Hawk’s Nest

by Nannette Mills
News from Hodgdon High School
    The English and Library Departments at Hodgdon High School held a Book Door Event in November to celebrate what teachers and staff have been reading. The students and staff enjoyed walking past the colorful doors and seeing all the various types of reading material enjoyed and delighted in by staff this November.
    Teachers are currently reading the book titled, The Answer Is in the Room by Alan M. Blankstein, for professional development. Blankstein is Founder and President of the HOPE (Harnessing Optimism and Potential through Education) Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting educational leaders over time in creating school cultures where failure is not an option for any student. Additional examples of the tools discussed in the book, along with forums for dialogue are available to readers at www.answerisintheroom.org.
Contributed photo
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Hodgdon High School’s November Students of the Month and Golden Rule Recipient were, front from left, Devin Smith, grade 11; Parker Quint, grade 12; Chris Hudson, grade 9; and back, Taylor Dwyer, Golden Rule Recipient; and Samantha Palmer, grade 10.
    Hodgdon High School has a beautiful legacy of honoring those who have fought and are fighting for our country in the armed forces. To carry that tradition to another level, some students and staff members at Hodgdon High School are creating a book to preserve the memories and experiences of our local veterans.  This Veteran History Project will be a written legacy that will be passed down to future generations; celebrating the service of our brave men and women in the Southern Aroostook area.
    If you are a veteran, or know a veteran who would be willing to spend time with our volunteers, please consider contacting us and sharing your life with generations to come. We know this will be a life-changing experience for all involved.  If you are interested, please contact myself or Kara Wright at 207-532-2413 or log onto www.msad70.org and email the above contacts from the web page.  Let the story of your life live on forever in the written word.
    The fall essay contest for Creative Communication, A Celebration of Today’s Writers is over and 11 students from American Literature have been chosen as winners. The following students are published authors: Tim Brooker, Brian Gilpatrick, Rachel Harmon, Karissa Harris, Whitney Palmer, Kyal Prosser, Hannah Sherman, Tyler Sherman, Summer Stoddard, Jeff Wheeler, and Jordon Wilson.  To see the author’s work and other contest information, go to  www.poeticpower.com.
    We hope you have enjoyed the wonderful band and chorus concerts this month. Several of our students participated in the All-Aroostook Festival in Presque Isle, and a huge congratulations to Nick Lunn who was accepted into the All-State Chorus. Our students are incredibly talented! Check out our web page at www.msad70.org for the upcoming sports schedules and other important events. Christmas Break begins on Friday, Dec. 23, and students will be back in class on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Have a blessed Christmas from the students and staff at Hodgdon High School.