th. They were recognized by
        enjoyed rocking out to a total of fourteen songs across   both the House of Representatives and the Members
        various rock and pop genres. It was an unforgettable      of the Senate for a successful winter season. Thank you
        evening of music. A big round of applause to Mr.          to our Sports Boosters for treating the team to lunch.





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