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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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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
There’s still light? The sky was still light at around 5:15 last night in Presque Isle due to daylight savings. “I'm 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
Soaking in all the memories. Lexi Morningstar ’24 talks about what it's 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
Fireworks light up the sky for the Chinese New Year.

A different February break

Xavier Peng, Editor-In-Chief
February 28, 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
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
The All-Aroostook band students stand to take a bow after their performance on January 15 at Ashland District School.

Band students shine at All-Aroostook

Fiona Smith, Staff writer
January 19, 2024
Leaving home behind. Kathryn Murchison ’25 packs for a six month journey to the nation’s capital. She will be a senate page for U.S. Senator Susan Collins. “It’s my political passion that drives me toward this opportunity. I’m nervous, but excited,” Murchison said.

On her way to witness history

Lane Carmichael, Co-Editor in Chief
January 19, 2024
Who took my spot. PIHS students have filled a favored parking lot. Now, the upperclassmen face the task of going earlier to get their spot or have their spot taken by a newly licensed underclassman. “There are so many other parking spaces, but everyone chooses to go to Barton, so there should be something in place to make it less chaotic,” Fiona Wu ’25 said.

Parking fury

Kathryn Murchison, Staff Writer
January 19, 2024
One of the many DoorDash orders sent to school.

Dashing to school

Sophia Archer, Staff writer
January 19, 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
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