Mrs. Kailee Colbeth, a 2006 WA graduate and math teacher has been named Washington County Teacher of the Year! This distinct honor was awarded by Educate Maine, a Maine organization that works to ensure and recognize Maine education policies and practices. The County Teacher of the Year program is intended to honor and recognize those classroom teachers that teach with excellence and make a difference in education. On Thursday, May 10, Mrs. Colbeth and Head of School Mr. Judson McBrine traveled to the Maine State Hall of Flags for an award ceremony.

Senior Kyle Case, a WA Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus student remarks, "Mrs. Colbeth has helped make the difficult concepts in math make sense, and by taking her class, not only have I become a better problem solver in math but also in all areas of my life. "

Congratulations Mrs. Colbeth on earning this well-deserved recognition.

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Mrs. Kailee Colbeth, a 2006 WA graduate and math teacher has been named Washington County Teacher of the Year! This distinct honor was awarded by Educate Maine, a Maine organization that works to ensure and recognize Maine education policies and practices. The County Teacher of the Year program is intended to honor and recognize those classroom teachers that teach with excellence and make a difference in education. On Thursday, May 10 Mrs. Colbeth and Head of School Mr. Judson McBrine traveled to the Maine State Hall of Flags for an award ceremony. Senior Kyle Case, a WA Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus student remarks, "Mrs. Colbeth has helped make the difficult concepts in math make sense, and by taking her class, not only have I become a better problem solver in math but also in all areas of my life. " Congratulations Mrs. Colbeth on earning this well-deserved recognition. Above: Mrs. Colbeth helping senior Kyle Case with his AP Calculus assignment. Above: Mrs. Colbeth and Mr. McBrine at the Hall of Flags in Augusta where Mrs. Colbeth was honored on Thursday, May 10 as the 2018 Washington County Teacher of the Year. This week was National Teacher Appreciation Week! Washington Academy is happy to have wonderful teachers that are dedicated to providing students with top-notch educations. We would like to celebrate and honor WA teachers with photos of them inspiring and educating young minds. Thank you Washington Academy teachers! Above: Music teacher, Mr. Turner Kelsey, conducting members of the WA chorus. Above: History teacher and department chair, Mrs. Mathy Terrill, teaching the WA Holocaust and Genocide Studies Class. Above: Science teacher and department chair, Mr. Don Sprangers (right), with Coastal Ecology students on the Machias River. Last fall the group traveled to France to further their studies on the endangered salmon species. Above: Math teacher, Mr. Scott Bowden instructing junior Spencer King. Judson McBrine, Head of School at Washington Academy in East Machias, proudly announces the honor parts for the graduating Class of 2018 as follows: Co-valedictorians: Cameryn Farnsworth & Lydia Sprague Salutatorian: Richard Lyons First Honor Essayist: Jodie Harris Second Honor Essayist: Kiara Kempthorne-Curiel Baccalaureate will take place on Sunday, June 3 at 3:00 pm in the Gardner Gymnasium. Graduation will take place on Monday, June 4 at 1:00 pm in the Gardner Gymnasium. Congratulations to the Class of 2018! Above: Class of 2018 honor parts; top row (L-R) Cameryn Farnsworth and Lydia Sprague, bottom row (L-R) Richard Lyons, Jodie Harris, and Kiara Kempthorne-Curiel

Judson McBrine, Head of School at Washington Academy in East Machias, proudly announces the honor parts for the graduating Class of 2018 as follows:

Co-valedictorians:

Cameryn Farnsworth & Lydia Sprague

Salutatorian: Richard Lyons

First Honor Essayist: Jodie Harris

Second Honor Essayist: Kiara Kempthorne-Curiel

Baccalaureate will take place on Sunday, June 3 at 3:00 pm in the Gardner Gymnasium.

Graduation will take place on Monday, June 4 at 1:00 pm in the Gardner Gymnasium.

Congratulations to the Class of 2018!

Above: Class of 2018 honor parts; top row (L-R) Cameryn Farnsworth and Lydia Sprague,

bottom row (L-R) Richard Lyons, Jodie Harris, and Kiara Kempthorne-Curiel

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Last Friday, May 11, current underclassmen and the incoming Class of 2022 had the opportunity to "step up" for the day and experience what school will be like next year. Students were able to meet new teachers and classmates, and see a bit of campus. The day ended with students having the opportunity to socialize and enjoy organized outdoor activities which included a dunk tank, inflatable obstacle course, face painting and much more. Thank you to all of the students who joined us for Step Up Day! We can't wait to see you in September! Above: Students on their way to classes on Step Up Day! Above: (L-R) Freshmen Sarah Otto, Kyra Phillips, and Michon Whitney stepping into their sophomore poses. Above: Sophomore, soon to be junior, Riley Fraser, enjoying her cotton candy. For more photos click here! On Tuesday, May 15, we held our annual Spring Concert in the Gardner Gymnasium! The concert featured dances from the Contemporary Dance and Creative Movement Class and after school ballet class, as well as performances by our Jazz Band, A cappella, Solo Artists, and more! Guests were also greeted by a display of student artwork as they entered the building. Bravo to all of the talented students who participated! Congratulations to dance instructor Jennifer Binversie, music instructor Turner Kelsey, and art instructor Heather O'Leary for organizing another great evening of the arts. Above: Sophomore Gabriella Mendoza Above: Freshman Gabrielle Morang and Sophomore Riley Fraser Above: WA residential students from Indonesia performing a traditional dance. For more photos click here! On Wednesday, May 16, 14 WA students were officially pinned as Certified Nursing Assistants. Throughout the year these students worked diligently in the classroom and with patients at Down East Community Hospital and the Maine Veterans Home. The instructor for the course is Mrs. Ruth Ann Harrod R.N., who also serves as the WA school nurse. WA is proud to offer a certification course that enables students to be workforce-ready within one year. The students who have completed the 2017-18 Certified Nursing Assistant course are: Brandon Allard, Shania Bailey, Aleisha Farris, Jocelyn Hicks, Kelly Leighton, Tyler Matthews, Nova Mazur, Amy McKinley, Abigail Plummer, Darian Preston, Kodie Priest, Alexandra Sprague-Scrivano, and Olivia Wallace Congratulations new Certified Nursing Assistants! Above: CNA students with instructor Mrs. Harrod at the CNA pinning. Want to keep up with our sports teams? Check out our Teams, Scores and Schedules page on our website for up to date information on all things athletics! http://www.washingtonacademy.org/page.cfm?p=536

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On Saturday, May 19 the Class of 2019 hosted the annual WA Junior Prom! The theme was "A Night Under the Stars". Students and parents decorated the Gardner Gymnasium into a starlit fairytale setting with twinkling white lights and tulle. In keeping with tradition WA juniors and their escorts were announced at the beginning of the evening. Members of the prom court were also announced which included juniors Kate Somes, Teeya Harmon, Haley Libby, Briahna Reece, Braydi Dana-Surles, Megan Taylor, Finn Furth, Jeffrey Graham, Khiari Hayward, Spencer King, Josh Richardson, and Connor Roberts. Spencer King and Haley Libby were crowned prom prince and princess, and JeffreyGraham and Teeya Harmon were crowned king and queen! Students had a magical night dancing under the stars!

"Between the decorations and time spent with friends it was my favorite prom yet! I am very happy to have had all the wonderful people who helped make it happen."

- Junior Briahna Reece

Photo by Stephanie Door

Above: The Class of 2019 posing for a photo in their prom

attire.

Photo by Stephanie Door

Above: Prom king Jeffery Graham and Prom queen Teeya Harmon.

Photo by Stephanie Door

Above: Students dancing under the stars!

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This has been the last week of classes WA seniors! To document their last week, we asked some seniors to take photos, commemorating their last few days at Washington Academy.

Above: (L-R) Seniors Hailey Wood, Hannah Atcherson, Jackson Scoville, and Haylee Link

Above: Seniors enjoying their last day in outdoor Senior Lounge.

Above: Students soaking up one of their last days all together as a group with a game of card and lots of laughs!

Above: (L-R) Seniors Jodie Harris and Reece Thompson, Junior Donald Soctoma, and senior Lauren Wallace taking a photo to commemorate the seniors' last day.

On Friday November 16 Elizabeth Neptune spoke during a school-wide assembly about the the history of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, their traditions and their life today. Students learned about the many cultural differences that exist in our nation and how to improve communications between all cultures of people. Elizabeth has 30 years of experience working to deliver health and human services to Native Communities and has been a member of the Washington Academy Board of Trustees for two years.

In 2017, Elizabeth was featured in Maine Magazine's 50 Mainers Charting Maine's Future who are improving upon the state's assets and finding ways to improve the lives of others. Students enjoyed a slide show presented by Elizabeth and a question and answer session after the presentation.

Above: Innovative Native Communities Health and Human Services leader Elizabeth Neptune presenting to WA students.

November is Native American Heritage Month and our Honors English 11 students have worked on an extensive research project which included written and visual representation of different Native American tribes. Their work has been on display in the Larson Library in honor of the month.

Above: Honors English 11 instructor Cathy Johnson and her students posing in front of their Native American displays in the Larson Library.

Above: Junior Jordan Myer's Cherokee Dreamcatcher presentation.

The first quarter awards assembly was held on Tuesday, November 27. Students were recognized for honors (all A's and B's) and high honors (all A's). Classmates congratulated each other in unison with the traditional 1 clap for freshmen award recipients, 2 claps for sophomores, 3 claps for juniors and 4 claps for seniors. Students from each grade were also honored for citizenship, academics, and kindness. Citizenship awards for the quarter were presented to freshman Madison Riquier, sophomore Natalia Kempthorne-Curiel, junior Jordan Lobley, and senior Tram Vu. Academic awards for the quarter were presented to freshman Rowen Luuring,sophomore Paige Bell, junior Jonathan Bragg, and senior Bach Phung. Kindness awards for the quarter were presented to freshman Wren Fraser, sophomore Alexandria Morgan, junior Bradley Lenfestey, and senior Nathan Carver.

WA employees of the quarter were recognized for superior achievement recipients included; Math Department and Washington County Teacher of the Year Mrs. Kailee Colbeth, Development Associate Mrs. Stephanie Emery, Special Education teacherMrs. Marie Finn, and Dean of Residential Life Mr. David Mercer. Congratulations to all award recipients!

Above:(L-R) Citizenship Award recipients Madison Riquier, Natalia Kempthorne-Curiel, Jordan Lobley, and Tram Vu.

Above:(L-R) Academic Award recipients Paige Bell, Jonathan Bragg, Bach Phung and missing from photo Rowan Luuring.

Above: (L-R) Kindness Award recipients Wren Fraser, Alexandria Morgan, Bradley Lenfestey and missing from photo Nathan Carver.

Above: (L-R) Employee of the Quarter recipients David Mercer, Stephanie Emery, Kailee Colbeth and missing from photo Marie Finn.

The WA Players have been busy learning their parts and rehearsing for their performance, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. The rendition consists of 19 cast members and is directed by WA Biology teacher and Drama Club adviser Mr. James Ausprey. Mr. Ausprey has been directing WA drama students for 15 years. Several of the senior Players have been performing with him for their entire 4 years at Washington Academy. These seniors include; Jude Zanoni, Kate Somes, Devyn Seeley, Ayden Lamoureux and Rosemary Corkins. Drama will continue a role in Jude Zanoni's future when he attends college next fall and pursues a minor in theater. Jude plays a very convincing lead role as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. Veteran Player Rosemary Corkins also has a large role as the play's narrator. A Christmas Carol will be performed at the University of Maine at Machias Performing Arts Center on Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $3 for students and $6 for adults.

Above: Mr. Ausprey and The WA Players during A Christmas Carol rehearsal break.

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The annual holiday door decorating contest began last week and the competition this year has been fierce. Students have been busy decorating and putting the finishing touches on their adviser doors with holiday themed decorations. Popular themes this year included: the Grinch, snowmen, Charlie Brown, reindeer, Santa's workshop and many many more. Each door theme was identified in a category of traditional or creative. Even the staff participated in their own door decorating contest which the senior class officers determined the winner. The event has always been a great way to kick off the holiday spirit and celebrate the creativity of WA staff and students. The student door winners this year were the Freshman advisees of Mrs. Paula McBrine with their traditional depiction of a gingerbread house and the most creative student door was awarded to Mrs. Johnson's Sophomore advisees' #snowmanyourself theme. This door had a photo opportunity in the head of the snowman. And once again this year the Front Office was awarded the staff winner for their woodland theme which even included a simulated campfire, real smores ingredients and cardboard animals. Winners will enjoy a breakfast on Friday, December 21. Thank you to all participants for making WA merry and bright!

Above: Mrs. McBrine's Freshman advisees' gingerbread house door.

Above: Mrs. Johnson's Sophomore advisees' #snowmanyourself door.

Above: The Front Office's winning woodland animals and their campfire.

It certainly looks a lot like Christmas at WA but it is also feeling a lot like it! This Wednesday WA National Honor Society (NHS) and STARS students delivered over 150 gifts to the Community Giving Tree in Machias. The "Make My Day Toy Drive" helps to provide gifts for needy children in the local community. Over the past few weeks WA has been collecting new and unused toy donations from the community, staff and students. A wide variety of toys were donated for boys and girls including dolls, stuffed animals, matchbox cars, plastic sleds, and much more. The WA gift delivery will create many smiles on Christmas morning. Thank you to everyone who donated and supported this tremendous student effort!

Above: Gifts collected for the Community Giving Tree in Machias.

Above: Freshman Angela Curtis, and Seniors Daphne Foss, Megan Taylor and Brianna Renshaw loading gifts to be taken to the Community Giving Tree.

Last week a 2018 graduate lost his home to a terrible house fire. In an effort to help the alum, our Jobs for Maine Graduates (JMG) and National Honor Society (NHS) students have created a candy cane fundraising competition. The groups are selling different flavored candy canes for $1 each and the money collected is being counted by grade. The grade with the most candy cane sales will receive a complimentary breakfast on Friday, December 21. The WA nurse and CNA instructor Mrs. Ruth Ann Harrod has even donated a jar of her famous caramel popcorn for a silent auction. The fundraising proceeds will be given to the alum before the holiday school break. It's a great feeling to be a Raider!

Above: (L-R) JMG and NHS students, Junior Sydney Pressley, Senior and NHS President Mailena Alicea, Senior Joe Bragg, Juniors Mikaila Loughlin, Bradley Lenfestey and Aeva Pressley.

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The first semester may be winding down but the cultural dance class is just getting "warmed up." WA dance instructor Ms. Finn and WA Spanish instructor Ms. Kempthorne collaborated this fall by combining their classes to learn the history and cultural dances of the Spanish speaking country Colombia. Students learned the traditional dance Cumbia and danced to the song Baile Esta Cumbia by Selena Quintanilla. The lesson was taught in both English and Spanish.

In the month of December the Cultural Dance Class went into the community and provided a variety of holiday dances for the Maine Veterans Home and DLTC East Point Nursing Home in Machias. Once again dance students experienced a special collaboration with WA Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) students, who were also visiting the veterans home conducting clinical hours. CNA students, dressed in their scrubs, joined the dancers for a few performances.

On Friday, January 11 cultural dance students will once again go out into the community and visit Elm Street Elementary School for an interactive dance performance. Looking ahead to the new year, Ms. Finn is planning a first time collaboration with the entire Fine Arts Department for a Spring Concert performance that will combine dance, music and visual art class students.

Above: Cultural Dance and Spanish Class students dancing the Cumbia.

Above: Cultural dance students posing at the DLTC East Point Nursing Home.

Above: CNA students joining cultural dance students for a performance at the Maine Veterans home in Machias. Photo Credits: Junior Selin Sev.

The WA Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Class has just begun their clinical hours at the Maine Veterans Home and Down East Community Hospital (DECH). The class consists of 12 students who began their semester in the classroom studying various body parts, bodily functions, and CNA best practices. Under the supervision of trained medical staff CNA students will now spend 12 sessions practicing and increasing their knowledge through hands on experience. Clinical days are scheduled on Fridays and Monday class time is always reserved for classroom discussion and shared information about each clinical experience. These students will become certified in May and actually be "work ready" as Certified Nursing Assistants. The course is taught by Ms Ruth Ann Harrod who brings over 50 years of registered nursing experience into the classroom.

Above: (L-R) Jonathan Wry, Brianna Georgantis, Lorna Sawtelle, Jocelyn Scoville, and Marilyn Mubang enjoying a quick clinical break and posing with DECH RN student supervisor Wanda Matthews.

Above: (L-R) Khiari Sharrieff-Hayward, Diana Dempsey, Becca Blanch, Tabitha Pottle, Taylor Stewart, and Ryan Conley beginning a day of of clinical training at the Maine Veterans Home in Machias.

WA wrestling coach Lupe Soto welcomed two lady Raiders to the squad this year. Freshmen Izzy Lamband Rowan Luuring joined the team in November as first time wrestlers and have already won one match each. Izzy Lamb wrestles in the 115 pound weight class and had her first win on Saturday, December 15 against a Dexter High School wrestler at Penobscot Valley High School PVHS). Izzy elaborates on her decision to wrestle, " I like to stay active and wanted to participate in a winter sport. I chose wrestling because it is new and it not only keeps me active but it is something I am improving at."

The ladies have joined a team with veteran team members senior Josiah Brown and junior Tanner Rolfe and are excited to learn from their successes. Also on December 15 at the PVHS match Josiah placed 2nd overall in his weight class. The team now looks forward to their next match scheduled for Saturday, January 5 at Calais High School. Go Raiders!

Above: Freshman Izzy Lamb positioning herself for the pin and first time win.

Above: (L-R) Josiah Brown getting up after the pin and his victory.

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On Friday, January 11, Elm Street School welcomed Washington Academy Chorus with applause as they sang five of their favorite concert pieces for Grades 3 through 8 students and staff in the Elm Street Gym.

WA Chorus members at Elm Street School.

Many WA musicians shared their student experiences, and introduced Elm Street students to our growing music program and what music classes and clubs we offered this year, namely: Chorus, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Beginning Lab Band, the Washingtones Acapella Choir, Pep Band and Guitar classes.

Music Director Bonnie Atkinson, spoke to the audience in between songs, and introduced chorus members, including two Elm Street graduates who now are Freshmen at Washington Academy. Four international students shared their home town and country, and also taught everyone how to say, "I love to sing. I love music" in their native languages. The students did a great job in breaking up the phrases so the elementary students could repeat them back.

WA Chorus with Music Director Bonnie Atkinson.

It was a wonderfully interactive experience that excited and their students to locate Vietnam, France, Indonesia, Turkey and the Netherlands on their world maps in their classrooms.

This opportunity meant a lot to the singers. It is always great to gift music to local schools!

The student body assembled Tuesday, January 14, to enjoy The Maine Steiners, UMaine's premiere all male acapella group, for an hour performance - and a reprieve from studying for final exams.

Students and staff assemble for The Maine Steiners.

The Maine Steiners traveled to East Machias from the University of Maine, in Orono. Their goals are to share their passion of the arts, and to promote the love of music with all who will listen.

The group engaged WA students and staff with comedy, performance and harmonized vocals; including a serenade for Music Director Bonnie Atkinson. Their group included leads, baritone, and bass in "barbershop" style arrangements, multiple modern popular songs, and ended with "Maine Stein Song", a UMaine tradition.

Maine Steiners serenade Music Director Bonnie Atkinson.

Ending on a high note, the group members took the opportunity to introduce themselves and declare their majors. They pointed out to the audience that among them there were only two music concentrations (one musician and one vocal) further underscoring that music can be a part of your life even if it isn't your primary focus.

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After three days of final exams this week, the first semester is officially over. Students and teachers spent the first two days of the week reviewing the semester and preparing for finals.

Even though students have been busy, there has been a bit of fun around campus....even within a final exam! Science teacher, Donald Sprangers' Coastal Ecology students enjoyed an interactive class final titled the "Council of Beings."

Fourteen students dressed in the part of a variety of species and presented their story to an imaginary human audience. Students were instructed to share wisdom, knowledge indigenous to their species.

Coastal Ecology is a course that involves students in environmental research and restoration efforts in a number of ecosystems. This semester students have studied forest ecology and wildlife management, evaluated water quality of local lakes and rivers, and conducted wetland surveys.

Species presentations for the final exam included the following: Black Panther, Quokka, Wolf, Chanterelle Mushroom, Netherland Dwarf Rabbit, Spiny Dogfish Shark, Asian Elephant, Saw Scaled Viper, Sea Otter, Lobster, Jellyfish, Interior Alaskan Wolf, Koala, Big Fin Reef Squid, and even a watershed portrayed by Mr. Sprangers himself. Well done Council of Beings!

(L-R) Saw Scaled Viper Alex Maker, Watershed Mr. Sprangers, Wolf Goiuria Cuadra, Black Panther Nia Aretakis, Spiny Dogfish Shark Dakota Geel, Chanterelle Mushroom Chris Davenport, Lobster Brianna Smith, Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Daphne Foss, Big Fin Reef Squid Taya Wood, Interior Alaskan Wolf Megan Taylor, Jellyfish Brianna Renshaw, Koala Madelyn Willey, Quokka Taylor Bridges, Asian Elephant Haley Libby, and Sea Otter Meghan McPhail.

Water creatures from the Council of Beings.

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Seniors have officially begun their last semester as WA Raiders. Many have begun the college application process and several have already received word about their acceptance!

Ten years ago Josiah Brown began his passion for wrestling with Washington Academy Youth Wrestling. Today, Josiah holds two 2019 championship titles and is seated first in the 182- pound weight class at the 2019 Class B State Championship being held Saturday, February 16 at Mattannawcook High School. On Saturday, February 2 at the Penobscot Valley Championship, Josiah was also voted Outstanding Wrestler of the Meet by team coaches!

The boys swim team has had a successful season with 4 wins and 3 losses, as well as 4 Class B State Championship qualifiers, juniors Zain Fitzsimmons, Aleks Mitrovic, and sophomores Nick Luuring and Caleb Campbell. These four swimmers also represented the State Championship A Relay Team which placed 9th out of 26 teams participating in the 200 Medley and 400 yard Freestyle events. Zain Fitzsimmons placed 4th in the 100 yard Backstroke and 10th in the 200 Individual Medley events.

The Class B Boys State Championship was held on Saturday, February 16, at the University of Maine in Orono. This year, the team was coached by Ronda Albee and Taylor Mosley. Both coaches have had extensive aquatics experience at the University of Maine at Machias. Coach Albee remarked about the team's success, "I am very proud of these young men for many reasons, swimming is just one of the." She is very excited about the growth of the boys team this year and hoping to experience the same growth with the girls team for the 2019-20 season. Interested swimmers please visit Washington Academy's Swim Team Facebook page for WA swim activities planned for Summer 2019.

Congratulations, Zain Fitzsimmons, Aleks Mitrovic, Nick Luuring, Caleb Campbell, Bach Phung, Steven Albee, Isaac Atkinson, Griffin Dedmon, George Albee and Mike Nguyen on the 2018-19 swim season!

Junior Zain Fitzsimmons posing with his 4th place 100 yard backstroke medal during the Class B State Championship awards ceremony.

(L-R) State Championship A Relay Team members, sophomore Nick Luuring, juniors Zain Fitzsimmons, Aleks Mitrovic, and sophomore Caleb Campbell with the team banner at the Class B State Championship.

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On Friday, February 15, Head of School Mr. McBrine announced the Class of 2019 honor parts, Valedictorian Genevieve (Evie) Wakemen, Salutatorian Rachel Maker, First Honor Essayist Kate Somes, and Second Honor Essayist Rosemary Corkins. All four students are members of the National Honor Society (NHS) and received many academic achievement awards throughout their years at WA.

Valedictorian Genenieve Wakeman received an Achievement and Excellence Award for AP Calculus and Husson Anatomy & Physiology her junior year. She is currently a Pre-Calculus Teaching Assistant. Genevieve spends her afternoons at the Bangor Ballet as a dance soloist and teacher.

Salutatorian Rachel Maker is a 3 year National Honor Society Member and the current NHS Historian and Library Teaching Assistant. Rachel was the recipient of the WA Academic Excellence award her freshman year.

First Honor Essayist Kate Somes received the Academic Achievement Award from the Phi Beta Kappa Association of Maine her junior year. Kate is the current NHS Vice President and President of the Student Council. She is also an English Teaching Assistant and a member of numerous WA clubs and athletic teams.

Second Essayist Rosemary Corkins received the University of Maine Women In Engineering Award of Excellence and is the current NHS Secretary. She is also an AP Calculus Teaching Assistant.

Congratulations Class of 2019 Top Four!

Valedictorian Genevieve (Evie) Wakeman.

Salutatorian Rachel Maker

First Honor Essayist Kate Somes

Second Honor Essayist Rosemary Corkins

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The Washington Academy Players are busy preparing for their annual one-act play performance and competition. This year, the group will perform "A Wrinkle in Time" adapted for the stage by Morgan Gould from the book by Madeleine L'Engle.

Six defined characters are supported by an ensemble of fourteen creating the essence of the story through movement, mime, and sheer physicality.The six defined characters will be portrayed by Player veterans, Kate Somes, Sam Somes, Jude Zanoni, Rosemary Corkins, Hailey Boutin, and Devyn Seeley. The entire ensemble consists of Vivian Noakes, Nathan Carver, Arthur Ingalls, Madelyn Gardner, Thomas Davidson, Allison Crabtree, Ayden Lamoureux, Caleb Brown, Jaden Boutin, Willow Garrison, Selena Williams, Sara Otto, Nam Nguyen, and Nick Luuring.

Performances are scheduled at the Eastport Arts Center on Wednesday, March 6 at 5:30 p.m. and at the Washington Academy Café on Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m.

WA Players will also perform "A Wrinkle in Time" in the afternoon session of the Maine Principals' Association Regional Drama Competition held at Mount Desert Island High School on Saturday, March 9.

Seniors Rosemary Corkins, Jude Zanoni and Kate Somes have had an essential role helping WA Players' adviser, James Ausprey, direct the play. The play is produced by special arrangement with Crosswicks Ltd. and Stage Partners.

WA Players taking a break during a "Wrinkle In Time" rehearsal.

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