Mid-May 2007

District Names Top Students Holley to Address Valedictorian Salutatorian Class of 2007 The Southern York County Amanda Mills’ grade point School District has named average of 4.6833 earned her Jakub “Kuba” Bartkowiak as the honor of being the second Valedictorian of the Class of highest ranked student in her 2007. His grade point average class and Salutatorian of the of 4.764 earned him the honor Class of 2007. of being the highest ranked Amanda’s school activities student in his class. included membership on the During high school, Kuba par- varsity tennis team, the Aca- ticipated in the Spanish Club, demic Quiz Bowl team, and the National Honor Society, the Science Olympiad team. Mr. James Holley, recipient of the and Senior Class Council. He She also participated in Class Susquehannock High School Alumni was also a member of both Council, the Community Ser- Association’s Distinguished Alumni the Science Olympiad and the vice Club, SADD (Students Award for 2007, will speak to the Chemistry Olympiad teams. Against Destructive Decisions), Class of 2007 during commencement During his junior year, Kuba the Spanish Club, and Ski Club. services on June 6. was one of several students In addition, she was involved to represent his school in the with the Youth Leadership Pro- Jim is a 1960 graduate of Susque- Model United Nations pro- gram—Toastmasters. hannock High School. While at gram. Susquehannock, he was a member of Outside of school, Amanda has the National Honor Society and the Outside of school, Kuba has volunteered with Habitat for yearbook staff and participated in volunteered at the Shrewsbury Humanity, the Memorial Golf the junior and senior plays. He also Lutheran Retirement Village Tournament Fundraiser, and lettered in football, basketball, and and the Southern York County Little Sisters of the Poor. She track, winning the 100 yard dash and Library. He has been a Ju-Jitsu was also a chemistry and Span- the broad jump at the York County practitioner since 2004. ish tutor. Track Meet in 1960. Following graduation, Kuba Following graduation, Amanda After graduation, Jim attended the plans to attend the University will attend Penn State Uni- Colorado School of Mines and received of North Carolina or the Uni- versity and major in electrical a degree in Geological Engineering in versity of Miami to major in engineering. 1964. During college, he lettered in neuroscience. both football and track. In 1998, Jim was inducted into the Mines Athletic Hall of Fame. From 1964 to 1967, Jim served with the U.S. Marine Corps and attained the rank of Captain. He is a Vietnam War veteran. In 1977, after working for Buchart- Horn, Inc. for 10 years, Jim started James R. Holley & Associates. His entire career has been in civil engi-

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See “Holley,” page 4 Commencement Fireworks Follow board of school directors Dr. James H. Joy...... President Set for June 6 Commencement Robert Schefter...... Vice President Bruce Bauman...... Treasurer Susquehannock High School will hold A fireworks display is planned as part of Wayne McCullough...... Secretary (Non-Member) its 54th annual commencement service the commencement services on June 6. Judi Fisher...... Member Jerri Groncki...... Member on Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at 7:00 Fireworks will be set off at the conclusion James Holley...... Member p.m. Weather permitting, the ceremony of graduation exercises, at approximately C. Dianne Masimore...... Member will be held on the school’s Robert Lau 8:30 p.m. The display will last less than Mary Anne Winkelman...... Member Lisa Veltri...... Member Memorial Field. Dr. Thomas Hensley, ten minutes and will be supervised by Sarah Miller...... Student Representative Superintendent of the Southern York an accredited company, with emergency administration County School District, and Dr. James vehicle operators and equipment on site Dr. Thomas R. Hensley...... Superintendent Joy, School Board President, will award to ensure maximum safety. Property Julie K. Szymaszek...... Asst. Superintendent the diplomas. owners in the vicinity of the high school Dale R. Keagy...... Business Administrator Wayne McCullough....Dir. of Administrative Svcs. Sarah Miller, Senior Class President, will may want to make special arrangements for their animals and/or livestock during board meetings give the welcoming speech. Valedicto- The Southern York County School District Board rian Jakub Bartkowiak and Salutatorian this time. of Education holds meetings on the third Thurs- Amanda Mills will both present orations. This will be an exciting send-off for the day of January, February, March, April, May, September, October, and November and on the Mr. Jim Holley, this year’s recipient of graduates of 2007. We thank our neigh- first Thursday of June, July, August, and Decem- the Distinguished Alumni Award, will bors for their understanding and coop- ber. Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held also speak at the commencement ser- eration. at 7 p.m. in Conference Room C of the District Administration building. Meetings are also tele- vices. vised live via Comcast’s Cable TV Channel 99.

contacting the school district (717) 235-4811 Friendship Elementary...... Ext. 1290 Class of 2007 Baccalaureate Southern Elementary...... Ext. 2265 Shrewsbury Elementary...... Ext. 5360 Sarah Miller...... President Service Planned Southern Middle School...... Ext. 3253 Chaz Powell...... Vice President Susquehannock High School...... Ext. 4238 Derek Hartlove...... Secretary The Susquehannock High School Bacca- Susquehannock Guidance...... Ext. 4243 laureate service will be held on Sunday Transportation...... Ext. 7350 Dan Dixon...... Treasurer Tax Office...... Ext. 7300 Karen Siddall...... Class Advisor evening, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Members of the Class mission statement Gail Shelley...... Class Advisor The Southern York County School District, Iris...... Class Flower of 2007 planned this year’s non-denomi- through a cooperative effort with the family and Green...... Class Color national program and will also lead the community, will provide a quality learning envi- services. ronment that promotes character, fosters respon- “In My Life”...... Class Song sibility, and challenges students to achieve their The high school orchestra and chorus potential. Class Motto: Adopted by Board of Education - 6/21/01 “The journey of a thousand miles must will perform at the service. A student- focused presentation will also be part of * * * begin with a single step.” The Southern York County School District is an this year’s program. equal opportunity educational institution and will Lao Tzu not discriminate on the basis of race, color, na- tional origin, ancestry, sex, or disability in any of its activities, programs, employment policies or practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1974, Title IX of the Education Amend- ments of 1972, or Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or the American Dis- abilities Act of 1990. Employees and participants who have an inquiry or complaint of harassment or discrimination, or who need information about accommodations for persons with disabilities, should contact the office of the Assistant Superin- tendent of Schools, Southern York County School District, P.O. Box 128, Glen Rock, PA 17327-0128 or call (717) 235-4811. * * * publication The Southern Way is published four times a year—September/October, January, April, and May/June through the Publications and Public Information office of our district.

website Class Officers: Front, left to right—Sarah Miller, Chaz Powell. Back, left to www.syc.k12.pa.us right—Derek Hartlove, Dan Dixon

2 Class of 2007 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. Amanda Jane Allen Rhianna Lauren Dean Caitlin Christine Hittie Michael J. Milesky Lauren Nicole Anderson Amy deBeaumont Sherri L. Hodge Bradley D. Miller Mikal Lynne Annis Lindsey Marie DeSimone Carrie Ann Hoffman Curvin J. Miller Emily M. Anzmann Gregory K. Dickson Jennifer Marie Hoffman Sarah E. Miller Amanda Aten Jessica Ann Diehl Kelsey Amanda Holden Timothy E. Miller Gail Louise Austin Chelsie Marie DiPaola Michael Joseph Honeychuck Amanda C. Mills Brandon Kyle Bailey Katlyn P. Ditzel Andrea C. Hoover Alexandra Mistovich Christopher Cloy Baker Daniel L. Dixon Jessica Lyn Hoover Katherine M. Moeller Cody E. Baker Matthew N. Eberle Jason Matthew Hopkins Catharine D. Montgomery Matthew T. Ballogdajan Bradley S. Eckard Michael F. Horn II Cassidy A. Moore Tyler Alan Bare Amanda Sue Edwards Casey Joan Horner Diana C. Moore Brandy Lynn Barker Matthew T. Endres Adam Nicholas Howsare David T. Moran Ashley Nicole Barron Travis Lee Engle Jesse Michael Huff Kent S. O’Donley, Jr. Patrick R. Barry Grady C. Erdman Joshua A. Humphrey Christina M. Ohl Jakub M. Bartkowiak Lisa M. Euker Eric Michael Hunt Jessica Leigh Orlidge Robert Stephen Bates Danielle Maryellen Fallon Daniel Lawrence Iannuzzi Katherine Elizabeth Osborn Brendan D. Beatty Laura R. Fallon Lauren N. Isch Joseph Otterbein III Brandon L. Beaumont Mary Theresa Fanning Kenneth Lee Jasinski Sarah Michelle Passio Laura C. Bedgar Todd A. Ferree Danielle Marie Jaskulski Alex T. Peterson Molly Cate Blevins Lisa Marie Fink Melissa Charlene Jeffries Ashley Nicole Phillips Daniel Alexander Boliek Bonnie A. Fisher Michael G. Jones Sara Christina Phillips Amanda Brittany Bond Daniel S. Fix Roxanne Michelle Jones Shannon M. Phillips Todd Joseph Bonitz Ashley W. Forbes Sarah Marie Jones Zachary Phillips Daniela Borlea Sarah Francis Janelle Kaiser Justin M. Pierce Meghan A. Brim Philip L. Freidhoff Thomas V. Kalista Christopher Pierozak Eric R. Brown Travis A. Garman Lynette Heather Keeny Lindsay Marie Plona Jason D. Burns Danielle K. Geiman Julia Keldiyarova Katelyn Christene Poe Amy Lee Buser Corey A. Gillespie Colleen Ann Kelly Crystal M. Polanowski Andrew Kent Callaghan Trenton L. Glace Kimberly M. Knapke Kyle W. Pollock Nicholas M. Campbell James C. Gladfelter Ky Andrew Kollar Julia Kay Powers Christopher Lee Carpenter Sarah L. Glatfelter Shane A. Krout Chaz Eugene Powell Susan E. Carr Danielle R. Gover Ryan Kuhns Shane Michael Prevosto Benjamin Allen Carapezza James L. Gover II Rachel A. Kyprianou Emily S. Ramirez Colbi E. Case Samantha Granruth Michelle N. Lacroix Joshua W. Reed Melvin T. Cash, Jr. Jonathan M. Gregis Scott LaPaglia Samantha Sarice Remington Amanda Chan Erin R. Grimm Travis William Lear Matthew N. Rhodes Ashley E. Chappell Cory M. Grove Aaron Christian Lehneis Chad A. Riddle Brock A. Cheek Lisa A. Guerra Laura Joyce Leiphart April Renee Rose Kayla A. Chenoweth Stephen M. Gunther Benjamin David Lester Samantha Jo Rose Kelly M. Christ Carissa Angela Hamm Jacob R. Littleton Andrew Stephen Rosenzweig Shannon E. Clasing Paul William Hann Lindsay Ann Lopez Tyler Scott Russell Ryan E. Coleman Tyler S. Hare Andrew Joseph Lutter Matthew Michael Ruth Nicole L. Columbia Taryn Joi T. J. Harler Angela Lynn Lutter Amber L. Sawyer Jennifer L. Comeau Brittany A. Harris Casey Erin Lynch Megan Scallion Canan Comez Julie P. Harrison Corey A. MacDonald Amanda Fallon Sheibner Dustin Ray Conner Derek Thomas Hartlove Lindsay Jean Magera Samantha Nicole Schmitz Paulino J. Contreras Jordan Z. Hash Brandon M. Main Christine Mary Schwarz Eric W. Cook Marc E. Helfrich Anastasia A. Malone Jonathan G. Craig Taylor C. Helsel Alicia Josephine Marchio Julie M. Crough Ryan W. Henry Austin L. Markiewicz Megan C. Crouse Gabriel Enrique Herrera Nicholas S. McCoy Lysbeth K. Curtis Leah M. Hershey Chad A. McCullough Brent R. D’Apice Lauren E. Herzog William McDermott III Barry L. Davis Joshua Tyler Heyne Holly Adell McLaughlin Samantha Dawson Mason D. Heyne Jonathan R. Miles 3 Class of 2007 Graduates Holley - continued from page 1 Jim is also active in a number of civic and non-profit organiza- Kathryn L. Schwienteck Robert T. Swingler tions, including the Boy Scouts of America, the American Can- Catherine Schwing Brandon J. Szyman cer Society, YMCA, York Hospital, Wellspan Health, New Free- John B. Scott, Jr. Ryan Dale Teeter dom Borough Council, and the Southern York County School Michael Sealover Ashley N. Thompson District. Jim is a past president and member of the Southern Ashley E. Shaffer Ashley Elizabeth Torbert York County Rotary Club and presently serves on the Commu- Kierra N. Shearer Jeffrey E. Trone nity Banks Board of Directors. Alicia C. Shelley Emily Cecile Veillon Jennifer R. Shuchart Amy E. Waganer Katrina M. Shughrue John William Wagner Nominate Your Choice for Samuel A. Sica Nicholas D. Wagner Jessica A. Sides April Leann Walker the Distinguished Alumni Alexandria M. Simmers Jacob E. Waltimyer Christopher E. Simmons Allison M. Walters Award Keith A. Simpson Ashley Lauren Waltz Each year, the Susquehannock High School Alumni Erika A. Sloan Katherine J. Waro Association selects someone to receive the Distinguished Brittany N. Smith Andrew A. Watts Alumni Award. The recipient receives a plaque, is Carrie Ann Smith Allyson Duvall Weston given the opportunity to address the graduating class April R. Smithson Laura Ann Weston at annual commencement exercises, and is honored Jennifer L. Snyder Anne M. Whelchel with a photograph with an accompanying description Giovanna Sobrinho Megan M. Williams of achievements on display in the Susquehannock Christopher S. Sokalski Elizabeth Ann Wood High School lobby. Past recipients of this award are: Cari E. Spearman Emily Ann Wood 2005 — Bill Gantz, Class of 1955 Joshua E. Stackhouse Melissa Lynn Woods Timothy Stanton Joshua M. Wren 2006 — Randy Edsall, Class of 1976 Amy K. Stello Justin L. Wright Alumni are encouraged to submit nominations for the Kara L. Stoley Kathryn J. Yeckley Susquehannock High School Distinguished Alumni Award Christopher A. Swingler Sarah E. Zembas by sending an email to [email protected].

Summer Academic Program District Hires Who Students entering grades 2 through 8 Business Manager When Monday through Friday The District welcomes Mrs. July 9 through July 27, 2007 Susan Green, CPA, as our 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon new Business Manager. Mrs. Green replaces Teresa Weaver, Location Southern Middle School Accounting Manager, who left Cost $340 for Reading and Math the District to pursue another $220 for Reading only position. $220 for Math only Mrs. Green is a graduate of Penn State University where Why The program will consist of small-group she obtained a Bachelor of instruction to assist students in improving Science degree with a major their reading and math skills in professional accountancy. Deadline Sign up by June 6 She has extensive background in accounting, auditing, and computer usage. As a former Information For more information and to enroll Business Manager and Board Secretary for the Hanover Public your child, contact the Office of the School District, she is familiar with all aspects of the financial Assistant Superintendent at 235-4811, operations of a school district. extension 7230.

4 Students Awarded at Shrewsbury Celebrates Computer Fair National Library Week

Several Susquehannock High School students took home awards Shrewsbury Elementary School celebrated National Library from the 2007 High School Computer Fair held in April at the Week with guest readers for all the classes. The theme was Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12 in New Oxford, Pennsylvania. “Come Together at Your Library,” and the school celebrated with a castle and dragon theme. As the “queen,” librarian Wendy Chelsea Davis...... First Place Fitzgerald invited all of her “royal subjects” to special read- Curriculum-based Web Page Design ings. Our school administrators, School Board members, pub- Megan Schmitz...... Second Place lic library staff, Shrewsbury Elementary staff, and others took Curriculum-based Web Page Design turns reading to the classes. Tricia Baugher...... Second Place Information-based Web Page Design Ashlee Geib...... Third Place Animation Nikki Shuchart...... Third Place Logo Design Micah Collins and Brennan Oakley...... Third Place Digital Movie

The Pennsylvania High School Computer Fair is an annual event that highlights Pennsylvania high school students’ application skills and computer knowledge. Students are able to unleash their creativity, learn how to convey information more dynami- cally, and enhance the learning process.

Chief James Childs of the Southern Regional Police Department reads to Shrewsbury Elementary students during National Library Week.

Summer Mailing The District will once again mail student bus and teacher assign- ments to parents during the summer. In addition, parents will receive the school calendar, insurance information, payment envelopes for lunches, etc. We encourage parents to take a few minutes before school begins to fill out required forms and return them with their children the first day of school. High school and middle school student schedules will be mailed the end of July. Kindergarten transportation information will be mailed the end of July. All other grades should receive bus and teacher assign- ments and other information the week of August 13.

Planning a Vacation? If you are planning a vacation and need to know the school hol- idays, you may get this information from the school district’s website: www.syc.k12.pa.us Click on the “Schools” tab, select a school, then select “2007- 08 School Year at a Glance.” This calendar lists the starting and Front, left to right—Nikki Shuchart, Chelsea Davis. Back, left to right—, ending dates for the 2007-08 school year, as well as designated Micah Collins, Tricia Baugher, Brennan Oakley. Absent—Megan Schmitz, holidays and early dismissal days. Ashlee Geib

5 Important New Information on Tax Shift Referendum

What is Act 1? The Taxpayer Relief Act of 2006, also called “Act 1,” requires all school districts to place a referendum ques- tion on the May 15, 2007 primary ballot. If approved, there will be a partial tax burden shift away from tax on owner occu- pied residential real estate to a tax on earned income effective July 1, 2007. To qualify, the property owner must have filed an application with York County Assessment Office by March 1, 2007. Applications filed after that date will be considered for the following fiscal year.

The Board of School Directors forwarded proposed language to the York County Board of Elections based on Tax Study Com- mission recommendations. The Board of Elections accepted the intent of the School Board’s resolution, but eliminated some of the explanatory wording. The ballot question will read. The property tax reduction will be the same for all qualified property owners, but the earned income tax revenue used to “Do you favor the Southern York County School District imposing fund the reduction will vary based on income. For example, a an additional 1.0% earned income tax? The revenue generated from household with earned income (in Year 2) of $57,800 would the increased tax rate will be used to reduce school district taxes on pay an additional $578 in earned income tax. That same qualified residential property by an estimated $383. The current household would receive a property tax reduction of $578 earned income tax rate for the school district is 0.8%.” and break-even on the exchange. A household with $75,000 IMPORTANT NOTE: The $383 estimate was based on the in earned income would pay $750 additional earned income assumption of 7,458 participating properties. New informa- tax and receive the same $578 in property tax reduction, tion from the York County Assessment Office made available thus losing in the exchange. A retired person with no earned to school districts on May 1 indicates that only 5,271 prop- income would pay no earned income tax, but would also erties are registered. This lowered participation will increase receive a $578 reduction and enjoy full economic gain. The the rebate amount in year 1 to approximately $540 (new esti- Act 1 tax shift mechanism, therefore, will create economic mate). “winners and losers.”

How Does the Tax Shift Work? Conceptually, the revenue col- Who Will Benefit Under the Act 1 Tax Shift? Typically, lected from the new tax will go into a “pot,” which will be used retired persons will benefit, since the income tax is on earned to reduce tax bills of qualified property owners. The amount of income and not on interest, dividends, social security, or relief each property owner will receive is the total amount in other retirement benefits. Households with earned income the pot divided by the number of approved properties. It will less than the break-even point (around $54,000 in Year 1 and take at least two years before the cash flow is sufficient to fully $58,000 in Year 2 and beyond) would receive a net benefit. fund the program, but preliminary estimates suggest a $540 Who Will Not Benefit Under this Tax Shift? Households reduction in Year 1 (note new estimate) and $578 in Year 2 and with earned incomes in excess of the break-even would lose subsequent years. money. Renters with earned income would lose because they These figures are estimates and will vary based on the num- do not qualify for the property tax reduction. Renters would ber of approved properties and actual revenue generated by pay earned income tax but receive no offsetting tax reduc- the 1.0% earned income tax. Further, in subsequent years, tion. amount in the pot may increase by the addition of slot machine The following examples are estimates only. Actual amounts revenue. are dependent upon the variables noted.

6 All Star Athletes Athletic Ticket Thirteen Susquehannock High School student-athletes were selected for the District Prices III E. 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 Ticket prices for the 2007-08 citizenship and sportsmanship, competed in a minimum of two different sports, and Susquehannock High School earned at least three varsity letters. Athletic Events: Laura Bedgar...... Softball, Basketball Adults...... $4 Daniela Borlea...... Girls Tennis, Boys Tennis Manager Students...... $2 Senior Citizens...... $2 Dustin Conner...... Football, Wrestling, Track and Field Megan Crouse...... Girls Soccer, Football Cheerleader Individual Season Passes also Philip Freidhoff...... Swimming, Track and Field available as listed below: Danielle Geiman...... Field Hockey, Girls Soccer Eric Hunt...... Football, Track and Field All Home Fall Athletic Events Lauren Isch...... Girls Tennis, Boys Tennis Manager Adults...... $58 Rachel Kyprianou...... Cross Country, Girls Soccer Students...... $29 Nick McCoy...... Boys Soccer, Basketball Senior Citizens...... $29 Chad Riddle...... Boys Volleyball, Girls Volleyball Manager All Home Winter Athletic Events Emily Veillon...... Girls Basketball Manager, Football Manager, Girls Soccer Manager Adults...... $93 Allison Walters...... Cross Country, Track and Field Students...... $47 Senior Citizens...... $47

All Home Spring Athletic Events Miller Recognized Adults...... $46 Students...... $23 for Service Senior Citizens...... $23 Susquehannock High School senior, Sarah Miller, received a Resolution of Seasonal passes are on sale at the Susque- Commendation from the School Board hannock High School Athletic Office. on April 19, 2007. Sarah served as the Contact Chuck Abbott, Athletic Director, student representative to the Board of at [email protected] or call 235- Education during the 2005-06 and 2006- 4811, extension 4240. 07 school years. Pictured is Sarah receiving her commendation from Dr. James Joy, School Board President.

Student Transportation Information The student transportation system is a massive operation, involving 38 vehi- cles (31 buses, 6 mini-buses, and one lift mini-bus) to transport over 3,400 students daily. The process of assembling the 2007-08 student transporta- tion system has already begun.

Elementary Students (Grades Kindergarten to 6th) Each student has one bus stop assignment that is designated to an atten- dance zone at Friendship Elementary School, Southern Elementary School, or Shrewsbury Elementary School. All students must attend the elemen- tary school located in the attendance zone assigned to their home address. You may choose a bus stop within your elementary school attendance zone. See “Bus,” page 8 7 School Calendar — May 2007 through June 2007 Monday, May 28...... Memorial Day Holiday–Schools & Offices Closed Wednesday, June 6...... Last Day of School for All Pupils Wednesday, June 6...... Elementary Report Cards Distributed Wednesday, June 13...... Secondary Report Cards Mailed

Upcoming Board Meetings Thursday, June 7 at 7:00 p.m. - District Administration Building Thursday, July 5 at 7:00 p.m. - District Administration Building Thursday, August 2 at 7:00 p.m. - District Administration Building

Bus (continued from page 7) Unless we are notified otherwise, your child will retain his/her All Students current bus stop assignment. Letters notifying all students of their bus assignment will be mailed the week of August 13, 2007. Please call the Student Secondary Students (Grades 7 to 12) Transportation Office at 235-4811, extension 7350, or email to Unless we are notified otherwise, all secondary students will [email protected] if you have any questions. retain their current bus stop assignment. Current sixth grade students will automatically be assigned to the nearest secondary bus stop. All correspondence should be directed to: Requests to Change to another Existing Bus Stop Email: [email protected] If you need to change the location of your child’s bus stop, please Or mail to: notify the Student Transportation Office prior to June 1, 2007. Lisa Myers Please note that bus stop changes for the first week of school Student Transportation Office cannot be made after August 17, 2007. Southern York County School District Requests for a New Bus Stop P.O. Box 128 Requests for a new bus stop must be submitted in writing to the Glen Rock, PA 17327 Student Transportation Office prior to Friday, June 1, 2007.

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Updated Tax Shift Referendum Information - See Page 6