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Visual and Performing Arts Department Hosts Art Show
Art Show showcased student artwork from 2022-2023 school year BY EMMA ADAWADKAR, STAFF WRITER On Thursday, May 11, Sanford High School’s Art Department hosted an art show to highlight students’ artwork from the 2022-2023…
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May 11: SHS Art Show and Spring Concert
By Alarik Rines, STAFF WRITER Sanford High School is hosting both an Art Show and Spring Concert on May 11, 2023. The Spring Concert begins at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts…
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NHS Hosts Annual Variety Show
Nineteen acts performed in school showcase BY SAMUEL SPRAGUE, STAFF WRITER The Sanford High School National Honor Society (NHS) hosted its Annual Variety Show on April 5 in the Sanford Performing Arts…
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“SHREK: The Musical” takes the stage this weekend
Four shows will occur between Friday, March 24 and Sunday, March 26 The Sanford High School Theater Company will be performing “SHREK: The Musical” this weekend only in the Performing Arts Center. The four…
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National Honor Society to host Annual Variety Show
Auditions will be held on March 16 for April 5 show BY EMMA ADAWADKAR, STAFF WRITER On April 5, Sanford High School’s National Honor Society (NHS), will be hosting the Annual Variety Show in…
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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…
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Jazz Ensemble performs at Maine Band Directors Association Jazz Festival
The Jazz Ensemble has had an impressive start to its season with two festivals remaining in March. The Ensemble consists of 22 high school students who rehearse twice a week to prepare…
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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…
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Sanford Winter Percussion Season Begins
Rehearsals are underway for performances from February through April By Kristopher Bataran, Guest CONTRIBUTOR The Indoor Percussion season has begun and Sanford has started rehearsals for their 2023 program, titled “Strictly Business”.…
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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…
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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…
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SHS Band performs at Sanford’s Veteran’s Day Service
By Paul Auger, Guest Contributor The Sanford High School Band played at the city’s Veterans Day service at the Veterans Memorial Gymnasium this past Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The guest…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Spartan Concert Band Performs at Seadogs Game
The Spartans played the National Anthem and marched in parade on field BY MADISON OSBORNE, STAFF WRITER On Friday, May 20, the Sanford High School Concert Band performed the National Anthem at Hadlock…
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Sanford Schools Host Annual Art Show Virtually
The art show features work from Sanford Schools grade K-12 BY BRENNA KHIEV, STAFF WRITER The Sanford School District’s Annual Art Show is on full display, but this year things have gone virtual. Margaret…
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Rating the 2022 Met Gala Looks
Celebrities walked the Met Gala Red Carpet: Who understood the assignment? BY AZLINE MAURAIS, STAFF WRITER The Met Gala was held on May 2, 2022, and took place at the Metropolitan Museum of…
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Variety Show Boasts SHS Talent
Students and staff performed acts including singing, hula hooping and Beat Saber BY BRENNA KHIEV and CHLOE LANE, STAFF WRITERS The National Honors Society (NHS) held the annual Variety Show on April 7…
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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…
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