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2024-2025

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EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY - Dismissal at 12:40 pm

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Varsity - Girls V Lacrosse 
vs. Massabesic Playday

WHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Scrimmage - Away vs Massabesic Playday

Wells HS - Lacrosse (M) - Varsity - Boys V Lacrosse 
At Messolonskee Play Day 
Bus 6:30 am

WHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse - Scrimmage - Away at Messolonskee Play Day

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Varsity - Varsity Softball 
vs. South Portland

WHS Varsity Softball - Home  vs South Portland

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Varsity - Varsity Baseball 
vs. Marshwood 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2pm

WHS Varsity Baseball  - Scrimmage - Away vs Marshwood

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Varsity - Varsity Softball 
vs. Biddeford

WHS Varsity Softball - Scrimmage - Home  vs Biddeford

Wells HS - Lacrosse (M) -  Boys JV Lacrosse 
vs Massabesic

WHS Boys JV Lacrosse - Scrimmage - Away at Massabesic

Wells HS - Lacrosse (M) - Varsity - Boys V Lacrosse 
vs Massabesic

WHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse - Scrimmage - Away at Massabesic

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Varsity - Varsity Baseball 
vs. Thornton Academy

WHS Varsity Baseball - Scrimmage - Home  vs Thornton Academy

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Junior Varsity - Girls JV Lacrosse 
vs. Scarborough 
 
Special Note: Bus: 3pm

WHS Girls JV Lacrosse - Scrimmage - Away vs Scarborough

Wells HS - Lacrosse (M) - Varsity - Boys V Lacrosse 
vs Yarmouth 
Bus 4:15 pm

WHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse - Scrimmage- Away vs Yarmouth

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Varsity - Girls V Lacrosse 
vs. Scarborough 
 
Special Note: Bus: 3pm

WHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Scrimmage - Away vs Scarborough

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Varsity - Varsity Softball 
vs. Marshwood 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2:45

WHS Varsity Softball - Away vs Marshwood

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Varsity - Varsity Baseball 
vs. Deering

WHS Varsity Baseball - Scrimmage - Home vs Deering

2025 WHS Athletic Hall of Fame

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Varsity - Varsity Softball 
vs. Noble

WHS Varsity Softball - Home  vs Noble

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Varsity - Girls V Lacrosse 
vs. Marshwood

WHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Scrimmage - Home vs Marshwood

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Varsity - Varsity Baseball 
vs. Biddeford 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2:30

WHS Varsity Baseball  - Scrimmage - Away vs Biddeford

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Junior Varsity - Girls JV Lacrosse 
vs. Marshwood

WHS Girls JV Lacrosse - Scrimmage - Home vs Marshwood

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Varsity - Varsity Softball 
vs. Freeport

WHS Varsity Softball - Home vs Freeport

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Varsity - Varsity Baseball 
vs. Freeport

WHS Varsity Baseball  - Home vs Freeport

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Varsity - Girls V Lacrosse 
vs. York

WHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Home vs York

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Junior Varsity - Girls JV Lacrosse 
vs. York

WHS Girls JV Lacrosse - Home vs York

Parent Contact Day (comp) - NO SCHOOL

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Junior Varsity - JV Baseball 
vs. Freeport 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2pm

WHS JV Baseball -  Away vs Freeport

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Junior Varsity - JV Softball 
vs. Freeport 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2pm

WHS JV Softball - Away vs Freeport

Wells HS - Lacrosse (M) - Varsity - Boys V Lacrosse 
vs. Greely

WHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse - Home vs Greely

Wells HS - Lacrosse (M) - Junior Varsity - Boys JV Lacrosse 
vs. Greely

WHS Boys JV Lacrosse - Home vs Greely

April Vacation - NO SCHOOL

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Varsity - Varsity Softball 
vs. Morse

WHS Varsity Softball - Home  vs Morse

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Varsity - Varsity Baseball 
vs. Morse

WHS Varsity Baseball  - Home vs Morse

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Junior Varsity - JV Baseball 
vs. Morse

WHS JV Baseball - Home vs Morse

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Junior Varsity - JV Softball 
vs. Morse

WHS JV Softball - Home vs Morse

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Varsity - Girls V Lacrosse 
vs. Biddeford

WHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Home vs Biddeford

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Junior Varsity - Girls JV Lacrosse 
vs. Biddeford

WHS Girls JV Lacrosse  - Home vs Biddeford

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Varsity - Varsity Softball 
vs. Greely

WHS Varsity Softball - Home vs Greely

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Junior Varsity - JV Baseball 
vs. Fryeburg

WHS JV Baseball - Home vs Fryeburg

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Junior Varsity - JV Softball 
vs. Fryeburg

WHS JV Softball - Home vs Fryeburg

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Varsity - Girls V Lacrosse 
vs. St. Dom's

WHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Home vs St. Dom's

Wells HS - Lacrosse (M) - Varsity - Boys V Lacrosse 
vs. Oak Hill

WHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse - Home vs Oak Hill

Wells HS - Lacrosse (M) - Junior Varsity - Boys JV Lacrosse 
vs. Oak Hill

WHS Boys JV Lacrosse - Home vs Oak Hill

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Varsity - Varsity Softball 
vs. St. Dom's 
 
Special Note: Bus: 10am

WHS Varsity Softball - Away vs St. Dom's

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Varsity - Varsity Baseball 
vs. York

WHS Varsity Baseball  - Home vs York

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Varsity - Varsity Softball 
vs. York

WHS Varsity Softball  - Home vs York

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Varsity - Girls V Lacrosse 
vs. Westbrook 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2:15pm

WHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Away vs Westbrook

Wells HS - Lacrosse (M) - Varsity - Boys V Lacrosse 
vs. Freeport 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2:45

WHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse - Away vs Freeport

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Junior Varsity - JV Softball 
vs. York 
 
Special Note: Bus: 3pm

WHS JV Softball - Away vs York

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Junior Varsity - JV Baseball 
vs. York 
 
Special Note: Bus: 3pm

WHS JV Baseball - Away vs York

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Junior Varsity - Girls JV Lacrosse 
vs. Westbrook 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2:15

WHS Girls JV Lacrosse - Away vs Westbrook

Wells HS - Lacrosse (M) - Junior Varsity - Boys JV Lacrosse 
vs. Freeport 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2:30

WHS Boys JV Lacrosse - Away vs Freeport

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Varsity - Varsity Softball 
vs. Cape 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2pm

WHS Varsity Softball  - Away vs Cape

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Varsity - Varsity Baseball 
vs. Cape Elizabeth 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2pm

WHS Varsity Baseball - Away vs Cape Elizabeth

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Junior Varsity - JV Baseball 
vs. Cape

WHS JV Baseball  - Home vs Cape

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Varsity - Girls V Lacrosse 
vs. Fryeburg

WHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Home vs Fryeburg

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Junior Varsity - Girls JV Lacrosse 
vs. Fryeburg

WHS Girls JV Lacrosse - Home vs Fryeburg

Events

Wells Junior High students will present three performances of the beloved children's whimsical musical "James and the Giant Peach JR." in the Olenn Performing Arts Center at Wells High School. The show times are as follows: April 3rd at 4:00 pm, April 4th at 6:30 pm, and April 5th at noon.  Admission is $5 at the door. This delightful production is based on the book by British author Roald Dahl and is directed by Allison Le.

WJHS presents “James and the Giant Peach JR.” beginning April 3rd

Cast and crew of the 2025 WJHS production of James and the Giant Peach JR.

The Wells Players troupe at Wells High School has announced that they will present the enchanting stage adaptation of *The Wizard of Oz* on stage in the Olenn Performing Arts Center at Wells High School beginning March 19, 2025.    

This musical is based on the original children’s fantasy novel published in 1900, titled *The Wonderful Wizard of Oz* by L. Frank Baum.  In 1939, the book was made into the MGM motion picture *The Wizard of Oz*.  Years later, it was adapted for the stage by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company.  Popular tunes in the play include "*Over the Rainbow*" and "*Follow the Yellow Brick Road*."

The story brings to life the mesmerizing and appealing character of Dorothy, a little girl swept away in a tornado who is now trying to find her way back home in Kansas.  She travels the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard of Oz, who can help her return home. Along her journey, she meets a scarecrow, a woodman made of tin, a cowardly lion, and numerous munchkins.

This local high school interpretation is directed by Andrew Lopez, who has been directing stage productions at WHS for over twenty years.  Others who helped make this play come to life include Producer Andrea Hernandez, Alex Bedirian (assistant director), Bailey Smith (musical director), Dianah Shelley (choreographer), and Judi Dion (costume designer).  Mr. Lopez and Mr. Bedirian also designed the stage lighting for this show and created the colorful stage sets.   

"We are excited to bring a classic show to life on the stage and create performances that will have children and adults alike dancing and laughing in their seats,” commented

Hernandez in an email.  She noted that the production involved 55 students, including 10 students from Wells Elementary School.

Curtain times and ticket prices for the Wizard of Oz are as follows: March 19 at 3:30 pm, (free for students and senior citizens, $6 for general admission), March 20 and 21 at 6:30 pm ($6 for students and senior citizens, $9 for general admission) and March 22 at 2 pm ($6 for students and senior citizens, $9 for general admission).

Travel down the “Yellow Brick Road” with the Wells Players

The main cast members (left to right) are Elizabeth Nichols, Anne Michelle Randle,  Pelé Allen, Livia DiDomenicantonio, Graeme Mertens, Elana Vennard, and Ava Sprague.

Wells High School Principal Eileen Sheehy recently announced that Senior Cooper Bourque has been selected to receive this year’s Maine Principal’s Award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association (MPA) in Augusta.  Each year, high schools that are members of the MPA select one outstanding senior to receive this honor.

“Cooper is very deserving of this recognition,” remarked Principal Sheehy. “Cooper's dedication to learning and growing while always embracing collaboration, citizenship, and reflection is admirable.  He is a natural leader by example and is a very positive influence within our school community.”  

“It was unexpected, especially since I didn’t know this was an award,” said Bourque.  “I really appreciate it.”  During his high school career, he has successfully taken numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, including courses in psychology, calculus, literature, and physics.  He is a member of the National Honor Society, served on the 2024 prom committee, and, as a freshman, served as Class Secretary. 

Bourque is a member of the WHS Football Team and the WHS Indoor and Outdoor Track teams.  Recognizing a need, he donated significant assistance in helping to improve the track program at WHS.

As a good citizen, Bourque has tutored a middle school student struggling with math and worked each summer with his fellow football teammates, cleaning up local beaches.  “Through the football team, we do a lot of volunteering,” added Bourque, who plans to study Biomedical Engineering in college.

The MPA Award was established in 1984. Award recipients and their principals are invited to attend the organization’s Honors Luncheon in the spring.  At that time, recipients will receive a lapel pin and plaque. Also, five of these students will be selected in a lottery to receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Cooper Bourque receives the Maine Principal’s Award

WHS Senior and recipient of the Maine Principal’s Award, Cooper Bourque

For the second year, Wells Junior High School music teacher Katie Mercier has introduced a unit of study to her eighth-grade students on learning to play the ukulele.

“I think it’s good because it gives them a basis on a stringed instrument,” said Mercier, who pointed out that the ukulele is an accessible, four-string instrument that is popular.  She believes it gives students “a start” to either continue with the ukulele or branch out to another string instrument, such as the guitar or bass guitar. 

At the start each student was assigned a ukulele to play and care for while in class.  Students got familiar with the notes on the small fretboard that corresponded with notes on the upper or treble clef of sheet music. They eventually learned to form chords and play simple songs that they could record on their laptops. 

“I like playing the ukulele,” said student Gavin Dusza, who has been learning piano for the past seven years. He noted that he had experienced some instruction with the violin in elementary school.  “Ukulele was definitely different for me because I never played guitar, but after two weeks, you get the hang of it.”

Fellow eighth-grader Jack Kennedy said, “I liked this unit. I was surprised at how much I liked playing the ukulele.  Music has never been my favorite subject, but the ukulele was actually fun. It’s easy and my new favorite instrument.”  He added, “It makes me think of a nighttime beach-type-of-vibe every time I play.  It's really smooth.”  Kennedy said he would continue playing the ukulele following this class.

The ukulele originated and became popular in Portugal during the 1880s.  Eventually, it became a significant fixture of Hawaiian culture.  The instrument comes in four sizes: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone.  The Hawaiian word “ukulele” translates in English to “jumping flea.”   "Uku" is the word for "flea," and "lele" translates to the verb "jumping."

Eighth-grade music students experience the fun of playing the “jumping flea”

A music class at WJHS assembled with ukuleles in hand.

In honor of National School Committee Recognition Month, Wells-Ogunquit Community School District (WOCSD) Superintendent James Daly recognized the District’s School Committee members and high school student representatives at the Committee’s meeting on January 2nd.  They were acknowledged for their support and commitment to the students and staff of the District.  

“I want to recognize you for all the great things you do,” said Daly to the group.   “You support us no matter what we do (and) we appreciate it.  He added, “We couldn’t have done anything without your help.”

Each member was awarded a plaque from Daly who noted the tenure of each member:  Helena Ackerson - 12 years, including 11 years as Chair; Vice-Chair Jason Vennard - 11 years, including 10 years as Vice-Chair; Boriana Dolliver - 8 years; Heather Sittig - 8 years; Jeff Sullivan - 5 years, and Michele Tourangeau - 4 years.  Student representatives serving on the Committee this school year are Wells High School senior Tory Chase - her first year of service, and Junior Abraham (Abe) Medrano - his first year of service. 

School committees and/or school board members are elected officials who volunteer a great deal of time overseeing the complexities in the management of school districts.  National School Committee Recognition Month is celebrated each January.

Members of the WOCSD School Committee Recognized

From left to right are Boriana Dolliver, Heather Sittig, Abe Medrano (student rep.), Tory Chase (student rep.), Helena Ackerson, Jason Vennard, and Superintendent James Daly.  Committee members Jeff Sullivan and Michele Tourangeau were unable to attend the January 2, 2025 School Committee meeting.

In the early morning of January 9th, twelve finalists in the Wells Junior High School Spelling Bee for 2025 entered the Ward Gymnasium to compete in a school-wide assembly in front of an audience of hundreds of students. The finalists consisted of three students per grade level.  They all placed first in earlier pre-qualifying classroom spelling bees.   

The finalists were 5th-grade students Lucy Minogue, Lucie Parker, and Jordan Schettino.   Sixth-graders present were Tyler Donahue, Eric Lee, and Will Minogue.  From the 7th grade were Kyle Dolliver, Riley Gosselin, and Carmen Puliafico.  Representing the 8th grade were Kylie Afthim, Scarlett Lantz, and Laila VanWeest.

“It was great to see the enthusiasm, respect, and excitement that the audience showed the spellers,” commented English Language Arts (ELA) teacher Julie Esch.  “It was a lot of fun!”   

Sixth-grade student Tyler Donahue won this year’s Bee.   In the deciding round, he spelled the words ‘séance’ and ‘vociferous’ correctly in that order.  Eighth-grade student and runner-up Scarlett Lantz advanced to the final round by correctly spelling the word ‘impeccable’ but misspelling the next word, ‘séance’.  Both students will now represent their school at the York County Spelling Bee on February 4th in the library at Massabesic Middle School in East Waterboro at 2:00 pm. 

“It was something,” said an excited and surprised Tyler Donahue.  “I never thought I would get first place, let alone second or third.  It's amazing.”    Regarding the final word of the contest, he added that “I was just in the dark” when presented with the word, ‘vociferous’. 

The first-place prize awarded to Donahue was a deluxe Scrabble board.  Those who placed in the top four of contestants received medals.  All of the participating students received pencils with “WJHS Spelling Bee” imprinted on them plus some Smarties Candy. 

This year’s judges of the contest included ELA teachers Mary Rand, Laney Yeomelakis, Molly Foran, Sarah Downs, and Daysia Cornett.  Music teacher Alison Graichen operated the sound system for the hour-long event.          

York County junior high students participating in this first stage of the National Spelling Bee will join with WJHS finalists in the State Spelling Bee to be held at Bowdoin College in Brunswick on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.  Students who win state competitions are then invited to participate in the National Spelling Bee held in the spring.  Began in 1925, the National Spelling Bee is administered by the E.W. Scripps Company and 267 sponsors in the United States. and elsewhere.

Donahue wins the annual spelling bee at WJHS

In the photo are the participants in this year’s WJHS Spelling Bee.  They are (back row, left to right): Eric Lee, Laila VanWeest (standing between the two rows), Carmen Puliafico, Kyle Dolliver, Will Minogue, Jordan Schettino, and Kylie Afthim.  In the front row are (l to r) Riley Gosselin, Scarlett Lantz, Tyler Donahue, Lucy Minogue, and Lucie Parker

During a regular school committee meeting on December 4th, Wells-Ogunquit CSD Superintendent James Daly recognized and thanked the following people for their contributions to the community and District.  Awarded with praise and plaques of recognition were Adam Shaw, Scott DeFelice, and Courtland Holloway.

Scott DeFelice, a member of the Wells Board of Selectmen, responded quickly to those who suddenly found their apartment homes and belongings gone because of the devastating November 19th Pine Tree Common apartment complex fire on Rt. 109 in Wells.  The tragedy left twelve families needing shelter.  DeFelice, the general manager of the Elmwood Resort Hotel in Wells found himself in a position to provide immediate temporary shelter for those displaced.  Meeting notes from the school committee meeting read, “Scott has done a tremendous job harnessing resources and working to support the families involved, ensuring that they had a place to stay.”

Courtland Holloway, the pastor of Shores Church on Route 109 in Wells, was recognized as a volunteer for the District and community.  With his church in close proximity to the site, he was one of the first on the scene at the apartment complex fire.   Pastor Holloway assisted in directing traffic and shuttling firefighters, tenants, and others to and from Shores Church for intermittent breaks. He and his wife Kara were able to provide gift cards and cash donations to help those who lost their apartment and belongings. The Holloways, who have children attending District schools, often volunteer in the District and have, at times, generously provided gift cards to parents of school children who find themselves in need of assistance. 

Wells Police Sargent Adam Shaw was recognized as a tremendous resource for the District and its students.  Sargent Shaw has assisted the District in addressing safety issues in roundtable discussions, thereby helping the District move towards an even safer environment for students and staff.  Shaw also volunteers his coaching skills at Wells Parks & Recreation and for the Wells-Ogunquit Little League.   In addition, he participates in the annual Guest Reader Day program at Wells Elementary School.

The Wells-Ogunquit CSD School Committee recognizes three community volunteers

From left to right are Adam Shaw, Courtland Holloway, and Scott DeFelice.

For the second year in a row, the Wells High School varsity football team has won the Maine Class D State Championship game.  At its meeting on December 4th, the Wells-Ogunquit CSD School Committee recognized the team and its coaches for their victory over Foxcroft Academy at Lewiston High School’s Don Roux Field on November 23rd.  The final score was 34 to 0.

Wells-Ogunquit CSD Superintendent James Daly, Assistant Superintendent Pierce Cole, and School Committee Chair Helena Ackerson congratulated Coach Tim Roche and each of his assistant coaches and team members with a certificate of recognition on behalf of the Committee and the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District.   

According to head football Coach Roche, the team finished the 2024 season undefeated, 11-0, including a regular season game with Foxcroft Academy.  Similarly, Foxcroft Academy ended their regular season at 10-1.

“This is back-to-back Championships for the Warriors, and they now have the longest active win streak in the state at 14 games,” noted Roche in an email.  "This year's team started strong and never looked back; they fought through a tough regular season schedule and had a great playoff run. I am so proud of them and the coaches' efforts; we have a great culture here at Wells."

Before acknowledging each coach and team member, Superintendent Daly pointed out that the high school team had one of its best playing seasons.   He added that team members are champions on and off the field and, being so, provide positive role models for the younger students in the WOCSD and the community.

Class D state football champs recognized

The 2024 Wells High School Football Team, with Coach Roche, several assistant coaches, and members of the WOCSD School Committee

District News

The Drama Department at Wells High School has announced that it has been granted one of the first licenses in Maine to present the spellbinding *“*Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” (High School Edition).  

This two-act play is based on the original Harry Potter story by J. K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne. The production will bring to life the eighth installment of the Harry Potter series in the Olenn Performing Arts Center at WHS beginning November 20th.  

This enchanting production with mesmerizing characters is produced by Andrea Hernandez and directed by Andrew Lopez.  Alex Bedirian is the assistant director, and Judi Dion is the costume designer.

“We have an amazing opportunity to put on a show that pushes our students and faculty to perform at the next level," commented Hernandez in an email.  "We are going to be making people's childhood fantasies a reality.  Harry Potter is a larger-than-life name, and we feel honored to be the first school in Maine to put on this show."

Andy Lopez has been directing stage productions at WHS for over twenty years.  “We are beyond excited to put on such a prestigious and well-known show,” wrote Lopez in an email. “The magic of this franchise will be a fun challenge to bring to life.”

The high school edition of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” returns audiences to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where friendships and adventures await Harry Potter’s son, Albus, who confronts his family's past legacy.

The dates and times of the play are as follows: a matinee on November 20th at 3:30 pm, followed by evening shows on November 21, 22, and 23, at 6:30 pm.   Seating can be reserved and paid for in advance by calling Wells High School or visiting *www.wellshs.booktix.com*. Tickets can also be bought at the door before each show. Tickets are $6 for students and senior citizens and $9 for general admission.  Seniors, students, and WHS faculty are admitted free for the afternoon matinee on November 20th, but they are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance.

WHS Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast

Actors in the WHS presentation of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” (High School Edition) are from left to right:  Sofia Groff, Camryn Chase, Elizabeth Nichols, Alivia Collin, Landon Jacobson-Theriault, Paul Stair, Luke Chrimes, Charles Hamlyn, Elena Batchelder, and Anne Michelle Randle Front row (left to right) Grace Mears, Kaylee Webber, Mia Foley, Elizabeth Nichols, Sofia Groff, Luke Chrimes, Pieper Morris, and Ava Wheeler. Second row (l-r) Cherish Vose, Katelyn Chase, Alivia Collin, Amelia Connor, Sara Giddens, Maya Connor, Peyton Lessard, and Elena Batchelder.  Last row (l-r) Paul Stair, Kayana Jacobson-Theriault, Graeme Mertens, Charlie Hamlyn, Anne Michelle Randle, Camryn Chase, Landon Jacobson-Theriault, Evelina Lucas, Lila Sprague, Isabella Randle, and Evie Hatfield.  Abe Medrano, Myles Archer, and Kendall Ball are not in the photo.

During a recent local television sports news story, Wells High School senior Kendall Maxon said in the middle of a statement, “I like staying active..” which is an understatement for one who not only maintains a 4.0 accumulative grade point average but is the captain of three WHS teams, Lacrosse, basketball, and soccer.  



In late August, Maxon was honored with the distinction of WMTW Channel 8’s “Scholar-Athlete of the Week.”  She was nominated for this by her Lacrosse coach, Morgan Pike.  



“Kendall is an amazing athlete, student, and young lady,” wrote Pike in an email.  She was a phenomenal leader as a junior captain last season and helped lead the team to the state championship. Kendall is an athlete who embodies unselfishness and coaching ability. She leads by example, always putting the team's success above her own, and her work ethic is unparalleled. Whether in practice or during the game, Kendall demonstrates commitment and dedication that inspires everyone around her.”



While visiting WHS, Channel 8 personnel filmed Maxon at Lacrosse practice.  In an interview, she told Ch. 8 sports reporter Travis Lee that Lacrosse is her favorite of the three sports she competes in.  In Lacrosse, she plays “midfield” and “attack” positions.



Maxon indicated that her favorite subjects are math and science.  “I’ve always been motivated to do my best in the classroom,” she told Lee.  In high school thus far, she has completed six AP college classes and four online York County Community College (YCCC) classes.  Once in college, she plans to continue playing Lacrosse and pursue a degree in Business, focusing on Marketing and Management. 



Kendall is also interested in real estate and wants to obtain a real estate license this winter and work with her mother, a real estate agent.  Kendall has an identical twin sister, Maren who also plays basketball.

WMTW recognizes three-sport athlete and scholar

The Athletic Department at Wells High School is currently taking nominations for the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. If you would like to nominate a former WHS athlete, coach, fan, or contributor to sports at the school, please request a nomination form available at all of the District’s three schools and in the entryway of the WOCSD Superintendent’s Office, located at 1460 Post Road, (Rte. 1) in Wells. Nomination forms may also be obtained by going online to: 

<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1705PzSDQHAq57vVHWZ2waZNq1vIUoZZuVSG4_rDm1WA/edit>



Those being nominated must have graduated from WHS on or before June 2014. On the form, those making the nomination should provide as much information as possible, including the nominee’s honors, recognitions, dates, records, newspaper clippings, and artifacts pertinent to the nomination.



The completed form may be returned to Wells High School either in person or by mail at: Wells High School, ATTN: Jodie Lawlor, Athletic Director, 200 Sanford Road, Wells, ME 04090. The deadline for submitting a nomination is November 15, 2024.

WHS is seeking nominations for its Athletic Hall of Fame

The Drama Department at Wells High School has announced that it has been granted one of the first licenses in the United States to present the high school edition of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”   This play is based on an original story by J. K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne and will appear on stage at the Olenn Performing Arts Center at WHS from November 20 to November 23, 2024.   Producer for the Drama Department, Andrea Hernandez, indicated that more information about this event will be forthcoming. 



“We are beyond excited to put on such a prestigious and well-known show,” commented WHS Director of Dramatics and director of this play Andrew Lopez. “The magic of this franchise will be a fun challenge to bring to life.” 



The high school edition of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” transports audiences back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where old friendships are tested and new adventures unfold.  Set nineteen years after the events of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," this thrilling tale follows the journey of Harry Potter's youngest son, Albus Severus Potter, as he grapples with the weight of his family legacy and embarks on a quest to confront the past.



 “We have an amazing opportunity to put on a show that pushes our students and faculty to perform at the next level," explained producer Hernandez.  "We are going to be making people's childhood fantasies a reality.  Harry Potter is a larger-than-life name, and we feel honored to be the first school in Maine to put on this show."



With its timeless themes of friendship, courage, and the enduring power of love, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” offers a spellbinding theatrical experience for audiences of all ages. From dazzling spell-casting to heart-pounding adventures, this production will leave audiences on the edge of their seats.

The WHS Players to present “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”

If you would like to nominate a former Wells High School Athlete, Coach, Fan/Contributor for induction into the 2025 Wells High School Warrior Athletics Hall of Fame, please click below:

[WHS Hall Of Fame Nominations - Scan](https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1-coYj1IHymNMHzlE5xbRDJM8G5lA2BRsPY1qxQwSz_Q/edit)            

[WHS Hall Of Fame Nomination - Form](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1705PzSDQHAq57vVHWZ2waZNq1vIUoZZuVSG4\_rDm1WA/edit)   

\*\*\* The deadline for all nominations is November 15, 2024.

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