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From the Halls, continued...

total touchdowns. This past season, he led the Shires students enthusiastically presented their identified
to their best record ever and guided them to their problems, detailed their research processes, and
first Northern Maine Championship Game in school articulated their proposed solutions to an engaged
history. Adding to his impressive accolades, Isaiah was audience. The energy and creativity the juniors have
also recognized as one of only four finalists for the brought to this program have been truly inspiring.
prestigious Fitzpatrick Trophy, an honor reserved for
Maine’s most outstanding high school football player. As we wrap up another successful and memorable
Isaiah’s dedication, skill, and sportsmanship across year at Houlton Middle High School, I want to extend
multiple disciplines are truly commendable. my sincere gratitude to the Alumni Association.
Your continued support of our students through
This year also saw the exciting implementation scholarships and your unwavering presence for
of our new Solutionaries Program, engaging our whatever needs may arise is deeply appreciated
junior class in meaningful and impactful work. This and makes a tangible difference in the lives of our
innovative initiative empowers students to become young people. For any graduating class celebrating
active agents of change by first identifying issues they a milestone summer reunion, I would personally like
are passionate about within our school, community, to extend an invitation to tour the school. It is always
state, or even the wider world. They then delve into a joy for me to walk through the halls with alumni,
the process of problem-solving, researching existing sharing how Houlton Middle High School continues
efforts, and potentially collaborating with individuals to evolve while maintaining its strong sense of
or organizations already working on similar challenges. community. Wishing you all a wonderful and healthy
The ultimate goal of the Solutionaries Program is summer. Please know that Houlton Middle High School
for our students to develop and propose tangible is thriving and will continue to do so, thanks in part to
solutions, fostering a sense of civic responsibility and your enduring support.
equipping them with valuable skills to make a positive
difference in the world around them. The culminating Warmly,
exercise for this program was a dynamic Solutionaries DeWayne Morse
Fair, hosted in the small gym and open to both the Principal, Houlton Middle High School
school and the wider community. During this fair,

We will have deli-
York’s Dairy Bar
Onion Rings – We cious burger sliders
and many more
have the Recipe!!
good eats.

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