John Bapst students traveled to the 16th annual Maine Model UN Conference at USM last week where they played the roles of negotiators, committee members, and international representatives from May 13 -15, 2014. Three student were recognized for exceptional work in having excellent position papers, Read More
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Connor Wagner ’14 Qualifies for Boston Marathon
Connor Wagner '14 competed in the Sugarloaf Marathon last weekend and qualified for the Boston Marathon. He finished 6th overall in the race, and 2nd in the division for men aged 29 and under. Complete race results are here: Read More
Spring Academic Awards Assembly
A special assembly was held Friday, May 16, 2014 in which Book Awards and other certificates of achievement were given to underclass students. These awards recognize outstanding academic performance, positive school citizenship and exemplary community service. Book Awards are usually sponsored by a Read More
Mr. Hamilton Pied in Environmental Geology Fundraiser
Chris Packard's Environmental Geology class (lovingly nicknamed "natural disasters class") studied the devastating earthquake which affected Haiti in 2010. As the researched the response to the disaster, they were moved by the slow progress and shocked at the inefficiencies which sometimes occurred, Read More
Tessa Lilley ’14 to Train with Olympic Rider
As seniors ponder what will become of them in their future, John Bapst senior Tessa Lilley is following her dreams with a leap of faith – on the back of a horse, no less. Instead of heading off college, she will spend a year in White Post, Virginia at the Southern Edition Farm as a working student Read More
Coach O’Connell Announced as Certified Athletic Administrator
The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) is pleased to announce that on April 3, 2014 John Bapst Associate Athletic Director Dan O’Connell successfully completed the process and has attained the designation of "Certified Athletic Administrator" (CAA). The CAA program Read More
After 31 Years Mathematics Chair Sue Sheren Retiring
With the school gathered together in Sekera Auditorium, the John Bapst math department took the floor for a few moments to celebrate Sue Sheren, who has worked at John Bapst for 31 years. Recognizing her as one of the best math teachers in the state, fellow mathematics faculty Brenden Murphy, said, Read More
Mr. Beland’s Retirement Address
The following words were spoken to the school at the assembly on May 5, 2014, as Ken Beland bid a fond farewell to the school which has been his teaching home for the past five years. He will be greatly missed. Good Morning John Bapst!!!!! As I prepare to move on to a new chapter in my life, I Read More
Students Accepted to Classical All-State
Congratulations to John Bapst students who have been accepted to perform with fellow musicians at Classical All State, May 15 – 17, 2014. Chorus Laura Mock '17 Orchestra James VanKirk '14 - Viola Anna Bryan '15 - Violin Diego Grossmann '15- Cello Band Noah McCarthy '16 - Trumpet Joyce Ma '16 - Read More
Cyber Defense Teams Recognized for Top Honors
John Bapst is proud to announce that its Cyber Defense team ranked very well in their national contest, with teams taking third place regionally and both first and second places in Maine. The team which placed highest in the state advanced to the regional competition where they competed against Read More