By Jodie Simms,Hebron Academy Jodie Simms, a senior at Hebron Academy, created a peer tutoring center at the school after being inspired by a project in her 11th grade English class.The overall purpose of a peer tutoring center in an academic community is to create an environment where students can help their peers achieve their […]

By Justin Blouin,Lisbon High School Do we keep it or donate it to a worthy cause? That was the question that Justin Blouin, Senior Class President at Lisbon High School asked himself after the class of 2005 won $200 for placing first in the annual LHS winter carnival class act.After a short discussion with the […]

By Stacy Bartos,Oak Hill High School On March 21, Oak Hill High School competed for the Future Business Leaders of America State Championship title. Oak Hill received 1st place in the state. The competitions were part of the 2004-2005 FBLA State Leadership Conference held annually at the Sheraton Towers in South Portland.Oak Hill received 1st […]

By Katie St. Pierre,St. Dominic RegionalHigh School The St. Dominic Regional High School Math Team competed in the State Math Meet on Tuesday, April 12. After finishing first in the Pine Cone League for division C, they came in 5th at the state meet with a total score of 385 points. High scorers included Becky […]

By ELHS staff Decorating cakes isn’t necessarily a piece of cake, but Sue Jordan’s class at Edward Little High School is a good place to get the basics. Mrs. Jordan is teaching cake decorating to her culinary arts students, and many of them are getting the hang of it right away. They have to do […]

On April 6, 2005, over 50 juniors and seniors from all eight Androscoggin County High School’s (and one home schooled student) participated in the OPI CONSULTING ANDROSCOGGIN-OPOLY SCHOLARSHIP CHALLENGE, put on by the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce.The Lewiston High School cafeteria was hopping with excitement as students quickly caught on to the rules of […]

By Kristen Pelletier,Lewiston High School Elizabeth MosserJuniorSchool activities: Drama, Concert ChoirFavorite subject: AP EnglishFavorite music: J-pop, J-rock, anime tracks etc.Favorite book: Anything done by Tomarra PierceFavorite food: Ice Cream!! PockyFavorite movie: “The Labryath”Favorite TV show: InuYasha/Yo-Gi-Oh!Role model: Rumiko TakahashiMost people don’t know that I: get up at 3 a.m.Future plans after high school: College and […]

By Andrea M. Adams • Monmouth Academy I’m not really here.I’m just a mirage.You can see me today,You might see me tomorrow;But eventually I’ll fade –I’ll disappear,You won’t see me anymore,You won’t hear me,And you probably won’t remember my name.Because I’m not really here.I’m just a mirage…

By Khristin Whiting,Edward Little High School Zach LefebvreSophomoreI would prefer smarts, because I can have intellectual conversations with others.Jessi ThibodeauJuniorDefinitely both. Looks are what attract me, but smarts are what keep me.Brittanie WestonSophomoreI would prefer beauty over smarts. Smarts is mostly just boooring!Marc St. HilaireSophomoreBeauty over smarts.Vicki BoehlertSophomoreSmarts are probably better in a person, because […]

By Brittany Groves,Elm Street School On March 15-16 at Elm Street School in Mechanic Falls, their first ever student led “Parent and Teacher Conferences” were held after school. There were many mixed feelings about these conferences among the students and teachers. I’ve asked students from different grades how they felt about their upcoming conferences with […]