Hanna Powell Memorial Piano Festival set for Feb. 12
Festival honors music teacher’s heart PRESS RELEASE SANFORD — When folks remember Hanna Powell, they remember a strong, talented woman who loved music — teaching music, and teaching music to children in particular. After her death in 2017, after a long battle with breast cancer, it seemed fitting to memorialize their musician with a piano […]
“Victorian Nutcracker” returns to Performing Arts Center stage
Sanford’s Camille Alipalo ’22 performs at alma mater in her sixth season with the Portland Ballet Press release from the sanford performing arts center The Portland Ballet returns to the Sanford Performing Arts Center with its holiday classic, “A Victorian Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 10. There will be two shows, a 2 p.m. and 7 […]
Strafford Wind Symphony to perform on Saturday, Dec. 3
Swing into the season with Holiday Pops at the Sanford Performing Arts Center Press Release from THE Sanford Performing Arts Center The Strafford Wind Symphony will be performing at the Sanford Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. Feel the wonder of the season with this sparkling parade of favorite holiday songs […]
SHS Theater Club announces Fall and Spring productions
A murder-mystery play lands the fall slot and a musical returns in the spring BY AZLINE MAURAIS, STAFF WRITER The Sanford High School Theater Club has announced its fall and spring productions. The fall production will be “Clue” and in the spring “Shrek The Musical” will be produced. Both will be performed at the Sanford Performing […]
National Honors Society to host Variety Show April 7
SHS students and staff will display their talents in the Performing Arts Center BY CHLOE LANE, STAFF WRITER WHO: National Honors Society (NHS) WHAT: Variety Show, $3 for students and seniors and $5 for adults WHEN: Thursday, April 7 at 7 p.m. WHERE: Sanford Performing Arts Center The National Honors Society (NHS) is back to hosting […]
Opinion: We need more Performing Arts Classes
More theater and dance classes would broaden student options and horizons By Laci Willette, Staff Writer Sanford High School has many great visual art and music programs offered as electives, as well as after-school activities like Art Club and Theater Club. However, what if you wanted to take a dance class at Sanford High School, […]
Sanford Teen Ballerina in Victorian Nutcracker at SPAC
Senior Camille Alipalo ready to take center stage Press Release – Sanford performing arts center SANFORD, Maine – When Camille Alipalo steps out next weekend in “A Victorian Nutcracker” at the Sanford Performing Arts Center, it will be the first time she’s danced on stage before her “hometown” audience. It will also be the first […]
SHS to perform “Mamma Mia” musical this spring
The SHS Theater Club hosting initial meetings and auditions early December By Laci Willette, STAFF WRITER SANFORD, Maine – The Sanford High School Theater Club will be performing “Mamma Mia” for its spring musical and is holding auditions on Dec. 13. Students who want help preparing for the audition can stay after school on Friday, […]
Sanford High School Hosts National Honors Society Inductions
Sixteen students were inducted in November with special guest speaker By Keira Kilkenny, Staff Writer SANFORD, Maine – On Thursday, Nov. 18, Sanford High School inducted 16 students into the National Honor Society (NHS) at Sanford High School’s (SHS) Performing Arts Center. Students inducted include juniors John-Paul Alexandre, Hannah Baker, Eli Coleman, Kora Eckelman, Audrey […]
