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The Southern Way ... in the News May/June 2008 District Names Top Students Clark to Address Valedictorian Salutatorian Class of 2008 The Southern York County Lars Johnson’s grade point School District has named average of 4.6184 earned him Mr. Tom Clark, member of the Class Matthew R. Detter as Valedic- the honor of being the second of 1972, has been named recipient torian of the Class of 2008. highest ranked student in the of the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Matt is the son of Lynn and class and Salutatorian of the Award. The Susquehannock High Glenn Detter. His grade point Class of 2008. Lars is the son School Alumni Association sponsors average of 4.7555 earned him of Troy and Laurie Johnson. this award to honor their own, seeking those who will serve as an inspiration the honor of being the highest Lars’ school activities included ranked student in the class. to the outgoing class as its members membership on the varsity begin their life adventure. Tom will During high school, Matt cross country team, swimming address the class at commencement participated in the National team and track team. He also and share his thoughts about his days Honor Society; was a mem- participated in the National as a Warrior and how they helped ber of the Student Council Honor Society, Class Council, shape his life. and Class Council; and was the Community Service Club, also a member of the Science Link Crew, Big Buddy, Bacca- When Tom was a student at Susque- Olympiad, Community Ser- laureate Committee, and Ski hannock, he was captain of the vice Club, Link Leaders and the Club. basketball and baseball teams. He Principal’s Advisory Commit- excelled academically, was a consis- Outside of school, Lars has tent honor roll student, a member of tee. Athletically, Matt earned volunteered at the Lutheran varsity letters in soccer and the National Honor Society, and was Home, participated in youth named “outstanding senior.” He also volleyball and was the Captain ministry and is a tutor. of the soccer team. He also was served as the business manager of the the manager for the Girl’s soc- Following graduation, Lars will Calumet. cer team. attend the University of Pitts- After graduation in 1972, Tom went burgh and major in Mathemat- to Virginia Tech where he earned a Outside of school, Matt par- ics/Economics. ticipated in Walk/Ride Bachelor of Science in Finance. While The Line which ben- a Hokie, he played baseball, was a efits Southern Com- class president, was his fraternity’s munity Services and is National Man of the Year, an honor a referee for the York student, graduation speaker, active USA and Mason-Dixon in all phases of student government, Youth Soccer Leagues. and represented the University as a He also is a chemistry student lobbyist to the Virginia state tutor. legislature. After his gradua- After graduation from college in 1976, tion, Matt plans to he went to work on the corporate staff attend the University of American Express for two years, of North Carolina at leaving in 1978 to earn an MBA at Chapel Hill to major Harvard Business School. Upon earn- in Chemistry. ing his Master’s Degree, he joined Valedictorian Matthew Detter Morgan Stanley in New York City Salutatorian Lars Johnson where he worked for 21 years, become a partner and managing director of the Southern York County School District County School Southern York equity division responsible for, among See “Clark”, page 4 Commencement Baccalaureate BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS Robert Schefter .................................... President Set for June 5 Service Planned C. Dianne Masimore ..................... Vice President Bruce Bauman ......................................Treasurer Susquehannock High School will hold The Susquehannock High School Bacca- Wayne McCullough ..... Secretary (Non-Member) its 55th annual commencement ser- laureate service will be held on Sunday Judi Fisher .............................................. Member Jerri Groncki ........................................... Member vice on Thursday, June 5, 2008, at 7:00 evening, June 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the high Ronald Groncki ...................................... Member p.m. Weather permitting, the ceremony school auditorium. Members of the Class Karen Hellwig ........................................ Member will be held on the school’s Robert Lau of 2008 planned this year’s non-denomi- James Holley .......................................... Member Allie Waldron ......................................... Member Memorial Field. Dr. Thomas Hensley, national program and will also lead the Lisa Petrisko ...................Student Representative Superintendent of the Southern York services. ADMINISTRATION County School District, and Mr. Robert The high school orchestra and chorus Dr. Thomas R. Hensley ...............Superintendent Schefter, School Board President, will Julie K. Szymaszek ............Asst. Superintendent will perform at the service. A student- Wayne McCullough ...Dir. of Administrative Svcs. award the diplomas. focused presentation will also be part of Max Brockmeyer, Senior Class Vice Pres- this year’s program. BOARD MEETINGS The Southern York County School District Board ident, will give the welcoming speech. of Education holds meetings on the third Thurs- Amanda Klepes, Senior Class President, day of January, February, March, April, June, July, will give the closing remarks. Valedicto- August, September, October, and November; the fourth Thursday of May; and the first Thursday rian Matthew Detter and Salutatorian of December. Unless otherwise noted, meet- Lars Johnson will both present orations. ings are held at 7 p.m. in the District Administra- Mr. Tom Clark, this year’s recipient of the tion Conference Center. Meetings are also tele- vised live via Comcast’s Cable TV Channel 99. Distinguished Alumni Award, will also CONTACTING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT speak at the commencement services. (717) 235-4811 Friendship Elementary.......................... Ext. 1290 Southern Elementary ............................ Ext. 2265 Class of 2008 Summer Mailing Shrewsbury Elementary ....................... Ext. 5360 Southern Middle School ....................... Ext. 3253 Mandy Klepes .........................President The District will once again mail student, bus, and teacher assignments to parents Susquehannock High School ............... Ext. 4238 Max Brockmeyer ............Vice President Susquehannock Guidance ................... Ext. 4243 Julie Boblits ............................ Secretary during the summer. In addition, parents Transportation ...................................... Ext. 7350 Tax Office.............................................. Ext. 7300 Matt Detter ............................Treasurer will receive the school calendar, insur- Gail Shelley ...................... Class Advisor ance information, payment envelopes for MISSION STATEMENT The Southern York County School District, through Kristin Kowalczyk ........... Class Advisor lunches, etc. We encourage parents to take a few minutes before school begins a cooperative effort with the family and community, Iris ......................................Class Flower will provide a quality learning environment that pro- Blue ...................................... Class Color to fill out required forms and return motes character, fosters responsibility, and chal- lenges students to achieve their potential. “Good Riddance” ..................Class Song them with their children the first day of school. High school and middle school Adopted by Board of Education - 6/21/01 Class Motto: student schedules will be mailed the end * * * “Our greatest glory is not in never fail- The Southern York County School District is an of July. All grades should receive bus and equal opportunity educational institution and will ing, but rising every time we fall.” teacher assignments and other informa- not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national tion the week of August 11. origin, ancestry, sex, or disability in any of its activi- Confucius ties, programs, employment policies or practices as Planning a Vacation? If you are plan- required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1974, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, ning a vacation and need to know the or Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act school holidays, you may get this infor- of 1973, or the American Disabilities Act of 1990. mation from the school district’s web- Employees and participants who have an inquiry or complaint of harassment or discrimination, or who site: www.syc.k12.pa.us. Click on the need information about accommodations for per- “Schools” tab, select a school, then select sons with disabilities, should contact the office of “2008-09 School Year at a Glance.” This the Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Southern York County School District, P.O. Box 128, Glen calendar lists the starting and ending Rock, PA 17327-0128 or call (717) 235-4811. dates for the 2008-09 school year, as * * * well as designated holidays and early dis- PUBLICATION missal days. The Southern Way is published four times a year— September/October, January, April, and May/June through the Publications and Public Information of- fice of our district. WEBSITE www.syc.k12.pa.us Class Officers: Front, left to right— Max Brock- meyer and Amanda Klepes. Back, left to right— Matt Detter and Julie Boblits. 2 Class of 2008 Graduates The following Susquehannock High School seniors have been tentatively recommended for graduation, pending satisfactory completion of all requirements for graduation and the recommendation of the High School
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