PCSS middle-schoolers head to class at Squaw Mountain

GREENVILLE JUNCTION — Piscataquis Community Secondary School seventh- and eighth-graders recently embarked on an adventure at Squaw Mountain. Sixty two students hit the slopes — many of whom put on downhill skis for the first time. Twenty five students went on a snowshoeing adventure on the Friends of Squaw Mountain groomed snowshoe and cross country trails.
Thanks to a 21st Century grant and funds from the Bruce Priest family, as well as the generosity of the Friends of Squaw Mountain in providing discounted rates on lift tickets and rentals, students enjoyed these outdoor activities at no cost.
According to Principal John Keane the program is in its third year; however, last year’s lack of snow forced the program to be cancelled. The conditions this year have been ideal. The program will continue for an additional four Friday afternoons during February and March where students will continue to receive lessons from Squaw instructors. Two instructors are also teachers at PCSS, Trisha Moulton and Robyn Rich. Students involved in the program will enjoy discounted rates to ski at Squaw Mountain for the remainder of this season.
Interested in visiting Squaw Mountain for the first time or in returning to the mountain where you learned to ski? Dave’s World will be sponsoring free lift tickets on the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 17 and Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union will be providing free lift tickets to its members on Feb. 19.

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Photo courtesy of David Bridges
HEADING TO THE MOUNTAIN — Among the PCSS middle-schoolers who hit the slopes at Squaw Mountain in the Greenville-area were, from left, Sam Bridges, Sadie Davis, Courtney Quimby, Hailee Hartford, Ruth Griffith, Aiden Miller and Nathan Bock. Thanks to several benefactors and the Friends of Squaw Mountain, students are being able to ski, snowboard and snowshoe at no cost.