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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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Xavier Peng

Xavier Peng, Co-Editor in Chief

Grade 12 “You can cut all the flowers, but you cannot keep spring from coming.” – Pablo Neruda

All content by Xavier Peng
"Vivi Bot" by Evie Whetherbee '27, "Character design and development of a fan made video game character to accompany the game “Team Fortress 2”."

Anchor Art Showcase Issue 4

Xavier Peng, Editor-In-Chief
April 12, 2024
Fireworks light up the sky for the Chinese New Year.

A different February break

Xavier Peng, Editor-In-Chief
February 28, 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
2023 was the year of “girly” trends and female empowerment pop culture moments, but what does it really mean?

The year of the girls…right?

Xavier Peng, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 16, 2024
Sophia Archer ‘27 posing in her favorite period’s classroom—Mrs. Gardner’s Algebra room.

Staff pick of the week: Sophia Archer

Xavier Peng, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 15, 2024
Maddy Jackson ‘24, Zoey Violette ‘24 and Demi Ortiz ‘25 audition for the main roles. All of them received a part in the play.

It’s Comp Play season

Xavier Peng, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 20, 2023
By Evie Weatherbee ‘27

Anchor Art Showcase: Issue 3

Xavier Peng, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 12, 2023
Fiona Smith ‘27 hanging with the Wildcat in the snow.

Staff pick of the week: Fiona Smith

Xavier Peng, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2023
Visitors from everywhere waited anxiously in line to drop raffle tickets in buckets to attempt to win their favorite trees.

Love and luck

Xavier Peng, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2023
The cast and crew hug one last time before their final showing of “High school musical” on November 19.

[Photo] Set crew: the people behind it all

Maddy Brazier, Staff writer
December 4, 2023
My sketch recreation of a still from “Priscilla” with the film ticket from AMC.

Still, Wife to The King; “Priscilla” Film Review

Xavier Peng, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 20, 2023
Xavier Peng '24 gives a preview of just a few available items in the Wildcat Thrift Shop.

OOTW Wildcat Thrift Shop Edition

Xavier Peng, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 20, 2023
Astra Laughton ‘26 and Mrs. Whitten-Smith put ornaments on the tree in the lobby during period 7.

Holiday season is happening

Xavier Peng, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2023
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Harvest Recess Vacation Recap

Xavier Peng and Fiona Smith
October 29, 2023
Maddy Brazier ‘26 poses with her favorite Wildcat mascot.

Staff pick of the week: Maddy Brazier

Xavier Peng, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 27, 2023
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College/ Career/ Military Fair

Xavier Peng, Fiona Smith, and Sofia Archer
October 21, 2023
Xavier and Fiona discuss alternative music.

Perspective—Alternative Artists Recommendations

Xavier Peng and Fiona Smith
October 19, 2023
Reese MacFarline ‘24 and Maddy Jackson ‘24 got excited when they saw Maddy was voted for “Most Likely to Brighten Your Day," along with classmate Rhiauna Davenport.

Who’s the best fit?

Xavier Peng, Co-Editor in Chief
September 13, 2023
Dave Allen takes picture of Maddy Jackson '24 during her sitting.

That time of the year

Xavier Peng, Co-Editor in Chief
September 9, 2023
A contribution from Hailey Bois '26 is featured in our Artist Showcase with reviews from Mrs. Whitten-Smith.

Anchor art showcase: Issue 2

Xavier Peng, Co-Editor in Chief
September 7, 2023
Melodi peeking at the camera through the tree.

Staff Picks of the Week: Melody Craig

Xavier Peng, Staff Writer
September 5, 2023
Annual Pride celebration held in PI

Annual Pride celebration held in PI

Xavier Peng, Staff Writer
June 20, 2023
Picks of the week special senior edition: Makayla White

Picks of the week special senior edition: Makayla White

Xavier Peng, Staff Writer
June 6, 2023
The decorated table of Prom For All

Prom – for all

Xavier Peng, Staff Writer
June 3, 2023

Perspective – pop culture

Makayla White and Xavier Peng
May 30, 2023

Wildcats at The Eras tour

Xavier Peng, Staff Writer
May 28, 2023
Brad Pelletier '25 shares his picks of the week.

Picks of the week from Brad

Xavier Peng, Staff Writer
May 14, 2023

Prom 2023 Recap

Xavier Peng, Staff Writer
May 14, 2023
One of the positive signs posted in our school to remind us of the priority of mental health.

Ayo, mental health check

Xavier Peng, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
Megan Robinson '23 emits positive energy, as always.

Picks of the week from Megan Robinson

Xavier Peng, Staff Writer
April 26, 2023
“Sunset Snow”, Julia Bartley ‘24 “ A photo taken while on a ski at the Nordic Heritage Center of the sunset through the trees.”

Anchor Art Showcase Issue 1

Xavier Peng, Staff Writer
April 25, 2023
One of the visiting accreditation team members shares her list of standards she's observing as she travels through PIHS on Tuesday, April 11.

Strangers in the hallway

Xavier Peng, Staff Writer
April 12, 2023
Kelsey Caron '24 brings us her Picks of the Week.

Picks of the week from Kelsey Caron

Xavier Peng, Staff Writer
April 7, 2023

Perspective – Women’s History Month

Xavier Peng and Makayla White
April 1, 2023
Picks of the Week come from Rossalyn Buck '23.

Picks of the week from Rossalyn Buck

Xavier Peng, Staff Writer
March 30, 2023
I've been having a dilemma on which bathroom to use since the day I got to PIHS.

Gender neutral safe spaces in school

Xavier Peng, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023

Perspective – Women’s History Month

Xavier Peng and Makayla White
March 20, 2023
Stage manager Alexandra McPherson '24 and Mr. Daniels hustle in Brewer during tech time on Saturday, March 11.

PIHS Comp Play team put on a great show

Xavier Peng, Staff Writer
March 14, 2023

Taste test: American snacks vs. Chinese snacks

Xavier Peng, Staff Writer
March 7, 2023
Exchange student Xavier Peng '24 interviews Emma Deeves '23 for her take on his outfit of the week collection.

Outfit of the week

Xavier Peng, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
February serves as a national reminder to build awareness and appreciation for Black history.

Black History Month of February

Xavier Peng, Staff writer
February 9, 2023
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