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Students Flex Their Baking Skills

The winner of a Sanford High School baking competition was based on the movie “Beetlejuice.” Photo: Alisa Collind By Andrew Morin Sanford High School students who wish to pursue a food-related career, or just improve their own culinary talents, have a variety of programs to choose from. There are regular classes as well as a two-year program with the Sanford Regional Technical Center that aims to provide an in-depth insight into the world of fine foods and culinary practices. Students…

Nine Inducted to SHS Athletic Hall of Honor

The first inductees into the Sanford Athletic Hall of Honor. L-R: Paul Belanger, Michael Caramihalis, Kevin Bougie, Jennifer Roberts Zarkoskie, Tony Matoin, Roland Cote, Nicholas Scaccia Credit: Zach Lemelin By: Kendra Williams Sanford High School Athletics officially launched its Hall of Honor on November 30 with a ceremony at the Sanford Performing Arts Center, inducting its inaugural class of honorees. Established in 2023, the Hall of Honor Committee selected nine individuals who have exemplified outstanding athletic performance and character both…

Capping Off a High School Career

Rishi Patel says the Capstone project is worth the extra work. Brooke Marie Photography Co. By Andrew Morin Sanford High School studentThe Sanford High School and Regional Technical Center is one of the newest and most impressive high schools in the state. In addition to amenities like the grand Performing Arts Center and well-equipped athletic facilities, SHS offers many academic programs that most other schools don’t. One of these is the Advanced Placement-Capstone program. Advanced Placement, or AP, is an…

Survey Says: Don’t Ban Cell Phones Now

Photo: Pixabay By Andrew Morin, Sanford High School Student Sanford schools will keep their current cell phone policy for now following a review of survey responses on the subject by the School Committee at an Oct. 21 workshop. Students, parents and staff members see cell phones differently according to the survey, but there is consensus that a complete ban is not necessary. The policy now requires cell phones to be on silent and in a designated area to avoid disruptions…

School Spirit Was Alive for Homecoming

The curtain has fallen on Sanford High School’s 2024 Homecoming Week. From October 9-14, the halls echoed with the sounds of Broadway as students, faculty, and staff came together to celebrate the school spirit in theatrical style, culminating in the high school’s annual Homecoming Parade. Each class brought their chosen Broadway musical theme to life during the parade. Seniors transformed the school into Rydell High with their “Grease” theme, complete with leather jackets and poodle skirts. The juniors made a…

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