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There’s still light? The sky was still light at around 5:15 last night in Presque Isle due to daylight savings. “Im excited because I have more time to work on my fourwheeler,” Aaron Chase ’26 said. Daylight savings will continue for 34 weeks.
Let there be light
Melodi Craig, Staff Writer • March 18, 2024
Admire the trophies. PIHS Jazz band traveled to Houlton on Feb. 12 and earned a silver award at the District Jazz Festival. “I loved playing that song because I just love the Beatles” Kenzie McLaughlin ‘26 said.
All that jazz
Melodi Craig, Staff Writer • February 28, 2024
FFA bulletin board decorated for FFA week
National FFA Week
Maddy Brazier February 28, 2024
Soaking in all the memories. Lexi Morningstar ’24 talks about what its like to be the only senior on the volleyball team. “I don’t really notice it much. I get along very well with the rest of the team and tend to forget I’m the only senior until something reminds me of our seniors last year and I realize that I’m the only senior for this year,” she said. This year’s season will last about two weeks.
Spiking into a new season
Maddy Brazier and Melodi Craig March 7, 2024
So many emotions. The Wildcat cheerleaders celebrate as they realize they made it to States. “I’m super excited to perform at States with the best teammates,” Abi Reed ’27 said. The competition will be held at the Augusta Civic Center on February 10.
A victory well deserved
Melodi Craig, Staff Writer • February 11, 2024
Presque Isle cheer team hits the pyramid with a one man liberty on Saturday, Jan 20% during the Big East cheer competition. “Hitting the pyramid with a one man liberty felt amazing, because we had only learned it a couple nights before we performed it. So I was happy we hit it,” Courtney Dockham ’26 said.
Compete to win
Maddy Brazier, Staff writer • January 24, 2024
Dancing the night away. Peyton McKinley 26 dances with her friend at the Winter Ball. “I prefer longer dresses, because I feel more comfortable dancing in them,” she said. The Winter Ball was held on March 15 from 7-10 pm.
What am I going to wear?
Melodi Craig and Maddy Brazier March 18, 2024
Accessories for days. This is the straw topper for the Stanley and the bottle boot for the Owala. “I like that I can have a water bottle that’s a fun color. I’d prefer a Yeti, but the bright orange is my favorite part,” Neve Guerrette ‘25 said.
Cups of the year
Melodi Craig and Maddy Brazier February 12, 2024
A favorite view of Anchor writer, Xavier Peng, the PIHS auditorium as seen from the light and sound booth.
Exchange student’s favorite spots in Presque Isle
Xavier Peng, Co-Editor-In-Chief • January 19, 2024
Fireworks light up the sky for the Chinese New Year.
A different February break
Xavier Peng, Editor-In-Chief • February 28, 2024
One of the many DoorDash orders sent to school.
Dashing to school
Sophia Archer, Staff writer • January 19, 2024
Students and staff share their experiences of the security app.
Openpath points of view
Sophia Archer, Staff Writer • January 8, 2024
By Evie Weatherbee ‘27
Anchor Art Showcase: Issue 3
Xavier Peng, Co-Editor-In-Chief • December 12, 2023

The third issue of the Anchor Art Showcase is here! We’re happy to have received many submissions from the freshman class and see works from...

Xavier Peng 24 gives a preview of just a few available items in the Wildcat Thrift Shop.
OOTW Wildcat Thrift Shop Edition
Xavier Peng, Co-Editor-In-Chief • November 20, 2023

Exchange student Xavier Peng 24 interviews Emma Deeves 23 for her take on his outfit of the week collection.
Outfit of the week
February 13, 2023
We drop in on a friendly competition.
Game of P.I.G.
January 27, 2023
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Sophia Archer ‘27 posing in her favorite period’s classroom—Mrs. Gardner’s Algebra room.
Staff pick of the week: Sophia Archer
Xavier Peng, Co-Editor-In-Chief • January 15, 2024

As we have been slowly settling into our regular school life being back from Christmas break, Staff Pick of The Week is also back. For our first...

Brandon Porter shares his thoughts on the rafting trip on June 1.
Quote of the day
Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer • June 3, 2023

Barbie and Ken dress up day at PIHS
Barbie & Ken Dress Up Day
Maddy Brazier and Melodi Craig December 16, 2023

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