Sanford High School

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March 10, 2026

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Eight Sanford students and two staff members recently traveled to Camden-Rockland, Maine, to participate in the 39th Annual Camden Conference. The conference is a prestigious, nationally recognized event that brings together global leaders, journalists, and policy experts for three days of thoughtful discussion and learning. This year’s theme was Today’s Middle East: Power, Politics, Players. Representing Sanford were: Alexandra Herring, Alivia Caudill, Elizabeth Hylton, Liana Viroch, Owen Westerlund, Thalinda Hengthal, Ax Courtney, and Afia Amoakonene. The group was accompanied by staff members Heidi Whitney and Kelly Jewell. This year, 16 high schools from across Maine participated, along with 5 colleges and universities — as well as members of the general public, who always welcome the fresh perspective that young people bring to the conversation. The conference was moderated by NPR’s Meghna Chakrabarti, and the keynote address was delivered by Vali Nasr — a Johns Hopkins professor, former Senior Advisor to Ambassador Holbrooke, and accomplished author. On Friday evening, Professor Nasr opened the conference with a compelling talk on the connections and history of conflict in the Middle East. Over the course of the weekend, Ms. Chakrabarti led a distinguished group of speakers — including journalist Robyn Wright, Ambassador Jeffery Feltman, and Professor Omar Dajani — on a journey through the modern Middle East, with special focus on Iran, Israel, Syria, and Libya. Each presentation was followed by a lively question-and-answer session with the audience. Sanford students had thoughtful questions ready, and several were eager to participate — with Mrs. Whitney’s question making it to the floor! The weekend wrapped up with a panel discussion that left attendees with both deep concern and genuine hope for the region’s future.

Sanford Students Attend 39th Annual Camden Conference

March 9, 2026

Eight Sanford students and two staff members recently traveled to Camden-Rockland, Maine, to participate in the 39th Annual Camden Conference. The conference is a prestigious, ...

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March 9, 2026

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Most Mondays at 6 pm, a group of Sanford High School students meet in the Agora at the school, the open staircase near the cafeteria. Not for practice or tutoring, but to figure out how they can make their community a little better. They're members of Key Club, the school's oldest club, which has been around since 1959. Key Club is an international student-led organization focused on community service and leadership, sponsored by Kiwanis International. At Sanford High School, membership is open to all students throughout the entire school year. SHS senior Braeden Landry has been showing up to meetings since before he was even a high school student. This year's biggest undertaking was the Lighthouse project: a large, student-designed display on the Agora wall created in partnership with Erika's Lighthouse, an organization focused on youth mental health awareness. The display points toward the guidance office, and students are invited to share tips on staying mentally healthy and how to get help, giving a voice to struggles that can be hard to talk about. Members spent hours carefully planning and executing it. "The Lighthouse is one of our biggest projects we've done. That was really cool," Braeden said. "We also set up an ornament painting station and got like 40 different presents. That was awesome." Members focus on hands-on community service projects, preferring to try new things rather than repeat the same events each year. This year's standout was the Lighthouse project. "They spent like five hours figuring out how they wanted it set up and what they wanted it to say," said co-advisor Payton Orino. "They worked really hard on it." Other highlights included assembling and distributing "Boo Bags" around Halloween and running babysitting nights at the school. One of the biggest events on the calendar is DECON — the District Convention — coming up at the end of March in Springfield, Massachusetts, where members get to compete and represent Sanford High on a regional stage. DECON is one of the most exciting parts of the Key Club year. Students travel to compete in events including a talent show, an advertising competition, and a poster competition. Last year the club had a strong showing, taking first place in both the Talent Contest and Club Video competition, second place in the Oratorical Contest, and earning an Advisor Award for Kyle Landry. Landry is in his 10th year advising the club, which has around 40 members on its roster. Kyle remains enthusiastic about growing it. “I would love to figure out how to get 30 or 40 more kids,” he said. Landry and Orino are supportive in their roles. "We're here to guide them when they need it, but this is really their club. They take a lot of pride in what they do," Orino said. Students who love the experience can continue through Circle K International, Key Club's college equivalent. Those interested in joining Key Club can reach out to the advisors or ask at the main office.

Sanford High School's Key Club Makes Impact on Community

March 6, 2026

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Four Sanford High School Students participate in the ACDA All-Eastern Honor Choir

March 3, 2026

Four Sanford High School vocalists represented our community this past week at the ACDA All-Eastern Honor Choir Festival, one of the most elite high school choral events in the ea...

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On Friday, February 13, the Sanford High School Chamber Singers were invited to perform and record with nationally recognized composer Jennifer Lucy Cook in Portland at the Crewe Center for the Arts, Osher School of Music at the University of Southern Maine. Jennifer Lucy Cook is a nationally recognized composer and lyricist whose choral works are performed by high school, collegiate, and professional ensembles across the United States. Based in Los Angeles, her music is widely published and admired for its expressive storytelling, lyrical depth, and contemporary voice within today's choral landscape. In addition to her choral writing, she is also active in stage and screen composition, making her one of today's most versatile and in-demand living composers. During this collaboration, Sanford students recorded three of Cook's choral works, including two performed independently by the Sanford Chamber Singers, and one combined piece alongside the Brunswick High School Chamber Choir, Scarborough High School Chamber Singers, and the Osher School of Music Chamber Singers. Working directly with the composer provided students with invaluable artistic insight and professional-level rehearsal and recording experience.

Sanford Chamber Singers Record with Nationally Recognized Composer in Portland

February 17, 2026

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Sanford High School Basketball Teams Poised For Deep Playoff Run

February 11, 2026

The Sanford High School basketball programs are peaking at the perfect time. Both teams wrapped up exceptional regular seasons and now turn their attention to playoff runs with ch...

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February 11, 2026

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