GSA Community School News- May 24, 2026

YOUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL NEWS - MAY 24, 2026

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MEMORIAL DAY CORNHOLE TOURNEY- NOW IN THE GYM!

The Memorial Day Cornhole Tournament will now take place inside the GSA gym at noon. There will be food, drinks, a raffle, and prizes including a Blackstone Griddle valued at $600!

BATTLE OF THE BANDS!

As is tradition each year, Arts Fest 2026 finished with Battle of the Bands in the GSA Courtyard. The winning band this year was Apple! You can view the performances below by clicking on the button.

Battle of the Bands

THE EAGLE’S NEST- Alumni Corner

The Alumni Banquet will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the GSA Cafeteria.

Graduating GSA seniors may attend dinner at no charge. Additional family members and guests are welcome to attend for a fee of $15.00 per person. Families who wish to sponsor a senior dinner may also do so for $15.00.

Please note: Any senior who has applied for the Alumni Book Award must be present at the banquet to receive the award.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

If you plan to attend, please RSVP to:

Jackie Snow, Treasurer
308 Southern Bay Road
Penobscot, ME 04476

Or by calling Jackie at (207) 479-4676.

UPCOMING REUNIONS:

Class of 1991

Date/Time: July 11, 4 p.m.

For more information, reach out to Maggie Fowler at maggiefowler73@gmail.com

Class of 1976

Date/Time: June 13, 12 - 3 p.m.

Location: Naiad Country Brewery

For more information, reach out to: Esme McTighe at 207-522-4620 or 590deak@gmail.com or Lisa Billings Gargan at 207-356-4026

WELCOME, NEW TEACHERS!

SAY HELLO TO SEAMUS AND ELIZABETH- SOCIAL STUDIES AND SCIENCE!

Seamus McKaig will be joining GSA to teach social studies. His teaching assignment will focus on US History, Psychology and other electives. He is currently teaching at Hampden Academy, where he has been teaching US History, World History, and Economics. He is a graduate summa cum laude of Western New England University in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Elizabeth Oldfield will be joining GSA as a science teacher. She will teach Biology, Forensics and other electives. She grew up in Bangor and is a graduate of the University of Maine Orono with a Bachelor's in Marine Science. She is a certified scuba diver and was Vice-President of Student Leadership at the University of Maine.

ANDY COLLIER & DUANE B. GRAY GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Click here to download sponsorship materials or get in touch with our Advancement Department at a.saunders@georgestevens.org.

GSA SAILING HAS STANDOUT SHOWING AT THE DOWNEAST REGATTA!

A standout showing for GSA at the Downeast Regatta! With the warm weather came heavy winds and a challenge for the fleet.

Shout outs to Annika & Levi for competing in every race and their top finish of 6th place in A division. Also to Story who skippered B division and then crewed for the Oceanside team whose crew was unwell. Juno for top notch crewing with Story, keeping the boat upright and moving fast. Juno also provided safety boat assistance.

At the awards ceremony, Gil Rieff won the Sportsmanship Award given by the Race Committee for coming in as a new sailor, new to racing and hanging in there and completing the races even when they started with a turtled boat. Luke’s positive attitude and skill made it possible for the team to succeed, the dynamic duo was unstoppable!

More sailing pics here.

-Coach Sharon

DRIVER’S ED INFO:

Driver’s Education Information

**Please note that the cost has gone up from $555 to $585 To offset rising prices of gas, maintenance and insurance.**

To register, please call Julie or Dan at Driver’s Edge at (207) 356-9833 to sign up and receive the necessary paperwork.

The course fee is $585 and does not include the permit test. The permit test costs $39.95 for AAA members and $49.95 for non-members.

Registration is first-come, first-served, so early sign-up is encouraged.

Orientation will be held in the Library. A parent or guardian must be present for orientation. Classes will take place in Ms. Richards’ Room (Room 162).

Schedule:

June 15 – Orientation: 5:30–7:00 PM
June 16 – Class 1: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
June 17 – Class 2: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
July 27 – Permit Test: 9:00–11:00 AM

Parking Notice:

Please park in the lot by the old store (Merrill and Hinckley’s) for orientation and all Driver’s Ed classes. Construction will be taking place near the gym, and that area must remain clear of pedestrians. Thank you!

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

5/25/26- No School- Memorial Day- GSA Cornhole Tournament

5/28/26- Senior Hike

6/2/26- Giving Day

6/4/26- Spring Sports Awards @ 6 pm

6/9-6/12/26- Exams

6/11/26- Alumni Banquet @ 6 pm in GSA Cafeteria

6/12/26- End of Second Semester & Senior Class Night @ 5:30 pm in the Gym

6/14/26- Commencement @ 1 pm on GSA Front Lawn

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