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  • February 14March 13-14 - NHS Convention (Orono)
  • February 14March 23 - Winter Carnival DRESS-UP DAY: *Class Shirt* *Class Color* *Wildcat Pride*
  • February 14March 22 - Winter Carnival DRESS-UP DAY: *Decades* (50s, 60s, 70s, 80s)
  • February 13March 21 - Winter Carnival DRESS-UP DAY: *Character* (Johnny Bravo, Joey from Friends, She-Ra, etc.)
  • February 13March 20-23 - Freshman Register for Grade 10 Classes
  • February 13March 20-23 - PIHS Class of 2023 Project Graduation Online Auction
  • February 13March 20 - Winter Sports Awards (Various locations: 6:30pm-8:00pm)
  • February 13March 20 - Winter Carnival DRESS-UP DAY: *Tacky Tourist*
  • February 13March 17-18 - State Instrumental Jazz Festival (Hampden Academy)
  • February 13March 17 - Winter Carnival Semi-Formal Dance (Cafe: 7:30pm-11:00pm)
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Erinn Kelly ’23 poses for Decades dress up day. This was the first real winter carnival since 2019.
Making Memories
Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer • March 23, 2023
The four classes compete in musical chairs on the opening day of Winter Carnival 2023 competition on March 21.
Winter Carnival in Full Swing at PIHS
Ethan Dionne, Staff Writer • March 21, 2023
Ben Straetz ‘26 and Hunter Chandler ‘24 participate with the Math Team at a practice in August, 2022.
Math team goes to regionals
Ethan Dionne, Staff Writer • March 19, 2023
Sports
The Presque Isle Unified Basketball team poses for a team photo during the game on February 28.
Presque Isle gets Unified
Ethan Dionne, Staff Writer • March 9, 2023
Members of our varsity hockey team playing in the quarterfinal game on Wednesday, March 1. The team went on to beat Old town/Orono 7-3 as the final score.
“We have the biggest hearts.”
Lane Carmichael, staff Writer • March 3, 2023
The PIHS hockey team stands respectfully for the national anthem. This is Senior Breygan Mahan’s last season. “We will have to play together and have chemistry in the lockeroom and on the ice
“The team to beat”
Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer • February 16, 2023
Opinion
Anchor staff members Ethan Dionne and Xavier Peng join Camden ODonnell 26 take time to taste snacks and give them a score.
Taste test: American snacks vs. Chinese snacks
Xavier Peng, Staff Writer • March 7, 2023
“No Cell Phone Zone” sign in Mrs. Young’s English room.
The anti-social media
Makayla White, Staff Writer • February 28, 2023
A view of the Journalism room - an example of the various classroom vibes here at PIHS.
Ethan's hot takes: classroom vibes
Ethan Dionne , Staff Writer • February 9, 2023
Features
Student sections of the year
Student sections of the year
Lane Carmichael, Staff writer • March 1, 2023
Exchange student Xavier Peng 24 interviews Emma Deeves 23 for her take on his outfit of the week collection.
Outfit of the week
Xavier Peng, Staff Writer • February 13, 2023
Four teachers share their insight into how the classroom environment has shifted during their careers.
Teachers' perspectives
Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer • February 7, 2023
Pic of the Week
1st Place - Waters Edge
Photo theme of the week: best pic on your camera roll
Astra Laughton, Staff Writer • February 28, 2023

1st Place - “Pad Thai With a Fork”
Photo theme of the week: food
January 19, 2023
1st place - “The Biggest Tree”
Photo theme of the week: lights
December 19, 2022
1st Place - Winter Ride
Photo theme of the week: winter
November 29, 2022
Anchor TikToks
Exchange student Xavier Peng 24 interviews Emma Deeves 23 for her take on his outfit of the week collection.
Outfit of the week
Xavier Peng, Staff Writer • February 13, 2023

https://www.tiktok.com/@anchor_staff/video/7198594719436361006?_r=1&_t=8ZqSdfn0iWB

Lets get to the games and support our teams this weekend!
Basketball and hockey games this weekend
January 27, 2023
We drop in on a friendly competition.
Game of P.I.G.
January 27, 2023
Come watch the JV game against Caribou!
Come support the team!
January 24, 2023
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    Feb 11 / Varsity Cheering
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    Feb 4 / Varsity Cheering
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    MDI
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    Jan 30 / Varsity Girls Basketball
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    4th
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    Jan 28 / Varsity Cheering
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    MDI
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    Jan 28 / Varsity Girls Basketball
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The Presque Isle Unified Basketball team poses for a team photo during the game on February 28.

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The PIHS hockey team stands respectfully for the national anthem. This is Senior Breygan Mahan’s last season. “We will have to play together and have chemistry in the lockeroom and on the ice

“The team to beat”

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Exchange student Xavier Peng 24 interviews Emma Deeves 23 for her take on his outfit of the week collection.

Outfit of the week

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Anchor staff members Ethan Dionne and Xavier Peng join Camden ODonnell 26 take time to taste snacks and give them a score.

Taste test: American snacks vs. Chinese snacks

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Staff Picks of the Week
Xavier poses in the journalism classroom (his natural habitat) to show off his new favorite look.
Staff picks: Xavier Peng
Makayla White, Staff Writer • February 28, 2023

For this week’s Staff Picks I had the pleasure of interviewing our newest addition to The Anchor, Xavier Peng ’24. Xavier is our exchange...

Overheard Words
Mr. Warren responds to a question asked by Oliver Woollard in P.5 World Studies.
Quote of the day
Lane Carmichael, staff writer • March 10, 2023

For the Fun of It
Freshmen Eli Jandreau and Evan Huoppi show their outfits up for Country vs. Country Club day.
Slideshow: Country vs. Country Club dress up day
Ethan Dionne, Staff Writer • March 9, 2023

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