Bonny Eagle plays host to 2017 Special Olympics meet
BY MEGHAN QUILTY
Athletes from more than a dozen southern Maine schools and agencies participated in the Special Olympics April 28. To see our gallery of photos from the day, click on the photo. Staff photo
More than 700 athletes lined up to take their place in the annual Cumberland County Special Olympics early Friday morning, April 28. According to Amanda Thiele, co-coordinator of the event and a special education tech at Bonny Eagle Middle School, “This was a big turnout this year, not just with the athletes but also with volunteers. More than 200 students were willing to come out and not just help but to support their teams.”
The athletes participated in a number of different events including relay racing, long jump, and wheelchair racing. Bonny Eagle High School Ed Tech, Mrs. Vickie Thiele, (Amanda’s mom) said, “There was a lot of cheering, smiling faces, love and compassion.”
Alisha Gagnon, the speech and language teacher at Bonny Eagle High School said, “I love how we all came out cheering for everyone and not just for our school. We even help out everyone and again not just for our school. I like that.”
Amanda Hayes, ed tech at Bonny Eagle High school said, “The Special Olympics was a heartwarming event. It was wonderful to see so many students and teachers support our athletes.”
In addition, many parents expressed “overwhelming joy” at seeing their cildren doing all these events. One mother said her heart was filled with love. “Seeing my daughter run, even though she was the slowest, she tried her best and it made me cry.”
One thing is sure, seeing all those amazing faces light up with smiles and happiness and knowing they had a fun day made all the hard work of preparing for the event worthwhile.
The athletes participated in a number of different events including relay racing, long jump, and wheelchair racing. Bonny Eagle High School Ed Tech, Mrs. Vickie Thiele, (Amanda’s mom) said, “There was a lot of cheering, smiling faces, love and compassion.”
Alisha Gagnon, the speech and language teacher at Bonny Eagle High School said, “I love how we all came out cheering for everyone and not just for our school. We even help out everyone and again not just for our school. I like that.”
Amanda Hayes, ed tech at Bonny Eagle High school said, “The Special Olympics was a heartwarming event. It was wonderful to see so many students and teachers support our athletes.”
In addition, many parents expressed “overwhelming joy” at seeing their cildren doing all these events. One mother said her heart was filled with love. “Seeing my daughter run, even though she was the slowest, she tried her best and it made me cry.”
One thing is sure, seeing all those amazing faces light up with smiles and happiness and knowing they had a fun day made all the hard work of preparing for the event worthwhile.
BEHS winners are announced for 2017 Scholastic Art and Writing awards
FROM STAFF REPORTS
Several BEHS students were presented awards on March 17 for their entries in the annual Scholastic Arts and Writing contest. Ben Steeves (automobile images), Ella Tillo (colored pencil portrait) and Aurora Morin (oil paint self-portrait) Ben received a Silver Medal for his portfolio of eight works, and Ella and Aurora received Honorable Mentions for their entries. Bonny Eagle also had two honorable mentions in writing: junior Yuan Gao for short story and sophomore Michael MacFarland-Foley for poetry. |
 "Line 39" by Ben Steeves was one of the art works recognized at the Maine Scholastic Arts award ceremony. Photo courtesy of Peg Maxwell
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Junior Zach Klein crowned first-ever "Mr. Bonny Eagle"
BY ALEX PINKHAM
Left, Miss Maine Mary Anne Noonan congratulates Zach Klein. Student Council vice president Maddy Jarvis is on the left. Dawna Cyr photo
Bonny Eagle High School’s Student Council and the Class of 2018 teamed up to put on a brand new fundraiser called Mr. Bonny Eagle on March 31. The competition was open to juniors and seniors and junior Zach Klein came away with the title and the crown.
The seven juniors and two seniors who entered the contest competed in four categories: talent, sportswear, evening wear, and on-stage question. Along with the title of Mr. Bonny Eagle, a Mr. Congeniality award and a People’s Choice award were given. Zach Klein was voted People's Choice and senior Vincent Grant was voted Mr. Congeniality.
Senior Maddy Jarvis, the Student Council vice president, was very excited to initiate the new event and said, “We are hoping to create a new tradition at Bonny Eagle.”
The seven juniors and two seniors who entered the contest competed in four categories: talent, sportswear, evening wear, and on-stage question. Along with the title of Mr. Bonny Eagle, a Mr. Congeniality award and a People’s Choice award were given. Zach Klein was voted People's Choice and senior Vincent Grant was voted Mr. Congeniality.
Senior Maddy Jarvis, the Student Council vice president, was very excited to initiate the new event and said, “We are hoping to create a new tradition at Bonny Eagle.”