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From the Halls, continued...

To all alumni reading this, I want to personally
thank you for the incredible success of the Alumni
Cares Fund. This fundraising campaign has been
instrumental in providing a total of $30,000 to our
student support efforts this year. This fund honors the
incredibly strong relationships developed between
our students, our staff, and our dedicated guidance
department. At HMHS, we are a family. We look out for
one another, and we help whenever there is a need.

The gift of support from the Alumni Association has
literally kept families fed, clothed, and warm through
their darkest times. It has allowed us to step in for Team was recognized at the Maine State House after
students who find themselves homeless due to being named Class C Regional Champions for the third
unforeseen circumstances, ensuring they have the consecutive year. They received a standing ovation
basic necessities required to feel safe and secure. We from both the Senate and the House—a well-deserved
also reach out to help families whose lives have been tribute to their hard work.
disrupted by unforeseen medical events or deaths. The
Alumni Cares Fund ensures that during these moments The momentum continued into April. On April 6th,
of struggle, our students have what they need to stay we held a special Honors and Awards ceremony
focused on their education. to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our
students. It was a privilege to see our National Honor
Society (NHS) members, led by Advisor Nan Mills and
President Victoria Ervin, take the stage alongside our
Seal of Biliteracy recipients and JMG students.

Our mission to support students was further bolstered
by the Houlton Lodge of Elks, who recently presented
a $2,000 check to Shelly Bouchard for Edie’s Cupboard.
This kind of community and alumni support truly
makes a life-changing difference every single day. Individual excellence was recently recognized at
Region Two’s annual Advisory Committee banquet. I
This spring has been a season of high-profile am incredibly proud to highlight Kathryn Fitzpatrick,
recognition. Our Varsity Competition Cheerleading

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