On Sunday afternoon, our Coyote Theater students embarked on a field trip to Orono High's School for their production of "Mean Girls."
These students remain hungry to learn and see what other students in other schools are doing on stage.
Shout Out to Mr. Wright and Mr. Dewley for making all of this happen for our students!
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Introducing our November Students of the Month! Grade 9 - Racqel Johnson Grade 10 - Natalie (Nat) Robinson Grade 11 - Sam Goddard & Grade 12 - Andrew Wolfertz Congratulations Racqel, Nat, Sam & Andrew! Thank You each for being Awesome in your own way! We are Proud of You!
Students in Ms. Markides Photography class went on a little adventure into downtown Old Town, practicing their street photography skills. They captured flying ducks, empty benches, street signs and train tracks. Inspiration can be found everywhere, even in the OT.
Aimee Gerow, Box Office Manager of Penobscot Theater Company spoke to the students pursuing a Diploma of Extra Distinction on Thursday. She spoke to the students about her acting career, including the work she did in Boston, New York and London. She also shared information on her work at the Penobscot Theater Company and as a dialect coach. The students enjoyed her presentation and asked some great questions.
On Wednesday, our students who are pursuing a diploma of extra distinction took part in a reflective writing workshop. This after school seminar was open to students in grade 9, or students in grades 10-11 who are new to the Honors Diploma program.
As you can see the library was a vibrant place!
On Thursday, JMG students took a trip to the Tri-County Tech Center in Dexter to participate in a "Women in Trades" event, put on by Trades for ME. Shortly after arriving students jumped right into hands-on experiences, some were under the hood of a vehicle changing the oil, others were in the woods identifying different trees and plants! It was a great opportunity for students to explore different careers within the trades including Automotive, Natural Resources, Graphic Design, Multimedia, and much more!
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Want to get rid of those bags of returnables and make room in the garage? Drop them off at Old Town High School on Saturday! Headed out to the craft fairs and won’t be around? We can arrange pick up in many areas!
Our students pursuing a diploma of extra distinction were treated to a visit from Old Town High School alum, Duane Tibbetts (Class of 2021) this afternoon. Duane did a seminar about his experience as a student at Maine Maritime Academy. He also shared information on what types of academic programs are offered at MMA. He did an amazing job! The knowledge of what MMA has to offer and the confidence that he has gained during his experience there is wonderful to see. Thank You, Duane! We are proud of You! #CoyotePride
On Sunday morning, MacKenzie Gymnasium played host to a shoot-around for the Merrimack College mens' basketball team. We received a call from our friends at UMaine on Friday asking for our assistance. Due to a really busy weekend on campus, there was no available space for their opponent to get in a quick workout prior to a 4pm tip-off against the Black Bears. We happily stepped in to help out! In the next three weeks, Merrimack College plays at Ohio State, at Georgetown and at Florida... Wow! Great group of guys. On the way out, I wished them luck against our Black Bears on Sunday afternoon - but not too much. :)
Coyotes visit Lynx land...
Some of our very own Coyote Theatre enjoyed an evening up at Mattanawcook Academy's opening night of "Puffs" on Thursday. Mr. Wright took a small group of thespians up, where they got to enjoy the show from the front row! Thank you, Director Boynton, for the invite and the tickets!
Cadets of the Coyote Battalion marched in the Bangor-Brewer Veterans Day Parade honoring Veterans past and present.
Thank You to all Veterans! We appreciate you. A special shout out to all veterans who work at OTHS. *Jeremy Aldrich *Jana Caron *Nick Jordan *Michael May *John Milligan *Bryan Murphy *Joel Peaslee *Jordan Simpson *Stephen Szewc
Its almost time to induct the next class of legends into the Old Town High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
Save the date. January 20, 2024.
The class list will be revealed soon.
It’s become an annual tradition for members of our Student Council to bring dinner for teachers during parent/teacher conferences. Both StuCo and staff look forward to this event every year! Thank You OT Student Council!
We ❤️ you.
I visited Mr. Gilbert's Honors Biology class today. After a riveting lecture about primary and secondary succession, the class moved outside for a lab. The class was divided into four groups and they each completed two worksheets consisting of a transect line survey. The group had to determine how many plant species existed on the 150m line and how tall those species have grown. Eventually, each group moved into the woods where the tree growth was pretty significant.
In addition, they all learned how to use a height transit device, which was super fun. They did all of this while navigating wet terrain in very oversized boots! They had a lot of fun! Great lesson, Mr. Gilbert! #CoyotesLearning
Look who was just named UTC "Student of the Month" in EMT!! Old Town High School's very own Danica Brown!
Here is what her UTC instructor had to say:
"Danica exemplifies hard work and dedication in everything she does, often asking where she can step in and help fellow students. She works for Howland Fire on her weekends off from her 3 season sport schedule and will become a full member after her birthday in November. Her chief is very complimentary when he checks in on her and to see where they can better assist both UTC and her. She is a good academic student for us, having her work done on time and encouraging others to do the same."
Way to go, Danica! We are Proud of You! #CoyotePride
Tonight, the Coyote Battalion Drill and Color Guard Teams participated in the last competition of the season at Nokomis Regional High School. Our team won 1st place in two of the six events and swept 2nd place in the other four events. They were one point away from bringing home the overall winner trophy!
Because this was the last competition for our graduating Senior Cadets, there was a Seniors-only Individual Drill event. Norah Sanborn won 3rd place and Brayden Porter took 2nd place.
Overall, it has been a great season with a lot of growth and steady improvement. The one-point miss is a little tough to take, but it demonstrates the level of competition.
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Congratulations to Kylee Murray, September's OTHS Cadet of the Month! Kylee is the "Voice of the Coyotes" each morning bringing our campus community the daily highlights. She has helped the Coyote Battalion to get off to a quick start this school year with her planning and executing of the Red Cross Blood Drive. Kylee is also a member of our competitive Drill Team. In addition to JROTC, she is a member of the Equity Committee, Track Team, and Pep Band. Congratulations, Kylee!
On Wednesday, our Honors and Humanities Diploma students participated in a seminar presented by Dr. Brian Jansen, Humanities Specialist for the Clement and Linda McGillicuddy Humanities Center at the University of Maine. Students learned about the Humanities field and the work of the McGillicuddy Humanities Center. Dr. Jansen also led the student in a poetry writing activity to get them thinking about language.
The OTHS Math Team traveled to Brewer High School on Wednesday for the second math meet of the year. The meet's categories were Arithmetic with Ratios and Proportions, Series and Sequences, Counting Principles and Binomial Theorem, Polynomials, and Areas and Volumes. Students had 12 minutes in each round to solve 3 problems. During the team round students worked together to solve 10 problems across all the categories.
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