PIHS Athlete of the Week
The Varsity Club and Big Cheese pizza are pleased to congratulate Dan McCue for being selected as athlete of the week for the week of April 23-28.
Dan had three hits, five runs batted in and played flawless defense for the varsity baseball team.
There were no nominations for female athlete of the week.
Student-athletes selected as athletes of the week receive a 1-item large pizza courtesy of Big Cheese Pizza.
Youth Golf League
The Presque Isle Country Club, in cooperation with Powerade, is once again sponsoring the Youth Golf League at Presque Isle Country Club. The sixth-annual league will begin on Sunday, May 20. League competitions will be held on Sunday evenings beginning at 5:30 p.m. The cost to be on a team is $20 for the entire summer.
This league is for boys and girls entering grades four through eight. Golfers must have their own clubs. Registration deadline is May 11. Registered golfers will get more information in the mail by May 16.
To register to golf or to volunteer to be a mentor, call Bryce Waddell at 764-8120, e-mail at brywaddell@aol.com or see Barry Madore at the clubhouse before May 11. Provide golfer’s name, the grade he or she will be entering in the fall, telephone number and mailing address.
NHSC meetings slated
The Nordic Heritage Sport Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. Members and public are encouraged to attend. This month the club will be finalizing the strategic plan and forming several committees that will help move NHSC forward. For more information, visit their Web site at www.nordicheritagecenter.org.
Cheering squad size increased
On April 26, the Maine Principal’s Association Cheering Committee approved increasing the number of cheerleaders on the floor for competitions to 20, with two alternates. This decision will allow for more complicated stunts and pyramid formations. The committee also has mandated that all coaches of fall cheering squads must attend one of two mandatory clinics being offered prior to the fall session. Two additional clinics will be offered prior to the winter session for winter coaches. Winter coaches my attend any of the four clinics to meet the expectation.
Soap Box Derby spring rally
There will be a Soap Box Derby Spring Rally on May 12-13 at Houlton’s Derby Hill in Community Park. For more information or to register, call Chris Holmes at 532-9889.
The Northern Maine Soap Box Derby Committee is currently accepting registrations for the 12th annual Northern Maine Soap Box Derby Race. The race is set for Saturday, June 16 at Derby Hill in Houlton’s Community Park.
Youth between the ages of 8-16 years are encouraged to participate in this fun family event. To register, call the Houlton Parks and Recreation Department at 532-1310 and registration material will be sent through the mail.
Also, the committee is still looking for Soap Box Derby cars that are not being used. Call the recreation department if there is any problem finding a driver for a car.
