LEWISTON — Let’s be clear about one thing straight away: the Lewiston Blue Devils football team can play on any field, anywhere. The fact that they were playing on the new, state-of-the art Don Roux Field for the first time Friday was just extra incentive for the team to play hard. “They’re chomping at the […]
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David Bowie welcomes Lewiston High students back for the 51st time
LEWISTON — With classes back in session, this year marks the 51st first day of school for Lewiston High’s David Bowie. Bowie was 21 when he was hired in 1968 as a math teacher. He has been at Lewiston High School ever since. Most people do not stay at one place for 50 years, or […]
August graduation: Lewiston High adds 20 to Class of 2018
LEWISTON — Lewiston High School held its summer graduation ceremony Monday night, adding more members to the Class of 2018. The school holds a ceremony in June and another in August for students who need more time to complete their work. Twenty more earned their diplomas this month, with 19 marching Monday night. The ceremony […]
Hospice volunteer, 86, gets high school diploma
Leo Savard pumps his fist Thursday after being awarded his Lewiston High School diploma at The Hospice House in Auburn, where he regularly volunteers. Presenting the diploma are Assistant Principal Jay Dufour, left, and Principal Jake Langlais. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) AUBURN — Flanked by two high school principals, Leo Savard got his Lewiston High School […]
Lewiston High School’s ‘mom’ retiring
LEWISTON — Mary Seaman never had any children, yet she’s known as “mom” at Lewiston High School. She’s had a baby named after her. Former students, and parents of former students, show up in her yard and join her for breakfast. She’s built a community within a community at the school. After years working as […]
Homeless program 'will run as it has'
With Mary Seaman retiring, Dan Sansoucy wil take over her duties as liaison for homeless students at Lewiston High School, Assistant Superintendent Shawn Chabot said. LEWISTON — While homeless education program liaison Mary Seaman is retiring, the Lewiston High School program will still “run as it has in the past,” Assistant Superintendent Shawn Chabot said. […]
Graduation ceremony for Lewiston eighth-graders held at high school
Lewiston High School Principal Jake Langlais welcomes Lewiston Middle School eighth-graders to high school Wednesday night during the eighth-grade completion ceremony. (Bill Webster photo) LEWISTON — The eighth-grade completion ceremony is normally held at the Lewiston Armory. This year, it was moved to Lewiston High School in a student-focused ceremony that included Principal Jake Langlais […]
Thanking George Small, 'best crossing guard ever'
George Small crosses students in front of Farwell Elementary School. Small was nominated for a recognition award from the Lewiston School Committee after third-grader Ridley Bourgoin, 9, wrote about him for school. “He shows up no matter what.” Ridley wrote. She also described Small as “awesome!” (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — He is there every morning before […]
Lewiston Superintendent Bill Webster retiring next year
Lewiston Superintendent Bill Webster takes a break Tuesday afternoon from meetings at the Dingley Building. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — The Lewiston High School Class of 2019 will be the last to receive its diplomas from Superintendent Bill Webster, who has announced he will retire in a year. In a letter Tuesday to School Committee […]
‘A long time coming:’ Lewiston High School graduates 235
LEWISTON — Isho Mohamed and a dozen of her classmates danced in the aisles, their white gowns whipping every which way. On the other side of the Androscoggin Bank Colisee, the boys were whooping, hollering and throwing high-fives. There were even celebrations outside the building as a line for the event snaked into the parking […]