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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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The Student News Site of Presque Isle High School

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Hannah Ousby

Hannah Ousby

Grade 9 “Don’t cry because it’s over smile because it happened.” -Dr. Seuss

All content by Hannah Ousby
A unique way students express themselves - socks

A unique way students express themselves – socks

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
June 21, 2022
Madison Ireland ‘24 talks to the audience on stage about her battle plan against Disney.

Public speaking students showcase their work

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
June 15, 2022
The Class of 2022 sits together for the last time in the PIHS gym during Class Day. “I think it's a great way to highlight all the work that all the seniors have put into the scholarship processes,” said Alison Sweetser ‘25

Seniors celebrate Class Day for first time since 2019

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
June 10, 2022
What students have in their plans this summer

What students have in their plans this summer

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
June 7, 2022
Change: “I should win”

Photo Theme of the Week: The many comical submissions by Shepard Hitchcock

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
June 7, 2022
Chaperone Marcie Young and sophomores Owen Mackinnon, Hunter Chandler, Jack Boone, Wyatt Young, Evan Chapman, Jenson Sargent, Hunter Reed and Noah Willette go through the famed class five rapid called The Cribworks on the Penobscot on Wednesday June 1 on the annual Outdoor Club trip.

White Water Rafting Trip

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
June 3, 2022
1st Place: “Don’t Let Go”

Photo Theme of the Week: Fences

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
May 24, 2022
Our hallways - reviewed

Our hallways – reviewed

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
May 18, 2022
1st Place: “POV: you see two good friends”

Photo theme of the Week: It’s all about the Sunglasses

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
May 17, 2022
Do you know the origin of your favorite foods?

Do you know the origin of your favorite foods?

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
May 13, 2022
Picture Recreation Contest: The Beatles Abbey Road

Picture Recreation Contest: The Beatles Abbey Road

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
May 5, 2022
Snowing on April 28? How Does that Compare?

Snowing on April 28? How Does that Compare?

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
April 28, 2022
1st Place: “Vacation Hiking

Photo Theme of the Week: Vacation

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
Updated Winter Carnival Scores

Updated Winter Carnival Scores

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
1st Place: “Chippy”

Photo Theme of the Week: Wildlife

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
April 11, 2022
1st Place: “Loring Air Force Base Hangar Today”

Photo Theme of the Week: Change

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
April 4, 2022
Sierra Galipeau ‘22, Bella Keegan ‘23 and Kallisti Feinstein ‘23 reach for the a spoon in this intense Spoons game.

March 24 Winter Carnival Pictures

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
April 1, 2022
Sierra Galipeau ‘22 losing the intense Jenga game she played in.

Alex Duprey ‘25 falling off of his scooter to reach for the balloons.

Audrey Miller ‘24 getting the balloons in Hungry Hungry Hippos to gain points for her team.

A glance at the board for the Freshman vs. Juniors scrabble game.

Senior and Junior team battling it out in Hungry Hungry Hippos.

Juniors took Second place in the Mouse Trap challenge

1st Place: “Luna’s Close-up”

Photo Theme of the Week: Pets

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
March 28, 2022
1st Place: “lil moth guy”

Photo Theme of the Week: Green

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
March 22, 2022
Winter Carnival this year

Winter Carnival this year

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
March 21, 2022
1st Place: “Hometown Sunset Drive”

Photo Theme of the Week: Hometown Pride

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022
How well do you know new and old album covers?

How well do you know new and old album covers?

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
March 11, 2022
1st Place: “The End has Only Begun”

Photo Theme of the Week: A Breath of Fresh Air

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
March 7, 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
1st Place: "Thursday Night Skating"

Photo Theme of the Week: Chill

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
February 28, 2022
Which holiday are you most like? Valentines Day or Presidents Day?

Which holiday are you most like? Valentines Day or Presidents Day?

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
February 18, 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
1st Place: "Sisters"

Photo Theme of the Week: Friendship

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
February 14, 2022
How well do you know our school song?

How well do you know our school song?

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
January 14, 2022
Midterm care packages

Midterm care packages

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
January 7, 2022
Before the question was finished, Mr. Bartlett responded with the fastest, “Wake up early” we have ever heard

Holiday Edition Humans of PIHS: Mr. Bartlett

Hannah Ousby and Abby Collins
December 21, 2021
“I get bored of one big present too quickly; receiving more smaller presents is better for me.”

Holiday Edition Humans of PIHS: Carlee Wood

Abby Collins and Hannah Ousby
December 16, 2021
Is anyone else jealous of Mrs. Gardner’s L.L.Bean backpack? It makes it all the more special that its from her mother-in-law

Holiday Edition Humans of PIHS : Mrs. Gardner

Hannah Ousby and Abby Collins
December 15, 2021
I think most everyone agrees with Mr. Coffin when he says on Christmas, “You gotta wake up early.”

Holiday Edition Humans of PIHS: Mr. Coffin

Hannah Ousby and Abby Collins
December 14, 2021
Meghan Boardman ‘23 shared a tragic story of the glass pickle ornament her family hides.

Holiday Edition Humans of PIHS: Meghan Boardman ’23

Abby Collins and Hannah Ousby
December 10, 2021
Check out Karen's cross stitch handiwork on the tree skirt in the lobby.

Holiday Edition Humans of PIHS: KAREN

Hannah Ousby and Abby Collins
December 9, 2021
Nyah Langley ‘25 said she would rather perform in the Nutcracker than play in the Super Bowl. Do you agree?

Holiday Edition Humans of PIHS: Nyah Langley ’25

Hannah Ousby and Abby Collins
December 8, 2021
Who doesn’t love putting Christmas lights on the tree and drinking hot cocoa while it’s snowing out?

Holiday Events in Central Aroostook County

Hannah Ousby, Staff writer
December 3, 2021
Art teacher Ellyn Whitten-Smith said, “I have a chocolate pumpkin marble cheesecake.” Doesn’t that make you excited for Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving Edition Humans of PIHS: Mrs. Whitten-Smith

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
November 19, 2021
Quinn Demerchant ‘22 has a favorite Thanksgiving memory that involves hunting.

Thanksgiving Edition Humans of PIHS: Quinn Demerchant ‘22

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
November 18, 2021
Chase Guerrette ‘22 with an opinion on stuffing that you might not expect.

Thanksgiving Edition Humans of PIHS: Chase Guerrette ’22

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
November 17, 2021
“What the heck is a Macy’s day parade?” -Bailey Davenport ‘25.

Thanksgiving Edition Humans of PIHS: Bailey Davenport ’25

Hannah Ousby, Staff writer
November 16, 2021
Chauncey O’Connell ‘23 poses after getting interviewed about his Thanksgivings and what they are like. “This cat is like the size of the turkey,” O'Connell said.

Thanksgiving Edition Humans of PIHS: Chauncey O’Connell ‘23

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
November 15, 2021
Cassidy Carlisle ‘25 and Presley Rideout ‘25 dressed as Unicorns for school dress up day. For Winter Carnival points - freshmen won, seniors came in second, juniors third and sophomores came in fourth.

Halloween Dress Up Day

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
November 4, 2021
Violet Greg '24 dressed as a cat for dress up day

Faith Sjoberg ‘22 and Caleb Levesque ‘22 each dressed as an avocado half for school dress up day

Nic Wight '24 waving the trump support for school dress up day

Ethan Mathes ‘25 dressed as a Lowes worker for school dress up day

Presley Rideout '25 dressed as a Unicorn for school dress up day

Brent Greenlaw '25 dressed as a lobster for school dress up day

Bobbi Jo Guerrette '25 dressed as Joy from Inside Out as she does her work in English

A finished "Thumbkin."

Jack Buck ‘24 as Mr. Greaves and Noah Yarema ‘22 as Tyler the Creator for school spirit day

Lexi Morningstar dressed as construction worker for halloween dress up day

Mr. Malenfant painting a students nail for a "Thumbkin"

The blood sweat and tears for your one big chance

The blood sweat and tears for your one big chance

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
Construction Updates

Construction Updates

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
September 16, 2021
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