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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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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
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
The JV baseball team plays the first game of the new season.

Quote of the day

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
May 9, 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

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
Erin Kelly ’23 poses for the decades dress up day during winter carnival.

Making Memories

March 23, 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
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
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
We drop in on a friendly competition.

Game of P.I.G.

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
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New stories on The Anchor

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
January 19, 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
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
This weeks overheard words from Ryan Blackstone 25.

Quote of the day 12/8/22

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
December 8, 2022
Mrs. Gardners quote of the day on this weeks overheard words.

Quote of the day 11/30/22

Lane Carmichael, Staff writer
December 5, 2022
November 14 Overheard Words

November 14 Overheard Words

Lane Carmichael, Staff writer
November 17, 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
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
Fun Fact Mrs. Ruscetta

Fun Fact Mrs. Ruscetta

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
October 27, 2022
The Wildcat golf team showcase their medals and PVC champion plaque at Hermon Meadow Golf Course on September 27. The team placed first with a score of 350.

“Undefeated Family”

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
October 14, 2022
Fun Fact from Karen

Fun Fact from Karen

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
October 13, 2022
Fun Fact from Mr. White

Fun Fact from Mr. White

Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer
September 15, 2022
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