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health sciences at Southern Maine Community College, The impact on our students was profound, fostering
where she will double major in Health Sciences and a deeper understanding of the fragility of life and the
Cardiovascular Technology. irreversible consequences of poor choices. This vital
program was made possible through the wonderful
Beyond the outstanding achievements of our honor collaboration and dedicated efforts of multiple
graduates, the vibrant energy within our school is agencies within our community, including local law
also amplified by the arts, particularly through the enforcement, emergency medical services, hospital
remarkable success of our Modern Band program, personnel, and representatives from our local court
flourishing under the enthusiastic and expert guidance system, all working together to deliver a powerful and
of Mr. Mania. For those unfamiliar, the Modern Band unforgettable message to our students.
program provides students with the opportunity to
learn and perform contemporary music genres like
rock, pop, reggae, and hip-hop, utilizing instruments As we wrap up another
such as electric guitars, bass guitars, keyboards, drums, successful and memorable
and vocals. This year, the program has truly hit its
stride, treating our community to several incredible year at Houlton Middle High
public concerts showcasing the immense talent and School, I want to extend my
dedication of our students. Furthermore, the energy sincere gratitude to the Alumni
and passion of the Modern Band have resonated
throughout the school during lively assemblies, Association.
inspiring their peers and adding a vibrant soundtrack
to the school year. What makes the Modern Band Beyond the collective achievements of our programs,
program so special is its inclusivity – any student, we also celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of
regardless of prior musical experience, is welcome to individual students, and this year has been particularly
join. Mr. Mania’s passion and teaching style create an noteworthy for senior student-athlete Isaiah Ervin.
accessible and engaging environment where students Isaiah has reached milestones in not just one, but
can discover their musical talents, even if they’ve never two sports this year, solidifying his place as one of
picked up an instrument before. It’s no surprise that Houlton’s most accomplished athletes. During the
Modern Band has become a student favorite, and we’re basketball season, Isaiah joined a very select group
thrilled to see the program’s popularity and enrollment of Shiretowners, surpassing the incredible milestone
grow steadily each year. of 1000 career points. His athletic prowess extends to
the lacrosse field as well, where he recently celebrated
Adding to the impactful educational experiences we scoring his 100th career goal. Furthermore, his
offer our students, this spring also saw the return of contributions and outstanding performances during
the powerful “Every 15 Minutes” program, a moving the recent football season were also a significant
two-day event designed to educate teenagers about highlight for our school and community. We extend
the dangers of drinking and driving. This emotionally our heartfelt congratulations to Isaiah for being
charged program simulates the devastating named the 2024 Art Greenlaw LTC Player of the
consequences of impaired driving through a staged Year! Isaiah capped off his remarkable career as the
accident, complete with emergency responders and Shires’ all-time leader in passing yards, rushing yards,
injured classmates symbolizing the tragic loss of life. passing touchdowns, kick return touchdowns, and
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