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. 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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 Principal. Joseph P. Adams Michael Scott Craft Chelsea M. Homes Lauren Milliken Jennifer A. Agostine Ian S. Crane Sara E. Hosier Hannah C. Mistovich Kelsi J. Aherne Kevin W. Cubbler Kelly E. Hostetter Melanie Jo Morgan Curtis R. Alban Jessica R. Dales Katelyn N. Howard Ryan M. Mundis Stephanie Albright Megan N. Dansberger Jennifer L. Hoy Brandon M. Myers Adam R. Ali Brian P. Davis Steven A. Hricko James R. Myers Timothy R. Amberman Chelsea Davis Rachael A. Hudicka Jennifer L. Myers Erin Dee Bailey Taylor Davis Ian Hummel Samantha K. Nace Robert W. Bailey Michelle DeBeaumont Bryan Humphries Eric C. Nash M. Julia Ballogdajan Zachary J. Deal Keith Insley Courtney L. Nelson Joseph T. Bare Sierra L. Dell Steven K. Isch Christine Newman Amanda E. Bath Ariel R. Delli Carpini Matthew G. Jarrett Stefanie A. Newton Tricia R. Baugher Jordan L. Delp Samantha A. Jasinski Benjamin W. Norris Melanie E. Bedoni Jesse J. Derksen Lars A. Johnson Stephen M. O’Brennan Jordan E. Beland Matthew R. Detter Michael R. Johnson Sarah E. Olver Patrick S. Benecewicz Eric E. Dillon-Fielder Sophia N. Karaskordas Kayla R. Page Wayne F. Bertholdt, Jr. Meghan L. Ditzel Adrienne J. Keller Amy M. Peace Caitlin E. Biedermann Whitney L. Dolson Michael J. Kelly Paul A. Pellissier Justin Blackson Jeremy P. Donaldson Stephen E. Kemp Joshua D. Piermatteo Alexis Blankenship Molly E. Dunkin Gerald R. Kemper Helena L. Protopapas Amelia L. Blevins Kristin N. Dunlop George W. Kerr Arlinda Ramadani Dana A. Blevins Christopher P. Endres Carry L. Keyes Roy A. Ransom, Jr. Julie L. Boblits Benjamin J. Erdman Amanda W. Klepes Brandi M. Rao Christine L. Bocklage Daniel E. Erdman Lee M. Klinedinst Zachary S. Rayne Corey S. Bockus Jamie L. Fair John P. Knox Stephanie M. Rehbein Ashleigh N. Bohn William P. Fallon, Jr. Dustin L. Koller Emily K. Reimold Anthony S. Bongiovano Carly A. Ferguson Victoria Ladner Anthony L. Revels, Jr. Heather M. Boyce Bryanna K. Fisher Benjamin C. Langrehr Stephanie N. Rice Brandon L. Boyd Jeremy J. Fisher Rachel Larum Tara N. Riley Jessica L. Boyle Keith H. Ford Joanna R. Lauver Donald Roberts Willis J. Brindley Zachary T. Friesner Ashley E. Lewis Daniel T. Rogers Nichole E. Broadwater Laura Funke Griffin Lewis Brandon Rosborough Joseph M. Brockmeyer Amber L. Gallas Samuel O. Lindle Laura A. Royer Alyssa M. Brodbeck Stephanie M. Garofalo Rita Alisha Lippi Emma J. Rushton Christopher Brueck Christopher T. Gebhart William C. Lutz Britt Saunders Holly L. Buck Ashlee E. Geib Brittany J. MacFadden Jesse A. Schlaline Joseph A. Buell Shannon R. Glatfelter Ryan T. MacKenzie Andrew M. Schmidt Ashton N. Burk Andrew J. Good Sean M. Macomber Laura N. Schmitt Elizabeth A. Burns Samantha F. Granruth Kathryn E. Margelot Adam J. Schreiber Rebecca R. Burton Ashley A. Grove Caitlin D. Markline Jeffrey M. Schultz Nelson R. Butz Bo E. Grove Amy R. Matulaitis Brittany N. Sennett Vassilka C. Byers Walter T. Gruzs Ashley E. May Dera L. Shade Michael W. Byrd Daniel R. Hagel Jonathan E. May Jordan D. Shaffer Andrea N. Cap Devin M. Hall Ashley B. Maynard Ishaan Shah Casey A. Carrigan Brynjar Halldorsson Orlaith T. McCann Erica A. Shallcross Kylie R. Carrington Patrick S. Hamill Jacob G. McClelland Kristopher L. Shearer Danielle N. Caruccio Alex L. Hamrick Andrew L. McCollister Thomas D. Shelley Olivia K. Castriota Korrina V. Harmis James P. McGonigle Corey A. Shelton Dewey P. Childs Amanda Harner Amber L. McGreal Michael S. Shelton Jennie L. Clark Dylan M. Heath Shannon M. McKenna Erin E. Clary Louis J. Heffner, III Thomas D. McKenna, III Cameron M. Colbert Justin Hernandez Meghan E. McNamara Mitchell A. Collins Sarah C. Herold Jordan A. Mentlik Melissa E. Connelly James M. Hershey, Jr. Samantha J. Meo Leslie A. Cornett Lauren M. Hiebler Ashley B. Mertel Grace M. Costella Kimberly Hoffheins Collin H. Mickey Class of 2007 Graduates Clark, continued from page 1 other things, the firm’s global equity derivatives department, a Amanda M. Shipp Aubrey A. Trebilcock $2 billion per year business with over 1,500 employees. Tom led Steven M. Short Tyler O. Troxel Morgan Stanley to status as the world’s leading provider of these Nicole L. Shuchart Kayla N. Turner specialized services. Kristen Lynn Shupe Jessica M. Wagner In 2001, he began another adventure as a self-employed venture Brian M. Simmons Andrew J. Walker capitalist. His successful businesses include a bank, a commer- Caitlin N. Skelly Clark E. Walker, III cial finance company, an asset management company, a con- Anders Skindhoej Adam S. Walls struction company, a motel, and a car dealership. His real pride, Bobby L. Slayton, Jr. Donald D. Waltman however, is his thoroughbred breeding operation in California, Dustin Marshall Smith Stanley M. Watson, Jr. recently recognized as the number one farm of its kind in the Molly E. Smith Desiree Watts Golden State. Valeria A. Snyder Justin Webb Benjamin N. Spencer Ashley Webster And in his “spare time,” he enjoys coaching girls and boys bas- Ashley R. Stacharowski Derrek Webster ketball and is active in AAU, with his teams often competing at Tyler A. Stackhouse Sarah Weikel the national level. Justin D. Stambaugh Zachary M. Wendler Tom and his wife Nancy live in New York State and are the proud Daniel A. Steenwyk Amanda J. White parents of four children: Caitlin who is a student at Marquette James Stegman W. Frank White University, Meghan, a student at Wake Forest, and two sons, Michael Stegman Shawn A. Widener Andrew and Michael, in high school. Kirsten R. Stevenson Andrew D. Williams Andrew J. Stewart, Jr. Morgan R. Williams Brittney R. Storms Brandon W. Wilson Link Crew Transition Program Laura R. Sullivan Joshua L. Wilson Staggered First Day of School Ann J. Swade Vincent Winik The Link Crew Transition program will start it’s second year Heather B. Swope Ashley A. Winterson at the beginning of the 2008/09 school year. As part of this Lauren N. Szczybor Randy C. Wolfe program, freshmen will participate in an orientation program Yuri Takeuchi Tiffany M. Womack on August 25th, their first day of school. This program helps Gregory Thomas Ashley N. Wright freshmen students make a smoother transition from middle Kennen S. Tice Kevin Wrzesinski school to high school, creating a more comfortable environment Joshua B. Tormey C.H. Joshua Yeh for incoming students. (All students in grades K-9 will begin Clarissa E. Townsend Ryan W. Yosca school on August 25th. Students in grades 10, 11, and 12 will Sarah K. Tracey not report to school until Tuesday, August 26th. ) Summer Academic Program PTO ENDOWS SCHOLARSHIP The goal of the summer program is to offer small group instruc- The Southern Elementary PTO recently presented a check for tion to assist students in improving their reading and math $10,000 to endow a scholarship through the Southern York skills. County School District Foundation’s Dollars For Scholars program. The endowment will be used to generate a $500 scholarship each Who Students entering grades 2 through 8 year to be awarded to a high school senior who formerly attended When Monday through Friday Southern Elementary School. July 7 through July 25, 2008 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon

Location Southern Middle School Cost $295 for Reading and Math $185 for Reading only $185 for Math only

Why The program will consist of small-group instruction to assist students in improving their reading and math skills

Deadline Sign up by May 30th

Information For more information and to enroll Pictured, left to right are Robert Schefter, Board President; Glenn Geiple, President of your child, contact the Office of the the SYCSD Foundation; Heather Mosko, Vice-President of the Southern Elementary School PTO; Beth McDonnell, President of the Southern Elementary School PTO; and Assistant Superintendent at 235-4811, Michael Shirey, Southern Elementary School Principal. extension 7230. 4 All Star Athletes Athletic Ticket Ten Susquehannock High School student-athletes were selected for the District III E. Prices Jerry Brooks Academic All Star Award. To qualify for this award, students must have a minimum 3.8 grade point average at the end of the first semester, possess good citizen- Ticket prices for the 2008-09 ship and sportsmanship, competed in a minimum of two different sports, and earned at Susquehannock High School least three varsity letters. Athletic Events: Lars Johnson...... Cross Country, Swimming, Track and Field Adults...... $4 Matthew Detter...... Soccer, Volleyball, Girls Soccer Manager Students...... $2 Senior Citizens...... $2 Emily Reimold...... Soccer, Boys Soccer Manager Zachary Deal...... Soccer, Volleyball Individual Season Passes also Bo Grove...... Soccer, Volleyball available as listed below: James Stegman...... Tennis, Girls Tennis Manager Zachary Wendler...... Soccer, Track and Field All Home Football Games Sierra Dell...... Volleyball, Basketball Reserved Seating Amanda Klepes...... Basketball Cheerleader, Football Cheerleader $30 for five home games in the reserved Kevin Wrzesinski...... Cross Country, Track and Field section of the stadium. This does not include play-off games. Reserved seats will go on sale July 21, 2008 through Student Transportation Information August 29, 2008. The student transportation system is a massive operation, involving 38 vehicles (31 All Home Fall Athletic Events buses, 6 mini-buses, and one lift mini-bus) to transport over 3,400 students daily. The process of assembling the 2008-09 student transportation system has already begun. Adults...... $64 Students...... $32 Elementary Students (Grades Kindergarten to 6th) Senior Citizens...... $32 Each student has a bus stop assignment that is designated to an attendance zone at Friendship Elementary School, Southern Elementary School, or Shrewsbury Elemen- All Home Winter Athletic Events tary School. All students must attend the elementary school located in the attendance Adults...... $80 zone assigned to their home address. You may choose a bus stop within your elementary Students...... $40 school attendance zone. Unless we are notified otherwise, your child will retain his/her Senior Citizens...... $40 current bus stop assignment. All Home Spring Athletic Events Secondary Students (Grades 7 to 12) Unless we are notified otherwise, all secondary students will retain their current bus stop Adults...... $64 assignment. Current sixth grade students will automatically be assigned to the nearest Students...... $32 secondary bus stop. Senior Citizens...... $32

Requests to Change to another Existing Bus Stop Seasonal passes are on sale at the Susque- If you need to change the location of your child’s bus stop, please notify the Student hannock High School Athletic Office. Transportation Office prior to June 2, 2008. Please note that bus stop changes for the Contact Chuck Abbott, Athletic Director, first week of school cannot be made after August 15, 2008. at [email protected] or call 235- Requests for a New Bus Stop 4811, extension 4240. Requests for a new bus stop must be submitted in writing to the Student Transportation Office prior to Monday, June 2, 2008. SRPD Announcement Southern Regional Police Department All Students would like to wish the graduating Class Letters notifying all students of their bus assignment will be mailed the week of August of 2008 best wishes. We would like to 11, 2008. Any questions, please email, mail or call the Student Transportation Office: remind the students that we take a zero Lisa Myers tolerance to under-age drinking result- Coordinator of Student Transportation ing from graduation parties. Also, Senior Southern York County School District Week is to have fun and can P.O. Box 128 be done without drinking; Glen Rock, PA 17327-0128 the Ocean City Police will 717-235-4811, extension 7350 be out looking for under- age drinking. [email protected] Chief James C. Childs 5 The Southern Way ... In The News Southern York County School District students and staff have represented our school district in many areas over the past several months. Here are a few of the highlights. Be sure to go online and check out the extended stories as well as other achievements on the district website news section at: www.syc.k12.pa.us. Regional Quiz Bowl Teams Wins 1st at High School Annual Quiz Bowl Competiton Fourteen high schools from York, Adams, and Franklin Counties met at New Oxford High School on March 19th to participate in Computer the LIU’s Annual Quiz Bowl Competition. The academic competition consists of a series of questions posed to teams of four stu- Fair dents from each participating school. Each school competes in Winners two rounds of questions facing two other schools in each round. Computer Fair 1st place winners. At the end of two rounds, the top three schools face off for a final round of questions. This year’s team from Susquehannock High Several Susquehannock High School students took home awards School took first place in each of the general competitions and was from the 2008 Regional High School Computer Fair held in April in first place going into the finals. In the finals, Susquehannock at the Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12 in New Oxford, Pennsylva- defeated teams from York Catholic and Bermudian Springs. The nia. The Pennsylvania High School Computer Fair is an annual team consists of Captain, Fred Watts, Nelson Butz, Will Lutz, and event that highlights Pennsylvania high school students’ applica- Aubrey Trebilcock with alternates, Mary Peterson and Tim Boyer. tion skills and computer knowledge. Students are able to unleash The team will now enter state competition to be held at the PA their creativity, learn how to convey information more dynami- State Capitol building. cally, and enhance their learning process.

Susquehannock received 1st place in four of the eight categories and had placeholders in all but one category. All first place winners from each respective regional competition will be advancing to the state competition. Three students representing Susquehannock High School will be Nikki Shuchart, Ryan Mundis and Adrienne Keller. Nikki will have two entries in the statewide competition.

Pictured above, left to right, Adrienne Keller, Ryan Mundis, and Nikki Shuchart, all first place winners heading to the state competition. Pictured Above, 2008 Quiz Bowl team. Shown back row left to right: Nelson Butz, Aubrey Trebilcock, and Will Lutz. Front row, left to right: Fred Watts (captain), Mary Peterson, and Tim Boyer. Southern Spotlight Wins feature stories highlighting various people, events, activities, programs or initiatives going on in the school district. The video PenSPRA Award of Honor series is placed on the local school run Channel 99 or better known in the district as “Warrior TV”. Mr. Mark Rill is the SYCSD Warrior The Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA) TV Station Manager. recently awarded the Southern York County School District South- ern Spotlight video series an Award of Honor at their annual Excellence in Education Communications Contest awards ban- quet. Entries were accepted in ten separate categories to reflect the scope of work often undertaken by communications profes- sionals. Southern entered the contest and was given the award in the category of News Show/District Video. The judging was conducted by a panel of professional writers, graphic designers and media specialists. Video Production II, Period 3 Class: Video Production II, Period 7 Class: Susquehannock High School offers a Video Production II class Standing (L to R): Kyle Geib, Dana Standing (L to R): Rayden Timple, that produces the Southern Spotlight Video Series. There are two Blevins, Andrew Bailone and Zoe Heat- Micah Collins, Tim Lannon, Brian sections of that class currently being offered and is taught by Mr. wole. Sitting (L to R): Tyler Ward, Eddie Sokalski, Ariel Chambers and Bran- Tim Hare, Video Production Teacher. The show consists of video Behrens, Cris Frost, and Brennan Oak- don Cwalina. Sitting (L to R): Derek ley. Kneeling: Bobby Eyring. White, Eric Cubbler and Janice Eason. Kneeling: Lee Klinedinst. 6 Empty Bowls Service Project NASCAR Math Program held at Southern Middle School Finishes with Friendship 500 On April 17, 2008, Southern The Friendship 500 took place on Middle School (SMS) students April 11, 2008. Fourth grade stu- and staff hosted their annual dents at Friendship Elementary Empty Bowls dinner. The din- were rewarded after successfully ner is a culmination of a year- completing their PSSA’s with the long, school-wide community race. This has been a program service project. The Empty they have worked on all year in Bowls project helps raise pub- math class. NASCAR Math was lic awareness about those who created by fourth grade teacher often go hungry. It also gives SMS students an opportunity to Mr. Tom Baughman. Throughout the school year, the fourth grad- provide a community service. ers work in a group with three cars per group of students. Each car Throughout the school year, Southern Middle School 8th graders is tested and through the use of means, medians and ranges, the designed and created clay bowls in art class with their teacher Ms. group of students choose which car is their “best” car and they use Trisha Coggins. Chili and vegetable soup was made and frozen that one in the race. Many other math problems are incorporated by students during Mrs. Donette Yeilding’s cooking class. At the into the program. Empty Bowls dinner, guests purchased one of these clay bowls On race day, all the fourth graders are brought to the “track” in the filled with chili or soup for $10. Entertainment during the meal cafeteria. Each team is seated together. Based on previous test- was provided by the Southern Middle School’s Jazz Band, lead by ing, the cars are given an initial music teacher, Mr. Robert Quay. starting position. The groups In addition, a colorful quilt, created by 8th grade students as a are asked a math question and service project in their clothing class, was raffled off. The 80” x collectively must answer it. If 80” quilt was made from scrap fabric from approximately 80 stu- answered correctly, the team dents. Under the direction of Mrs. Quesenberry, Consumer Sci- then gets to “swat” or push ences Teacher and Mrs. Zuzik, Instructional Assistant, Lisa Laney, their car in the race. After each David Landis and David Yielding, three SMS students, assembled question, the cars are ranked by the blocks of fabric that were sewn by students at the school. position. The rounds of ques- Mr. Baughman checking the race positions tions continue until a car passes after the first round of questions. Proceeds from the Empty Bowls project will be donated to the over the finish line. York County Food Bank. The project raised $1123.00 Shown in the picture above, left to right, Lisa Laney, David Yeilding and David Landis Mr. Baughman, Mrs. Jan Ruman and Mrs. Stephanie Jacoby, display the quilt that was raffled off at the Empty Bowls dinner. Friendship’s fourth grade teachers, were the race officials. It took four rounds of questions to get a winner. The winning team, using SHES Read-A-Thon the #30 car, consisted of Matthew Barnhart, Faith Gladfelter, Aidan Kirkendall, and Doraleen Schroeder. Shrewsbury Elementary recently conducted their second Read-A- Thon in February. As a school, they collected a total of $4,165.08 Many local businesses and NASCAR companies donate prizes. in donations. Amaya Rutzel, a second grader, raised $275.00, Some of the companies were: The Home Depot, Summit Grove the most money raised by one person at the elementary school. Camps, Chick-Fil-A, True Value, Wal-Mart, Pocono Raceway, Joe Mr. Jones’s fifth grade classroom raised the most at $552.00 and Gibbs Racing, NEMCO Motorsports, Dollar General and Ollies. Mrs. Messner’s second grade class came in second with a total of Shell donated a chamois cloth to each student. Every student was $403.50 in donations. These two classrooms earned the privilege awarded a prize at the end of the race in addition to the chamois of having a Pet Therapy Team come to their classroom. A portion cloth. of the money raised will be donated to the Happy Tails chapter of Mr. Baughman will be offering this course in the summer at South- Therapy Dogs, Inc. ern York County School District’s Summer Enrichment program. Mrs. Miller and her four year old golden doodle, Luke visited the Shown are the winners of the 2008 two classrooms on March 28th. As a Pet Therapy Team, they gave Friendship 500, pictured left to right: Doraleen Schroder, Matthew a wonderful presentation on the role of therapy dogs within our Barnhart, Aidan Kirkendall, and society. While Luke sat content, Mrs. Miller read books to each Faith Gladfelter. classroom. The books were stories about therapy dogs and a day in their lives. The students especially liked the time they got to spend with Luke and learn about his life as a therapy dog. Shown in the picture, Mrs. Lemmon, Shrewsbury Elementary School Principal with Luke and students in Mrs. Messner’s second grade class. 7 School Calendar — May 2008 through June 2008 Monday, May 26...... Memorial Day Holiday–Schools & Offices Closed Thursday, June 5...... Last Day of School (Early Dismissal) for All Pupils Thursday, June 5...... Elementary Report Cards Distributed Friday, June 13...... Secondary Report Cards Mailed

Upcoming Board Meetings Thursday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m. - District Administration Building Thursday, July 17 at 7:00 p.m. - District Administration Building Thursday, August 21 at 7:00 p.m. - District Administration Building

Class of 2009 ACT 1 Update

Senior Picture Information Pennsylvania will provide its first broad-based property tax relief in 2008-2009 on Special Session Act 1 of 2006 (Act 1). Lifetouch Photography has scheduled three days for senior As required by law, the Commonwealth’s Budget Secretary cer- photos. Pictures will be taken on July 23rd, July 24th, and July tified on April 15, 2008, that $612,900,000 will be available in 25th in the high school auditorium, with a make-up day at the 2008-2009 in state-funded local tax relief. studio in York on August 25th. You will be receiving information about your scheduled time on a postcard in the mail. If The state-funded property tax relief that is expected to be avail- you already know that these days will not work for your sum- able for Southern York County School District is $1,058,998. To mer schedule, please call the studio in York at 845-1578 imme- determine the amount of property tax relief for each approved diately to schedule a photo session at a time that better suits homestead and farmstead this number is then divided by the you. Remember that if you want your photo to be included in number of approved homesteads and farmsteads in the Dis- the senior section of the yearbook, you are required to have trict. The tax relief equates to an estimated $191 per approved it taken by Lifetouch. Guys should wear a dress shirt and tie. homestead and farmstead. Girls must have their shoulders covered with a nice dress, The July 1, 2008 real estate tax bills will show a separate line blouse, or sweater unless they opt for the traditional drape. item for this reduction for properties approved as a homestead If you have any questions, please e-mail Mrs. Sheila Bedell at or farmstead. [email protected].

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2008 Graduation Information