It’s clear that things are a little different in our community this year. Thankfully, Gorham High School (GHS) is still able to provide a creative outlet for many students through various extracurricular activities.
Similar to previous years, many clubs will still be meeting after school with masks required. Language clubs include: Spanish Club, French Club, Chinese Club, and ASL. Other clubs, such as Student Council, Interact Club, Key Club, Rainbow League, Math Team, and Robotics Club will also be running.
The full list of clubs being offered, along with advisors, can be found on the GHS website under the “Clubs and Organizations” tab. For questions about a club or to sign-up, email the club’s advisor.
Thanks to Josie Tierney-Fife, English teacher and drama director at GHS, the fall show will go on despite the coronavirus pandemic. This year’s fall play will be “It’s a Wonderful Life”, by Philip Van Doren Stern. For a small fee, anyone interested will be able to tune in to the live performances on Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m., and again at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 15.
The shows will take place over Zoom using a special feature where only the cast will be shown. To practice social distancing, each actor will stay situated in his/her own classroom with one tech assistant to help if needed. Backdrops, costumes, and makeup will still come into play, just like any other year.
High school sports have been a hot topic lately, with many “if” and “when” questions now answered. As of September 1, the Maine Principals Association announced that under its new guidelines, golf and cross country are to be played throughout the state. Field hockey and soccer may be played regionally. Football and volleyball are limited to inner-squad play.
Activities will continue to be fluid as the status of counties is constantly changing, and ultimately it is up to individual school districts to determine whether or not students can continue to participate in extracurricular activities as the school year progresses.