Northwestern Lehigh School District

Spotlight On Achievement

0 From the Superintendent/ Dr. Mary Anne Wright ur mission is to Dear Students, Parents and provide all students with a Community Members, nurturing environment so that they may acquire the Excellence through learning is the mission of knowledge and develop the Northwestern Lehigh School District. Our students skills needed to survive, achieve excellence in many areas of their school cooperate, contribute and experiences. They demonstrate excellence through learning with significant accomplishments thrive in an ever-changing Dr. Mary Anne in areas of academics, fine arts, citizenship, com- global community. Wright munity service, career and technical education and athletics.

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Elementary 2-4 It is with great pride and pleasure that our School Board and employees share this publication of Middle School 5-10 Spotlight on Achievement with you. I hope you learn more about the talents and skills of our stu- High School 11-23 dents and staff through this publication. Thank you for your continued support of our students, Sports 24 staff and programs.

Staff 25 Northwestern Elementary

PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR Sottolano, Trevor Spaide, Journey Tretter, Lucas Sottolano, Trevor Spaide, Journey OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC Leila Toth Tretter, Leila Toth EXCELLENCE PRINCIPAL’S AWARD PRESIDENTIAL PHYSICAL FITNESS Phillip Castrine, Kenneth Gawelko, Lucas AWARDS: Hill, Stephanie Majewski, Alison Phillip Castrine, Kenneth Gawelko, Lucas Hill, Stephanie Majewski, Alison Mazzucco, Gr. 1– Jocelyn Bernhard, Roselyn Mazzucco, Austin Stasko, Adriana Walp, Bernhard, Jakayla Holmes, Caden Andrew White Austin Stasko, Adriana Walp, Andrew White, Caleb Bachman, Jackson Bernhard, Kauffman and William Seyfried

PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR Phillip Dangello, Jacob Haas, Skyler Gr. 2– Ryan Baker Hancock, Hallie Harrington, Phillip Hobel, OUTSTANDING Gr. 3– Harrison Bernhard, Jillian Fink, Cheyanne Hoffman, Jordan Lowthert, EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT Carter Kauffman, Ethan Kauffman, Michael Micklus, Timothy Noctor, Abigail Peters and Caleb Bachman, Jackson Bernhard, Hunter Miller, Sophia Shuhay Phillip Dangello, Jacob Haas, Skyler Kayla Mitman, Hancock, Hallie Harrington, Phillip Hobel, Lance Pierce, Gr. 4– Jared Buzinski, Cole Norman, Cheyanne Hoffman, Jordan Lowthert, Gabrielle Remaly, Ashley Palonis, Sam Seyfried, Jessica Michael Micklus, Hunter Miller, Kayla Madison Schettig, Wertman and Donovan White Mitman, Lance Pierce, Gabrielle Remaly, Danielle Schmidt, Gr. 5– Bryton Alley, Jackson Bernhard, Madison Schettig, Danielle Schmidt, Mason Sechler, Matthew Peters and Joseph Siberini Mason Sechler, Akaash Shukla, Lucas Akaash Shukla, Weisenberg Elementary PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR PRESIDENTIAL PHYSICAL FITNESS OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL AWARDS: ACHIEVEMENT EXCELLENCE

Gr. 1– Kate Edgar, Julia Wetzel, Samantha Maya Hambrick, Kevin Slack, Natalie Sara Baran, Madison Hoffman, Jacob Mack, Moss, Eli Dellicker, Justin Holmes, Dylan Smith, Lauren Sewald, Jared Kensinger, Jessica Parker, Colton Price, Gabrielle Moss Hannah Herzon, Robert Leiser, Nathan Sevrain, Sarah Zane, Hannah Farrell, Wagner, Jessica Williamson, Connor Hayden Freeman, Andrew Goodolf, Tori Gr. 2– Alex Doyle, Hannah Shalaby, Hart, Brian Garbacik, Tanner Klotz, Schiffert, Katie Smith, Jason Wooley, Brandon Duarte, DonOvan Martinez, Brianamarie Mitich Leighton Gift, Jordan NielsEn, Angelina Isabelle Bratina, Randall Zack, Joseph Lucarelli, Leighanna Lister, Samantha Bolsover, Justine Rodda, Noah Flickinger, Aaron Green, Reuben Smargiassi, Rhys George, Lauren Hinks Kemmerer, Erickson Madeira, Emily Zane, Michael Joseph, Ben Fry Gr. 3– Allyson Myers, Jacob Dellicker, Aidan Meyers, Richard Rudolph PRINCIPAL’S AWARD Gr. 4– Madeline Consuelos, Willard Maya Hambrick, Kevin Slack, Natalie Smith, Dellicker, Sydney Derr, Sara Hathaway, Lauren Sewald, Jared Kensinger, Hannah Alyson Hinks, Lydia Lisetski, Alyssa Zack Herzon, Robert Leiser, Nathan Wagner, Jessica Williamson, Connor Hart, Brian Gr. 5– Jordan Nielsen, Mary Johnson, Garbacik, Tanner Klotz, Brianamarie Mitich Hannah Herzon, Mckenna Amey

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Elementary Instrumentalists chosen to participate in Elementary Band-fest!

Hannah Herzon and Robert Leiser, both 5th graders from Weisenberg Elementary, were chosen to participate in the 2011 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 10 Elementary Band-fest.

Andrew White, a 5th grader from Northwestern Elementary, was chosen to participate in the 2011 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 10 Elementary Band-fest.

This festival gives gifted instrumentalists in 5th and 6th grade the opportunity to join together from 4 counties to perform a concert. Students are nominated to participate in this festival by their school instrumental director. Participating in this year's band- fest were approximately 120 students from 38 schools in Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Pike counties. This event was hosted by East Penn School District on May 6, 2011.

Students were able to meet many new people and share in a day filled with music. Students arrived at the school at 12 noon and spent the entire afternoon rehearsing under the direction of guest conductor Mr. Albert Neumeyer. The concert was performed at 7:00 PM. Mr. Billig and Miss Smith would like to extend their congratulations to these fine musicians for being chosen to participate in this great musical event !

GO TIGERS!

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Third Graders Perform the Musical “Fractured!”

On May 5, 2011, the third grade students at Northwestern Elementary premiered their fourth annual Spring Musical titled, “Fractured!” Each year third grade students perform a musical related to their science, social studies, and language arts curriculum. This year’s musical, concerning fractured fairy tales, was performed to coincide with general education class learning. Stories performed in “Fractured!” included: “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” “The Pied Piper,” and “The Three Little Pigs.”

Not only did students have a chance to study fractured fairy tales in this musical, they also sang songs and acted out scenes concerning science and social studies curricula. They learned about our local solar system, simple machines, the water cycle, and Columbus, to name just a few. In addition to all of the general education topics, the students worked with Mr. Kirk and Mrs. Luca in art classes to create the AMAZING scenery seen in this show.

Thanks to the collaborative effort of all of the third grade teachers and specialists, the program opened to rave reviews. If you want to check out this great learning opportunity or simply want a night of entertainment, please join us next year on May 17, 2012 for an all new and exciting original show. We hope to see you there!

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The following awards were presented at the 8th grade promotion ceremony on June 16, 2011:

Good Citizenship Award— This award is given to 2 students by State Senator David Argall’s office. These students exemplify the quali- ties of good citizenship through their display of outstanding character, leadership and scholarship. They also demonstrated the willingness to accept responsibility and challenges put forth by the administration and faculty of the school. This year’s awards were given to Jordan Schnur and Devon Devers.

President’s Education Award— This award is given to students who have maintained a 3.5 GPA during their time at the Middle School. These students are: Lauren Anderson, Cidney Bachert, Claire Bachman, Rachele Cerrone, Caroline Christ, Jaime Cleary, Alessan- dro Consuelos, Frank Dangello, Devon Devers, Brandon Eden, Hannah Floyd, Daniana Ford, Katelyn Freeman, Cody Gangaware, Jeffrey Garbacik, Alexis Gawelko, Nicole Generose, Daneen Haas, Madison Hahn, Brandon Herb, Abby Kemmerer, Taylor Kocher, Melinda Lingenfelter, Sabrina Mertz, Steven Narkin, Sarah Overstrom, Kristen Post, Michaela Roberts, Mayra Rodriguez, Jordan Schnur, Kari Ann Schultheis, Sarah Segan, Christina Shackett, Alissa Smith, Jacob Steidinger, Nicole Venusto, Kelsey White, Jacob Wiersch, Joshua Williamson, Dustin Yost

Superior Academic Achievement Award— This is given to students who have achieved Principal’s Honor Roll status each marking pe- riod for all 4 years at the Middle School. These students are: Brandon Eden, Katelyn Freeman, Brandon Herb, Sabrina Mertz, Alissa Smith

Principal’s Service Award—The Principal and Assistant Principal have recognized these students for their leadership, dedication, active involvement, consistent effort, good manners, and positive attitude. Each student has made a positive contribution to the NWLMS and to the class of 2014. These students are: Lauren Hill, Elizabeth Young, Ashlyn Dicataldo

Perfect Attendance Award —Given to students with perfect attendance all 4 years at Middle School. The award was given to Justin Betz.

Peter A. Bivans Award — Awarded to an 8th grade boy and girl who have been selected by the entire NWLMS staff. These students have shown perserverance and courage in the face of adversity. These students are: Carly Pierce, Nathan Brown, Brandon Reis

The Shelby G. Brown “I Care” Award (Compassionate, Altruistic, Remarkable, Empathetic) — The award was given to Brooke Devers and Nacia Johansen

The “X” Award — Awarded to a deserving 7th grade student who has shown great improvement in his academic work throughout the year. The award was given to Sheldon Schmidt

Core Values Award— These students were selected by staff as those who best displayed the Core Values of our Middle School during each marking period of: Pride and Positive Attitude, Respectful Behavior, Individual Accountability, Dedicated Learners, and Equal Success.

First Marking Period winners: Kari Ann Schultheis, Kylee Sanchez, Danica Andrews, Mike Zimmerman, Brady Mengel, Sarah Segan, Cidney Bachert

Second Marking Period winners: Alexander Schneck, Hannah Floyd, Lauren Anderson, Abigail Supplee, Vanessa Blose, Emily Mittl, Andrew Seyler

Third Marking Period Winners: Quentin Bernhard, Devon Devers, Christopher Trumbauer, Brandon Segan, Maria Haddad, Dominic Mertz, Nicholas Stoeckel

Fourth Marking Period Winners: Laura Kotula, Michaela Roberts, Kayla Clark, Jarrett White, Brandon Smith, Olivia DeLong, Payton Breidinger

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Middle School Chorus

Emily Witt and Hana Toth represented Northwestern Lehigh at the Pennsylvania Music Educator Association Elementary Songfest South. The one day festival was held at Easton Area Middle School on Friday, February 18, 2011. 150 students from 29 elementary and middle schools, representing 13 school districts in Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton counties came to the festival. Students had learned the selected songs in their own schools and came together for one day to rehearse with guest conductor Mr. Fred Meads. Mr. Meads is the Director Three Northwestern Middle School Instrumentalists chosen of Vocal Studies at the American to participate in Intermediate Band-fest! Boychoir School in Princeton, NJ. The students gave a memorable public concert that evening. Congratulations Lauren Anderson, Carly Pierce, and Kelsey White, all 8th Hana and Emily! graders from Northwestern Lehigh Middle School, were chosen to participate in the 2011 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 10 Intermediate Band-fest. This festival gives gifted instrumentalists in 7th and 8th grade the opportunity to join together from 7 counties to perform a concert. Students are nominated to participate in this festival by their school instrumental director. Participating in this year's band-fest will be ap- proximately 150 students from 37 schools in Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Mon- roe, Northampton, Pike, and Schuylkill counties. This event was hosted by Catasauqua Area School District on April 1, 2011.

Students were able to meet many new people and share in a day filled with music. Students arrived at the school at 9 AM and spent the entire day re- hearsing under the direction of guest conductor Mr. L. Rick Hilborn. The concert was performed at 7:30 PM. Mr. Lykins would like to extend his con- gratulations to these fine musicians for being chosen to participate in this great musical event!

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Middle School Chorus- Three Northwestern Middle School Intermediate Songfest Instrumentalists chosen to participate in Elementary Band-fest! Middle School students Alyssa Dellecker, Daneen Haas, Melinda Lingenfelter, Brittany Miller and Jae- Matthew Grim, Noah Seng-DeLong, and Ryan Terrell, don Muhl represented Northwestern Lehigh at the all 6th graders from Northwestern Lehigh Middle School, Pennsylvania Music Edcuators Association Intermediate were chosen to participate in the 2011 Pennsylvania Songfest. The one day festival was held at Nazareth Music Educators Association District 10 Elementary High School on Friday, March 4, 2011. 180 students Band-fest. This festival gives gifted instrumentalists in 5th from 26 middle schools and junior high schools in and 6th grade the opportunity to join together from 4 Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton and counties to perform a concert. Students are nominated to Schuykill counties came to the festival. participate in this festival by their school instrumental director. Participating in this year's band-fest were Students had learned the selected songs in their own approximately 120 students from 38 schools in Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Pike counties. This event schools and came together for one day to rehearse with was hosted by East Penn School District on May 6, 2011. guest conductor Mrs. Joy Ondra Hirokawa. Mrs. Hiro- kawa is the founder and Artistic Director of the Bel Students were able to meet many new people and share Canto Children’s Chorus. The students gave a fantastic in a day filled with music. Students arrived at the school public concert that evening. Congratulations to Alyssa, at 12 noon and spent the entire afternoon rehearsing Daneen, Melinda, Brittany and Jaedon! under the direction of guest conductor Mr. Albert Neumeyer. The concert was performed at 7:00 PM. Mr. Lykins would like to extend his congratulations to these fine musicians for being chosen to participate in this great musical event!

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Alissa Smith receives Director’s Award for Band

Alissa Smith, an 8 th grader at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School, has been awarded “The Director’s Award for Band” for the school year 2010-2011 for her achievements on the Mallets and Tenor Saxophone under the direction of Mr. James Lykins. This national award is given to an instrumental student who has demonstrated Outstanding Musicianship , pride in oneself and is an instrumentalist consistently throughout all four years here at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School, and has proven herself to be a leader. In short, the recipient of the Director's Award is someone who is an excellent role model for the rest of the band members and someone Mr. Lykins is proud to have representing the Middle School band program. Congratulations Alissa for being chosen for the Director’s Award this year!

Brandon Herb receives Jazz Award

Brandon Herb, an 8 th grader at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School, has been awarded “ The Woody Herman Jazz Award ” for the school year 2010-2011 for his achievements on the Alto Saxophone under the direction of Mr. James Lykins. This national Award was created in 1988, shortly after Herman's death, to honor outstanding jazz students. From 1936 to 1987, Woody Herman's big band was explosive and known for its driving, swinging jazz. About his music Woody said, "I'm not interested in nostalgia, I'm selling excitement." Here at Northwestern, we couldn’t sell excitement without Brandon’s leadership and musicianship. Congratulations Brandon for being chosen our Middle School Outstanding Jazz Performer of the year!

Middle School Tech Wizards

Christian Parker and Erika Thomas, joined by Deborah Peters and Pamela Peters serving as their advisors, participated in Tech Wizards Student Led Conference at the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21 on May 20, 2011.

The Tech Wizards is a program for students in Carbon and Lehigh counties that focuses on emerging technologies. The Tech Wizards program incorporates 21st century skills and is aligned to NETS standards. The students participate in technology training sessions demonstrating Web 2.0 tools and the effective use of these tools in the classroom for dynamic, engaging, technology infused learning. The program culminates with a student led conference on a variety of topics.

Christian and Erika presented on Linoit , an online sticky canvas for students. The conference was videostreamed on UStream live on May 20, 2011. Pictured from left to right: Mrs. Pamela Peters, Erika Thomas, Christian Parker and Mrs. Deborah Peters

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The 7th grade Visionaries Team has embraced, over the last two years, a humanitarian project that has connected us to a tiny village of abandoned women and children in Kenya and their champion, Hellen Nkuraiya, a government teacher with a salary of $285 per month. She founded the village, called the Village of Protection for Maasai Widows, as a protection against abandonment, abuse, and poverty. The ownership of a cow gives these women security and status.

Our staff became aware of the great needs of this village through our educational contact, Mrs. Terri Maclay, a volun- teer with the project. Terri has volunteered through her connections with a group of surgeons and their wives in the Harrisburg area.

The Visionaries students conducted a small change collection campaign called " Change Can Change " and created paper bead necklaces which they sold to teachers, parents and students. They researched the Maasai culture, en- joyed lectures, demonstrations, and art projects through regular visitations from Terri, who spent time at the vil- lage. One contact, Kiona Zappe, a former NWLMS student, made a generous donation and visited the class to pre- sent her story of college, world travel, and her current career in the military. For several years, the Visionaries have decorated a tree at the LV International Airport with the village theme. People from all over wrote to us as a result!

Mrs. Tritt received word that a woman from Lemoyne, PA was hosting a round trip visit for Hellen to come to visit them. Hellen said-"Only if I can stop by and see my students at Northwestern to THANK THEM PERSON- ALLY!" She spent one night at the Tritt house and was at the MS all day Monday. English is her third language and she owns no western clothing.

This year's 8th graders, who were our 7th graders last year during the “Change Can Change” campaign , raised $640 dollars. They presented her with a check during a first period presentation.

Our 9th graders raised almost $ 900 dollars as 7th graders, and were able to purchase two cows, several sheep and chickens! This group of 9th graders were also present at the presentation to receive Hellen’s gratitude.

Selling paper bead necklaces for the fundraiser for Hellen Hellen with a banner that the children from her village made as a thank you to our students

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Middle School

Appreciation for Service Awards given by C.A.R.E. (Celebrating and Rejuvenating the Environment) Advisor: Mrs. Christina Fogel

The following students were recognized for spending many hours designing and planning murals to make the environment at the Middle School more aesthetically pleasing: Madison Hahn, Cidney Bachert, Lauren Hill, Alexis Arndt, Tim Lambert, Morgan Collins, Eddie Parrish, Elizabeth Fornauf, Anthony Vennera, Natalie Axt, and Paige Stitzel

Art Awards for Artwork Permanently Inducted into the Middle School Art Collection:

Payton Breidinger, Jerome Hess, Maria Haddad, Jaclyn Hardcastle, Kristen Post and Josh Williamson had their student artwork chosen for the Middle School permanent collection. The art work is professionally framed and hung in the building.

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Hayley Walczer wins at the Freddy Awards

Hayley Walczer WINS "Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role" at the Freddy Awards for her role as Fraulein Schneider in Northwestern Lehigh High School's production of Cabaret.

Alex Bobbyn was also nominated for "Outstanding Featured Perform- ance by an Actor" at the Freddy Awards for his role as Emcee in Northwestern Lehigh High School's production of Cabaret.

A BIG Congratulations to Hayley and Alex!

The Freddy Awards are to recognize and reward outstanding achievement in local high school musical theater. LehighValley- Photo by Bill Adams Live.com broadcast the Freddy Awards live and posted all of the win- from Express Times

SCHOLASTIC SCRIMMAGE Advisors: Mr. Steve Weiss and Mrs. Kristin DiGiacomo

Northwestern Lehigh’s scholastic scrimmage team won against Wilson Area High School in October 2010. In the second round of competition in December, the team beat Dieruff High School. The team competed in the semi-finals in March, coming in a close second, with a mere 10 point difference from the winning team from Southern Lehigh.

In April, the team competed at the annual CLIU 21 Scrimmage at the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit in Schnecksville, PA. The Northwestern team came in fifth place out of 16 teams from Lehigh and Carbon counties.

Team members include captain Michael Hontz, Jacob Fruchtl, Davis Evans, Curtis Lingenfelter, Daniel Masetti and Eric Abercrombie.

In addition, Michael Hontz was chosen as a Scrimmage All Star and competed on May 18th in the Scholastic Scrimmage All Star Match.

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DEBATE TEAM Advisor: Mrs. Ann Way

The Northwestern Lehigh Debate team competed in the semi-final tournament and finished with a record of 6-1. This qualified them to compete in the finals against Kutztown Area High School. The topic for the final debate was “The US should abolish life imprisonment for juvenile offenders.” The team drew the “negative” side, and argued against the resolve. The debate was scored by a panel of three judges; ultimately deciding in favor of Kutztown by a fraction of a point to win the award of Lehigh Valley Interscholastic Debate Association (LVIDA) Final Runners-Up. The team consisted of the Speakers: Noah Breininger and Robin Rowland; the Cross- Examiner: Davis Evans; and the Rebuttalist: Annaliese Topping.

FRIENDS FOR LIFE Advisor: Mrs. Betsy Adams

During the year, 35 students from this 50 member group made weekly visits to Northwestern Elementary School where they teamed up with an elementary student needing extra help dealing with school and home struggles. The high school students talk, read to and play games with younger students, offering them support, improving their self-esteem and being positive role models. At the high school, the students attend monthly programs to reinforce their skills in working with children and to support their own needs as active, involved teens. Male and female students in grades 9-12 participate in Friends for Life. This is a great volunteer opportunity for those considering a career in a helping profession.

DEBATE Advisor: Mrs. Ann Way

Thirty two students in grades 9-12 participated in Debate during the 2010-11 school year. The team finished the regular season with a record of 21-11, for a third place finish in the League .

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KEY CLUB Advisor: Mr. Bob Biese

The Key Club hosted a Blood Drive for the Miller Memorial Blood Bank in November and March, collecting over 90 units of blood. The Club also supported the Boys and Girls Club of Allentown by participating in its spring flower sale. The Club was also involved in collecting funds for Unicef, which benefits hunger relief around the world. During the holiday season, toys were collected for Toys for Tots. Great job all year !

Co-Presidents: Kelly Boyd and Caitlin O’Connor Secretary: Lea Lucarelli Treasurer: Savannah Gibson

MATH CORPS Advisor: Mr. Bob Biese

This student-led group of students offers tutoring on a regular basis to students needing help in their math classes. Tutors work with students from all levels of math on a regular basis. Students involved: Tyler Malay and Amy Lebrecht.

PSSA EXAMS

Special thanks to SADD, FLIC, National Honor Society and Student Council members for providing morning snacks to juniors prior to the PSSA exams. The clubs listed provided candy, cookies, granola bars and other food to give test takers energy and show apprecia- tion for their outstanding efforts on the exams.

STUDENT COUNCIL Advisor: Ms. Stacie Roos

The Student Council works to build school spirit through a variety of activities. Among the many activities during the 2010-2011 school year, Student Council provided breakfast for staff after Fall Parent/Teacher conferences, raised money for ALS research through their an- nual Servants for Snyder Auction, showed appreciation of the School Board with candy and cards for each member, organized the Pep Rally for the football game between Northwest- ern Lehigh and Northern Lehigh, made donations to the local food bank, served as Secret Pals for staff in December and honored staff during Staff Appreciation Week with treats and lunch.

The Student Council also supports Spirit Fridays with posters and dress up themes through- out the school year. Great job!

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SCIENCE CLUB Advisor: Mr. Dave Moyer

In January, the Science Club attended an invitational competition. In February, the Club hosted the Fourth Annual Ti- ger Invitational competition. Thirty teams attended from twenty different schools from five different states. In March, the Club participated in the Central Eastern Regional Competition Science Oympiad and placed sixth out of 30 schools competing. In April, the Club competed at the Envirothon at the Pool Wildlife Sanctuary in Emmaus, placing fourth out of e11 teams.

Team members include: President Mike Hontz, Vice-President Robin Rowland, Treasurer Zach Hathaway, and Secretary Natalie Herb.

STUDENT FORUM Advisor: Ms. Stacie Roos

The Student Forum experience is an opportunity for universities, businesses, non-profits and other groups to work to- gether with students from Carbon and Lehigh counties through participation in a problem-based learning event that emphasizes higher thinking and a global perspective. Working as members of small groups facilitated by teachers, students study a problem, gather information, share findings with other members and discuss alternative solutions. Based on these discussions, each group determines the most appropriate solution and presents this solution in a creative format to other groups working on the same problem as well as their peers back at their schools. Student Forum is open to students in grades 11 and 12.

The members of Student Forum for 2010-2011 were: James George, Katie Hughes, Christopher Morrison, Melissa Wessner, Natalie Boehm (Secretary), Natasha Chertok, Rachel Kester (President), Mackenzie Hart (Treasurer) and Nicole Lach (Vice-President).

School Store Managers were Emi Gutgold and Tyler Stelmack.

HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR RECEIVES PHI DELTA KAPPA AWARD

On May 16, 2011, Karlee Fry received the Lehigh Valley Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa Award at Lehigh University. This award is given to an outstanding senior who plans to major in educa- tion. Karlee plans to attend Eastern College and major in Special Education. Karlee is the Treasurer for the Psych Club, wrestling manager, member of the Key Club, FCCLA, Friends for Life and Foreign Language International Club. Karlee has a part-time job at Cracker Barrel and is a member of her church’s youth group.

Spotlight On Achievement Page 14 HS Junior Competed in Junior Olympic Nationals

Congratulations to Taylor Alotta for her accomplishments in Par- kettes gymnastics, under the coaching of Robin J. Netwall.

Taylor competed in the Regional Competition this year, placing 1 st All Around, 1 st on Balance Beam, 2 nd on Floor Gymnastics, and 3 rd on Uneven Bars.

As a result of her accomplishments at the Regional Competition, Taylor was elected to the Region VII Senior A Team which com- peted at the Junior National Olympics on May 11-16, 2011 in Long Beach, California. Taylor has also received a full gymnastics scholarship to Penn State for Fall 2012.

High School Students Win Essay Contest

Two students from Miss McCullough’s Wellness Class entered an essay contest designed to increase public awareness of the need for organ and tissue donations. The contest was sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Coalition for Organ and Tissue Donation. Caitlin Keim and Robin Rowland placed in the contest.

Out of 35 essays entered, Caitlin tied for 2 nd and was awarded $150.00 and Robin received an honorable mention and was awarded $25.00. Pictured are Chris Hankee, Caitlin Keim, Robin Rowland and Bill Hankee. (left to right). Mr. & Mrs. Hankee have become very active in the coalition since the loss of their daughter, Krista, a few years ago. Krista was a NWL graduate.

Taylor Alotta HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROJECTS

Students at Northwestern Lehigh High School have given over 7,000 service hours this year to the community and the Lehigh Valley as part of their graduation projects. They performed service at a wide variety of organizations, including Forgotton Felines and Fidos, Lehigh Valley Hospital, local churches and many other organizations. Students were then required to summarize their service with a paper and an oral presentation.

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Poetry Out Loud Competition features NWL Senior

NWL Senior James George was one of five young people to recite poetry at the Poetry Out Loud Competition at the Baum School of Art on February 10, 2011. James was chosen to participate in the Regional Finals sponsored by the Allentown Art Museum . James' poems were "A Super- market in California" by Allen Ginsberg, and "[i carry your heart with me (i carry it in]" by E.E. Cummings.

Students competing were from Northwestern Lehigh, Pleasant Valley, Liberty High, East Stroudsburg High School South and Stroudsburg High Schools. James did a great job in representing Northwestern Lehigh. It was a wonderful evening!

We would like to honor the contributions of Ms. Ann Way, Ms. Anna Gilgoff and Ms. Pam Reiss who spearheaded this program at the high school by recruiting students and judges for this event. Poetry Out Loud is presented by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Founda- tion, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Allentown Art Museum, the program encour- ages high school students to learn about poetry through memorization, performance and competition.

From Poetry Out Loud : "Recitation and performance are exciting current trends in poetry. There has been a resur- gence of poetry as an oral art form, as seen in the slam po- etry movement and the immense popularity of hip-hop mu- sic. Poetry Out Loud builds on that momentum by inviting the dynamic aspects of slam poetry, spoken word, and theater into the English class.

The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foun- dation have partnered with state arts agencies of the United States to support Poetry Out Loud, which encour- ages the nation's youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage."

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First Row: (left to right)- Justin Zimmerman, Shelby Wisler Second Row: (standing left to right)- Curtis Cappuccino, Jonathan Diehl Alycia Demelio, Brianna Nibbe and April Peterson

2011 National Financial Capability Challenge Awards

More than 84,372 students took the financial capability challenge with an average score of 69% nationally. In addition to receiving recognition, they are also eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship. The Charles Schwab Foundation will soon name 20 students, chosen from among the Challenge participants, who will receive these $1,000 scholarships. Schwab will also donate $1,000 to the school of each scholarship recipient. Students who scored in the top 20 percent nationally and are from one of the ten states with the highest participation rates in the Challenge are eligible for these scholarships. Pennsylvania had the highest participation of all 50 states. For more information, go to http://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/Pages/tg1149.aspx

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FOURTEEN STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP, SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND EXEMPLARY CITIZENSHIP

The following students were given awards at the Community Awards Ceremony:

Jacob Fruchtl —Nestle USA Very Best in Youth Award Michelle Green —Renssalaer Award Nicole Lach & Kyle Lutton —I Dare You Leadership Award Rachel Kester —University of Rochester— George Eastman Young Leader Award Jacob Hoover —University of Rochester— Frederick Douglass & Susan B. Anthony Award Joseph Suleiman —University of Rochester—Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award Jacob Hardcastle —University of Rochester— Xerox Award for Innovation & Information Technology Katharyn Von Holt —The Principal’s Leadership Award Tyler Stelmack —Hugh O’Brien Leadership Seminar Delegate Samantha Partington —Dwight D. Eisenhower Award Kelly Boyd —The Second Mile Award Robin Rowland —Prudential Spirit of Community Award Tori Black —Senior Library Readership Award

F.B.L.A. Regional Leadership Competition

In January, the Northwestern Lehigh Future Business Leaders of America went to LCCC for the Regional Leadership Competition. A total of 5 students competed in a variety of events. The following students competed: Caitlin O’Connor (3rd place– Impromtu Speaking), Marah Stillwagon, Austin Marich , Matthew Maher and Cory Billig (1st place—Team Event Global International Business).

The 1st place winners advanced to the state competition which was held in April at the Hershey Lodge Convention.

Spotlight On Achievement Page 18 Class of 2000 Award High School $25 Check (Commitment to Class COMMENCEMENT AWARDS Blue Mountain Nursery Award Activities, Enthusiasm and Commitment $250 Check (Pursuing Education in to Education) Altruism Award Horticulture, Agriculture and/or Biological Jessica Dietrich The Travelers Protective Association Science, Motivated Work Ethic and Christopher Morrison $50 Check & Certificate (School and Academic Excellence) Community Service) McKenzie Schuler Class of 2003 Award Kelsey Backenstoes $25 Check (Commitment to Class Blue Mountain Women’s Weekend Activities, Leadership, Extra-Curricular NWL High School Art Award Leadership Award Activities) $50 Gift Certificates each - Blick Art Erin Brennan $100 Check (Young Women Continuing Materials (Outstanding Achievement in Education and Demonstrated Leadership Art Class) Class of 2004 Award Qualities During High School Years) $75 Check (In Memory of Lyndsay M. Abbey Rosko Kelsey Backenstoes Blose, Outgoing Nature, Volunteer Kaitlin R. Snyder Service to School and Community, Bo Tkach Under the Helmet and Hat Pursuing Post- Secondary Education) The Balfour Company Award Scholarship—$1,000 award Melissa Wessner Trophy (Highest Scholastic Average) (Individual who is well rounded, Kaitlyn Hughes Michael Hontz community minded, sincere concerns and (Second Highest Scholastic Average) helps others without expecting anything Class of 2006 Award Samantha Kelly in return $25 Check (Enthusiasm, GPA of 80% or Thomas Hudak Above, Participation in Three or More NWL Band Booster Association Award Activities) $250 Check each (Excellence, Artistic Central Grange #1650 Award Kathryn Von Holt Achievement, and Overall Academic $100 Check each (Outstanding Work in Annaliese Topping Excellence) Family & Consumer Sciences/Food) Nathan Kleinschuster Darian Kline Class of 2007 Award Tanya Tews $25 Check (Student must be pursuing an Tacie Tews educational program beyond high school. (Outstanding Work in Family & Consumer Student must demonstrate a positive Sciences/Early Child Education) outlook on life and “have a smile on his/ Best of the Best School and Community Jennifer Groller her face” as Mark Guensch did. Student Leadership Award must display enthusiasm for the school $100 Check (Scholarship, Leadership Class of 1990 Award and Community) and Service) $25 Check (Assist Student in His/Her Kaitlin R. Snyder Michael Hontz Financial Obligations for Further Education) Class of 2008 Award Carl H. Betz Memorial Award Kelsey Backenstoes $25 Check (Student must display positive $75 Check (Outstanding Lehigh Career & James George outlook on school activities, demonstrate Technical Graduate of the Engineering/ qualities of caring for others, demonstrate Industrial Technology Cluster) Class of 1996 Award an interest in their fellow student by Ryan Williams $25 Check (Commitment to creating a climate of positive interaction Andrew Klembara Class and Commitment to Spirit) and participate in class activities and Jennifer Groller demonstrate enthusiasm for school Billig Insurance Agency Award Class of 1998 Award activities) Representing Nationwide Insurance $25 Check (Assist Student in His/Her Aubrey Kehs $200 Savings Bond (Highest Average in Financial Obligations for further Kelly Boyd all Subjects - Greatest Potential to Education) Succeed in the Business Field) Margarita Munoz Ashley Blakeney

SpotlightSpotlight On On Achievement Achievement Page 19 Claussville Garden Club Award Elmer Gates Excellence Award Interest in Language and Culture of $100 Check (Pursuing Career in $100 Savings Bond and Plaque each Germany) Agricultural Systems Management) (Scholastic Achievement, Service to Annaliese Topping Curtis Cappuccino Chosen Careers, and Demonstration of Entrepreneurial Spirit) “Golden Rule Scholarship” Sponsored by Colonial League Academic All-Star Team NWL the NYAA Community Award- Plaque each (Athletic Ryan Williams $300 Check each (Senior Male & Female Participation Three Years, Highest GPA LCTI who are Known by Other Students to have Among Athletes) Shani Hohneck Consistently Been Kind Toward Others) Kathryn Hallingstad Curtis Cappuccino Michael Hontz Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) of Kelly Boyd Heidelberg Township Scholarship Congressman Charles Dent $100 check (member of the senior class) Mark Guensch Livin’ the Dream Congressional Citizenship Award Shani Hohneck Scholarship Award Inscribed Award (Leadership, $500 Check each (A Female & Male Who Dr. David Fallinger Award Community Service and Scholastic Play Basketball and Who Exhibit Great $50 check (LCCC Bound, Likely to Excellence) Character & Sportsmanship) Succeed, Career Focus) Abbey Rosko Nycole Everett Jessica Berrier Andrew Rivera Creative Kids Child Development Center Shani Hohneck

Award $500 Check (Pursuing a Post-Secondary Andrew J. Fiedler Memorial Award Krysta Hankee Leadership Award $4,000 Check (Plan to Attend a 4-Year Degree in Early Childhood/Elementary $600 Check each College, High Academic Achievement, Education) (Pursuing Education at LCCC Pursuing Effective Leadership Qualities, Worthy Jessica Dietrich Career in Resort and Hotel Management or Business Administration) Contributions to the Community, Creative Kids North Child Development Justin Zimmerman Recommendation from a Community Center Award Jessica Berrier Member and Recommendation from a $500 Check (Pursuing a Post-Secondary Teacher. Have successfully responded to Degree in Early Childhood/Elementary F.L.I.C. (Foreign Language International one of the following items of personal Education) Club) Award reflection in essay form: Tell of time you Jennifer Groller $100 Check and Certificate (Outstanding used facts and reason to persuade Achievement, Dedication, Enthusiasm in a someone to use your idea, tell about a Daughters of the American Revolution Foreign Language) time when you were able to build team Good Citizenship Award Certificate and James George spirit in a time of low morale, or tell about a Pin (Student Who Best Exemplifies time when you organized or planned an Dependability, Service, Leadership and Dr. Barry Follweiler/ event that was very successful.) Patriotism) Northwestern Medical Center Award Samantha Kelly Erin Brennan $500 Check (Planning to Further His/Her Career in a Health Related Field) Justin Hummel Memorial Award Donley Award for Excellence Kathryn Von Holt $50 Check each $500 Check (Demonstrated in (Enthusiasm, Optimism, School Spirit, Scholarship, Leadership and Community Friends for Life Award Volunteer Work, Health Related Service) Monetary Donation Each Occupation) Melissa Wessner (Significant commitment to promoting Ashley Blakeney healthy lifestyles for younger students) Christopher Morrison NWL Education Association Teacher Kathryn Von Holt Scholarship Award Jenna Schell Shaunice Jarjous Memorial Award $250 Check each (Entering the Teaching $500 Check Profession) German Award (Graduating cheerleader and/or track Karlee Fry Sponsored by the Grundsow Lodge #18- student continuing His/Her education in Jenna Schell $100 Check (Complete Minimum of Level 4 another field of study and attaining an A or German, Academic Achievement and B average) Jennifer Groller

Spotlight On Achievement Page 20 Spotlight On AchievementPage 20 Nathaniel Benner Thomas Hudak Earl S. Keller Memorial Music Award Erin Brennan $100 Savings Bond (Exhibited Excellence New Tripoli Bank Award Amanda Butz in the Field of Music) $1,000 Savings Passbook (Highest Erin Brennan Scholastic Average) The Pastorious Award for Excellence in Stephen P. Kohler Memorial Award Michael Hontz German $75 Check each -(Entering the $500 Savings Passbook (Second Highest $50 Check (Academic Achievement, Engineering/Science Profession) Scholastic Average) Completed Minimum of Lever 4 German, Christine Smith Samantha Kelly Interest in German Language) Tyler Malay Michael Hontz Northwestern Elementary School Award Lauretta Lear Memorial Award Monetary award- Carl W. Peter Memorial Award $25 Check (Pursuing a career in (Former Northwestern Elementary $250 Check each (Excelled in the architecture, demonstrated academic Students Who Demonstrated Academic Business Education Subjects) achievement and involvement in and Extra-Curricular Achievements) Kayla Cugini activities/athletics) James George Kaitlyn Gerkovich Tyler Malay Jennifer Groller Kaitlin R. Snyder Phi Delta Kappa Award Lehigh Career & Technical Institute Recognition (Pursuing Post- Outstanding NWL Co-op Student Northwestern Lehigh Key Club Secondary Degree in Education, $100 Merit Award (Outstanding $250 Check (Dedication to Service Academic Achievement, School/ Northwestern Lehigh Co-op Student) Projects, Academic Achievement) Community Activities) Shawn Dengler Kelly Boyd Karlee Fry

Lehigh Valley Chapter Pennsylvania Northwestern Lehigh Scholar Athlete President’s Award for Educational Guild of Craftsman Award Excellence 2010 $100 Check (Outstanding Aptitude for Plaque each (Excellence in Academics 21 Certificates (GPA of 90 or above and Visual Arts) and Athletics) an SAT or ACT Score in the 85%ile) Kathryn Hallingstad Jennifer Groller Ashley Blakeney Thomas Hudak Gregory Bolsover Lecomase Kelly Boyd Nursing Scholarship Amanda Burnhauser (Student must be accepted to an NWL Scholarship Fund Award Sarah Burton approved nursing program) $750 Check each (Academic Davis Evans Kathryn Von Holt Performance, Accepted to a College Taylor Fonzone Lincoln Investment Planning Award Program, High Likelihood to Succeed in James George $50 Check (Highest Math Achievement) Higher Education ) Savannah Gibson Michael Hontz Savannah Gibson Michael Hontz

Davis Evans Thomas Hudak The Literati Award Marlo Keba (Values the love of learning, Ontelaunee Lions Club Award Samantha Kelly demonstrated academic success and $200 Check each (Highest Scholastic Tyler Malay exhibits respect and sensitivity for the art Austin Marich of writing Average in each Curriculum-Grades 9,10,11 & 12) Michaela Ortiz James George Lauren Rivera Traditional Academic Michael Hontz Jacob Schuck Rodney and Jean Meagher High Christine Smith Education Award Technical Academic Nathaniel Benner Kaitlin R. Snyder $1,000 Check (Pursuing Higher Melissa Wessner Education and has a high GPA in both Ontelaunee Lioness Club Award academics and technical classes and attends LCTI.) $200 Check each (“Salt of the Earth” Contributions to School and Community)

Spotlight On On Achievement Achievement Page 21 Mark Resh Memorial Scholarship Seipstown Grange Award U.S. Air Force Math/Science Awards $500 Check (High Standard in $100 Check each (Interest in Pursuing a Recognition (Outstanding in Science and Citizenship or Patriotism Through Career in Agricultural Sciences) Math) Volunteer and Community Involvement, Zabrina Betz Christine Smith Pursuing Education in the Field of Sabrina Bear Davis Evans Engineering) Christine Smith Slatedale-Emerald Area Lions U.S. Marine Corp Distinguished Athlete Scholarship Award Awards Senator David G. Argall Good Citizenship $200 Check for 4 Years given at its Certificate each (For Displaying Courage, Award Spring/Summer Dinner Meeting Poise, Self-Confidence and Leadership Certificate each (Outstanding Character, Alexandra Warner as a High School Athlete) Leadership and Scholarship) Jennifer Groller Jessica Dietrich Slatington American Legion Award (Allen Andrew Rivera Melissa Wessner O. Delke) $150 Check (Military service) U.S. Marine Corps Rotary Club of Allentown-West Western TamalaSue Lenhart Scholastic Excellence Award Lehigh County Award Certificate of Recognition each $1,000 Check each Given at the Rotary Slatington Lodge #440, F.& A.M. Award (Exemplary Citizens and Role Models for Recognition Breakfast $125 Check (Academic Excellence, Younger Students and Their Peers) (Outstanding Contributions in Non- Leadership, Spirit, Contribution Toward Dustin Badesso athletic Extra-curricular Activities, Improving School Life) Cody Reinert Attending a School of Higher Education) Hayley Walczer Kelly Boyd U.S. Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award Samantha Kelly Special Achievement Award Certificate (Outstanding Musical $200 Check (Learning Support Student Performance and Citizenship) Dale Roth & Associates Award Pursuing a Post-Secondary Education) Nathan Kleinschuster $100 Check (LCCC Bound, Likely to Georgianna Musselman Succeed, Career Focus) Valley Forge Chapter - Sons of The Jessica Berrier Student Council Award American Revolution Award Shani Hohneck $200 Check (Active Involvement in Medal and Certificate (Good Citizenship) Student Council) Tayler White Rural Preservation Association of Kaitlin Hughes Northwestern Lehigh County Weisenberg Elementary School Award Scholarship– monetary donation each Teen Works – Community Service Award (Former Weisenberg Students Who (Pursuing a career in Agriculture or $2,500 Check (Continue His or Her Demonstrated Academic and Extra- Environmental Science) Education Beyond High School, High Curricular Achievements)- monetary Christine Smith Academic Achievement, Participation in donation each Kelsey Backenstoes Community Service and Kathryn Von Holt Recommendation from a High School Annaliese Topping Schoffstall and Focht Humanitarian Teacher) Christine Smith Award Kelly Boyd Kaitlyn Hughes $1,000 Check Michael Hontz (Exemplary Care and Enthusiasm for U.S. Army Reserve National Scholarship Curtis Cappuccino School Community) Award Kelly Boyd Medals each (Scholastic and athletic Amanda Rose Wirth Memorial Award excellence) $200 Check (Pursuing a career in Davis Evans culinary arts) Nycole Everett Amanda Butz Jennifer Groller

Spotlight On On Achievement Achievement Page 22 Culinary Arts, Outstanding Food & General Industry; Allen Supply Tool Gift LCTI AWARDS: Beverage; American Culinary Federation Card Certification, Serve Safe Certification Ryan Pizzuto Emerging Health Professionals , First Aid Darian Kline and CPR Certifications– Print Technology/ Graphic Imaging, Gregory Bolsover and James Hoover Perfect Attendance Steven Rabenold Service Occupations Cluster, Plumbing and Heating, Allentown Outstanding Student Master Plumbers Association level one Law Enforcement/ Security Systems, Bronson Baer and Jesse Haycock Certificate; Corrugated Stainless Steel Handcuffing, Oleoresin Capsicum, Baton Floral Design/Greenhouse Management, tubing Certification; OSHA 10 Hour Familiarization, Hazmat, ICS, and NIMS Floral Shoppe Student Award—Sabrina General Industry; Allen Supply tool Gift Certifications Bear Card Samantha Rex Damien Lagler Print Technology/Graphic Imaging , Electrical Technology, OSHA 10 Hour Perfect Attendance— Carpentry, OSHA 10 Hour Gastite CSST Construction Certification Nathaniel Benner Tubing Certification; OSHA 10 Hour Nicholas Roeder Construction Safety and Health Precision Machine Tool Technology , Certification Welding Technology, American Welding Outstanding Student; NIMS Safety, NIMS Alexander Lahue Society Structural Steel/ 1D1.1 Shielded Drill Press Skills, NIMS Milling 1, NIMS Metal Arc Welding test 1 G Position Turning Operations, Turning between Carpentry, OSHA 10 Hour Gastie Kaitlin A. Snyder centers – Eric Laub Shawn Dengler and Zachary Fitzgerald Emerging Health Professionals, Diesel Medium and Heavy Truck CPR and First Aid Certifications Early Child and Education of Young Technology, Joey Compton Memorial Keith Warmkessel Children, Department of Public Welfare Fund Award 600 Hour Assistant Group supervisor– Edward Meckel Heavy Equipment Operations/ Abigail Frensky Preventative Maintenance, Culinary Arts, Outstanding Student; Outstanding Lab Representative, OSHA NIMS Safety, NIMS Drill Press Skills, American Culinary Federation 10 Hour Construction Industry NIMS Milling 1, NIMS Turning Certification Certification, PENNDOT Flagger Operations, - Turning between Centers– Devin Metzger Training Christopher Hausman Ryan Williams Auto Technology, 4-SP2 Certifications Dental Technology, Outstanding Student; Marcus Moreno PA Radiology Certificate; HOSA Scholarship Commercial Baking, Outstanding Cake Shani Hohneck Decorator Heather Nitterour Emerging Engineering Professional, Outstanding Student; OSHA 10 Hour Heavy Equipment Operations/ Safety Certificate Preventative Maintenance, OSHA 10 Michael Hontz Hour Construction Industry Certification; PENNDOT Flagger Training Heavy Equipment Operations/ Sean Peters Preventative Maintenance, Outstanding Operator; OSHA 10 Hour Construction Plumbing and Heating, Allentown Master Industry Certifications Plumbers Association Level one Andrew Klembara Certificate; Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing certification; OSHA 10 Hour

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Madison Burns —District XI and PIAA State Champion in the sport of Swimming

Henry Paiste —District XI Tennis Champion

Jenn Groller —NW Lehigh “Russel and Roberta Stoudt” Overall Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year and NW Lehigh Overall Female Scholar Athlete of the Year

Bobby Clymer —NW Lehigh “Russel and Roberta Stoudt” Overall Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year and District XI Wrestling Champion

Tom Hudak —NW Lehigh Overall Male Scholar Athlete of the Year

NW Lehigh Baseball Team were District XI Semifinalists

NW Lehigh Girls Soccer Team were League Semifinalists, District XI Semifinalists and State Tournament Qualifiers

Haley Yost —Colonial League Track and Field Champion in the 1600 M Run and a Colonial League Bronze Medalist in the 800 M Run

Natalie Boehm —Colonial League Track and Field Silver Medalist in the 3200 M Run

Tyler Stelmack —Colonial League Track and Field Champion in the 1600 M Run

Congratulations to all of our outstanding athletes!

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STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER AND TEACHER ASSISTANT HONORED

Middle School Teacher Mrs. Maureen Roman and Teacher Assistant Mrs. Deb Wirth were honored yesterday at the PASR (Pennsylvania Assoc. of School Retirees) luncheon. They each received the Lauretta Woodson Award. The purpose of the Lauretta Woodson Recognition Award is to honor one teacher and one support professional for doing an outstanding job within a district or school. Chapters select the award recipients and then present them with a medallion, certificate, and PASR pin. Congratulations to Mrs. Roman and Mrs. Wirth for the effort they give every day at our Middle School!

Pictured left to right:: Mrs. Deb Wirth and Mrs. Maureen Roman

Northwestern Lehigh High School Faculty pays for the privilege of being able to dress casually on Fridays. Monies collected during the 2010-11 school year benefited the Weisenberg Fire Company and the Lowhill Food Pantry. Each organization received $500.

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