Rep. David McCrea (D-Fort Fairfield) invited the Easton Junior/Senior High School Band, under the direction of Pamela Kinsey, to perform at the Statehouse on March 22.
The Band had a very early morning to arrive at the Augusta site at 8 a.m. They were able to perform for about 40 minutes in the rotunda of the Capitol building as people were arriving for the work day. The sounds of the band were heard throughout the building.
At the beginning of the legislative session, Kevin Kinsey was invited to be the ‘Chaplain for the Day’ and offered the opening prayer. At the conclusion of the prayer, the Easton High School Jazz Trio, consisting of seniors Cecelia Ferris, Katelyn White and Isabelle Morin, sang an a cappella version of ‘The Star Spangled Banner” from the House floor. It was extremely well received and one member of the House even stopped the girls on their way out to tell them it was the best Star Spangled Banner they had heard all year.
Six students also had the opportunity to be honorary pages for the House’s morning session. Katelyn White, Cecelia Ferris, Isabelle Morin, Isaac Clark, Amelia Bate and Karla Chege chose to take advantage of this opportunity and had a very interesting experience.
Mark, Collin and Julie Sotomayor gather during Senior Awards Night at Easton High School. (Courtesy of Hillary Hallett)
The remainder of the band toured the Capitol building and had some time at the Maine State Museum. After the group left Augusta, they traveled to Waterville, where they had a guided tour of the Colby College Art Museum. They have the largest museum and art collection north of Boston, so this was a real treat for the Easton students.
After a dinner of pizza, the group headed back to Easton. It was a long but fulfilling day.
PTO news
Please keep collecting Box Tops for Education. They can be found on many of the products you use in your kitchen and home. Send them to Easton Elementary School in an envelope, and if you have a child in the school, please identify with his/her name.
Project Graduation fundraiser
Please consider supporting Easton’s 2018 Project Graduation by bringing your cans and bottles to the Presque Isle Redemption Center. Just ask them to apply the total to the 2018 Easton Project Graduation account. This fundraiser will be going on from now until May 15.
Community calendars
There are still several Easton Community Celebration Calendars that have not yet been retrieved. Please pick up your copy (copies) as soon as possible. There are extras available.
Early registration
Members from Easton of the Aroostook Small School Division Math League champions are, first column on the left from front to back, Kaitlyn Hurley, Chris Busse, Kody Carter and Hunter Dudley. Second column, Grace McCrum, Cecelia Ferris, Katelyn White and Alex Harvath. Third column, Kaitlyn Falloon, Connor Bragg, Keagan Kinney, Collin Sotomayor and Mitchell Flewelling. (Photo courtesy of Hillary Hallett)
The Easton School Department is now accepting registration for children entering Kindergarten or Pre-K in the fall of 2018. All children residing within the Easton school district who are 5 years old (on or before Oct. 15, 2018) are eligible for enrollment in the Kindergarten class. All children residing within the Easton school district who are 4 years old (on or before Oct. 15) are eligible for the Pre-K class.
Call the Easton Elementary School at 488-7700 as soon as possible to register your child for either of the above classes. The classroom teacher will notify parents/guardians when an informational meeting for parents is scheduled.
The state of Maine requires the following documents: (1) Proof of immunizations, (2) birth certificate (hospital copies are not acceptable), and (3) proof of residency (rental agreement, utility bill, etc). These documents must be presented prior to the child beginning school.
Library change
The community library at Easton High School will no longer be open for regular hours on Saturday mornings. In the future, library services will still be available on an “as requested” basis.
To arrange a mutually convenient time please contact Steve Demaio at 805-2702.
Summer Guess and her folks, Ryan and Nikki, enjoy a recent Senior Awards Night at Easton High School. (Courtesy of Hillary Hallett)
Bone Builders class
Bone Builders class meets most Mondays and Fridays starting at 9:45 in the Recreation Room at the Manor.
Bone Builders is a free strength training, balance and exercise program.
To be successful, one should commit to attending twice a week for six months. Each one-hour class, held twice a week, will increase muscle strength, balance and bone density.
This program is offered through Area on Aging, Cary Medical Center and the Easton Recreation Department.
Hillary Hallett is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by sending an e-mail to: hillary_jt@myfairpoint.net or calling 551-7737.
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- Easton Junior/Senior High School’s Individual winners during the Aroostook Small School Division Math League were, from left, Kaitlyn Hurley, first place freshmen; Mitchell Flewelling, third place freshmen, Alex Harvath, third place juniors, Hunter Dudley, second place juniors; Connor Bragg, second place seniors; and Katelyn White, first place seniors. (Photo courtesy of Hillary Hallett)
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- The Easton Recreation Department’s grades 5 and 6 boys basketball team finished out the season with a party. Taking part in the celebration were, from left, front: Blake King, Owen Sweeney, Brayden Boulier and Dawson Lamoreau. Second row, Chandler Drost, Zach Pelletier, Trey Brewer, Chase Flewelling, Mason Adams and Paul Bonner. Third row, coaches Jordan White and Travis Carter. (Courtesy of Hillary Hallett)
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- This happy group is ready and raring to go during the Easton Recreation Department’s annual Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast held on a recent weekend. (Courtesy of Hillary Hallett)
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- Trevor Kinney poses with Noah Hanscomb, a senior at Easton High School, and Saria Hanscomb on Senior Recognition Night before his last regular season home basketball game. (Courtesy of Hillary Hallett)
