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From the Halls, continued...

who was recently named the Region Two Student As we close out this year, remember that RSU 29 has
of the Year for her exceptional work in Career and designated “COURAGE” as our Word of the Year. I see
Technical Education. this courage every day—in the student who tries a
new skill, the athlete who leads with kindness, and the
I am thrilled to congratulate senior senior preparing to head out into a changing world.
Keegan Brown, who was named
this year’s MPA recipient from To our alumni: whether you are visiting home this
Houlton Middle High School. At summer or following us from afar, please know that the
the Maine Principals’ Association foundation you helped build here at HMHS continues
ceremony on April 11th in Brewer, to support a new generation of Shires.
Keegan was honored alongside
nine other outstanding winners Once a Shire, Always a Shire!
from around the state. As part of
this high-profile recognition for
individual excellence, Keegan
received a well-deserved $1,000
scholarship.
Thank you so much for helping me open
Alumni Association,

Your help lifted such a weight off of my
my small business.
shoulders. You are all so kind and I will
forever be grateful for you all!
I will be sure to talk highly to others
about this opportunity and the

Association,

The spirit of adventure is also alive and well at Have a great year!
HMHS. This spring, a group of our students and staff With gratitude,
embarked on an international trip to Portugal and
Spain. Before crossing the Atlantic, they had a moving Hailey Quint
tour of New York City, visiting the World Trade Center Thanks again!
and Liberty Park. Seeing our students engage with Hailey was the recent recipient of a Training
the world in this way is a testament to the “Changing and Tools Program grant
World” we are preparing them for.

Thank you for your continued interest in Houlton Middle-High School. While the hallways and the faces have changed over the
years, the commitment to our students and community remains absolute. We are proud that our high school is still the hub of the
community, a place where we never stop working with the next generation to help them succeed and be better. We look forward
to sharing more great news with you in the Fall/Winter ’26 edition.

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