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May 2008

DRHS ranked in State Top Three for Most Actively Engaged High Schools

This year, PrepMe, an online web site where students can practice SAT, ACT & PSAT practice tests, launched the 2008 Maine Leader board Competition, encouraging students to showcase their school pride by studying for the SAT. As students used the course and earned PrepMe Points, they also drove their school on a Top 20 Rankings list, which tracked the most actively engaged public high schools across the State of Maine.

After months of fierce competition PrepMe is thrilled to report that Dexter Regional High School finished in the Top 3, out of more than 140 high schools across the state. Congratulations to all the juniors at Dexter for their hard work!

PrepMe will be rewarding Dexter Regional High School with a $500 reward! A PrepMe representative will be contacting school officials in the next week to discuss details on issuing the reward to the school.

PrepMe would also like to extend a special thanks to the faculty at Dexter who took a serious approach to preparing their students for the SAT, in particular, DeAnna Hartel

and Stephen Bell who were instrumental in the PrepMe process.

January 2008

Dexter Regional High School recognizes "Students of the Month"

Dexter Regional High School is proud to announce that the following students have been recognized as "Students of the Month" for November, December and January.

November:

Left to right: Courtney Lougee, Ashley Chabot, Alexis Mitchell, Sarah Wallace

December:

left to right - Rebecca Johnson, Megan Crane, Kayla Libby, Devyn Bell.

January:

left to right: Amelia Conway, Timothy Gustin, Ryan Chabot, Anna Lisa Fournier

Congratulations to these students for their outstanding academic and personal achievements!

December 2007

DRHS Students Help Dexter Food Cupboard

Students from Dexter Regional High School held a pasta drive during the month of November to benefit the Dexter Food Cupboard. The competition was held between all classes, grades 9 to 12, with the students collecting a total of over 500 pounds of pasta and $90.00 in cash to donate to the food cupboard. The first place winners were the Sophomore class, with 171 pounds, and second place went to the Junior class with a collected total of 155 pounds. The sophomore class received $100.00 in cash toward their class funds, which was donated by the student council for raising the most pasta and cash. Pictured are from left to right: Senior class officers Michelle Chapman and Christopher Eastman, Sophomores Raven Patterson, Lee Gustin, Catherine Strauch, Shawn Goulette & Danielle Burton.
 

November 2007

Dexter Regional High School Student Wins Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Dexter Regional High School is proud to announce the first place winner of the Voice of Democracy scholarship is Rebecca Fick. Rebecca is a senior, and the daughter of Ethan and Regina Fick of Garland.

Created in 1947, the Voice of Democracy scholarship program is an audio-essay contest for all high school students in grades 9-12 that annually provides more than $3 million in scholarships. The first place winner, who competes with all other first place VFW Department winners, receives a $30,000 scholarship that is paid directly to the recipient's American university, college or vocational/technical school. As the winner of the VFW Post 4298 department, Rebecca will be awarded $100.00 and a $1,000.00 scholarship for college.

Winning second and third place in the scholarship contest, are two students who attend the Tri-County Technical Center in Dexter. The second place winner is Britney Fortier, who is currently in the Graphic Design and Communications program. Britney attends Piscataquis Community High School in Guilford. The third place award was given to Emily McAvoy, who is currently in the Building Trades program. Emily attends Nokomis Regional High School.

Besides competing for the top scholarship prize, as well as other national scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $16,000, each department's first place winner receives an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. Dexter Regional High School would like to congratulate all of these winners on their outstanding achievement! Pictured is 1^st place recipient, Rebecca Fick with Mr. James Rattigan, Representative from the VFW Shirley B. Carter Post #4298.

October 2007

Dexter Regional High School's Jana Kenney and Gavin Cote have been honored with a nomination for the coveted Wendy's High School Heisman Award.  Awarded in conjunction with the collegiate Heisman, this program celebrates the nation's top high school seniors who best exemplify well-rounded "citizen-scholar-athletes."  Athletic Director Mr. Paul Shaw nominated Jana and Gavin for their academic aptitude, athletic talents and exceptional commitment to their community. "We believe it's important to celebrate success in all facets of life", said Mr. Shaw.  "The Wendy's High School Heisman is the ultimate way to showcase student's diverse achievements for all to see."  Created in 1994 through a partnership between Wendy's and the Heisman Memorial Trophy, the Wendy's High School Heisman program has rewarded youth excellence for 13 years. 

On Monday, October 15, 13 students from across the state were afforded the opportunity to meet with Governor John Baldacci.  The students were involved with the Maine Seeds Delegation program within the Seeds of Peace International Camp. During their three week session at camp, the student developed a proposal of solutions for the Governor on such Maine issues as the media, education, alcohol and drug abuse, as well as the economy. The students were fortunate enough to be able to have a candid, yet respectful conversation with the Governor on these issues that lasted for approximately 50 minutes.

Click here for an article in the Bangor Daily News about the "Welcome to my Home 2007" recently done by DRHS students.

Press Release on the Science and Math Improvement Grant from the Toshiba America Foundation for Mrs. Herrick.

Press Release on the Dexter Regional High School Key Club and  the March of Dimes "Dime Challenge"