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WINSLOW — The day before the beginning of February vacation is known for snow sculptures, skiing, skating, snowshoeing and hot cocoa at Winslow Junior High School, and all of the recent snowstorms gave students plenty of snow to play in this year.
There was something different about this year. Marybeth Bourgoin, eighth-grade social studies teacher, wanted to use part of the day to help our community, so with the planning and help from many school administrators, Parks and Recreation Director Amanda McCaslin, Jack Nivison and about 100 students, that’s just what they did.
Connections within the community were made, and the logistics planned. On Friday, Feb. 17, the students went to a housing complex in Winslow via bus and shoveled in shifts. Each shift lasted 1.5 hours, starting at 9 and 10:30 a.m.
The citizens were very receptive and pleasantly surprised to have some help moving what was in some cases, feet of snow from their dooryards, porches and even clearing out dryer vents.
These students showed their community what Raider Pride and being a part of something bigger than themselves was all about. They should all be very proud of their great spirit and hard work. Many thanks to all who helped plan, transport, organize and carry out such a very important and giving project.
Photos by Tawni Lively/Central Maine Photography staff.
