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In This Issue • Class of 2020 • Special education • Thank you, Dr. Saylor • Virtual reality Thank you, Dr. Saylor “It becomes evident that my profes- Dr. Saylor provided leadership that sional goals go beyond myself,” Saylor was positive and supportive for all added. “They are designed not to staff and students. In her eight years simply improve me in some way, but at Bellefonte Area School District, Bellefonte Area Board of Message from the board more importantly to lift others – to she brought new, fresh and creative build capacity, to positively affect ideas to the district for students and School Directors By Jon Guizar Mark Badger student growth, to sustain an effec- staff. Her legacy is inspiring students Kristen Bruckner While summer is upon us once again, we are certain tive program or to increase human and staff to think outside the box, to Julie Fitzgerald that it is not the summer any of us had envisioned. capital. They are born of purpose and embrace challenges, and to learn from Jon Guizar, President nurtured with love.” and support one another. This legacy Max Kroell Our days have been consumed with more basic and will be evident in those who crossed Rodney Musser immediate thoughts, which almost none of us have Donna Smith Saylor lived in the Bellefonte Area paths with her. I’ve learned a lot from Jeff Steiner, Vice President ever seen before – school closures, social distancing Assistant superintendent community and helped ignite Bellefonte Dr. Saylor, including the importance of Kimberly Weaver guidelines, stay-at-home orders, shortages of cleaning supplies and food August 2012 to June 2016 Area School District values of pride looking at issues and challenges from Tammie Burnaford, Interim Superintendent items at the grocery stores, and so much more. If that wasn’t enough, we Scott Etter, Solicitor Superintendent and tradition. She also made it her all perspectives. This is something I will then were plunged into remote learning, with no sports, no performing July 2016 to June 2020 mission to enhance the district’s global strive to do as I continue on to my role arts, no class trips, and now, once again, no stadium graduation, no large education initiative to allow faculty, as interim superintendent. Contact groups and not even a traditional graduation for our seniors to celebrate Former Superintendent Michelle staff, students and the community to Administration office……………….............355-4814 Saylor regularly wrote a blog about embrace learning beyond Bellefonte. On behalf of Bellefonte Area School Superintendent’s office……………..............ext. 3005 their hard work and prepare for the next adventure as they continue life’s Director of Fiscal Affairs……..................ext. 3015 journey. Our hearts are with everyone in this challenging time. different educational topics. Titled, District, we wish Dr. Saylor all the Assistant Superintendent……..................ext. 3004 “For the love of learning,” it high- In January, Saylor publicly announced blessings and happiness in her jour- Director of Human Resources…......…...ext. 3002 With the ever changing environment we have endured and that we must lighted trends in education that also her retirement – a decision that came ney, and thank her for her dedicated Director of Special Education……........ext. 3021 featured her passion for the work. after more than two decades in edu- service to the district. continue to navigate, it is very easy to lose sight of our primary mission Business office…………………......................ext. 3001 cation. Filling the role in the interim is Director of Physical Plant………..........….ext. 3006 as leaders, educators and as a community – the reason for the season, if Director of Food Service…….........….......ext. 3010 “It is a privilege and honor to serve Tammie Burnaford, assistant superin- To learn more about the super- Director of Transportation………......….ext. 3015 you will. Please join us as you make your way through this edition of Red as the superintendent of our district,” tendent. In the spring, Burnaford par- intendent transition, visit this link: Bellefonte Elementary…………...........…...355-5519 Raider magazine and celebrate the reason we all work hard to do our part she once said. ticipated in an interview with reporter www.basd.net/Page/15013 Benner Elementary……………….................355-2812 in support of our school district – our students! Vincent Corso from the Centre County Marion-Walker Elementary……….........357-2425 Pleasant Gap Elementary………........…...359-2739 And she meant it wholeheartedly. Gazette, which she said this: Bellefonte Area Middle School….......….355-5466 Specifically, we would like to thank the Class of 2020 for your patience as Bellefonte Area High School……...........355-4833 you all continue to miss so many opportunities that students before you BeLA…………………………….......................…..ext. 3053 Website: www.basd.net have enjoyed. However, please don’t be discouraged. Know that you will continue on your journey and use what you have learned to adapt and thrive in what’s been called the “new normal.” You will succeed if you Discrimination Policy study hard, work hard and remember to play hard, as well. Don’t be con- The Bellefonte Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not tent to follow the path that others create for you, but forge your own way discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, and be your best. Innovate, create, persevere and embrace failures, as they creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender truly are a necessary step toward success. identity, ancestry, national origin or disability in its activities, programs, or employment We wish you all the best that life has to offer. practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1975, the Age Discrim- ination Act of 1975, and the Americans with On the cover: As Bellefonte Area Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania School District was ordered to close as Human Relations Act. Information relative to part of Gov. Tom Wolf’s state mandate special accommodations, grievance procedure and to help prevent the spread of novel designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be coronavirus during the COVID-19 obtained either by contacting our human re- pandemic, many teachers switched to sources department at (814) 355-4814, ext. 3002 virtual means of educating students. or by contacting the superintendent’s office at Pleasant Gap Elementary School (814) 355-4814, ext. 3005. third-grade teachers Pam Grimminger Editor’s note: Information in this edition of and Trevor Montgomery regularly Red Raider magazine was made in the spring to used video platforms such as Google accommodate the May deadline. Other school- Meet and Zoom to connect with their related information can be found in the “School classes. Art teacher Amy Shoemaker also logged in to see the kids. You may News” tab on the district’s website, www.basd.net, read more about online education and other alternative learning efforts on and on its social media accounts. pages 7, 11 and 15. *Photos provided by the CDT and used with permission 1 / ISSUE NO. 45 BASD.NET / 2 Graduation message By Class President Natalie Book Other class officers Vice President CLASS OF 2020 During our junior year, delays concerning Bellefonte’s rebuilding Olivia Reiter of Roger Stadium robbed our school of the fellowship and Treasurer opportunities surrounding hosting home football games. Alina Watson However, upon returning to a brand-new stadium our senior Kaitlyn Alterio Hunter Gardner Brian Hill Vincent Lawrence Calen McCloskey Alexis Osborne Secretary Luke Baney Dennis Gerasenko Aaron Hillard Delilah Ledesma Megan McClure Maya O’Shea year, our enthusiasm and appreciation for not only the new Abby Harper Tynnia Barnhart Logan Gettier Mitchell Holden Ryan Lehman Tala McCool Kacee Oswalt field, but the chance to be together was unmatched. Even Trae Bauman Logan Giffin Andrew Hollars Rachel Lexon Celina McGrail Sarah Owens though our senior celebrations and memories are not Gabrielle Bean Alyssa Glace Alexis Hosterman Scott Liliedahl Sierra McIntosh Rylin Pacella Class advisers Tyler Benner Zoe Goff Emily Hovies Aaron Little Jillian McKee Logan Paige what we had anticipated or hoped for, we understand English teacher Blake Berenty Anna Goodrow Kyle Hoy Nathan Long Evan McMullen Conner Payne that our losses enabled others to keep from losing Ashlie Crosson Nicholas Bergman Amber Peacock Logan Bernier Andrew Peters far more. Furthermore, we know from the Video production teacher Conner Bitner Keeli Pighetti experiences of our junior year, this season of disappointment will pass, and when it Carla Cipro Kayla Bitner-Bruss Jasmine Platt does we will come through COVID-19 with a new appreciation for the friends that Hunter Blair Karlie Pletcher Natalie Book Alexander Poulin accompany and the opportunities that await us. As a class, we will make a greater Alec Bossert Breanna Praskovich difference in the world because we have learned not only reading, writing and *Photo by business teacher and Kiara Boughton Nolan Putnam arithmetic, but lasting life lessons of self-sacrifice and gratitude. yearbook adviser Andrew Weigold Alexa Bressler Olivia Reiter Selah Brown Skylar Ridenour Zebadiah Brungard Chelsea Robson Thomas Bumbarger Marty Rockey Demetri Butts Ian Rogers Robert Cain Phoebe Rowland Dillon Campbell Trinity