SHS Marching Band Show September 17
Sanford to host bands from Maine and New Hampshire at Alumni Stadium BY KEIRA KILKENNY, STAFF WRITER The Sanford High School Marching Band is hosting the first competition of the season at Alumni Stadium this Saturday, Sept. 17 at 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students. This is the first show of the […]
Queen Elizabeth II has Passed Away
After 70 years of ruling, the Queen has died at 96 BY KEIRA KILKENNY, STAFF WRITER Thursday afternoon, Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning Monarch in British history, passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle, surrounded by family, according to Buckingham Palace. Days before her death, the Palace announced that doctors were concerned about her health and put […]
Sanford Pride Picnic Held June 5
SHS’s Civil Rights Team and GSTA attended picnic hosted by Project CommUnity BY KEIRA KILKENNY, STAFF WRITER After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Project CommUnity hosted their Annual Pride Picnic at Gowen Park on Sunday, June 5. This picnic is an all-age celebration with countless community groups and activities. Sanford High School’s Civil Rights […]
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 Director of Athletics and Activities at Sanford Jr. […]
Sanford staff members place top two in Maine Poetry Contest
First-year English teacher and custodian take first and second place, respectively BY KEIRA KILKENNY, STAFF WRITER Two SHS staff members recently earned poetry honors by entering a contest with the Maine Poets Society in April. Anna Lane, a first-year English teacher at SHS, won first place, receiving a $50 dollar prize. Shaun Rowe, a custodian here, […]
Yik Yak: Cool or Cruel?
New social media app sparks gossip frenzy at SHS BY KEIRA KILKENNY, STAFF WRITER The social media app, Yik Yak, has been sparking gossip over the last few weeks, causing unnecessary stress, drama and distractions. Yik Yak is a social media platform, only available on IOS, where people within five miles can anonymously post and interact […]
Wrestling Team Wins Dual State Championships
Sanford emerged as champions at Fryeburg Academy on Feb. 22 BY KEIRA KILKENNY, STAFF WRITER Sanford High School’s wrestling team won Dual State Championships Feb. 22 at Fryeburg Academy. The Spartans worked to defeat Camden Hills then Noble and finally defeated Kennebunk in the finals, with a score of 58-21. One of the captains of the […]
SHS Junior Walks in New York Fashion Week
Abbey Gifford continues to build pageant and modeling portfolio BY KEIRA KILKENNY, STAFF WRITER Abbey Gifford, a junior at SHS, walked in New York Fashion Week (NYFW) on Feb. 12. She walked for the designers S&N and Nonelillah. Gifford started modeling through pageants at her grandmother’s company, Young American Women of Service, where they do positive […]
SHS Winter Carnival Preview
Spirit Week Days and Events in Detail BY KEIRA KILKENNY, STAFF WRITER The week of Feb. 14, Sanford High School students will celebrate Winter Carnival before February vacation. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 and the rise in cases, there will not be a Winter Ball. Below are the spirit week assignments and activities happening after school. Monday […]
Married Teacher-Duo to Retire this Year
Steven and Diana Walker will retire after 39 years at SHS BY KEIRA KILKENNY, STAFF WRITER Since 1979, Diana and Steven Walker have been teachers working side by side with each other. They’ve decided that – after almost 43 years in the field – it’s time to sit back and enjoy their house on the lake. […]
