The Student News Site of Presque Isle High School

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  • January 18Feb. 1-2 - ASVAB Testing for Grade 10
  • January 18Feb. 2 - Add/Drop Ends
  • January 18Feb. 2 - National Wear Red Day
  • January 18March 27 - Jazz Concert-MS/HS Groups (@ PIMS Auditorium)
  • January 18March 25 - 8th Grade Parent Night (@ Auditorium 6:00-7:00PM)
  • January 18March 23 - 2024 Odyssey Nor’Easter Tournament (@Noble High School)
  • January 18March 22 - Inservice-No School
  • January 18March 19-21 - Winter Carnival Events
  • January 18March 18-21 - Rising Sophomore Registration Meetings in Guidance
  • January 18March 17-19 - FBLA Convention
The Student News Site of Presque Isle High School

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Varsity girls basketball coach Jeff Hudson helps his team wrap up their prelim win over Belfast on February 15, marking the end of a 23 year career on the PIHS home court sidelines. Hudson believes there will never be a better gym than this one. “My favorite gym to play in is PIHS. It was a great place and we had an incredible record there,” Hudson said. “It created a lot of excitement and a huge home court advantage.”

End of an Era

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
March 27, 2022
Winter Carnival this year

Winter Carnival this year

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
March 21, 2022
People in Ukraine are protesting the war that is affecting their lives so much. “If Ukraine falls, the next question will be where does Russia go from there,” said Zack Powers, social studies department chair and AP Euro teacher.

What is happening in Ukraine?

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
March 7, 2022
On the first day of masks being optional on March 1, students take full advantage of this time by playing basketball in the gym before school without face coverings.

Off with the masks

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
March 2, 2022
Faith Sjoberg '22 gets congratulated by her teammates after scoring her 1,000th career basketball point on February 15 at home against Belfast in the preliminary round. She reached the long awaited benchmark during her very last home game in high school, as they will head to tournament in Bangor on Saturday. “I actually think I was more outwardly emotional than Faith was, because I just immediately started crying,“ teammate Anna Jandreau '23 said. “I was so excited and happy for her because it’s such an unbelievable goal for her to reach.”

Have a little Faith

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
February 17, 2022
These are some of the many necessities in the Wildcat Cupboard located in the health office. Along with food, hygiene products and clothes, students can access the supplies during the school day. Students haven’t known about all the supplies that are available to them. “There are students who come to school every day who are like ‘I forgot a pencil,’ but I have 15 million of them, so please come down and get one and tell your friends if they want one too,” said social worker Whitney Pinette.

A PIHS perk worth knowing

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
February 17, 2022
ICYMI: Policy Updates for Breaking Sports Contract

ICYMI: Policy Updates for Breaking Sports Contract

Abby Collins, Staff Writer
February 16, 2022
On December 14 the varsity hockey team hosted their first home game of the season against Houlton/Hodgdon, winning 5-1. As of right now there has only been one other home game since. Unlike last year, fans are allowed to attend home games, when they happen. “We know the home games are important for our players' families, but it is also for the youth hockey program and the community at large. We can’t wait to play in front of our fans,” said head coach Carl Flynn.

Hockey update

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
February 8, 2022
Xavier McAtee 22’ prepares for his senior year tournament during the regular season as the Wildcats defeated the Caribou Vikings on January 5.

Playoffs update

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
January 24, 2022
Jack Hallett 23’ lines up in concentration ready to take one his foul shots. Hallett shot five for five from the free throw line to help lead the team to victory with a 41 to 57 win over the Caribou Vikings on Wednesday, January 5.

Rival game recap

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
January 7, 2022
The PIHS band plays during warmups of the girls varsity basketball game, Presque Isle against Caribou. Band members are required to sit three feet apart at all times and wear masks when not playing. “Mr Priest is the best!" said Demetrius Ortiz '25.

Band is BACK

Kai Levesque, Staff Writer
January 7, 2022
Midterm care packages

Midterm care packages

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
January 7, 2022
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