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Friday, May 27, 2016
Dear Editor - Powerserve - By Linda Griffin
Dear Editor,
Saturday, May 14, 2016, I witnessed over 292 Windham High
School students and adults make a huge difference in the lives of many Windham
residents.
We at Windham Historical Society had the “green” team
named after our Village Gren and 15 students and 8 adults worked tirelessly for
over 31/2 hours. They were organized into groups and they raked and weeded
overgrown flower beds, they lugged and moved beams, wood was replied and
hundreds of bricks were moved to a new home.
I was stationed at the little South Windham yellow
library and my wonderful crew lugged and moved boxes of donated tools, nails,
treadle sewing machines, doors and lots of lots of architectural salvage! It
was a huge job and the volunteers never stopped to take a break. We had to
clean out the little library as it will be moved to a new foundation soon. All
the items stored inside were lugged into attics sheds and ells of our nearby October
house. It was a huge job and my amazing crew did not even stop to take a break!
I told them stories about our historical societies’ plans for a future Village
Green history neighborhood. I told them about our plans for the South Windham
Library, as once it is moved to a foundation it will be used to store artifacts
from the Oxford Canal, Oriental Hall, the South Windham Trolley, and the many
mills and stores that used to be in South Windham. A new ell on the back will
have displays of artifacts from the South Windham Railroad depot.
I talked to my crew of volunteers and shared lots of
stories about the artifacts we were moving and I thanked them over and over
again for their help that day. I showed them our society building and the
almost ready one room village school. One teen smiled and he said he felt like
he was in an interactive history class!
Windham Historical Society members really appreciate all
the help we got last Saturday thanks to Powerserve. If this becomes an annual
tradition, I hope more T-shirts can be ordered as I heard they ran out.
Sincerely,
Linda Griffin
President of Windham Historical Society
Dear Editor - Memorial Day tribute - By Fred Collins
Dear Editor,
Readers of The Eagle, with Memorial Day near upon us, we
have thoughts of the past as well as the present. We may follow the brick path
of freedom.
In Newington, Connecticut there lies a path undaunted by
the sands of time. Each name inscribed is each sublime. A mother’s son, a
brother dear indelibly marked with blood and tears. But as each step we softly
put, we raise our eyes and there behold our flag doth wave as days of old.
There’s Jimmy Berk, and Billy Finch and Tiny Tim, who
gave their most, on Iwo Jima’s volcanic coast. We close our eyes in silent
prayer:
But in our breast there is no rest, they gave their most
– “Which was the best” lest we forget.
Ex “Grunt”
Fred Collins
Westbrook
Insight - 'Tis the season for awards - By Michelle Libby
It might not come with a red carpet, but awards season is
here. Parents are spending night after night at Windham High School honoring
those students who go above and beyond and have reached high levels in their
education or sporting careers.
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I was blessed to attend some of these this past week.
Seniors are getting cords for their achievements and National Honor Society
seniors received blue stoles to wear on graduation day. Underclassmen were
inducted into NHS the same night, knowing that someday they will have the same
honor.
Tuesday night was the underclassmen awards presentation,
where students get awards for “grit and determination” as well as most
improved, excellence in a subject and more. It was great to see the students
rush the stage to get their certificates and Eagle Pride pins. Although not all
of the students at WHS were recognized, there were many given props for doing
the best they could in their classes.
At the underclassmen awards, approximately 25 juniors
were given book awards from different
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colleges. The book awards in some cases
were books wrapped up in paper, and others were certificates with promised
scholarships should the student attend that college. USM presented two book
awards and said that Windham High School sent the most students to USM last
year. I love the ideas of a book award, but tell us what the book is. Don’t
leave us in suspense. USM again stood out by telling us that it was a
photography book written by one of their professors. There. That helped me. So
are all the books written my professors at the college or university presenting
the award, or are the books more literary and stuffy the more prestigious the
college is?
Soon there will be sports awards and a long ceremony
where parents of athletes can “cord” their child in front of the fall sports
athletes and their parents. It’s amazing to watch the athletes get three cords
for participating in varsity sports all four years of high school. Parents log
volunteer hours working for the booster club for the honor of cording their
athlete.
When it comes to awards, why don’t the parents get them? How
do you think these kids get to school on time (mostly)? Who reminds them to
study for their test? And who studies with them?
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Parents.
Maybe we should create parent superlatives and post them
on Facebook. Mom most likely to show up to school in her pajamas. Dad most
likely to get sunburned at a sporting event. Mom most likely…well you get the
idea.
I’m so proud of all of the students I’ve watched grow up
to become successful, talented and smart high schoolers. Some of those students
have even worked at The Windham Eagle. Kudos to you and thank you for all you
do.
Friday, May 20, 2016
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Dear Editor - From Tya Hayman
Dear Editor,
Sometimes a group of volunteers can surprise you with
what they’re capable of. I have recently watched the Windham Youth Soccer
Association board and many dedicated volunteers spend countless hours coming
together to work on the purchase of the Gambo fields. As I write this, the town
council has not yet voted on a decision. Although I certainly hope they vote in
favor of selling the fields to WYSA, you should all feel proud of the time and
effort you have put in. It has been wonderful to witness this group come
together towards a common goal and put aside any differences in opinions to
accomplish what is most important. Please know that the WYSA parents are
grateful for your time, energy and hard work. No matter what the outcome, you
have my sincere gratitude and admiration.
Warmly,
Tya Hayman
Windham
Dear Editor - From Genevieve Delano - Powerserve
Hello,
Just wanted to share this with you. PowerServe went
amazing on Saturday and had such a positive effect on the community, student
body and the Donnelly family. We had 292 people serving on May 14th, and
accomplished projects all over the Windham School campus, Windham
library, Village Green, Veterans Center, a home of a veteran in
Gorham, and a home of a Windham couple.
Genevieve Delano
Windham
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