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  • January 18March 19-21 - Winter Carnival Events
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Lane Carmichael

Lane Carmichael, Co-Editor in Chief

Grade 10 “My old man used to tell me, don’t ever chase women or buses, you always get left behind,”-Don Johnson

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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
Fighting Inside. Brent Greenlaw ’25 takes it to the rack and gets fouled. The Wildcats lost with a score of 58-25. “What drives me is going to war with my teammates and fighting side by side,” Greenlaw said.

New year adversity

Lane Carmichael, Co-Editor in Chief
January 4, 2024
The Wildcat hockey team faced off against the Messalonskee Eagles on Saturday, Dec. 9. The Wildcats lost, but will play Hampden Academy this Saturday, Dec. 16. “We mirrored that first loss from last year, but we can build upon it,” Charlie Peers ’25 said.

“Young but skilled”

Lane Carmichael, Co-Editor in Chief
December 14, 2023
Members from the Presque Isle FFA coordinate with the state vice president during a workshop activity. This was the first all members workshop of the new school year. “My favorite part of the day was doing activities and meeting new people,” Braden Doughty ’25 said.

Calling all members

Lane Carmichael, Co-Editor in Chief
December 7, 2023
Kason Bua ’26 knocks down a three on Saturday, November 25 against the Fort Kent Warriors. The Wildcats went 1-2 in the tip off tournament, their only win to Fort Kent and two losses to Brewer and NYA. “Getting my first minutes gave me a good idea of how the competition will be over the next few years,” Bua said.

20 years of the Tip-Off

Lane Carmichael, Co-Editor in Chief
November 29, 2023
A “capitol” experience. The PIHS Youth in Government delegation has a moment to enjoy being in the presence of the Maine State House. This was the 80th annual Youth in Government weekend in Augusta. “It wasn’t all what I expected,” Emerson Miller ’26 said. “It wasn’t as serious as I assumed, because there were some funny bills that made it a good time.”

Youth in Government 2023

Lane Carmichael, Co-Editor in Chief
November 17, 2023
FFA in the fields. FFA members from Mars Hill and Presque Isle pose in a corn field in Indiana at the National FFA convention. This was the 96th national FFA convention and expo.

Outstanding in their field

Lane Carmichael, Co-Editor in Chief
November 8, 2023
Jenson Sargent ’24 sends a ball flying on Monday, October 23 in their prelim game against Oceanside. The Wildcats lost in Oceanside 2-1.

End to a Season

Lane Carmichael, Co-Editor in Chief
October 26, 2023
The Wildcat girls pump up for a home game during the regular season. The 'Cats won their quarterfinal game and will go to the semi-final game against Hermon on Wednesday, November 1.

The unexpected underdog

Lane Carmichael, Co-Editor in Chief
October 26, 2023
The Presque Isle golf team poses after winning the Class B State Championship. This is the first time the golf team has won at states. “Job’s Finished,” head coach Matt Madore said.

“Family”

Lane Carmichael, Co-Editor in Chief
October 16, 2023
Chapter president Sam Edgecomb ’25 and chapter reporter Lane Carmichael ’26 pose at the 2023 FFA state convention on May 11 at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Edgecomb placed first in AG science fair, and Carmichael placed first in creed speaking. They will both travel to Big E and Nationals this fall.

Making a Maine mark

Lane Carmichael, Co-Editor in Chief
September 11, 2023

It’s a swing thing

Lane Carmichael, Co-Editor and Chief
September 4, 2023

Strike Three Podcast Episode 4

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
June 11, 2023
The Wildcats gear up for their trip into the river. More than 75 people attended the trip.

Wildcats tackle the treacherous waters of the Penobscot

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

Quote of the day

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
June 3, 2023
Eli Jandreau ’26 chats about the use of cell phones in school.

Quote of the day

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
May 25, 2023
PI FFA chapter at UMPI for state convention 2023.

FFA state convention held in Presque Isle

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023
The JV baseball team plays the first game of the new season.

Quote of the day

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
May 9, 2023

A Coach for All Seasons

Lane Carmichael and Cassidy Carlisle
May 5, 2023
The Wildcats traveled to MDI for a double header. Both baseball and softball split their games.

One run heartbreaks

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
May 2, 2023

Strike Three Podcast Episode 2

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
April 27, 2023
Students at PIHS test the new Snapchat AI feature. The AI was added last week and causes curiosity among users.

Snapchat AI springs curiousity

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
April 26, 2023

The SHIP sails for 100 years

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
This weeks overheard words from Ms. Ruscetta.

Quote of the day

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023
Seniors pull to victory.

Making Memories

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
March 23, 2023

Strike Three Podcast Episode 1

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
As March Madness finished up this week many brackets were filled. This year LSU won for the women’s tournament and UCONN won for the men.

March Madness

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023
McKayla Guerrette ’26 talks about the weather we have here in northern Maine.

Quote of the day 03/30/23

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
March 30, 2023
The wildcats just finished tryouts and are practicing in our gymnasiums due to the everlasting snow that we have in Northern Maine.

New hopes and new teams

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023
Gavin Tawfall ’23 grins before he takes the victory in arm wrestling over Aubrey Ellsworth '26.

[Photo] Winter Carnival lives again

Makayla White, Staff Writer
March 23, 2023
A representation of bathrooms at PIHS. Faculty has had to deal with bathroom problems forever and it is continuing.

The well-known/mysteries of a PIHS bathroom

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
March 17, 2023
All members of NHS at state convention representing our PIHS chapter. This is the first year since 2019 that the convention was held in person.

Being a leader

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
March 17, 2023
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
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 day purple reigned. This was a sad yet positive day for the PIHS student section but they never failed to support.

Student sections of the year

Lane Carmichael, Staff writer
March 1, 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
Four teachers share their insight into how the classroom environment has shifted during their careers.

Teachers’ perspectives

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023

Mr. Warren, Social Studies

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023

Mr. Hudson, Math

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023

Dr. Guerrette, Science

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023

Mrs. Whitten-Smith, Art

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023
This weeks overheard words.

Quote of the day

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Let's get to the games and support our teams this weekend!

Basketball and hockey games this weekend

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
We drop in on a friendly competition.

Game of P.I.G.

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Come watch the JV game against Caribou!

Come support the team!

Lane Carmichael and Max Graves
January 24, 2023
We celebrate Lane's Name Day in journalism class.

Happy birthday!

Lane Carmichael and Max Graves
January 24, 2023
Take a walk to the share cooler.

“Readers’ theater and the share cooler”

Lane Carmichael and Max Graves
January 24, 2023
Finally - some ski season scores to report.

Nordic and alpine ski results

Lane Carmichael and Max Graves
January 19, 2023
New stories on The Anchor - check it out.

New stories on The Anchor

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
January 19, 2023
“Go down and take care of business”

“Go down and take care of business”

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
January 17, 2023
Jace Guidry ’26 response to hitting 8 threes in Wednesdays JV boys basketball game.

Quote of the day 1/11/22

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
January 12, 2023
The Caribou Vikings go up against the Presque Isle Wildcats on Wednesday, January 4.

A battle against Vikings

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
January 6, 2023

Stay in the Lane “Episode 5”

Lane Carmichael and Max Graves
January 6, 2023
This week’s quote of the day from Lucas Wood ’26.

Quote of the day 12/19/22

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
December 19, 2022

Stay in the Lane “Episode 4”

Lane Carmichael and Max Graves
December 16, 2022
This week's overheard words from Ryan Blackstone '25.

Quote of the day 12/8/22

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
December 8, 2022
Keira Tompkins ’26 knocks down her second free throw to bring the JV Wildcats within three points in Mars Hill on December 5.

JV girls keep “playing forward”

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
December 6, 2022
Mrs. Gardner's quote of the day on this week's overheard words.

Quote of the day 11/30/22

Lane Carmichael, Staff writer
December 5, 2022

Stay in the Lane “Episode 3” 11/29/22

Lane Carmichael and Max Graves
November 29, 2022
Max Graves ‘24 negates points from the sophomore class, to help push the juniors ahead and to help out a classmate.

Classes compete in annual penny drive

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
November 14 Overheard Words

November 14 Overheard Words

Lane Carmichael, Staff writer
November 17, 2022
The new winter scenery after the most recent snowfall at PIHS on Sunday, November 13.

[Photo] First snowfall strikes Presque Isle

Max Graves, Staff Weiter
November 16, 2022

[Video] Stay in the Lane “Episode 2” 11/10/22

Lane Carmichael and Max Graves
November 10, 2022
November 10 Overheard Words

November 10 Overheard Words

Lane Carmichael, Staff writer
November 10, 2022
November 3

November 3

Lane Carmichael, Staff writer
November 4, 2022
Astra Laughton '26 quizzes Olivia Locke '25 in this weeks Q and A with The Anchor.

[Photo] Q&A with The Anchor: week of 10/31

November 4, 2022
Freshman Denver Miller poses in the costume she handmade for the October 31 school dress-up day.

Halloween spirit shows in annual competition

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
On October 25, the Presque Isle student section flexes their purple at the girls varsity quarterfinal. “It was really great to support Rhiauna and the Marstons and it was a lot of fun to see how people dressed up," Wyatt Young '24 said. "I liked that we all had face paint, even though it was purple. It was a good change going from blue to purple.”

The day purple reigned

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
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