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Assistant Coach Takes Reins
of Houlton's Varsity Football Team By Joseph Cyr '89
Houlton Pioneer Times
assistant coach at both Bucksport (2008-14) and
Hampden Academy, (2015) prior to relocating
to Houlton. He also served as a coach with the
Penobscot Sea Dragons and Eastern Maine Warriors.
“I am thankful that RSU 29 has given me this
opportunity,” Solomon said. “I am excited for the
team as we continue to build on the momentum
that was created over the last couple of seasons.”
HOULTON, Maine -- The Shires have looked
within to find its next head football coach with the Solomon hosted his first team meeting as head
hiring of Jon Solomon on Wednesday. coach in a virtual meeting Wednesday evening, he
said on Twitter. The Shires’ seventh season of varsity
Houlton has been without a varsity football coach football is tentatively scheduled to begin Sept. 4
since Brian Reynolds stepped down from coaching against Camden Hills.
the Shires in February after 15 years with the
program.
"I am excited for the team..."
Association,
To the Houlton High School Class of 1962 and the Alumni
Solomon, a former University of Maine defensive I am writing to thank you for your generous Class of 1962
tackle (1998-2000) and semi-professional player and Alumni Association Scholarship. I was incredibly happy
with the Penobscot Sea Dragons (2004-05) and and appreciative to discover that I was selected as the
recipient of your scholarship.
Eastern Maine Warriors (2006), has been with
the Shires for a number of years, serving as the University of Pennsylvania, to study Finance, Business
This Fall, I plan to attend the Wharton School at the
assistant coach and both the offensive and defensive Analytics, and Social Impact. It is my goal in life to make
a difference in my communities through business, and
coordinator at different times for the team. environmental impact is a large part of that goal.
In gifting me the scholarship, you have lessened my
“Jon’s overall knowledge of the game and ability to financial burden as I attend school this fall, which will allow
connect with players should serve our team well,” have played a large part in helping me on this path, and I
me to focus on my studies and on achieving my goals. You
RSU 29 Superintendent Ellen Halliday said. know that someday I will do just that for many other people.
Best Regards,
Nolan Jacobs
Solomon has many years of coaching experience
at the high school level, including serving as an
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