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'Clipper pride': Portsmouth High School Class of 2024 sent off with valedictorian's song
PORTSMOUTH — One of Portsmouth High School valedictorian Zoe Gouin’s favorite lyrics from legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan are “he not busy being born is busy dying,” found in the 1965 hit “It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding).” But during the Class of 2024’s sendoff Friday evening on Tom Daubney Field, it was lyrics penned by Gouin and her farewell performance that stole the show. ...
York High valedictorian encourages a life of ‘merak': Don't let the 'world pass you by'
YORK, Maine — York High School senior Sam Hunter was at a loss for words, at least in the English language, to describe his feelings about graduating high school. Instead, Hunter, who was also the Class of 2024’s valedictorian, said he felt “resfeber” (race-fay-ber), a Swedish word that describes the mixture of anxiety and anticipation before a journey begins.
Traip Academy in Kittery celebrates resilient Class of 2024
KITTERY, Maine — Rochelle Jones, a detective with the Portsmouth Police Department, shared a favorite saying with the Traip Academy High School Class of 2024 on Friday. "There's a superhero in all of us, but we just need to find the courage to put on the cape," Jones said.
York High School names top 10% students in Class of 2024
YORK, Maine — York High School has announced its top decile students for the Class of 2024. Sam Hunter, son of Jennifer and Brad Hunter, is this year’s valedictorian. He is a member of the National Honor Society, is a National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist, earned the Global Seal of Biliteracy for Spanish, and won the Rensselaer Medal and the Maine Principals’ Association Award. He played the tuba in the high school band and spent countless hours building and rebuilding robots during his four years on York’s Robotics Team.
Meet Portsmouth Christian Academy's top 10 students in Class of 2024
DOVER — Portsmouth Christian Academy announces the top 10 graduates in its Class of 2024. The graduates are listed below in alphabetical order with information provided by the school. Erick Angwenyi. Erick Angwenyi is the son of Gilbert Angwenyi and Ruth Ogembo of Dover. Erick will be attending the...
Oyster River High School honors Class of 2024 graduates: 'You are change-makers'
DURHAM — Family, relatives and friends packed the bleachers at Oyster River High School Friday evening to celebrate with and honor the roughly 200 graduates of the school’s Class of 2024. School administrators moved the start of Friday’s commencement event up a half an hour to 5:30 because...
Dover High School 2024 graduates celebrate: 'This class is freaking awesome!'
DOVER — Dover High School graduates on Thursday night were ready to begin the next step in their lives, but they took time to be sentimental, too. "I am happy to be done with high school, but there are a lot of people I will miss," said Isaac Davis. He said he is headed for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, hoping to eventually earn a commission in the Coast Guard. ...
Exeter High School grads encouraged to fail, learn and keep going
EXETER — Exeter High School valedictorian Neiming Wu didn’t want to give the usual graduation speech to his classmates. Instead, he shared the three ways to fail, citing the old saying, “failure is the mother of all success.”. “I’m not really good with motivational speeches,” he joked....
Trela, Veno deliver in ninth for Oyster River softball in D2 state championship vs. rival
PLYMOUTH – Morgan Trela hit so poorly during the first part of Oyster River High School’s Division II softball season, that she only played defense and didn’t bat. Thank goodness her offense came around. The lefty-swinging sophomore second baseman, the last batter in the Bobcat order, led off the top of the ninth...
Game on: York High School’s $6M athletic complex revamp to usher in new era
YORK, Maine — York High School senior Jack Goldberg said he's enjoyed his time with York High School’s athletic department, having played football, winter track and lacrosse all four years. However, he said, the existing football field is worn and has long outlived its useful life. He said...
Portsmouth High School seniors register to vote at "cap and gown" drive
PORTSMOUTH — As Portsmouth High School seniors picked up their caps and gowns for graduation, they once again had the opportunity to become a registered voter. In its third year, the PHS voter registration effort registered 64 students. With approximately 60% of the senior class being Portsmouth residents, the Portsmouth table was the busiest. Portsmouth City Clerk Kelli Barnaby and administrative assistant June Philbrook were surrounded by students as they completed the paper work and learned about voting and the absentee ballot process. The Portsmouth clerk’s office came prepared with a handout for students, clip boards and plenty of pens for the students.
Marshwood High School 2024 graduates 'revel in the journey'
SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — Rain interrupted the ceremony but didn’t stop Marshwood High School graduation Friday. “I’ll try to make it quick because I’m soaked!” said Jacob Bynum, the third student speaker, who spoke post-rainstorm. ...
Seacoast tourney roundup: York baseball advances, Marshwood girls lacrosse eliminated
YORK, Maine - The third-seeded York High School baseball team fell behind by two runs in the top of the first inning of Thursday's Class B South quarterfinal against No. 14 Leavitt. However, the Wildcats scored one run in the first, five in the second and seven in the third...
Portsmouth council passes $144.8M budget, questions safety of Dondero modular classrooms
PORTSMOUTH — The City Council overwhelmingly passed a series of resolutions this week, which resulted in the adoption of the city’s fiscal year 2025 municipal budget. The council passed the budget drafted by City Manager Karen Conard, which totals $144,861,347, an increase of $6,237,972, or 4.5%, over this year’s municipal budget.
Somersworth High School 2024 graduates honor achievements: 'We all pulled through'
DURHAM — The members of the Somersworth High School Class of 2024 trickled into the Whittemore Center in Durham on Friday as the hour of their commencement ceremony drew near. They adjusted their tassels, zipped up their royal blue gowns and made sure their mortarboards, many beautifully decorated, wouldn’t fall off. Hugs were given, photos were taken, laugh were shared.
Wells High Warriors weather the storm to claim their diplomas: 'We're Mainers. We can take it'
WELLS, Maine — Commencement speaker Beth McEvoy sized up the situation when she started her speech to Wells High School’s Class of 2024 during their graduation ceremony on Memorial Field on Friday night. “We’re cold, and we’re wet, but we’re Mainers,” the award-winning journalist said. “We can take...
Junior Ben Purcell scores eight goals as Portsmouth doubles up Timberlane in D2 semifinal
NASHUA – After missing 10 games with a shoulder injury, junior Ben Purcell hasn’t missed a beat in his return to the lineup for his undefeated Portsmouth High School boys lacrosse team, and he emphatically proved that during Wednesday night’s Division II semifinal against Timberlane. Purcell personally...
Senior Emily Estes sparks York to Class B South quarterfinal win over Greely
YORK, Maine - York High School softball coach Kevin Giannino was going back and forth on where to place Emily Estes in the batting order ahead of Thursday's Class B South quarterfinal against Greely. Estes hit fifth in the order last year, began this season at leadoff, then went back...
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