Winter & Holiday Student Survey Results
We asked SHS students for opinions on all things winter holiday By Brooklyn Verdejo and hannah morgan, STAFF WRITERS The holiday season is upon us and we asked more than 200 SHS students about their winter and holiday favorites. Some categories we wanted to know about included favorite holiday treats such as candies and desserts, […]
Student Council Hosts Door Decorating Contest
Spartan Time homerooms compete for a holiday-themed prize BY AZLINE MAURAIS, STAFF WRITERS Every year in the weeks leading up to winter break, Sanford High School has a friendly competition run by Student Council, where Spartan Homerooms compete to decorate their doors. The winners were announced at the end of the day on Wednesday, Dec. 21. […]
Spartans Varsity Sports Recap: Dec. 9-16
We’ve covered the opening week of winter varsity sports This is a developing story. More updates to come. Boys Basketball The Spartans opened their varsity season at home on Friday, Dec. 9 against Scarborough, but fell to the Red Storm 60-53. On Tuesday, Dec. 13 the boys basketball team traveled to Gorham, falling in a […]
Winter Friendly Activities to do in Maine
Our recommendations for fun winter and/or holiday activities that take advantage of Maine weather (or avoid it!) BY AZLINE MAURAIS and HANNAH MUELLER, STAFF WRITERS With the winter season coming quickly we decided to recommend winter-friendly activities for SHS students to try this holiday season. Below there are some different categories for each person’s idea of […]
SHS Wrestling Team Hosts Home Opener
The Spartans will raise their Dual State Championship banner at the meet BY EMMA ADAWADKAR, STAFF WRITER On Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. Sanford’s wrestling team will host Wells, South Portland and Portland in their home opener for the 2022-23 season. Last season, the Spartans won the Dual State Championship and will raise their championship […]
National Honors Society Hosts Induction Ceremony
The Society welcomed 30 new members on Dec. 6, one of the largest groups in years BY MADISON OSBORNE, STAFF WRITER Sanford High School’s National Honors Society (NHS) hosted its annual Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 6, welcoming 30 students, one of the largest groups to be inducted in years. NHS is a national organization that […]
US Men’s National Team had a run to remember at the 2022 Qatar World Cup
Even though the USMNT run ended earlier than hoped, they will be remembered for how they played and presented themselves BY COLE ADAWADKAR, STAFF WRITER During their time at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) exceeded the expectations of many by putting in a good name for […]
Spartans Winter Sports Preview
Contests have officially begun for many of Sanford High School’s winter sports teams and there is a lot to get excited about. We’ve reached out to each varsity coach on their team’s goals, expectations, and challenges for the upcoming season. If you aren’t already, be sure to follow @Sanford_Athletics on Instagram to stay up-to-date on […]
SHS Band Marches in Wells Holiday Parade
SHS and Wells/Ogunquit come together to build community and holiday spirit On Sunday, Dec. 11 the SHS Marching Band participated in the Wells Christmas Parade. SHS spent the day with the Wells High School band to build community connections and continue using music to help others get into the holiday spirit. To kick off the […]
Sanford Alumni Association hosts fourth annual Spree of Trees event
Trees sponsored by local companies and businesses raffled off to community members BY EMMA ADAWADKAR, STAFF WRITER The Sanford Alumni Association hosted its fourth annual Spree of Trees event from Thursday, Dec. 1 until Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Sanford Memorial Gym. At the event, more than 100 trees were donated by local companies and businesses and […]
