A look into the people behind SHS, SRTC and our Sanford Community
Sanford marching band takes home gold
The SHS marching band gave a 5-star performance at last Saturday’s marching band finals competition BY JORDYN MARTIN SANFORD – Sanford High’s marching band and color guard competed in the Maine Band Directors Association (MEBDA) Marching Band Finals last Saturday, Oct. 25, here at Alumni Stadium. After…
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Meet the Class of 2025’s Top 10
The Spartan Times takes an inside look at the Class of 2025’s top graduates On Thursday, May 8, The Sanford Elks held its Annual Youth Banquet that celebrates the academic successes of students in the Sanford School District. The private event hosted and recognized Sanford High School’s…
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Introducing Our New Principal: Mrs. Gibson
While she may be a new face for students, she’s a familiar one to many SHS staff By Lexi Hayward, STAFF WRITER September 16, 2024 SANFORD — We have a new face at the helm of Sanford High School this year, Mrs. Tracy Gibson. While she may…
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Meet the Class of 2024’s Top 10
The Spartan Times takes an inside look at the Class of 2024’s top graduates On Wednesday, May 8, The Sanford Elks held its Annual Youth Banquet that celebrates the academic successes of students in the Sanford School District. The private event hosted and recognized Sanford High School’s…
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SHS Student wins Gold Key from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Sophomore Elsie Gendron wins prestigious art award for her art piece, “Childhood Hikes” BY EMMA ADAWADKAR, STAFF WRITER On Jan. 22, sophomore Elsie Gendron was awarded the Gold Key from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for the Maine region. Originally founded in 1923, the Scholastic Art and Writing…
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Teacher Feature: Ms. Quarles
Get to know this English teacher! This is the eighth installment of The Spartan Times’ series, The Teacher Feature, which shares with our readers more insight into the teachers who lead us each day. Known to her students as Ms. Quarles or Ms. Q, Sally Quarles teaches…
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Teacher Feature: Ms. Warner
Get to know the head of the Art Department! This is the seventh installment of The Spartan Times’ series, The Teacher Feature, which shares with our readers more insight into the teachers who lead us each day. The Visual Performing Arts (VPA) and Family Consumer Sciences (FCS)…
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Zach Lemelin steps into new role as Athletic Director
Former teacher, coach, and assistant athletic director settles into “dream job” BY HANNAH MUELLER, STAFF WRITER This school year was more than the start of the 2022-23 academic year; it’s also the start of a new era in Sanford athletics. This summer, Zachary Lemelin has stepped into the…
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Teacher Feature: Mrs. Roy
Get to know this English teacher and Pep Club Advisor! This is the sixth installment of The Spartan Times’ series, The Teacher Feature, which shares with our readers more insight into the teachers who lead us each day. In honor of Homecoming week, we thought it was…
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Sanford’s Pahtra Mar to Play in Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl
Mar ’22 will represent Sanford Football on the West Team on July 16 BY BRENNA KHIEV, STAFF WRITER Sanford graduate of 2022 Pahtra Mar will be playing in the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic on July 16 at the Don Roux Field in Lewiston. Mar was a…
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SHS Long-time Choral Director Retires
Jane Kirton, beloved music teacher, to retire after 21 years BY CHLOE LANE, STAFF WRITER After more than 20 years working as Sanford High School’s Choral Director, Jane Kirton will be retiring at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. “It’s just time,” Kirton shared. In addition to being…
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Teacher Feature: Mr. McLellan
Get to know this SHS Math Teacher This is the fifth installment of The Spartan Times’ series, The Teacher Feature, which shares with our readers more insight into the teachers who lead us each day. Nathan McLellan, known to his students as Mr. McLellan or McMuffin, is in…
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Sanford Athletic Director to retire this year
Gordon “Gordie” Salls retires after 28 years with Sanford High School BY KEIRA KILKENNY, STAFF WRITER After 28 years of being the Athletic Director at Sanford High School, Gordon Salls is officially retiring at the end of the school year. Salls moved to Springvale in 1993 and became the…
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Teacher Feature: Ms. Drew
Get to know this Social Studies Teacher This is the fourth installment of The Spartan Times’ series, The Teacher Feature, which shares with our readers more insight into the teachers who lead us each day. Darcie Drew, known to her students as Ms. Drew, is in her…
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Teacher Feature: Ms. Francoeur
Get to know our newest Band Teacher & Director This is the third installment of The Spartan Times’ new series, The Teacher Feature, which shares with our readers more insight into the teachers who lead us each day. Hailey Francoeur, known to her students as Ms. F,…
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