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Scott Shibles, center, the director of student life at Portland’s Casco Bay High School, uses a bullhorn to signal the start of cardboard boat races on Tuesday at Willard Beach in South Portland.
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Casco Bay High School students Nicky Paterniti, in the stern, and Eowyn Michaels pull ahead in the final round of the cardboard boat races.
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Sophomore Olivia Chong laughs as the boat she paddled with partner Olmert Hirwa quickly sinks at the start of one race.
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Students Nicky Paterniti, in the stern, and Eowyn Michaels win the final round of the cardboard boat races.
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