Advisories fanned out to over 22 sites across the district for an afternoon dedicated to giving back to a community that gives us so much.
Special thanks to Mr. Avery and Mr. Dorogi for their hard work in organizing and making this year's event a success!
Students of the quarter were Junior, Jacob Kezer, Senior, Gerry Genereux, Freshman, Maeve Rush, and Sophomore, Nathalie LeVesque.
Nominated by their peers, the Fit Like a Warrior award recipients were Freshman, Britney Bennett, Sophomore Joe Monk, Junior, Hallie Coots, and Senior, Noah Kasprazak.
Warriors of the Quarter included Senior, Lauren Russell, Sophomore, Owen Russell, Junior, David Bolstridge, and Freshman, Jackson Robichaud.
In addition, 20 students were recognized with Most Improved Student Awards.
Congratulations to all of our award recipients, and Go Warriors!
We have a thriving journalism program here at Nokomis, with a dedicated class (Nokomis Newsroom) and independent study opportunities in Magazine Production. Students reporters produce our school newspaper, "The Burgundy & White" and a literary journal, "Burgundy", that features creative writing and visual art from a wide range of students. Volume II features poetry, short stories, essays, and works of art from 25 students.
Juniors at Nokomis have several options for a third year of English, including English 11 Excursion. This course takes place outside in all weather, including our late March snow storm which found students reading and responding to Walt Whitman's "Song of the Open Road" in the hemlock grove by Nokomis Pond. Over the course of the year students read the great American Nature writers and learn how to capture the beauty and diversity of our natural environment and of their own minds. We are lucky to have such an incredible campus for our students to become stewards of!
Nokomis Drama is in UP Week for our spring performances! Come out and see 55 talented students bring 3 One Act Comedies to life! Opening night is on Thursday and the show starts at 7pm, Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets by suggested donation of $5.00 adults/3.00 students. You won't want to miss it!
Can't make it to the event? You can live-stream the action using the link below, or on NFHS Network 👇https://twitch.tv/hussonesports
For those unfamiliar with Esports, it is a competitive sport outside of traditional sports. With millions of dollars invested at the college level, to include scholarships, and billions of dollars in the professional leagues it continues to expand at the middle and high school level. Our esports program has established itself as a model of consistency, growth and competitive talent. Across every title we have entered, our teams have reliably qualified for postseason play, demonstrating dedication throughout the program. Most notably, our Mario Kart team has achieved an impressive run of four consecutive state championship appearances (soon to be five on April 4th) highlighted by two state titles and two runner up finishes. This success reflects not only individual talent, but also a strong culture of teamwork, preparation and adaptability. Beyond the state level, our program has made a significant mark on the regional stage playing high schools across the country. We earned a #2 ranking on the East Coast (Maine to Florida) in Pokémon Unite taking runner up at the championship. Aside from competition our program continues to foster student growth in communication, collaboration and leadership while building school pride and a strong sense of community. Together, these accomplishments showcase a program that continues to raise the bar and validate its reputation as a leader in competitive scholastic esports.
When a student doesn’t connect with traditional sports, Nokomis Athletics continues to find ways to include them. The addition of Esports has brought many of our students together in a space where their paths may have never crossed.
Nokomis Regional Middle School Show Choirs:
"Fermata Nowhere" Show Choir- Silver Medal rating
"Treble Rebels" Show Choir - Silver Medal rating
Nokomis Regional High Vocal Ensembles:
"Perception" Vocal Jazz- Honorable Mention rating
"Vision" Vocal Jazz- Gold Medal rating
Show Choir - Gold Medal rating
NRH students Brooklynn Berce (Jr.) and Ethan Toner (Sr.) received Outstanding Musician awards from the Vocal Jazz Ensemble Judges.
Congratulations to all
Over the past couple of weeks, many of our students, led by Mr. Robinson, have been busy tapping trees, collecting and boiling sap, and ultimately producing 2.5 gallons of pure Maine maple syrup in our own sugar house!
Nearly 30 students, led by Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Eisenhour, took part in a hands-on anatomy lab at UNE’s Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences.
"We went and actually held body parts - like brains," senior Madeline Brown remarked. "We also met with representatives from the college and the program."
Senior Brylee Beaulieu agreed that it was an enriching experience: "It helped us experience what we've been learning in a textbook about anatomy and see it in real life. This class and trips like this have helped us figure out what the options are in the health field."
The trip included students from Nokomis' Introduction to Healthcare Fundamentals class, offered through our CED department.
Nokomis Regional High School musicians were recognized for their outstanding performances at the MMEA State Instrumental Jazz Festival on Friday, March 13. The Nokomis Jazz Band earned a Silver Medal rating, with Alyssa Whitten, Libby Gray, Ethan Toner, Brook Berce, Rylee Rancourt, and Lane Irish each receiving “Excellence” awards for their solo performances.
The Nokomis Jazz Combo achieved a Gold Medal rating, with Alyssa Whitten, Ethan Toner, Jacob Graves, and Rylee Rancourt also earning “Excellence” awards for their solo work. In addition, Ethan Toner was among a select group of students recognized for “Outstanding Musicianship” during the Friday Jazz Combo performances.
These accomplishments highlight the dedication and talent of Nokomis musicians and their continued success in statewide performances. The music program now looks ahead to the upcoming Vocal Jazz and Show Choir State Festival.
