Personalization, Risk-Taking, Integrity, Discovery, and Empowerment

Charles (or Jacob as I call him due to his introduction freshman year) is definitely one of a kind and someone that will be missed greatly from Sanborn’s halls. His quirky sense of humor, his new mullet look, his enthusiasm and confidence are things that are uniquely Charles. I have been lucky enough to see Charles through his four years, starting his high school career with him and capping it off with Holocaust Studies. He not only can crack a joke or sidetrack the class with a random conversation, but he is also thoughtful, empathetic, and inquisitive. I have really loved being able to see this side of him as he asks manuevers the difficult topic of the Holocaust. He asks insightful questions and you can see how his mind connects the dots and seeing how history impacts our lives today. I have enjoyed seeing this more serious side of him and appreciate the levity that he is able to bring after talking about heavy topics. I can confidently say that he is one student that will not be forgotten.

His other teachers have similar memories of Charles.

Dr. Young says that “Charles knows his Physics and his classic muscle cars. He also knows how to rock pomade and a mullet. What else is there to say? Hmmmm... He shares a name with his grandfather, who may () have received an email that "Charles" keeps arriving late to class. Let me pour it on thickly: Charles is good natured and enthusiastic, with a positive and focused character that guides him. He is always respectful and courteous in class, and works hard to engage with the material. Charles has a confident personality that shines through”. Mrs. Wheeler (the social studies Wheeler) also has fond memories of Charles in class saying “Whether promoting a mullet, quoting a movie, giving sales pitch for Red's, or analyzing the effect that social perception has on understanding sarcasm, Charles delivers. His quick wit and humor add a lightness to the classroom, yet at the same time Charles has the ability to think deeply and make connections across content which is applicable to life outside of high school”. Mr. Cass adds that “Charles is one of a kind. He's smart, fired up (did I mention Patrick Swayze?), and willing to think outside the box. It has been fun having him in class this year, and I look forward to seeing what he does after Sanborn with his sharp mind and fearless nature”. And Ms. Driscoll remembers “Mr. Melvin for his country classics, his natural leadership, and appreciation for good shoes. From the get-go, I noticed how thoughtful and easy-going he was with others, myself included. He's the kind of person who can read a room and more than willing to speak openly and evenly about serious matters. I'm grateful to have shared my class with such a light!”

When asked what he plans to do in the future, in true Charles fashion, he told me about his plans to immediately go pro in the NFL and stuck with the story. While I am not sure that his plan will pan out, I do know that wherever he ends up he will be successful. Charles definitely has stood out in his four years at Sanborn and everyone that has been lucky enough to have him in class (or see him in the halls) will smile fondly at the memory of the mullet and his jokes.

I count myself lucky to have had Matt in my advisory for the past two years and as a Senior English student this year. He always has a sunny disposition. He’s cheerful every morning, carrying with him an aura of optimism and enthusiasm.

Having Advisory every morning this year, I’ve gotten to know Matt well. From my vantage point, it’s clear that he is a great friend, kind to everyone he encounters, and is always willing to help others. In English class, he brings these same qualities but is also incredibly conscientious and thoughtful. He completes his work in a timely manner and with a great amount of care. It’s clear he wants to do well and values his time in class. This isn’t just true in English class but also carries over into his other academic courses.

Mr. Wolbert had this to say about Matt: “Matt is great; he is so ‘chill’ all the time and I've enjoyed frequent casual conversations with him both last year and this year. He takes his work seriously and does what he needs to do. He also has the ability to motivate and inspire his peers, which is awesome!”

Mr. Croteau says this of Matt: "Matt always contributed to YGYM class with insight and enthusiasm, not to mention he is a kind, respectful and 'kinda chill'.”

Matt’s classmates and friends also hold him in high regard. A fellow advisee says that Matt has a great smile, which you can see when he’s not wearing a mask!

After graduation, Matt plans on continuing to work at the shop where he’s currently employed then will complete training to become a CNC machinist. His warm personality and drive to do well will no doubt set him on a course to success. No matter where life takes him, we wish the best for Matt!

If you’ve ever crossed paths with Marcos, you know Marcos. His charming nature and over-the-top bravado can’t be overlooked. In my experience with him in class, he was the center of most discussions and preferred that it be that way. I always appreciated this, as his talkative presence often opened the class up for productive discussion, which was always served with a side of humor. In addition to his great sense of humor, Marcos’s appreciation for others is something that I’ve always admired. He is a fiercely loyal and genuine friend who cares deeply for those around him. I’ve observed this in the form of him simply lending an ear to someone who needs to vent, sharing food or drink, or actively trying to improve someone’s mood through inspiration, flattery, or comic relief. He is the type of person, as they say, who would give the shirt off his back to someone in need. With Marcos, however, that shirt would most certainly be a designer brand and match the rest of his outfit to a T, given his affinity for fashion. He was even kind enough to offer me many pieces of unsolicited fashion advice throughout the years, which I will never be able to pull off anyway. Some of his teachers had this to say about him:

“Marcos is one of those people that can always make you smile. I was super lucky to have him three times in his four years at Sanborn, including back to back last year, which never got old. He is one of the most personable people that I know here at Sanborn, and one of the most fashionable. From his backpack to his kicks, he always has the best and unique style that is 100% him. I always look forward to running into him and will miss seeing him around the halls!” - English teacher Ashley Harbel

“Marcos is one of a kind! He's alway polite, friendly, and positive. He's a good kid, and I've been glad to know him for the last couple of years.” - English teacher Aaron Cass

“Marcos McLaughlin was one of the most respectful and polite students I had during my first year at Sanborn. His personality is such that he is able to engage anyone and I know that will carry him far on his journey. In Forensics, Marcos was always totally honest with me about whether or not he completed his work; we could be real with each other. He exudes a level of confidence about himself that I didn't see too often. When he put his mind to it, his work in Forensics was thorough and full of detail. Marcos is much smarter than I think even he realizes and I can't wait to see what lies ahead for him!” - Science teacher Stephanie Westergren

As much as I loved having him in class for his personality, my favorite part about teaching Marcos was his reaction to having a concept click in his head. He celebrated mastering concepts like he had hit a deep three pointer to take the lead late in a basketball game. He would then eagerly and excitedly share his understanding with his peers. I will miss seeing him around the halls here, but I know that Marcos will be very successful wherever he goes in life because of the many traits that I’ve been lucky enough to observe over the past few years. Best of luck, and thanks for being you, Marcos!

Grace Merry-Carreiro is a graduating Senior at Sanborn and has been a multiple sport athlete at Sanborn.

Grace is well known in the Sanborn community for her ability to make teachers and students smile with her humor. Grace can always be seen interacting with all types of individuals and making them feel respected and included. Grace during her time at Sanborn was an active member of the Life of a Student Club during her Freshman and Sophomore years. During that time she mentored incoming 9th graders and worked on different initiatives in the school.

On the athletics playing surfaces, Grace has become a well known competitor to her teammates and her coaches. On the soccer field, she was named captain this past fall and worked to lead a young group through this turbulent season. In the winter she capped off her Senior Season with her best year averaging a career high in points and assists. Grace is a well known ball handler and floor general across the state. She was Sanborn’s main distributor of the basketball and has made many great passes over the past 3 years on Varsity. Grace this year also grew into a leader for some of the younger players as evidence of her influence on some of her younger teammates this season. Before our last playoff game, Grace could be seen after practice working with one of our freshman players, giving her insight on guarding the best player in our division. Luce then went on to hold the player of the year nominee to just 3 pts in the first half. Grace really developed her ability to give assistance to players on the court and off with her ability to hype up her teammates.

Next year, Grace plans on entering the trade world and looks to become certified in Cosmetology. We wish Grace best of luck in her future endeavors!

The school has a limited number of available parking spots that will be offered to students through a lottery system. The lottery will give preference to students according to this priority order (CLICK HERE). If you would like to be considered for one of these parking spots, please complete the form below no later than Wednesday, April 14, 2021. This will be the last lottery event for the 2020-2021 school year.

Dear parents & guardians of the class of 2021,

Graduation  is just a few months away and what better way to celebrate than acknowledging your senior! The class is hosting a fundraiser selling yard signs. Many of you saw the signs last spring from the class of 2020 and we were excited to have the same opportunity for our graduates as well! I have attached a flier to this email for you to share with family and friends.

Please see the link and details for order below:

*Confirmed pick-up details to come at the close of the sales.

At their 3/18/2021 meeting, the Sanborn Regional School Board set the graduation date for Friday, June 11. Mr. Stack presented some preliminary graduation plans that have been discussed by students and staff. Mr. Stack is scheduled to return to the board meeting with students on April 7, 2021 to present finalized graduation event plans.

Sanborn’s Class of 2021 is just 13 weeks away from graduation. To celebrate, the class is doing a raffle every Wednesday for the last 10 weeks of school! But, we need your help. We are looking for prize donations to be given to 3 lucky seniors each week. Prizes can range from gas cards to gift certificates to Dunks cards to snack packs to Echo Dots.

If you are interested in making a donation please send your donation to:

Sanborn Regional High School

℅ Advisors Corey Fielding & Brittany Lombardo

17 Danville Rd.

Kingston, NH 03848

Include your name and email so we can notify you of receipt.

Please send donations by Friday April 2nd.

Sign up now to reserve your spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSnTQxnjb0C6Cz7fhNf-qA4cz5xROTqJjZ-FNlg4I95_FTtg/viewform

If you have any questions, please contact Coach Gray at  bgray@sau17.net. 

The Sanborn Regional School District is planning to run a series of in-person summer enrichment camps for children of all ages. Camps provide an opportunity for children to learn new skills, explore a passion, and make new friends. Camps will follow current health and safety COVID guidelines and are open to students both in and out of the school district. Register early to secure your spot. Camps can only run if a minimum number of registrations are received. If camps need to be cancelled due to low enrollment, you will be notified on or before June 1 and be issued a full refund.

You can register for a camp using the button below:

Remote meals are available for pick-up on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at the High School Main Entrance from 12:30-1:30pm.

Please Use the following link to pre-order your remote meals:

The mission of the Sanborn Regional High School Parent Teacher Organization is to enhance and support the Sanborn Regional High School learning community of students, staff, and families of Fremont, Kingston, and Newton. This is accomplished through the following endeavors:

*Community Outreach *Teacher Involvement *Educational Programs *Civic Cooperation

*Volunteer Programs *Fundraising

If we all help a little it will be amazing how much we can accomplish as an organization.

We typically meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom

(check the Points of P.R.I.D.E. Newsletter or our FB page for any changes)

Thank you for taking the time to complete the membership form and become part of the SRHS PTO. Check us out on Facebook at Sanborn Regional High Scholl PTO.

If you have any questions or information you would like to share with our organization, please contact Alicia D’Antonio at tishiebell@yahoo.com.

When you drop your unwanted clothing and shoes off in these bins, the SRHS PTO gets paid based on the weight of the clothing! This is a really easy way to help our school. All PTO proceeds go directly back to programming and scholarships that directly benefit our students. NOTE: Shoes must go in a separate bin.

Did you know? From April of 2015 - May 2017, this fundraiser has helped us raise nearly $2400.00 for the PTO. Help us double that number by sharing this opportunity with your friends, your family, and your neighbors!