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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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Cassidy Carlisle

Cassidy Carlisle

Grade 9 “At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.”

-Frida Kahlo

All content by Cassidy Carlisle

A Coach for All Seasons

Lane Carmichael and Cassidy Carlisle
May 5, 2023
Olivia Locke ’25 introduces the turtle from biology class.

A day in the life of a PIHS student

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
April 27, 2023
Quinnipiac Chronicle sports editor and PI alum Cameron Levasseur ‘21 arrives at the 2023 men’s Frozen Four site in Tampa on April 8.

Anchor alum covers Division I Frozen Four championship

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
April 25, 2023
This is a drawing of what someone envisioned an Edgy to look like, but everyone’s Edgy is different.

“Edgy is a liar”

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
January 3, 2023
The trophies in the PIHS trophy case.

What’s that trophy?

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
November 28, 2022
“Volleyball,” Dakota Dube. “Singing,” Jaicey McFadden. “Aladdin award,” Kolbie Langley.

“Sailing team,” Hattie Cogswell. “Yearbook,” Neve Guerrette. “Geography,” Isaac Staples.

“Magic contest,” McKayla Guerrette. “Being a genie,” Sidney Tawfall. “Mind reading competition,” Aubrey Ellsworth.

“Water polo,” Dyllan. Maple. “Pie eating contest,” Abby Collins. “Thanksgiving,” Astra Laughton.

“Eating the biggest ham,” Molly McCluskey. “Baking competition,” Mya Caron. “Bowling,” Charlie Peers.

“Engineering,” Olivia Boardman. “Best builder,” Alyssa Blade. “Building fan club,” Lita Perkins.

“Winning the paper boat contest,” Allie Bartol. “Winning battleship,” Addie Clairmont. “Yearbook,” Kacie Marston.

Community members created a special shirt for the members of the UMPI and PIHS soccer teams. “The T-shirt idea was created as a tangible way of pulling everyone together in Aaron’s memory,” said PIHS parent Heather Harvell. “His heart was obviously for his lady Owls soccer team and also for his girls and their Wildcat soccer team. We knew that the two teams needed to surround each and come together to grieve and heal and celebrate Aaron’s life and legacy.”

This, this is why so many choose to live in The County

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
On Wednesday, October 12 the girls varsity soccer team runs across the field at halftime up 3-0 at halftime against the Caribou Vikings. Olivia Locke ‘25 expresses how beating your rival in front of your hometown crowd is just a different feeling than any other game. “A close second to beating Old Town was beating Caribou,” said Locke. “You don’t understand it until it happens.”

Comeback Season

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
October 24, 2022
Ben Duprey wins a cash prize at Project Graduation around midnight. This was one of many prizes the Project Grad committee organized for the graduates.

Time for a new chapter

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
June 12, 2022
The track team competed at the Class B state championship on Saturday, June 4 in MDI. The girls finished in 15th place and the boys in 13th.

Track team competes at states

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
June 5, 2022
On Saturday, May 28 the PIHS varsity track teams competed at the PVC Large School Championship. The girls team finished in fifth and the boys teams finished in sixth place.

Track athletes take on PVC Championship

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
May 29, 2022
On Monday, May 9 the varsity tennis team hosted Caribou. The doubles team of Jack Hallett '23 and Jack Buck '24 wore mics to give an inside view as to what competing together and against your rival is like.

Tennis team mic’d up

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
May 27, 2022
Siblings Dillon Kingsbury ‘10 and Krystal Flewelling ‘15 have been announced as the new head coaches of the boys and girls varsity basketball programs. Former co-coaches in Mars Hill, Kingsbury knows they'll have conversations about their respective teams next season. “I’m always willing to learn new things and improve my coaching skills,” said Kingsbury. “Just like in any other program, we’ll be working together closely as Girls Varsity coach and Boys Varsity coach.”

Siblings take over PIHS basketball programs

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
May 11, 2022
On April 28, the PIHS boys and girls tennis teams traveled to Madawaska to compete in their first matches. The teams both won 5 and 0. Madawaska is one of the few schools that gets to compete at an indoor court, which means matches there aren't at the mercy of bad weather or court conditions.

The struggle is real

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
May 2, 2022
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[Photo] Snowing on April 28? How Does that Compare?

April 28, 2022
What seasons our athletes look forward to most

What seasons our athletes look forward to most

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
Varsity basketball player Malachi Cummings '23 takes the ball in against Caribou on January 5. For the 2022-23 season, both boys and girls varsity basketball coaching positions are now open. Athletic Director Mark White feels as though finding coaches to fill positions is not an easy task. “Not only do we not have a lot of people apply for positions, but it’s also hard to find ones that can fill the position of a high school coach,” said White.

PIHS Coaching changes a part of the 2021-22 story

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
April 10, 2022
Varsity girls basketball coach Jeff Hudson helps his team wrap up their prelim win over Belfast on February 15, marking the end of a 23 year career on the PIHS home court sidelines. Hudson believes there will never be a better gym than this one. “My favorite gym to play in is PIHS. It was a great place and we had an incredible record there,” Hudson said. “It created a lot of excitement and a huge home court advantage.”

End of an Era

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
March 27, 2022
On Wednesday March 9, the Wildcat volleyball team played one of their 5 games against Fort Fairfield. Ellie Clark ‘23 doesn’t let her height affect her performance while playing. “Despite my height, I’m still good at playing net,” Clark said.

Short and Sweet, Wildcat Volleyball

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
March 15, 2022
On the first day of masks being optional on March 1, students take full advantage of this time by playing basketball in the gym before school without face coverings.

Off with the masks

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
March 2, 2022
Faith Sjoberg '22 gets congratulated by her teammates after scoring her 1,000th career basketball point on February 15 at home against Belfast in the preliminary round. She reached the long awaited benchmark during her very last home game in high school, as they will head to tournament in Bangor on Saturday. “I actually think I was more outwardly emotional than Faith was, because I just immediately started crying,“ teammate Anna Jandreau '23 said. “I was so excited and happy for her because it’s such an unbelievable goal for her to reach.”

Have a little Faith

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
February 17, 2022
On December 14 the varsity hockey team hosted their first home game of the season against Houlton/Hodgdon, winning 5-1. As of right now there has only been one other home game since. Unlike last year, fans are allowed to attend home games, when they happen. “We know the home games are important for our players' families, but it is also for the youth hockey program and the community at large. We can’t wait to play in front of our fans,” said head coach Carl Flynn.

Hockey update

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
February 8, 2022
Xavier McAtee 22’ prepares for his senior year tournament during the regular season as the Wildcats defeated the Caribou Vikings on January 5.

Playoffs update

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
January 24, 2022
The PIHS student section cheers loudly after Presque Isle varsity boys players scores during the big rival game on Wednesday, January 5. "I wouldn't say I'm a leader of the student section," said Ethan Shaw '22. "I'm just the loudest and everyone listens to me. Which is pretty epic."

PIHS student section causes a little controversy

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
January 14, 2022
Jack Hallett 23’ lines up in concentration ready to take one his foul shots. Hallett shot five for five from the free throw line to help lead the team to victory with a 41 to 57 win over the Caribou Vikings on Wednesday, January 5.

Rival game recap

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
January 7, 2022
Presque Isle Wildcats varsity hockey teams lines up to take on the Blackhawks. On December 14, 2021 the Wildcats had their home opener where they hosted the Blackhawks. They Wildcats ended up taking the win 5-1.

Home opener

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
December 21, 2021
Freshmen Kacie Martson and Benjamin Willey color red numbers for timer to go with the ball drop in the freshman hallway on December 8. The freshman theme this year was Christmas in New York.

Return of Deck the Halls

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
December 21, 2021
Senior Courtney Kane launches a shot in the game against Gorham on Friday November 26 in the Wildcats' opening competition of the Tip Off Classic. For the first time since the 2019 season, all spectators were welcome back into the gym. "What I missed most last year is when you made a basket, there was no one there to cheer you on," said Kane.

Winter sports update

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
December 1, 2021
Before the pandemic, Jack Boone ‘23 poses with his two siblings and his grandparents from Canada. “I’m very excited for this holiday, as my family will be back together,” said Boone. Boone did not get to spend last Thanksgiving with his Canadian family due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s happening

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
November 24, 2021
The first part of the new PIHS dress code effective immediately after a 16-1 vote at the November 17 School Board meeting.

Huge changes

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
November 23, 2021
Presque Isle High School Athletes enjoy taking pictures with Class C state champions, Waynflete. Waynflete had an game exciting victory over Fort Kent on Saturday. “It’s amazing the intensity players have when they are playing for a goal ball,” said Hunter Reed ‘24.

Home turf pride

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
November 11, 2021
Annalise Jandreau '23 and Landon Thompson '22 walk down junior hall before homeroom on November 4. Jandreau and Thompson both faced a major social and academic decision when they transferred from Caribou to PIHS for their high school careers. "Out of all my years at PIHS, I've never considered switching back to Caribou," said Thompson.

From bleeding red to bleeding blue

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
November 4, 2021
Boys varsity soccer team celebrates after win against MDI in the quarterfinal game on October 26.

Wildcats continue undefeated streak

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
Presque Isle High School empty gymnasium awaits the arrival of winter sports. Basketball tryouts begin November 22.

What about…

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
October 22, 2021
Chase Guerrette '22 and Reagan Salcedo '25 walk the halls on September 3, a few days after the return of the mask mandate. "I think everyone's in the same boat that we would prefer not to wear them," said Libby Kinney '22. "But we are doing what's needed."

Students Reflect on Start of School Year

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
September 16, 2021
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