Senior Edition 1 Volume 84 Issue 4 2011 Halifax Hi-Lite

Senior Edition 2 Senior Edition

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Artists Layout Ben Feidt ------16 Courtney Trotman-16 Andrew Sheeler Wills Pages ------17 ~ 19 Senior Edition 3

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Relay in the Rain ------38

Softball is NOT for Softies - - - - - 39

Our Untstoppable Track Team - - - - - 40

Boys Baseball: A Bunt or a Home Run? - - 41

The Sweetest Musical Yet ------42

Ms. Kelly: The Final Bow ------44 4 Senior Edition Scholars Successfully Managing It All: Lora Doebler by Megan Thornberg

During the spring musical production of “Willy Wonka,” there were many late nights and long hours of rehearsal that every member of the play had to attend. During the breaks between scenes when most people took the time to relax, Lora Doebler and a group of her friends were found studying and doing homework (along with talking and laughing and making the occasional Sheetz run). At the time I did not know exactly what rank Lora held in her class because it was such a close competition in the top 3, but I knew that she earned good grades and I saw that she was one of those people who had a good work ethic and could manage different activities. To no surprise, I found out that she had in fact maintained a high class rank—the top of the class. Lora’s hard work and effort while balancing other activities earned her the honorable title of valedictorian of the class of 2011. Along with being involved in the play, Lora participates in several activities. She has played volleyball all four years of high school. She also takes part in Letters to Our Soldiers Club, is a member of the National Honor Society, and is the historian of the senior class. She was also a member of the school band during her freshman and junior years. Apart from school activities, Lora is very involved in her church, the Halifax United Methodist Church. Lora enjoys hanging out with her friends and playing volleyball. Being able to balance all of these activities and still maintaining the rank of valedictorian is a great achievement for Lora because she worked hard to do the best that she could in everything that she is involved in. Lora’s hard work definitely paid off. Besides being valedictorian, she received honors such as the Rachel Carson Book Award, Student of the Month, Student of the Week, and a scholarship for being at the top of the class by the end of her junior year. It seems that all of her achievements and good grades come naturally to her, but she says that they also require a hard work ethic. While in school, Lora’s teachers and parents serve as her academic mentors and give her guidance. One of Lora’s teachers, Mrs. Schultz, says that as a student, “Lora has a very good work ethic and completes all of her work on time, is independent, and is a deep thinker who likes to try to work through problems on her own before asking questions.” Because Lora has such a good work ethic, Mrs. Schultz expected Lora to be at least in the top 3 of her class and feels that she is deserving of her title of valedictorian. After high school, Lora plans to attend Lycoming College. There, she is going to study bio/premed. Once she has finished her college education, Lora wants to become a physician assistant. When it came to deciding on a major and what career to pursue, Lora had always known that she wanted to do something in the medical field, but she had just recently decided on becoming a physician assistant. Her interest in the medical field makes sense because it reflects her favorite subjects in high school: science and math. On top of being a great student, Lora has a great personality. I don’t think there has ever been a time when I passed her in the hall and she wasn’t smiling. When commenting on Lora’s personality, Mrs. Schultz said, “She is quiet but honest, hardworking, sincere, and good-natured.” Since I have gotten to know Lora a little more from the spring musical, I agree that she has all of those qualities, especially good-natured (and kind)— she was even nice enough to lend me a pair of black pants when I forgot mine for a scene in the play. Lora is a well-rounded individual who puts a lot of effort into not only her schoolwork, but also all of the activities that she is involved in. I wish her the best of luck after graduation! Senior Edition 5 Scholars Josh Conway: Scholar by Mahir Tiro

It’s soccer season of my sophomore year and many new soccer players have signed up. Many of these new players that have signed up have played soccer in the past, except for one. Josh Conway, after playing football for basically his whole life, has decided to step onto the soccer field. Many expected him to fail, but through hard work and determination he flourished and became a leader for many people on the team. Many of the traits that he showed on the soccer field have carried over into his other sports and especially to his schoolwork. Josh’s unmistakable character, great work ethic, and positive attitude are only a few reasons as to why Josh is the class of 2011’s salutatorian. Josh is constantly putting his best foot forward no matter what the obstacle. Being in the top three of his class is already hard enough but he is also involved in the Foreign Language Club, rugby, and football. All of this, added to the fact that he has several AP courses may leave little time for anything but school, but Josh often finds time to indulge in a good movie or have a good time with his friends. Although it wasn’t always something that he dreamed of attaining, Josh is very happy about being in the top three of his class, saying that it is “awesome” to be in this position. Although Josh isn’t involved in many clubs he has left a lasting impact on many of the teachers and students at Halifax throughout his year in high school. When asked about Josh, Mrs. Adrian, who has been his French teacher for the past four years, called him an “exceptional student.” On that note, Josh’s favorite memory of high school was going to France during the summer of 2010 with Mrs. Adrian. Many different teachers have impacted Josh throughout his high school years, and some of his favorite teachers have been Mrs. Schultz, Mrs. K. Enders (who also teaches his favorite class of AP Government), and Mr. Hoover. Also, in his opinion, his greatest accomplishment in high school was winning “Mr. Wildcat” at 2010 relay day, and he wants to be remembered by his graduating peers for “Dressing up at Halloween and what-not.” As for what he will miss the most about high school, “not much else except for being able to see friends every day.” All seniors, whether in Halifax, Millersburg, or any other school around the world face a certain amount of uncertainty when taking their first steps out of high school and into college. Josh is no different, but it seems that he is able to take the steps to college in stride. His academic records were good enough to let Josh have his pick at whatever school he desired, but he knew the school that was right for him. Josh’s hard work academically throughout his high school years has earned him a scholarship to the prestigious University of Pittsburgh. His first choice for his major is psychology, but he claims that he might switch it to something else as he is not decided yet. Looking down the road, more uncertainties come up, but Josh knows for a fact that he wants to finish college, and plans on having a beard. When asked about his life plans after college up until his death, Josh said he won’t die because “I am eternal.” I am not certain as to how true that statement is, but the memory of Josh Conway will be eternal throughout the hallways of Halifax High School for many years to come. Wherever life will take Josh, the class of 2012 and I wish you the best of luck in all of your future endeavors. 6 Senior Edition Scholars Drew Osenbach: Athlete, Actor, Scholar By: Anthony Patrick

Drew Osenbach is full of good character and qualities. He is responsible, intelligent, and athletic. He is a great student and an even greater friend. Being a senior this year, Drew shows his leadership in everything that he does. He is a leader in all the sports that he is involved in, his classes at school, and is even a role model outside of school. These last three years, I was able to play soccer with Drew, and that is where I saw his leadership skills. When he broke his hand his junior year, he was still the biggest leader on the team, yelling out to us on the field and letting us know our surroundings. Drew was just like another coach on the sideline. In school, he shows his leadership by being a part of many different clubs and by helping other students with their schoolwork. Sports are a big part of Drew’s life and although Drew was born with club feet, he is still a very well rounded athlete. He did face some hardships though, because Drew was not a normal kid. He could not do anything like a normal toddler could and wears braces for his ankles whenever he plays sports. Drew is involved in soccer during the fall, basketball in the winter, and baseball in the spring. Drew was able to receive a captain position on the soccer team for his junior year and he kept that well deserved position for his senior year. Along with that captain position for the soccer team, he received a captain position in baseball and basketball for his senior year. Due to his hard work, Drew is both a Scholar and an All Star this year. Although he is a big part in all of these sports, Drew is still able to do well in school. Drew does very well in his classes at school and is among the top three in his grade. He is involved in FCA, Varsity Club, NHS, Language Club, Drama Club, and the Conservation Club. Drew also performed a role in the Halifax Spring Play, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and was involved in the Halifax Talent Show. Drew plans to attend Marshall University to major in their business or sports management program. Drew is a very well-rounded young man and I am sure that he will lead a very successful life. Senior Edition 7 All Stars Lauren Steffen: A Legacy in the Making by Heather Laudenslager

The dictionary definition of an athlete is “a person trained or gifted in exercise or contests involving physical agility, stamina, or strength.” My personal definition of an athlete would be someone who participates in physical activity, and has a pure love for the game. When taking these definitions into consideration, all fingers pointed at one person who is a true athlete, Lauren Steffen. Although the Steffen name is well known in Halifax, especially for athletic achievement, Lauren’s personal legacy has shined nonetheless. Lauren’s name has been featured on the news, on the school billboard, and in the newspaper many times during her high school career. Lauren is well known not because of her ability in one sport, but for her ability in four. She has played and excelled in soccer, basketball, and track for all four years of high school. Not only can Lauren compete with the girls at soccer and basketball, but she also played football with the guys during her freshman year. Lauren will be graduating this year with 11 Varsity letters, and 2 Junior Varsity letters under her belt. She says that sports have always been a huge part of her life. Her sister, Elizabeth, said that they have pretty much always been the other’s biggest supporter. She said it is always a challenge to split apart during spring season, as Elizabeth plays softball and Lauren runs track, “Next year will be the toughest challenge as we go our separate ways and I will not be stepping out on the soccer field with her and taking orders from her from the midfield. I know she will succeed and do great things as a Golden Bear soccer player.” Lauren is a mid-fielder in soccer, guard and forward in basketball, and runs long distance in track. She was a basketball captain during her senior year, and a track captain both her junior and her senior year. In soccer, she was 1st team all state, and holds every single district record. These include most assists, scoring, and overall points. She broke the overall points record for a single season as well. In track, she was the district runner up in the 4 x 8. As you can tell, Lauren sure is leaving her mark on Halifax. Soon after graduation, she will be traveling to Kutztown to major in bio pre-med and plans to further her soccer career there. Tricia Shultz, Lauren’s basketball coach, talked very highly of her. She said during sports Lauren is very competitive and serious, but is also a very serious student that focuses and always puts in her absolute best effort. Lauren is also very friendly and extremely social. I’ve come to know Lauren in the last few years, and I would completely agree with these statements. Lauren is always very nice to people, very caring, and very good in school. Coach Shultz also said that Lauren is a motivator and “demands of others only what she demands of herself.” Throughout the entire interview with Coach Shultz, she kept stressing to me how “intense” Lauren is, so it’s no surprise that she believes Lauren will succeed in the collegiate level. Mrs. Shultz said that Lauren is going to do exceptional at the collegiate level because in college, everyone on her team will have the same intensity and love for the game as she does. Her new team members will all be on the same level as her, and will definitely give her some competition. Lauren will leave something at Halifax that will not easily be forgotten. Just because the sound of her laugh, and the memory of her infamous yoga pants may start to fade doesn’t mean she will be forgotten in the minds of teammates and friends. Her picture is featured on the Sports Wall of Fame by the high school gym, and along with that picture will be left the legacy of Lauren. Good luck in all you do Lauren, we will miss you. 8 Senior Edition All Stars Making Herself Known: Elizabeth Steffen by Cassandra Erdman

High school can be a challenging time for most of us and to play three sports on top of that can be even more difficult, but not for Elizabeth Steffen. We all know Elizabeth as a well-rounded student and leader of her graduating class of 2011. As well as being a leader in school, Elizabeth was a “quiet leader” in sports, says Coach Tracey Cox. Whether it is on a field or a court, she was always ready to play and ready to win. At the end of this spring season Elizabeth, will have finished her 12th sport season in her high school career. She has played soccer, basketball and softball all four years. Out of the three, her favorite sport would have to be soccer because she loves the sport all around and knows her abilities can make her go far. Elizabeth started playing sports at age five with her twin sister, Lauren. Her favorite memory was when she and all her friends played on the Halifax cobra’s soccer team together. Her self- motivation and her parent’s motivation pushed her to be the best that she can be, and to where she is today. Elizabeth has earned a total of ten varsity letters and two junior varsity letters. She was awarded MVP for the girl’s soccer team in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010. In her senior year, Elizabeth was a captain for the girls soccer team and was “a leader, particularly on defense” says girl’s soccer coach, Jan Hoffner. In basketball, Elizabeth was named to her league’s 2nd team in 2009 and was an honorable mentioned in 2010. In 2009 Elizabeth was also named 1st team for the Tri-Valley and Schuylkill Leagues for softball. Out of all her years, her greatest accomplishment was when the girl’s soccer team won the Schuylkill League and the Division during her sophomore year. Not only is Elizabeth loved by her teammates, fans and media, but also by her coaches. When asked how she would characterize Elizabeth as an athlete and person, softball coach Tracey Cox said “she is very responsible, caring, and always willing to play anywhere she is needed on the field.” Girls soccer coach, Jan Hoffner refers to Elizabeth as “very unselfish and team oriented.” Even when the school year is over, Elizabeth works to make herself the best she can be by playing on summer league teams. For two years Elizabeth played with the Krunch Softball team and now plays for the NU United soccer team. She enjoys traveling with the girls and playing the sports she loves. Because of her hard work and skills, Elizabeth was offered scholarships for soccer. After high school she plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown to join the lady cat’s soccer team while studying occupational therapy. Good luck Elizabeth! Senior Edition 9 All Stars Kelsie Bainbridge: The Injury- Prone by Megan Keefer

Kelsie Bainbridge has been involved with sports since she was five years old. During her high school career, she’s played soccer, basketball, and softball. Her hard work and dedication have earned her a total of nine varsity letters throughout her high school career. She also earned 2nd team All-State for Tri-Valley League Softball and 2nd team as Schuylkill League goal keeper. Kelsie has had a variety of roles in the sports that she has played. She was the goalie for her soccer team, the pitcher for softball, and she also played all positions in basketball. Among these sports, softball is her favorite. She loves the game and has lots of fun playing it. Her most memorable moment playing sports is having a no hitter during a district softball game. Throughout soccer, she’s always had the jersey number 17. She said that she’s kept that number because she’s always had it growing up. Unfortunately, Kelsie has suffered a number of injuries during her high school career. Her injuries have consisted of a broken ankle, reinjuring it again, a hyper extended knee, and a few sprains in her ankle. Her worst injury was during a soccer game when a girl slid into Kelsie while she was saving a ball. While her ankle was healing she struggled a lot and would roll it over and over again. Her sister, Krista Bainbridge, was the back-up goal keeper. She took the healing process one step at a time and made sure that she really rested, so she could continue playing sports. Her basketball coach, Tricia Schultz, said that even though she was injured most of the time, she really contributed to the team by encouraging them and attending games and practices. She was also known as the “assistant bench coach” and kept the team’s statistics. She often entertained the team as well with her jokes. Coach Shultz said that she would miss Kelsie’s great sense of humor and positive attitude the most. O u r high school athletic director, Gay Boyer, said that Kelsie was “one of the more colorful athletes”. She added, “You never know what to expect with Kelsie and she is always having a great time.” Kelsie’s longtime friend and teammate, Mackenzi Bingaman, has played soccer with Kelsie since Cobras. They have played indoor, travel, and high school soccer together. Mackenzi is impressed by how tenacious Kelsie can be. She remembers a time in their soccer travel team careers when their team went into double overtime, and Kelsie wasn’t able to use her hands as a goal keeper. It was very challenging, but Kelsie hung in there, and they ended up winning their game. Kelsie plans to continue playing softball during her collegiate years at East Stroudsburg University. ESU is in for some good times with Kelsie on the bench and in the field. Her teammates can count on her, healthy or injured, to be there for them. 10 Senior Edition All Stars Danell Engle: Three Sport Student Athlete by Marissa Mundy

Danell Engle isn’t just your encouragement she receives from average high school student; she’s her friends and family. She says that a three sport athlete. While juggling her parents have always supported her schoolwork, going to play her decisions and that they have practice and keeping a 95% average never told her she that couldn’t do to remain in the National Honor what she wanted. Even if they knew Society, Danell still finds time to that their little girl would get bumps participate in high school athletics. and bruises from being knocked Ever since kindergarten, she has had around, they always agreed with a love for sports. Throughout her high what she chose to do. You’re sure school years, she continues to to see her parents at all of her partake in soccer, wrestling and sporting events to show their support. track/field. Danell’s competitiveness, Next fall, Danell will be attending willingness to step up to a challenge Bloomsburg University where she and natural physical toughness have will major in nursing. She hopes to made her what she is today. continue athletics by participating on When asked what her favorite a club or intramural soccer team in sport was out of the three, she college. Danell will certainly be hesitated to reply. But within a few remembered at Halifax High School seconds she confidently responded Danell has also earned for her hard work and determination by saying, “Track and field.” She acknowledgment as one of two girl as both an excellent student and says, “Track is a team sport, yet at wrestlers on the Varsity team. “I’ve three sport athlete. Whatever you the same time, it’s individual. I prefer been wrestling since kindergarten may do in life, you will succeed, track because I’m always trying to and I’ve always been pretty good at Danell, I wish you the best of luck. set a personal record for myself.” it. But it has gotten tougher because Danell’s hard work and the guys are stronger than they used determination have earned her much to be,” says Danell. recognition. She has received eight Wrestling demands a lot from varsity letters, is recognized by both Danell; she has to make weight in the Tri-Valley and Schuylkill Soccer order to wrestle and battling stress Leagues and she was just recently and sickness doesn’t make it easy pictured on the front page of the either. Yet in the end, she never lets sports section in the Sentinel. anyone down, giving it her all and staying strong. “She truly is a role model. After she won her first match, five more girls signed up to wrestle. The courage she shows when she goes out onto that mat every time she wrestles proves that no matter what, she does what she loves” said Mrs. Boyer. Danell’s ability to stay strong and succeed comes from the Senior Edition 11 All Stars Hunter Rowe: Baseball Stud by Nick Bednar

game supporting him and cheering It all started at a young age for him on. athlete Hunter Rowe. He started As a three sport athlete, there out by playing tee-ball when he was are many great moments Hunter five years old and has been playing has experienced throughout his sports ever since. Over the years, career. His greatest moment came he has also played football, this year against Millersburg in basketball, baseball, and soccer. basketball when he hit two go- Over his high school career, he has ahead free-throws with only played football, basketball, and seconds left on the clock to win the baseball. Hunter has a total of eight game. varsity letters, with three in This helps prove what teammate football, three in baseball, and two Chris Scheib said about him. in basketball. Not too shabby, huh? According to Chris, Hunter is Hunter’s favorite sport is relentless, dedicated, and basketball, but according to him, determined, thus allowing him to the sport he is best at is baseball. beyond. For Hunter, this influence perform in clutch moments. This could be because of his all- is his dad. His dad holds the assist The competitive spirit of star recognition in the sport. He has record here at Halifax in basketball, moments like these is what Hunter also received the honor of being and Hunter pushed himself to live enjoys the most about playing named to the All-Sentinel team for up to his dad’s greatness. His dad sports, along with the fact that he basketball. Hunter will be going to was also with him every step of the gets to spend time with friends. college at Penn State Harrisburg way, mainly by coaching on his As Hunter moves on and and plans to continue his sports teams in nearly every sport. His dad graduates, let’s take this moment career by playing on their baseball may be what inspires him to to wish him the best of luck in the team. greatness, but his mom is his future. Who knows? We may see Everyone has someone who biggest fan. She is there at every him on the baseball diamond on TV influences them to go above and in years to come. 12 Senior Edition All Stars Mackenzi Moves on to the Next Level by Nicole Kelley

As the end of the year approaches and graduation is right around the corner, many senior athletes are hit with the fact that they will no longer play a sport. However, some of these athletes have been given the opportunity to further their athletic careers at a higher level. One of these athletes you may recognize from the squeaking of her knee brace, Mackenzi Bingaman. Attending West Chester University this coming fall, Mackenzi will also be seen playing on the school’s girls Soccer team. Interested in the university, Mackenzi filled out recruiting papers in the hope that something good would come from it and, sure enough, the coach from West Chester later contacted her. Mackenzi says she is a little nervous about playing in college; however, after attending tryouts in mid April, she feels a bit more relaxed after playing with the team. For Mackenzi, the love of soccer has always been with her, and because of this soccer is without a doubt her favorite sport. Mackenzi’s high school career has been very successful, although at some points it has been difficult. During her junior year, Mackenzi received an injury to her knee causing her to go through some tough times physically. For Mackenzi, her injury has made her stronger not only as a person, but also as an athlete. Mrs. Boyer, the Athletic Director at Halifax, added that Mackenzi’s injury caused her to focus on new and different things, which in the long road bettered her overall athleticism. On the Soccer field, Mackenzi’s agility and quickness have propelled her to the top. From the beginning of her career up to present, Mackenzi has received numerous awards. In 2007, 2008, and 2009 she received First Team for both the Tri-Valley League and also the Schuylkill League. During her sophomore year, Mackenzi was named team MVP for the girl’s soccer team. She is a Scholar athlete in both the Tri-Valley and Schuylkill Leagues. During the 2009-2010 season, Mackenzi became the Tri-Valley League MVP and was awarded All-State First Team as a Midfielder. Along with Mackenzi, her team has also thrived these past couple years winning numerous titles. Mackenzi posses many qualities that have helped her excel in her sports career. She is a hard worker and is determined to excel. Her love of the game and her dedication to it are probably most important, though. She pushes herself to excel and do better and with these qualities and due to this Mackenzi is sure to excel in her college sports career. Mackenzi’s coaches say that on the field she is a spitfire and never gives up, but most of all she is versatile which is attractive to many coaches. Mackenzi says her family is what influenced her sports career the most. She said that her father and grandparents never missed a game and she appreciates that they have always been there for her. In the future, Mackenzi hopes that she may one day be able to become a soccer coach as a hobby. She is excited to begin her college athletic career, and says that anybody wanting to play a sport in college should take care of their body. We wish Mackenzi the best of luck in her career at West Chester and congratulate her on her career here at Halifax. Senior Edition 13 All Stars Amy J. by AJ Krakowski

Amy Jacobs is known as “a friend and inspiration to those that know her”. Being her neighbor for almost 16 years, I can firmly state that Amy is a very well rounded person, both academically and athletically. She takes higher level courses in school like Calculus and Physics, is the vice president of Student Council, and also plays multiple sports throughout the school year, with basketball being her favorite. She is not shy by any means, and her outgoing friendliness shows both on and off the field. Amy was introduced to sports as a very young child by her family, which has a history of outstanding athletes. Her older brother, Adam, was also an outstanding basketball player, and he encouraged her to play the sport when they were younger. Fitness is clearly a theme in the family, with her mother being the director of the local YMCA and her older brother excelling at basketball himself. One might say that it’s even in her blood to take part in athletics. Sports have been in Amy’s life since she was a young child, and the theme has been present ever since. Amy says that most of her inspiration comes from the females in her family, mainly her mother and her nana. She says “I always try to be working harder to achieve my best for the task at hand”, which she prides herself on. When asked about Amy, a teacher / coach responded with: “Amy is a very good team player and she is sort of like a big sister or a protector to the younger kids. She likes to make people feel comfortable.” Amy thinks that one of the things that sets her apart the most is her drive to do the best and help others as much as she can. When asked why, she responded by saying that she just likes helping people, and she takes the opportunity to do that in whatever sport she is playing. She strives to be a friend and inspiration to her teammates and a protector to the newer players. Amy has no aspirations to play a sport in college, and wishes to focus more on furthering her education instead. She one day hopes to attend graduate school and afterwards obtain a steady career. While her future in sports may be coming to an end, many can agree that she has had a fantastic run. Hopefully her reputation will precede her in college and she will achieve as much in the rest of her life as she has in high school and I personally wish her the best of luck wherever her travels may take her. 14 Senior Edition All Stars “Supersonic Smith” By Chris Scheib

On any given day in the halls of Halifax High, an individual is more than likely to come across the young man Shane Smith. However, the probability of actually running in to him is slim to none, because A) The individual came across one of Shane’s incredible, lifelike self-portraits, or B) Saw a brief glimpse of him since he moves at lightening fast speeds with his running abilities. When it comes to the school scene, Shane is solid in his academics. Throughout his high school career, he has striven for excellence by taking a plethora of honors and AP courses. His favorite courses deal with the graphic arts, his desired major after graduating high school. “I guess my love for drawing started throughout elementary/middle school”, Shane says. “My greatest inspirations for my work were my teachers, Mrs. Doherty and Mr. Crum, and my parents, who encouraged me to follow my desires.” Shane will be entering the military upon graduation, where he will be exposed to key work experience in the field he wishes to major in. “Penn State has a top-notch Graphic Design course, where as a senior I’ll be required to do an internship. More often than not, these internships lead to permanent jobs” Shane proclaims. Aside from his passion for art, Shane has an equal love for running. A decorated distance runner, he has made his mark on the 3 different races he competes in, but more importantly on the lives of his fellow “Long Distance Crew” members. When asked about Shane, Coach Jill Steffen sums him up perfectly. “Only a few times can a coach get lucky to have an athlete like Shane Smith. His work ethic on the track is to be commended, while he lifts/encourages his teammates to work hard. He truly is one of the strongest runners I’ve ever coached. When he runs, it’s like the world stands still to watch.” “Shane has proven to be a great role model in every aspect of his high school career.” How is that for certain? Because indeed, that is my own quote. He has been one of my own inspirations both academically and athletically since the very first time we met. I can say it is truly a blessing to have him as a peer, a cousin, a teammate, and a friend. Keep on running Smitty! Senior Edition 15 All Stars Gab of All Trades by Tatum Enders

When most hear the name Gabrielle Reed, many qualities come to mind: kind, athletic, smart, artistic, outgoing, loud and fun are just a few. But there is much more to her than everyone might know. Throughout her senior year, Gabrielle has obtained 3 Varsity letters alone. However, during the course of her high school career, she earned a total of eight Varsity letters and one Junior Varsity letter. She has participated in volleyball and track during all 4 of her high school years and tried cheerleading during her senior year. I have had the personal experience of cheering with Gab, and she was a quick learner and a good asset to the squad. In track she throws discus and shot-put. However, her favorite sport that she plays is volleyball. She plays as a setter and enjoys the competitiveness of the game. “She was really good at motivating the team, she was always pumped and ready to go. Having someone like that on the court really benefited us because there were a lot of quiet girls on the team and having someone like Gabby really helped everyone open up and motivate themselves.” Quite a ringing endorsement by volleyball teammate Jess Howard. Although Gab has enjoyed her athletic areer at Halifax, she is not sure whether or not she would like to continue her athletic career at the collegiate level. Another activity that Gab is very passionate about is art. Her favorite genre is drawing. She enjoys the feeling of accomplishment she gets when she finishes a work. Mr. Crum praised her as reliable, mature, and helpful. He views her as a role model for the younger students with her work ethi, praising the way she takes an idea and runs with it until the end. She has a lot of passion for all of her projects and takes it hard when something goes wrong. Gab is also involved in the Girl Scouts and has received her Gold, Silver and Bronze awards. For her Gold Award she needed to have 60 hours of a community service project. She organized and planned a youth volleyball clinic. After graduation Gabrielle plans to attend Pennsylvania State University in Altoona for a major in architecture and a minor in art. In 10 years she expects to own her own architecture firm. When asked to sum up her senior year in a few words she replied, “I’m sad it’s coming to an end, but happy I’m starting a new chapter in my life.” 16 Senior Edition Artists Ben and Courtney make Beautiful Music by Amanda Webster

Ben Feidt and Courtney Trotman have been voted as this year’s Most Musical seniors. The children of Annette and Rodney Feidt and Andrew and Paula Trotman, respectively, each of these remarkable musicians has been exposed to music their whole life. Ben’s mother started teaching him how to play the guitar when he was younger, but as he grew older, he began to teach himself. Courtney, on the other hand, had taken piano lessons from elementary school to the time she was in middle school. The amount of training that Ben and Courtney have received, along with years of practice have definitely paid off for these two in the long run. Ben’s inspiration to be a musician came the day he first heard the song “Fade to Black” by Metallica. After hearing that song, he knew he had to be a guitarist. His dream came true. Ben has been playing the guitar for about 5 years now and is also involved in a band called Imperfect Harmony for about 3 months; however, he has performed a good number of times outside of the band room doors. Since he began his musical journey, Ben performed in TV Nite for three years, the Courtyard Concert, and also plans on performing at Halifax’s Community Day. Unlike Ben, Courtney prefers a bigger variety when it comes to music. She took a dance class for 5 years and participated in concert band and chorus since 4th grade. Courtney also performed in the talent show, 8th grade recognition night, the Twin Valley Players Roadshow, along with numerous Twin Valley Players and Halifax High School musicals. Courtney performs at her church, too. This girl isn’t just all about the music though. Courtney is also involved in many other clubs and activities, as well as Ben. Courtney is an editor for Coral, is in the National Honor Society, and speaks out in the Principal’s Advisory Club. Ben is an editor for the Hi-Lite, is in the Art Club, and is also a National Honor Society member. These two seniors may have been voted Most Musical in their class, but the fact is that they are both well-rounded and very talented individuals. After interviewing Ms. Aunkst about her students, she emphasized that Ben practices constantly and he is a leader and very patient with everyone. She described Courtney as “...quiet, very talented, and hides her talent well. People don’t know how talented she really is.” Ms. Aunkst is also amazed at the fact that Ben can be so shy sometimes, then turn around and rock out on the guitar to the point that others around him idolize his talent. Labeling Courtney as the ideal student, Ms. Aunkst also thinks it’s cool that music is such a strong hobby for both students who have different career interests. Mrs. Shultz also put Ben and Courtney on the same pedestal, saying that both of her students are “deserving of any kind of award.” Although not everyone in the school may be aware of either of their musical sides, most faculty and students know how each of them succeeds in the classroom. Mrs. Shultz says that Ben is a deep thinker who challenges himself, but is also very independent. She said that although Courtney is seen more with her small group, she is also independent and always has her work done on time and in complete detail. After he graduates, Ben plans to attend Penn State Main Campus to major in International Relations in addition to learning Chinese and/or Russian. Courtney plans to attend Harrisburg Area Community College and later transfer colleges, but she is currently undecided what she wants to major in. In 10 years, Ben sees himself living in a city apartment, working for the government, and finishing another one of his many novels. Courtney pictures herself living happily in the country somewhere and doing a lot traveling in the future. No matter where their lives lead them, though, both Ben and Courtney plan to keep music as a strong hobby and are absolutely deserving of the 2011 Most Musical title. Senior Edition 17 Senior Wills I, Kelsie Bainbridge, being of crazy the right to share it with anyone; mini pies; to Cody Thompson my mind and wild body, do hereby Lastly, my significant attitude drawing skills; to Dustin Tummelson bequeath the following: to Marissa problems I am giving to Sam Lindsay my colored pencils; to Alyssa Mundy—my success on the mound; because I believe she could do well Najdek my mallots; to Angela to Krista Bainbridge—the willpower with them. Erdman my tye dye stuff; to Cora to drive mom and dad nuts; to Tatum George my colorful string; to Eden Enders and Megan Keefer—my bad I, Jenny Capouillez, being of sound Vega my Color Guard skills; to decisions; to Rylee Gonsar— the mind and body, do hereby bequeath Christine Emerick my Fantasy ability to be a good big sister. the following: books; to Kelsey Meyers my speed my volleyball skills to Tatum Miller; reading skills; and to Chris Brenner pancakes to Amber Capouillez; my my marching skills. awesome golf game to Tyler Sweigard; James Franco to Amber I, Lora Doebler, being of Coppula. psychedelic mind and body, do bequeath the following: my I, Joshua Conway, being of awesome air hockey skills and uninterested mind and rock-hard Chinese coupons to Thomas body, do bequeath the following: all Potteiger; my volleyball things are to of my swagger to Eric Maus; to be split between my little sisters Star Dalton Jack my ability to know left Lenker and Amanda Webster, fight from right; to Joey Kaufman my nicely; I also leave my muck-a-lucks ability to form a complete sentence; and purple plaid converses to Cora and everything else I leave to Chad George; finally, my GPA is to be Meko. added to that of Tory Piper.

I, Danell Engle, being of perverted mind and strong body, do hereby bequeath the following: my angel I, Mackenzi Bingaman, being of a halo to Daniel Neves; my parking dazed mind and of a part-cadaverous spot to Cassie Buggy; my assets to body, do herby bequeath the Kylee Sorichetti and Kayla Kelly; my following: my good knee to Krista quiet laugh to Megan Thornberg and Bainbridge; my unworn clothes to Cassie Buggy; my belly button to Amber Capouillez; my discovery Mason Hoover; my driving skills to “leadership” to Matt Osenbach; my Tatum Miller; my not-so-cocky weirdness to CP3 (Chris Paul); my attitude to Chris Scheib; my wrestling bad decisions to Tatum Miller; my skills to Chad Meko; my dirty mind shoe size to Kylee Sorichetti; my to Dalton Jack; my defensive soccer culinary skills to Madison Bingaman; skills to Mandy Snody; my tanness my smirk to Joey Kauffman; m hair to Amber Coppula; my curly hair to to Marty Brennan; toilet paper to Jordan Pritchard; and my talking Dalton Jack. skills to Joe Kaufman. I, Jessica Brown, have unfortunately died and hereby leave I, Benjamin Feidt, being of humble the following things behind: I, Carissa Deibler, being of mind and tall body, do hereby all of my education, grades, and wondering mind and small body, do bequeath the following: All of my… knowledge, I will leave to my brother, hereby bequeath the following: to um… one, two, three… nine guitars Jason Brown; Dan Hebenthal gets Dylan Deibler my knowledge of to Nick Bednar along with my skill my girlish figure; I am giving the Biology and other sciences; to Lori as a guitar player, even though he innocence I have left to Kalli Enders Engle my art skills, Jack Sparrow doesn’t need that; my height to for obvious reasons; my ginger hair pillow and discovery leadership; to Jeremy Wheeler so the saxophone goes to April Storms. Only she has Jeremy Wheeler my rainbow hat and won’t look so huge on him and also 18 Senior Edition Senior Wills my enormous CD collection… enjoy flicking skills to Nick Bednar; my dirty be the only cool girl that drives a the Metallica, Beanz; my nonchalant mind to Matt Osenbach; my DJ job truck in Halifax High School. nature to Christine Emerick since in yearbook to Tatum Miller; my taste she is way too busy and seriously buds to Hoyt Rowe; my self-control I, David Reed, being of pure needs to take a break from doing to Cory Gurganious; my M&M awesome mind and perfect body, do anything. tossing skills to Anthony Patrick; my hereby bequeath the following: to table manners to Zach Schumber John Piper my clay skills; to Thomas and Marty Brennan; My dinocake Pottiger my fishing skills; and to Mrs. baking skills to Tatum Enders. H a class full of me.

I, Kristen Manchor, being of sound I, Gabrielle Reed, being of mind and pale body, do hereby sarcastic mind and strong body, do bequeath the following: my hereby bequeath the following: to leadership skills to Austin Tatum Enders King Edward and my Laudenslager; my presidential skills ability to drive; to Amber Coppula to Matt Osenbach; my yearbook my ability to sit the volleyball bench; editing skills to Anthony Patrick; my to Dalton Jack my art ability; to cell phone to Mandy Snody; and my Tatum Miller my ability to find guys etiquette speech to Amber at volleyball games; to Adam Capouillez. Prohaska my throwing ability; to I, CJ Houtz, being of boring mind Mitch Strohecker my amazing and chunky body, do hereby Kinect playing skills; to Rookie my bequeath the following: My love of the role as discovery captain; to Puff my Boston Celtics to Kenny Turner; my track bus seat; to Jake Peck my seat next to Coach Bowman on the sarcasm; to Mason my math skills basketball bench to Quinton Davis; and my calculator; and to Krista my leadership of Mrs. Adrian’s Bainbridge my Just Dance skills. advisory to Travis Miller; my starting position at second base to Nate I, Tiffany Rickert, being of sound Houtz; and my racing mentality and mind and body, do hereby bequeath superior racing skills to Nate the following: to Maddy Lebo and Mechling. Annie Kaufman, my wonderful bench warming skills; to Matty Peck, my love of Twilight and green jackets; and to Sam Lindsay, everything else (I promised). I, Heather Miller, being of unsure mind and stable body, do hereby bequeath the following: my FFA office of Chaplain to Nathan Wilbert; my welding skills to Kyle Bower; all my shashbips, Shalians, Shevys, Shames and Amish beard to Lauren Lenker; and my best shoe to Shayla Miller. I, Jessica Howard, being of perverted mind and clumsy body, do I, Haley Pozoic, being of awesome hereby bequeath the following: my mind and unique body, do hereby seat at the lunch table to Amber bequeath the following: to Kami Coppula; my volleyball abilities to Boyer my amazing hunting ability I, James Seidel, being of arrogant Cat Amoriello; my fearlessness of the and my awesome truck so she can mind and body, do hereby bequeath subway train to Rylee Gonsar; my the following: Senior Edition 19 Senior Wills I leave my SCHWAG SCHWAG yearbook abilities; to Brittany Custer- I, Brittany Valentine, being of SCHWAG SCHWAG to Brandon hold down discovery and keep the sound mind and body, do hereby Clemson, may he use it wisely; I boys in line; to Cassandra Erdman bequeath the following: my leave my crown and scepter to Dalton my glove, as it brought me luck confidence to Eden Vega; my power Rode and Squeeko, may they rule through the years, so do work in the over the minorities to Cassie Buggy; this school with an iron fist; I leave middle infield next year; to Dakota my strength to let things go to Alex the word ‘bequeath’ to Ms. Kelly, Clemson my gym class skills as Paul; my confidence and strength to hopefully, she takes it with her; I leave well as my AMAZING badminton stand up for myself to Brie Erdman. my ability to be completely skills ;). awesome and still get good grades to myself; it will probably be useful I, Lauren Steffen, being of sound in the afterlife; I leave everything else mind and tan body, do hereby to Eric Maus. bequeath the following: the number 6 to Kayla Kelly, may that number bring you great success; my Spanish speaking abilities to Krista Bainbridge and Michelle Swab; my 800 time to Tori Fulkroad and Emily Miller; my soccer skills to Marty Brennan; my game to Quentin I, Lexi White, being of absent mind Shaffer; a Kutztown soccer shirt to and disproportionate body, do hereby Chelsea Konyar; and my “poof” to bequeath the following: my artistic Shannon Costa. skills to Mason Hoover; my height to Tori Hogan; my pizza face to I, Jordan Trafka, being of sound Kayla Kelly; my bench sitting mind and body, do hereby bequeath abilities to Anna Kaufman; my the following: my playboy pictures nickname to Cassie Buggy; my to Dan Gros’ Chippendale career. procrastination skills to Megan Thornberg--she’s the only person I I, Courtney Trotman, being of know who doesn’t procrastinate; the I, Shane Smith, being of perverted chaotic mind and short body, do short bus to Eric Geyer; our GPO mind and bootylicious body, do hereby bequeath the following: tunnel to Tatum Miller ;); My hereby bequeath the following: to my copy of Cuckoo’s Nest to that sweatpants to Haley Hoffman Shibble the track team and my sexy kid that looks like Billy Bibbit; all of because she is always dressed nice; runner’s legs; to Mitch Sacks my my hellos to little Houtz; and my copy of Twilight to Maddie Peck; girlfriend. Play nicely; to Mason everything else to Eric Geyer… and finally to Courtney Wilbert, you Hoover my swag, the little that I may because he needs all the help he have won the custody battle, I have; to Mahir Tiro, my devilish good can get. :). bequeath you myself. looks. You could use them; to Gilby, my lunch money. Eat up; to CP3, I, Alli Trutt, being of determined my flirtation skills; to Marty Brennan, mind and strong body, do herby my annoyingness and vulgarity. Not bequeath the following: my ability to that you really need them..; and to love unconditionally and smile to Marissa, my pepper spray. Just in Tatum Miller; my soccer skills and case Mitch gets out of hand. tan lines to nick Bednar; my strength to lead the soccer team in faith to I, Elizabeth Steffen, being of Jordan Pritchard; my #11 soccer sensible mind and tan body, do jersey to Michaela Kline; my athletic hereby bequeath the following: to abilities to Austin Laudenslager; my Krista Bainbridge my “big sister” humbleness to Chris Scheib; and my qualities in soccer and basketball; warm fuzzy hugs to Kaleb Reitz. to Megan Keefer my section editor 20 Senior Edition II remember..remember.... Kelsie Bainbridge Thanksgiving Eve ‘10; flipping Megan’s go-cart; Mrs. Officer/ Ms. Parker; Price Road/ Powells the Fab 5; The Grudge terrors; Cobras soccer; Valley; Danell’s house/ dogs at night; “Gab why Fear factor; un-friending deadbeats ; going to are you calling me?”; “KELSIE! Wake up I love King’s; being shady; false starting at districts; this song!”; maps; freshman lunch table; being 8th period Geometry class with Darryl Lahr; taped to a chair by Lauren in Mac’s room; being called a home wrecker; wall dancing with Sheetz runs; tree branches with Kaitlyn; “Sheyna”’; Fire truck rides; Canada :) ; Junior “Morgan! Look what I can do!”; after school year soccer season; driving to soccer cruises; 7th grade summer; driving home from tournaments with Kels and our dads. “Everyone Carsonville; “Darn Kenz, I thought that was a hates you and 2011 just begun.” bunny!”; soccer tournaments with Kenz and our dads’; Dogs?!; Ocean City ’10; “Whose playing Jessica Brown mom?!”; Thanksgiving 2009; Millersburg River; In-school with my best friend because that was club house; blue Subaru; sledding at Kristen’s a good idea; Relay Day piggy back rides; house; go- karting at Megan’s; “MEGAN, IM Memorial Lake volleyball and the boys getting STARTING TO GET PISSED!”; “If you’re not us kicked out of the water; The “shopping” trip to then get out!”; freshman year; the cabin; “Rainie, Ocean City; All the bonfires and the hilarious no! He’s a cop!”; “Meet me at the school stories behind every single one; That one tomorrow at 11!”; “My dance”; TATUMB; gathering with Twister; The unforgettable lunch ”MADDEN MADDEN BOOG BOOG BOOG conversations; The week camping at Raystown BOOG!”; HEY KATIE; the creek; “The light is Lake; “Moo moo, oink oink, we’re in the too bright”; little man; Camp Hebron Road; barnyard”; The ferris wheel at Knoebels; The eggs; Riverview tanning; shady side of Giant; unplanned Justin Moore concert on a school Grubb house; Good Friday; fishing; “Tag your night; The yummy food at Morgan’s house; it, I quit”; “pencils”; track meets; bus rides; Poker nights; The nights at the drive-ins, plus Lycoming; “g-van”; Chico; Nolan’s garage; the special contract; Fist-bumping, thigh- Ethan’s basement; hang gliders; Cobras slapping, and high-fives; The poems Ciara and soccer; last day of school’ I wrote for 10th grade English; Deann dominating at the pep rallies; Getting stuck in Mackenzi Bingaman the mud in Megan’s driveway; Bowling nights; NYC field trips; booths; Good Friday; Camping and fishing; Being forced to go down BLAAHHH! KE$ha concert; the sewage plant; the hill in a saucer; Being thrown into Ciara’s basketball locker room dances; ASL sign pool… with my clothes on; Almost dying on language class 08’; wearing Brad Kerstetters’ several occasions in my friends’ cars; Tessa’s and Zach Klinger’s jerseys; Jess Erdman’s Apirl lack of gym skills; Senior year semi; Hunter with Fool’s prank my freshman year; driving home the balloons and then the candy in the middle of from Carsonville with Kelsie; sledding and the night; Four-wheeling up to the top of the sleepovers at Kristen’s; Hang glider’s spot; quarry; Laughing with Morgan the morning after Danell’s hot tub; Hershey cream pies and camping. football helmets; Ethan’s bathroom; Little Man!; Twilight and Harry Potter movie premiers; Jenny Capouillez Random Sonic trips; “Watch Me Make a Movie”; Jumping on Morgan’s trampoline; Deanna’s Tim playing hide and seek in the woods; baby voice; Cobras Soccer; Breaking Megan’s Senior Edition 21 II remember...remember... camera; Wrestling parties; hide and go seek Josh Conway tag; spin the bottle; flipping Megan’s go-kart; When Tory tried to dry a sponge underwater; 4th of July with Brock; Ace Ventura jeep when Shane was choking and James gave him adventure; Sledding at Kristen’s; cheese curls a napkin; the pain I felt every time Ms. Kelly gave and Jess Howard; Football games; Basketball me an assignment; when I got a plate of butt- car ride; Volleyball bus rides; Golf season; fries at lunch; the video we made for Mrs. Jumping the fence; chestnut tree; Biology class; Stone’s class; how proud I felt when the tree I the drive-ins; Murry’s Pond; interrogation; Hair made for my genealogy project actually looked gel and ice cream sundae; Bat; sleep over at like a tree; the Hershey Park field trip when Kelsie’s, Kristen hitting Mackenzie and splitting James and I had to ride the Tidal Force even her lip; Punching hunter Sponsler; Marshmallow though it was only 50 degrees outside; when fights; King of Prussia; Scrubbing pie; health there was a bear at football practice; when video; Hot tub at Danell’s; Kristen’s Mommom; Jordan Mills was dancing in the cafeteria. Giant Pancakes; Laughing with Jess Howard; 5/26/09; Culinary Class; Mrs. Wirley’s freshman Lora Doebler year honors History 8th period; 7th grade Dressing up like Ninja Turtles; leaving notes in summer; Bahamas; Cookies rolling down the the middle school; looking like free spirits; stairs; Krissstteenn; Hershey Bears; Camp Bamboozle<3; roadtrips; watching Titanic until

Hebron; Sleep over with Alysia Coppula; 3AM; DQ + MJ + sunglasses + Walmart with my Memorial day camping; Orange Drink; Hitting louv<3; cursing underclassmen; getting stalked a tree with Tim Christ’s Truck; Thanksgiving while camping; lunches in the courtyard; 2010; Track; Fleas; Jersey Drive; The Laughing freshman year Geometry; late night trips to Game; The cursed bathroom; Pizza-Soda/Jess McDonald’s; our ridiculous obsessions; SV4U!; Howard; Jeep+JessHoward=Fail; Hospital beach trips; dreads; Disney Karaoke; man- Nights; Keyboard Cat; Throwing rocks at Kyle’s spider!; sand(: ; the buffer-man; the kid that Window; Dirt biking with Kristen and Kenna; looks like Billy Bibbit; nerd medals; Archie(: ; Erd peeing her pants; Kyle’s mail box; Kesha; finding the canned meat!; dressing like Nickelback; Kyle and Belack; I can see you Tim; Pacman; pterodactyl noise; eyebrow pizza- Jade man; friendship bracelets; favorite curls; guilty pleasures :P ; Sarah’s kitties; “Yo Grandma! You home? I’m huuungry!”; 3 hours and a half; 3Face; the cursed CVS; “…wait, was that offensive?”; Becky’s Grandma’s house; foam sword fights in Walmart; “we attracted them”; reading minds; making delicious food in culinary; v- necks&guitars(: ; The hornet’s nest; being twins; Lee Hen Are Duty Gap Rio; Just Dance; Amish cake at the drive-ins; volleyball; “Where are we?!”; acting like spider-man with jenny(: ; yummy apples :P ; “NEIN!” “YEH!”; almost dying in Baltimore; the ceej face; picnics in the courtyard; bowties; Chipotle; “Is it supposed to be that shiny?”; ukes(: ; always finding 22 Senior Edition II remember...remember... and Tom answering his cell phone; our whole exceptions; and always, always, always Honors English class failing our Scarlet Letter randomly breaking into song :D essays… except Shane.

Danell Engle Cobras; track bus rides; sports bus rides; hot tub; pool parties; Bear!; long night phone calls; photoshoots; Shane cornering Ashley in my room; raiding DJ’s room; truth or dare; attacking Kenna in her sleep; “Dominating Defense”; Hunter putting a dent in Kenna’s basement ceiling with his head; sleep over’s at Megan’s; slamming on the breaks in Megan’s jeep while driving it; go-karting at Megan’s; Hershey Park; playing hunt; the pond; four-wheeling; the Shaw House; summer nights; learning how to drive Jenn’s jeep; wrestling matches; driving ranges; Ritas; “Bob, Willis, and Ralphy”; “That’s what she said”; culinary; scary movies; Harry Potter Becky Harman Premier; sledding at Alyssa’s house; and Dressing up as Ninja Turtles and Pacman; sleeping in Austin’s attic. bazooka; my twin Courtney; random Chipotle runs; bowties; imgfave consuming our lives; star dome love; eyebrow pizza man; the kid that Ben Feidt looks like Lexi; Pterodactyl noise; just dance When I pushed David into the creek by the parties; 7 person spoon fest; buffer; v-necks; school because he wouldn’t stop screwing senior study hall; Baltimore; culinary; Sarah’s around during Science class; Letting David men; “Look at these jugs!”; Titanic; being copy my work all of freshman year; Darrel wholesome; days without shoes; “Is it suppose playing his Gameboy in freshman French class to be that shiny?!”; the kid that looks like Billy Senior Edition 23 II remember...remember...

Bibbit; Indian princess; friendship bracelets; jam sneezing; culinary; Coach Ansel’s cook out; sessions with Sarah; 10th grade bio videos; road basketball at Reece’s; badminton mania; Bio; trips to my grandmas; Film class; Bamboozle!; bubbly; getting the Mazda stuck at Garrett’s Chuck-E-Cheese runs; nicknames; camping; pond; swag surfin; I’m a snake!!; swag swag 3Face; mysterious sophomores; The Hornet’s swag; fast five. Nest; Courtney and my secret lives; getting creeped on while camping; Archie; mass chaos Brittanie Hinkle of our lives; chillin’ in discovery with ukes and Hitting Tory Weaver’s car in the cage; Algebra guitars; late nights at McDonalds; Lexi being 1 with my best friend; Getting honor roll for the my perfect boyfriend height; talks with Courtney; first time; Going to the bathroom just to text; going from silent Juniors to obnoxious Seniors; Becoming best friends with Aeriel Grosser; the wrath of Sarah; picnics in the courtyard; “We Badminton with Cody Henry; Going on camping attract them”; seducing with awkward; trips with Nate & Nicole. Freshman Geometry; Beetle kid; nerd medals; play practice; the creeping of Ceej; Sarah’s CJ Houtz kitties; SVFU; finding exceptions; guilty When Hunter pushed me off the stage at pleasures; having the same mind as Courtney; Renaissance Fair practice in 8th grade; Belack “Yo Grandma, you home? I’m huuungry!”; nerf pointed out who was laughing; I got caught guns fights; the cursed CVS; daily hugs :) texting in the dark in Wampler’s class; David got tomato soup everywhere; and I took AP Cody Henry Government and Politics. Chillin at Sheetz; Hunter Sponsler hitting Marissa’s car; the fan club; Algebra with my best Jess Howard friend; Eprep; lunch; craigslist shopping; getting Trips to the ER with Kristen, Ash, and Jenn; my civic; Brock acting like pterodactyl and Tory Good armless fun with Derek and Kyle; failing at it; Garrett drifting Alex’s van; Prom; Megamind with the “movie group”; The marker Motorama; baseball; baseball camp; Matt O kid at Friendly’s with Derek, Hunter and Kyle; 24 Senior Edition II remember...remember... Breakin’ it down during volleyball with Gabby and Amber; Eating dinocakes with Tatum; Basketball games with Ash, Jenn and Kristen; finished product; juuuune; movies with josh & TRYING to get free Rita’s with Kyle and Derek; james; camry; sleepovers; gypsies; damon’s; Making funny noises in the girl’s bathroom at walking too fast; field of screams; mitch the Big Spring guy’s basketball scrimmage with strohecker’s; jet skiing; jimmy’s; petunia; sunfire; Ash and Jenn; “That’s what she said” moments cruises; summer 2009-craziest time of my life; with Jenn; Garrett’s awesome surprise birthday car accidents; “where is my pants?!”; death @ party; Getting yogurt all over Matt; Ash and I a funeral; car sleepovers; boston crème; laughing so hard we couldn’t breath at the EJ florence, phillip, & charlayyy; “oh nathaniel…”; game; Just Dance with Jenn, Ash and Kristen; jelly’s; vampires; darryl calling as my dad; stilts; “Muffin” jokes with Jenn; Arooga’s/ Sonic for mini-bike; halloween at gab’s; D.D.D.; bowling; Amy’s birthday; Quoting The Office with Derek eggs; oatmeal crème pies; envoy; onstar; and Reece; Your Highness with Jenn and Hunter; carnivals; grub house; shock rock; maps; hess; NYC bus trip with Ash, Kristen, Jenn, Amy and trampoline; driving with sticks; nolan’s with kait Kenz; FML with Hunter, Kyle and Derek; Trips & kenz; new years 2010; conservation area; to the elementary with Alex; Brock cutting my indeed; jane; july 4th; bats; danell’s; hair in Service Learning; Rango with Garrett, interrogation; paranormal activity; pond parties; Kyle, Derek and Hunter; Emma peeing on garage; colds; j.b.; rita’s; 25 = georgia; kaitlyn Amber’s bed; YouTube videos with Jenn; checking hannah hooven; taurus; matt = Tossing M&Ms with Patty; Ash and I listening to destructive; dad dreaming; pulled over; darryl Reece snore and talk in his sleep at Danell’s. flying off the bed; parker’s; doing 90 in a 65;

John Kamin The day Jordan Bixler dressed up as the Joker for Halloween, that was so AWESOME!!!; making Ashley Snyder, Mackenzi Bingaman, Kelsie Bainbridge, Danell Engle, and Amy Jacobs laugh at my insane jokes during lunch; making the Maglev with Zack Seiders (that was fun); helping out with the prom fashion show for Halifax; starting the Pledge of Allegiance in Mr. Ruff’s 1st period class; cooking for Mrs. Paul and other students and teachers.

Morgan Lenker The zoo; Baltimore; flat tires; amity hall; kid cudi; beach 2010; nacho mess; magazines @ giant; snipe hunting; price road; skipping the play; purple; levels of punk; james’s; tardy twins; camden, nj; lost in delaware; locked out; rainstorm; pack of deer; never steal; go green!; knockout; 9.19.09; h2o; scarface; fire alarms; Senior Edition 25 II remember...remember... getting lost with darryl & sage; philadelphia; rick’s auto-body; 11:30; speechless; when we all loved each other.

Kristen Manchor Dirt biking; driving to Hamburg; sledding; go- carting; Megan’s house; splitting Mackenzi’s lip; New York; videos; Junior year gym class; cruising in Halifax; 8th grade honor’s party; pie in the face; hot tub at Danell’s; trampoline; charley horse!; Rowe Brother’s; Hockey games; throwing rocks at Kyle’s window; trips to Philly; 12th grade Bio Class; stalking hockey players; 9th grade Honor’s History; 7th grade summer; cookies rolling down the stairs; Mary!; Ash almost getting hit by an RV; Camp Hebron; “What would Ron do?”; fly fishing; Baltimore; Driving to Jersey; Back it up!; Nights at the hospital (Jess and Ashley); “I’m better than Mackenzi”; Erd peeing her pants; Kyle’s mailbox; Nickleback; drive-ins; Sheetz; Late night pool swims; tractor rides; apple picking; beating up Kaitlyn; “King of the Castle”; Sonic and Aroogas.

Heather Miller The making of our Bio Video!; Road trip to Kentucky, and Tennessee; Wampler’s class; To Kill a Mockingbird II; Shashbips and Shames!; Kaitlyn Mowery Lora hitting her head in the barn; Drive ins with Go-karting; photoshoots w. gabby; wilma’s couches, bucket seats, coffee tables, and big house; kelsie & tree branches; scooters; drive- teddy bears; Jebidiah, Omar and Quillan; Get ins w. kelsie & mackenzi; kelsie = corrupted; on your knees and sing jingle bells!!!!! ; HAHA erd’s party - jimmy flipping out; mrs. officer <3; you look like a fricken cat!!; Escanaba in da my 16th birthday; rat & horse; boxing w. kenza; Moonlight ;REDS Cabin; Beagle Club; snipe hunting; goood friday; middletown w. Conservation trips; When Tory dove head first nolan; driving sideways; may 2, 2009; tonja’s into the briars at the beagle club; Archery envoy; snitches; emazing; jelly’s basement; Competitions; Being a Trocat… or maybe a riding in trunks; countless trips to amity hall; Wildjan; Honors Bio Class; Meow. gypsies; the crew; summer 2009; mackenzi sitting on raisenettes; the camry; phillip, florence & charlayyy; “oh nathaniel...”; jane; leprechauns; beach w. morgan; eureeka; shock rock; interrogation; i love you, man; b.m.g.; oatmeal 26 Senior Edition II remember...remember... “I’m not breaking in I am using the key”; Haley “babysitting” enough said; Aeriel “want to play cards” enough said; Hunter- way too many to say…. (: Haley- Camping at Raystown; “Barbie and Gina P” (: Tori- staying over at her house all week long just to go to the carnival; Rainie and Tori – Sleepovers in the shack. (:

Haley Pozoic Sitting in a camper, 3 in the morning, Hunter was having an cream pies; party in the u.s.a.; homecoming asthma fit, and the only thing she could say was 2009; my 17th birthday; garage; conservation “I need a Fruit Rollup!”; all I can say is three area; eggs; paranormal activity - attempts 1 words.. babysitting with Laurel!; camping at & 2; bedrock; the taurus; checking hannah Raystown with Laurel, “Barbie and Gina P”; hooven; stilts; no ceilings; being sick every cruise with Heather and four-wheeler ride weekend; hess; james hale’s house; through the woods around midnight with Heather sledding @ kristen’s; curbs; speechless; new being scared to death!; Brandon- everything, year’s eve 2010; grubhouse; supershoes; first date to now; our daily gym class songs with noodles on my back; pudding; nolan’s w. Tori and Laurel! morgan & mackenzi; jb’s purple party; movies w. josh & james; summer 2010; David Reed water; keith dreaming; recovery; locked Tomato soup; Butter packets; Donuts for God; doors; e.s.p. w. morgan & jimmy; finished Wednesday Bball; Wing Night; “Did you break product; kid cudi concert; flat tires; hiking; the floor with your head?”; Kush, Will D and I petunia; kellly clarkson!; mitch strohecker’s; florida; parker’s; countless drives around the valley; losing sleep; & having the time of my life.

Laurel Paulus When Aeriel and I went to the beach, I fell up/down the stairs at the club; Haley laughing randomly in the locker room because all her friends left her; (: Haley, Wheeler and I breaking Wheeler’s bed; Tori Senior Edition 27 II remember...remember... “Dukes of Hazarding” it; Durkin’s class last year; cones; Ouija board; the Grubb House; Jeep Catching the palomino w/ Alex and Reece; adventures. Going through clearcut just to shoot no deer; taking Alex’s car over a mountain that only Tiffany Rickert contained huge boulders and a lot of mud; I remember all the good times I had with my “STOP SIGN!!!!!!!”; The silver civic; Camping friends. Bamboozle, Concerts, Jam Sessions, out before first day of fishing season; Barfing Camping, beach, and Carl (enough said) :). from laughter in Koppy’s parking lot with Tory and Cody; The Soccer teams always Sarah Scheib representing Halifax well; “Whattttt Diddd The dirt pile incident; 10th Grade English: Wamp; Youuuuu Saaayyyyyyyyy?” ; Miss apocalypse; Archie Concerts; Cats; Catafornia; World Cody & his cookies; Castle Crashers; Fly Religions: Saieb Schra; Tripping over desk Fishing club; “Does you Father know your during history test; NHS induction-Becky “need getting this” ; Geometry Class; Patrick killing that extra push to talk to a certain person” the baby ; Not making it up the hill the night it pause…whoops; creeping; making up snowed super bad ; Tim (hahhaa); senior week nicknames for people w/ Courtney; camping with junior year; breaking the bed at the hotel; I had chicken noodle soup, DAVID SHUT THE HECK UP!!!!!!!; This golf season; riding dirt bike with Tyler and Will; BIG Papa 9 Iron; Kelsie’s fishy car.

Gabrielle Reed Friday night football games; Cruising around Halifax with Tater; 3 a.m. Sheetz runs; Go- carting; Megan’s House; dirt biking; road trips; King Edward; the spot; Queen Elizabeth; No eyebrows; Gabby Grapes; Making random videos; volleyball bus rides; Swipper; shooter; 100%; drive ins; ice cream socials; oatmeal Courtney; lunch out in court yard; play practice; cream pies; being an Eskimo for a night; Sea trying to cook in culinary, but failing; losing buddy biscuit; rat & horse; ruff ruff; FMH; Photo shoots; at special Olympics; football games; A Day Hershey Bears; walking home from school; Without Shoes; Everyone beating up CJ for October, 4; Aunt Miss’; sledding at Kristen’s; yelling in their ears; Being a ninja turtle; PacMan; wrestling; ice cream sundae; the creek; razor Me and Courtney’s way of disecting; selling scooters; parties at Megan’s; scrubbing the pie muffins and cookies; Guitar class and writing off Kristen’s floor; red mustang; Row brothers; notes to Becky; Drive-ins and chocolate cake; the gator; new years 2011; Bio with Mrs. King; Jam sessions with Becky; Being Courtney’s num-nums; “Gab, why are you calling me?”; Club twin; flipping out at Court, Becky & Lora and house; running to Camp Hebron; Orange drink; them being scared to death; “You Put It On His Thanksgiving 2009; Omegal; Skype; Field of Desk!”; looking in yearbok to see if Manny Screams; Price Road; Last day of school 2010; Hopper was a real person; poking everyone; “The Hormonal Mom”; the Gator; construction Jenny exploding her crackers all over the table; 28 Senior Edition II remember...remember... Just Dance; Sheetz and McDonald’s run after hiding it in my locker, forgetting about it, and every play practice; And so many more… blaming it on someone else; trying to make Tim puke at lunch and instead having Sam throw up James Seidel on my arm; Mrs. Stone threatening to slit my Movies with Kaitlyn, Morgan, and Josh; when throat for saying the word woman; the field trip Shane was choking and I gave him a napkin; to the Renaissance Fair…”Swallow, Damian, Ms. Kelly sucking souls every end of the year; swallow!” When Josh and I rode the tidal force at Hershey park even though it was 50 degrees; Asking a Ashley Snyder cop where the parking was at with Willy; 3 Hot tub parties; Photo shoots; Dancing down peating the watermelon eating contest at Relay Kristen’s hallway; Florida with Jenn; Go-karting Day (I should be up on the wall); Tim’s mom at Megan’s; Attacking Kenna; Pool Parties; singing on Rock Band; People stepping on my Shane attacking me at Danell’s; Driving to Js; Overall Schwaggin during Hamlet; Teaching football and basketball games; Jess falling out Brandon Clemson everything I know; Getting my of Jenn’s Jeep; Fear Factor at Kenna’s; Truth Blazer; Getting my first job; Kanye West never or Dare; Sharks and Minnows; Sledding at letting me finish; Barbershop Quartet with Willy, Kenna’s and Kristen’s; New York City trips; Late Josh, Shane; Being a Viking; Driving Sage’s night phone calls; Hospital visits with Kristen, car to Walmart when I was 15; Being better than Jenn,and Jess; After parties; Reece snoring and Mr. Wampler at everything; Bi-winning with talking in his sleep; EJ game with Jess; Charlie Sheen; Breaking my leg every year Watching YouTube videos all night long; Making since I can remember; Golf Season with Willy, fart noises in the bathroom at Big Springs; Ghost Tyler, Jenny, and Dippin Dave; Making Mr. Face Killer; Sonic; Just Dance; Pickles; Laudenslager cry when we sang happy birthday Baseball concession stand; Austin Power’s; “I’m to him; Tory doesn’t have khakis, he only has going to put a ding in the Universe!”; Emma tan pants; Ooh, and Willy’s car broke down peeing on Amber’s bed; Hide and go seek; yesterday. Late night Sheetz runs; All nighters; Surprise party. Shane Smith Constructing a Mario-themed pirate ship in Elizabeth Steffen Wampler’s class out of an office chair, yard Cobras;Freshman year…enough said; 2009 sticks, computer paper, and tape; when Cody Schuylkill League/Division I Champs; BU trips; saw CJ at a non-heterosexual bar; our Spanish Mbg games with Amy; “Spaghetti girl”; The Fort; 3 class Junior year; the butt-fry and butt-hoagie Losing to Delone; Pequea Valley (post game); at lunch; hiding Mrs. Rummel’s sexual vocab 8th period in King’s room; Murray’s; Ninjas; words around her room; writing obscenities on Getting lost with Erd to Pan Ram; Camping with geometry tests; all the good times at track Nicole and Nathan; “Hey Katieeee”;Sleepovers practice; soccer bus trips on our rides home at Kelsie’s; Theory Concert; Beating Mbg 6-0; from winning away games; our 4x8 team Fishing with Kels; nature walk; bus rides; drive placing at districts; singing “Bye Bye Bye” at ins; Danell’s house and her dogs; The invisible TV night; all the times we’ve busted on Austin’s rope; Alice and Wonderland; “Tag your it; I quit.”; mom; when Mrs. Schultz told me she doesn’t Singing Hey Stephan 100+ times in Erd’s car; wear underwear; stealing Kelly’s paper weight, “Lake Tobias” with Brock; Millersburg river with Senior Edition 29 II remember...remember...

Courtney Trotman Ninja Turtles and Pacman; Becky being me; Secret lives; mysterious sophomores; Being twinnys with Becky and Sarah; Sharing the same mind with Lora; “will you hold my flute while I pee?”; The hornet’s nest; Mass chaos this year; Archie; English with Sarah and Wamp; Drive-ins with chocolate cake; Camping; Creeping; Nicknames; 3 Face “DARN HIM!”; Chillin’ in discovery with ukes and guitars; going from being silent Juniors the boys; the cabin; Maury skit at WVU soccer to obnoxious Seniors in discovery; Lex being camp. my perfect boyfriend height; Rocking at badminton with the code-ster; the creepings Lauren Steffen of ceej; The wrath of Sarah; Late night Winning the Schuylkill League championship in Mcdonalds talks; Much needed talks with soccer; districts sophomore and junior year; becky; play practice; lunch in the courtyard; “run fast, turn left”; track bus rides; taping “Chels” Everything disney; disney princes; imgfave to a chair in Mr. Mac’s room; JY’s; Lake Tobias consuming our lives; “we attracted them”; with Britt; many BU trips; “I see you pink pants, seducing with awkwardness; Sarah’s kitties; I see you”; nature walks with Amy, B, Miller, Brett BamboozleI!!; Tiff’s emails; Days without and Hirsch; 11:11; stuffing Saline Schaeffer shoes; being wholesome; Titanic; Lee-hen- back to back years in basketball; double church are-duty-gap-rio; not dissections; Culinary; loop; football bus rides; PSU sophomore year; Roadtrips (to becky’s gramma); Baltimore; Maury skit at soccer camp; “what’s flirting?” ; The code-ster’s love for Emma Watson; tomato soup; freshmen year, nuff’ said; Theory Sarah’s men; The*slurp* noise; bowties; of a Deadman concert; crusin’ with klong; eye Indian Princess; guitar class: “we got it black; game winning goal against Minersville; diiiiiiiiiirty!”; chuck e cheese runs; Influencing HCO sing- a-longs with Jordan; survivor in my people; adorable chipotle guy; Miss Kelly backyard; “the fashion show”; I’m on a boat; constantly calling me a loser; eyebrow pizza mischief with Linny and Brad; Sharda’s; “you man; entire bags of Cheetos; pterodactyl know what I hate?”; John Legend music; miss noise; spooning on Rummel’s chair; Lexi apocalypse; jeggings; 28 times; Kelsie’s innuendo; eyebrow raises with Sarah; Hugs! birthday parties; locker room dance after Pequea Valley; joy rides with Brock; THerb Alli Trutt chant at WV; drive inns; roadtrips to soccer Cobras; sleepovers & Halloween parties; tournaments; Spanish speaking rants; Tor’s hot Getting Danell in trouble at Cobra practice; tub; late night phone calls with MJ; 9 flavors; daily hugs from friends; being the ONLY one basketball games with Allie and Kass; singing in Nicole’s car; winning the Heather’s office; playing Barbie’s in Erd’s championship and division for soccer; road basement; K Kell and my handshake before trip to the little league world series; fire truck every soccer game. rides; discovery dodge ball champions; 30 Senior Edition II remember...remember... making it to the championship game all four day Anna saved Gab and forever became years of high school for soccer. Edward; Lunches with Lora; Disney..enough said; 7 person spoonfest; Leo Dicap; Jenny’s Brittany Valentin drooling; Dairy Queen, shades, and MJ; Hunter flying across the cafeteria floor when she Bamboozle; Ridiculous hats; Getting my foot fell over a chair; random lake Tobias trips with stuck in the soccer net; Secret agent Dan; Pac- Lauren Steffen; who the heck is baston berry man; the Drive-Ins; Karaoke; Apples to Apples; Lauren Steffen?; Nicole, Tori, and I “calling up the creek and bridge at Alx’s; my history class the spirits” on the Ouija board; If we were a Junior year; Grease; undiscovered auditorium movie, my life be like ooohhh ahhhh; Culprit, hiding places; my favorite curl; Late night Rat, & Guacamole; Patrick & Nancy, shark McDonald’s runs; the courtyard blanket; imgfave loves; Belack pulling out Mr. Mac’s chest hair obsessions; One Day without shoes; and locking him out of his classroom freshman pterodactyl noises; Courtney’s innuendos; year; Sunday night rituals with Kristen Manchor; Muffins and Cookies; Ultimate Dodgeball; How Tori & I living on our own for a week.. bad idea; Sheetz fueled my life; slurp noises; “where are Campfires; Fashion show practices; Spending we?”; passionate hugs; boob pocket notes; more time in Heather’s office than in class; yummy apples; “is it supposed to be that Freshman year hallway stalking; Aston Martin shiny?”; the tiny man with the buffer; Rita’s runs; Music; nuff’ said; no big deal; Hot Tub Parties; canned meat; random notes to middle Drive Ins; WALMART!; falling down THREE schoolers; Spanish carpet squares; how Shane TIMES outside in Tori’s wildlife class; Turning oddly fits in Kell’s clothing; NIEN! YEH! 18, being caught, and being in denial; Brie making people cry in discovery; zodiac. Aaron Zimmerman Sitting outside with my best friends playing my Megan Webster guitar and Becky’s ukulele while everyone is just Go-carting; late night Taco Bell runs; wooden chilling; Taking several laps in the halls before airplane fail; air mattress; riding in the trunk; 1st period with Trevor, Cody and Ben; getting chucky cheese vs. sports emporium; spotting the nicknames Noraa, Ayron, Ay ay ay ayron, (deer call); darts; losing Wayne; marshmallows; and Namremmiz; Attempting to write songs with little Einsteins; broken video camera; field of Frank; Being there for my friends whenever they screams; Nickelback concerts; snipe hunting; needed me; lunch in the courtyard; quiet lazar dome, you cheat; carpet burn; Mr. Kilgore’s freshman, sophomore and junior and not caring clock; sledding; karaoke; orange painted wall; senior year; Days without shoes; guitar and branding epic fail; mini golfing; if your not “us” individual music with Aunkts; gym with Lora and get out; french fries in the microwave; Dance Bickel; Discovery with Courtney and Becky; Dance Revolution; chaka khan; olivejuice class skipping discovery to chill with my friends in of 2011. culinary and mooching some food from them; sneaking Cody and Lora into Harg’s discovery; Lexi White Having the best friends anyone could ever ask G-Power!; Bananas; *ROA Clap!*; my love affair for. with Courtney; chipotle runs; baby Becky; the Senior Edition 31 20th20th ClassClass ReunionReunion Dakota Amoratis—has five songs on Guitar Kirstin Clouser—is in attendance with her Hero 22. husband, Hunter. They have just come back from their taping of Tough Love: Married Edition. Kelsie Bainbridge—is on the way to the ER because she and David had a pre-reunion Ciara Cohen—let out an “eeeeep,” in front of basketball rematch. the wrong person, and is now in the hospital.

Brandon Belack—after a successful semi-pro Josh Conway—Josh isn’t coming because he rugby career, he has started his own UFC, doesn’t want to. homeless person cage fighting league. He is the current champion. Carissa Deibler—became lost at sea while trying to find Nemo. Jonathan Bickel— will be our M.C. Derek Deibler—Derek has been recognized for tonight; if you’re his sculptures of stick figure hats at the Met in having trouble New York. hearing in the back (or in the front) Lora Doebler- Lora lives day to day off of her please let him know. tips from the gentlemen’s club.

Mackenzi Danell Engle—Danell will not be in attendance Bingaman— tonight because she is fighting in an Mackenzi has been underground Mexican wrestling match. arrested for trying to steal other people’s Brian Erdman—is looking for a ride home. ACLs. Jessica Erdman—finally made it on Dr. Phil, Jordan Bixler—is Dakota’s backup, on Guitar thanks to her multiple children that she can’t Hero, bass and drums. afford from her teaching career.

Devon Boyer—Devon’s newest comic, Ben Feidt- grew a beard then shaved it off. Bouncing Man, is being made into a movie.

Jessica Brown—is here; please don’t say anything to get her started. Then again, she’ll complain if no one talks to her too.

Deann Buffington—is the newest judge on Dancing with the Stars

Jenn Capouillez-in typical Halifax Fashion, Jenn recently dumped one Rowe for the other. She is now dating Garrett. 32 Senior Edition 20th20th ClassClass ReunionReunion Matthew Frye—has Seth Harman—has become bankrupt due to logged enough dental bills as he refuses to play the guitar with hours moon walking anything other than his teeth. to become an astronaut. Cody Henry—is desperately trying to get a role on Fast and Furious 37 with his bumble bee Jasmine Gary— ricer. has yet to say a bad word about anyone; Brittanie Hinkle—is of course, she doing well as the takes lots of breaks owner and operator from the rest of us to of a miniature pig maintain her sanity. farm. Don’t mind the stench; her Reece Gonsar—cannot be with us tonight nickname always because he is filming a fly fishing video with Mr. was Stinkle. Jones in the Bahamas CJ Houtz—CJ has Daniel Gros —after a failed career as the finally been human model for Disney’s Goofy, Dan is accepted in the working as the new “fireman” for Chip-n-Dale’s Coast Guard Academy after years of improving his SATs. Aeriel Grosser—is forming a non-profit organization that helps dysfunctional families find reality TV shows where they can “resolve their problems.”

Becky Harman—please don’t mind Becky’s VW bus in the parking lot; it always smells that way.

Jessica Howard—Jess was fired from her librarian job for ruining the endings of books.

Amy Jacobs—Amy has become the first Triple Crown winner of this century.

Brock Jones—is in the hospital this week because his biceps have exploded, while checking in the mirror for bats in the cave. Senior Edition 33 20th20th ClassClass ReunionReunion Kyle Kabonick— Tori Lebo—after having seriously injuring a holds the world student with a dishrag, Tori left the teaching record for most profession. She now has a talk show on AM Pokes on Facebook radio. . John Kamin—is the Morgan Lenker—is not present. host of his own TV game show: All Kristen Manchor- Dr. Manchor is currently in About Presidents. rehab for her addiction to laughing gas, which she acquired in dental school. Casey Kennedy— is in the Guinness Nathan Maurer—has moved to the Jersey Book of World Shore to capture the fabulous lifestyle of its Records for the characters on film. He’s currently pending largest collection of creepy dolls. charges for stalking.

Nicole Maurer—will be supplying the coffee for tonight’s reunion from her personal supply.

Frank Mekeal—has gone from being a cover boy on GQ to doing Cialis commercials. . Hayley Miller—yes, that is Haley behind the beard. She had to take HGH to bulk up for the women’s beach volleyball circuit.

Heather Miller — has come tonight in a camouflage Lamborghini with super swampers. How can she afford such redneck luxury? She owns Kory Klinger— Kory Klinger is in an insane her own hunting preserve- Longhorns and asylum because he found out he’s a ginger. Longbows- the first in the world where you can shoot beef with a bow. Patrick Kushla—is making short sports documentaries. His recent release “Put the team on my back, dude” is up for an Oscar.

Felicia Landis—started a theme park based on her anime friends.

Jessica Laudenslager—had to run home really quick to do her laundry.

Lindsey Laudenslager—has recently had a book published entitled How to Get the Most Out of Your High School Career. Copies are for sale out of the trunk of her car. 34 Senior Edition 20th20th ClassClass ReunionReunion Kaitlyn Mowery —is Gab Reed—please make sure you see Gab here with her new out front as she is selling Girl Scout cookies for boyfriend—please her troop. don’t ask if he’s her son. Tiffany Rickert—Tiffany has volunteered to take pictures of tonight’s festivities, so, Brock, Jennifer Noblit—is a remember to keep your pants on! teacher at Halifax, but is on medical Hannah Roadcap —no one can find Hanna; sabbatical to go to email Mrs. King for her whereabouts. rehab for her drinking. Jolisa Roadcap—is Brittany Hinkle’s best customer. She currently owns 300 miniature Drew Osenbach— potbelly pigs, which she dresses up in pink tutus has permanent residence in West Virginia for shows. raising sheep, but we can still hear the echoes of his laughs through the hallways. Garrett Rowe—is out in the parking lot; Garrett is offering “need for speed” drifting lessons (B. Laurel Paulus—has started an Animal Alex’s mom let them borrow the car again). Shelter…in her house. She takes in stray cats. She cannot be here with us tonight because she couldn’t find the way to her front door.

Brianna Peck—-recently beat her boyfriend who is double her size in a pie-eating contest.

Haley Pozoic—could not afford tonight’s reunion cost because she has a lot of money tied up in bail bonds.

David Reed —is asleep in the back of Alex Erdman’s van; someone wake him up so Garrett Hunter Rowe—is still thinking… Hunter, Derek, doesn’t kill him. and Kyle could not make it because they went to the movies. Jess Howard made up some excuse why she didn’t go with them.

Austin Sacks—after going on the apprentice and getting kicked off for hand gestures, he is still stalking Donald Trump, and his whereabouts are unknown.

Sarah Scheib —Sarah and CJ got married, and instead of going on a honeymoon they went chunky dunking. Senior Edition 35 20th20th ClassClass ReunionReunion Kyle Sedeshe— made a new sandwich at Samuel Spacht— will be here tonight, he’s just Hardees made entirely out of bacon, no bun, taking his time. just bacon. Hunter Sponsler—is in attendance; therefore, James Seidel- after receiving his masters in Cody Henry is not. creative writing, James walked into the Rockies and hasn’t returned. But don’t worry; he has posted us this masterpiece: water, it runs I sleep.

Zach Seiders—has pursued a career as a trapper in Saskatchewan; they recently found him freezing in a cut-off Bass Pro t-shirt, clutching a gun and his beaver traps. Cody Sulouff—Cody is currently living in his Alexandra Singer—is still fist bumping. parents’ basement looking at pictures of Emma Watson.

Lauren & Elizabeth Steffen—in a freak accident in college soccer, the twins slid together and there legs are now conjoined.

Wesley Stetler—is not in attendance because he’s stuck at the airport security checkpoint.

Megan Shadle—Megan has been lost in the woods above her parents’ house as she was trying to walk to Wal-Mart.

Romaine Shipman—Rainie has become a therapist who treats those with speech anxiety.

Shane Smith—Shane can’t be with us tonight. He has been court marshaled for sexually assaulting an M16.

Ashley Snyder—everyone please sign Ashley’s Will Tabb—-is still working on the same Acura cast before you leave because she had an that he had in high school. Recently, he tried to unfortunate event as her little sister beat her up, have AWESOME airbrushed down the side of again. the car. Unfortunately, Will spelled it AWSUM. 36 Senior Edition 20th20th ClassClass ReunionReunion Deidre Thomas—if you can’t see her, she’s in Megan Webster— camo. Megan has recently been Morgan Tomay —will be here after she drops promoted to off the kids at soccer. General Manager at McDonald’s in Halifax; she’s scheduled to work Drive-thru tonight if you want a hook- up.

Jessica Wheeler — is currently in prison for human trafficking of midgets.

Lexi White—-Lexi won’t make it tonight because her brain exploded from tending to her fourteen little Torys, who incessantly ask Jordan Trafka—-is a photographer for the the question “Why?” playboy mansion. Alexander Yates—legally changed his name Courtney Trotman—-Courtney will not be in to McLovin, no first name, just McLovin. attendance tonight because CJ has finally begun his hit list. Aaron Zimmerman —Aaron, who now goes by Noraa, is the designer of high heels for Allison Trutt —can’t come tonight; she has men; he will be doing a surprise performance church tomorrow morning. tonight. Brittany Valentin—skipped the reunion to hang out in Mrs. Crook’s office again.

Tory Weaver—has formed a reclusive, polygamist colony in Utah. But he doesn’t get it.

Trevor Weaver—with his experience serving slop in a war zone, Trevor has offered to cater tonight’s menu. We’re having riblets, with artificial pork product parts for the bones, and on the side we’ll have mashed potatoes from a box. Senior Edition 37 NEWS Aevidum: I’ve got your back! by Christine Emerick

Aevidum was created in 2003 by a student at Cocalico High School to bring awareness about teen depression and suicide. It’s a program that lets people know that depression is an illness, one that needs to be treated and not just brushed aside. The word ‘Aevidum’ was created from the Latin root “vid” meaning “life.” It is said as an expression of reassurance to another person and can be used in place of “I’ve got your back.” Aevidum was formally known as A Helping Hand (AHH) and is dedicated to saving the lives of students across the nation as suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people. The Aevidum assembly that was held on Friday April 8th spread the message throughout our school. Posters containing the slogan “I’ve got your back” and warning signs of depression were hung up in the hallways. Some warning signs of depression are weight loss/gain, headaches, unexplained crying, hopelessness, problems with memory, fatigue, insomnia/hypersomnia, worry/anxiety, being self-critical, and thoughts of death. The next day, the Aevidum walk at the Rails to Trails in Elizabethville raised over $200. Heather Crook, the organizer of Aevidum and Stand Tall, was surprised that we were able to raise that much money on the first walk. She hopes to spread the message to other schools and that it will never be forgotten. She also hopes to open an after-school club next year so that planning will be easier for the future events that she has in mind. Alyssa Najdek, a sophomore, said that the assembly “opened her eyes to the different signs of depression because without that, you wouldn’t be able to tell if your best friend that you walk with every day could be depressed or not.” She liked how it brought awareness not to just teens, but to adults as well. Alyssa also said, “I learned that you are never alone and that there are different support groups out there to help you if you need it.” Eden Vega, a freshman, liked that Aevidum made it easier to get help and that there were people who do care in the program. She liked that the message put out is that people have your back, no matter what. Eden also said, “I have learned that there are many signs of depression and they’re not always seen.” Through the Aevidum message, you can learn that you’re never alone in this fight and that you only have to reach out to receive help. If you have any more questions you can go to www.aevidum.com or to Heather Crook here in the high school. 38 Senior Edition NEWS

You Can’t Rain on our Parade: Relay Day 2011 by Austin Laudenslager

After being rained out on Friday, May 20, the 5th annual Halifax High School Relay Day was held Monday, May 23rd. Relay Day was organized by Student Council and FCCLA and is like the High School’s field day. In order to participate in Relay Day, students had to donate or raise at least ten dollars. This money is then donated to the American Cancer Society, and this year we have raised over $4,500 with fundraising continuing until the Underclassmen Awards ceremony. At the current level, we earned the chance to pie Ms. Kelly and to shave Mr. Hatfield’s legs at the closing ceremonies of Relay Day. If $6,000 is raised by Underclassmen Awards, we will get to see both a musical performance by Mr. Shade, Mr. Ansel, and Mr. McIntosh and the snipping off of Mr. Ruff’s beloved ponytail. These are treats worth an additional contribution to a worthy cause! Notable events of Relay Day included the Survivor’s Lap, Mr. Wildcat contest, eating contests, and the dance. Josh Conway won the Mr. Wildcat contest by beating out Drew Osenbach, Garrett Rowe, and Frank Mekeal in a fashion contest, question session, and talent contest, as well as securing the most votes from students. The eating contests ranged from eating pies to pickles and everything in between. AJ Krakowski particularly enjoyed the cat food eating contest. There were also other, smaller events running throughout the day to keep people busy and entertained. Even though it didn’t happen when planned, Relay Day was a huge success. there was a lot of fun had and a lot of money raised for the fight against cancer. Hopefully, we can raise even more money and throw an even better Relay Day next year. Senior Edition 39 NEWS Lady Cat Softball Comes Up Short By Nicole Kelley

Coming off of a great season last year, the Lady Cat Softball team had high expectations going into the 2011 season. Losing only two seniors from the year before, the team seemed pretty solid, and Coach Cox believed that the team would have no problem competing for the league title. Leading the team this year were seniors Jess Erdman, Kelsie Bainbridge, Elizabeth Steffen, and Hunter Sponsler who also believed that the Cats would have a successful year. The Lady Cats began with a bad start this year because they couldn’t get out onto the field due to bad weather. But this was only the start of the team’s bad luck. As the first scrimmage got underway, trouble struck the Lady Cats in the last inning when shortstop Amber Coppula was injured on a throw down to second base. The team was forced to change everything they had worked on including positions and the team’s lineup. Although things seemed like they couldn’t get any worse with the loss of Amber and the first couple games, more injuries were on their way. The Lady Cats just couldn’t catch a break when first baseman Nicole Kelley and catcher Jess Erdman were injured during the middle of the season. Once more, the softball team was forced to rearrange everything they had worked hard to fix. Although things seemed bad for the Lady Cats, they progressed greatly, and at the end of the season won their last three games. The team’s hitting finally came around, and Kelsie Bainbridge’s pitching helped the Lady Cats finish their season out strong. However, this last minute progress didn’t help, and the team did not go to districts, ending their season with a record of 6 wins and 10 losses. It was a tough break for the team, especially the seniors. Even though the team did not have a winning record or go to districts this year, Coach Cox saw much improvement as the year went on. Many of the players had to step up to the plate and play positions they were not used to playing. Coach Cox also said that the team showed great character as they finished the season out strong and never gave up. We wish the best of luck to the Lady Cats in the seasons to come. 40 Senior Edition NEWS Track Team was “Unstoppable” this Year By Alx Singer

The track season started off wet and heated as the first meet against rival Greenwood was postponed. The girls ended their season with a 4-0-2, which won them the Tri-Valley League title. The boys ended their season with a 4-2-0. Even though the season consisted of only six meets, there was plenty of practicing to be done to ready the team for the Pine Grove Invitational, League meets, Districts, and even States. The track team had plenty of depth with well over twenty athletes sent to Districts this year. The 4x8 Relay Team placed seventh in states. Overall, the track team had a good season and should be proud of its accomplishments. Senior Edition 41 NEWS Halifax Baseball Strikes Back by Kristen Manchor

Halifax Boy’s Baseball team was back in action this year. After an upsetting season last year, they ended this year with an overall record of 12 and 6 and a league record of 10 and 2. The team consisted of a talented group of young men, three of which were named Twin Valley League All Stars. They were Hunter Rowe, Cody Henry, and Matt Osenbach. CJ Houtz, Kableb Reitz, and Garrett Rowe received honorable mentions from the Twin Valley League. The boys played hard all season and made it to districts where they played Brandywine Heights. They continued to play with heart through eight innings but lost to Brandywine with a heartbreaking score of 5-4 in the first round of districts. Coach Ansel summarized the season as follows: “It was a very successful 2011 baseball season as Halifax tied for first place in the Tri-Valley League. The only league championship trophy in the trophy case is from 1941, so it’s been long overdue. The players worked hard, and that hard work has paid off.” 42 Senior Edition NEWS The Sweetest Musical Yet By Jeremy Wheeler

This past April, the Halifax High School Drama Club performed its annual spring musical to the community. The Drama Club presented a very entertaining stage show based on Roald Dahl’s very well-known book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The cast was comprised of many elementary and middle school aged children, in addition to the high school cast. Many of the lead roles, in fact, were performed by the children of our school district. Charlie Bucket (who, in case you didn’t know, is the main character) was acted by Caden Funk, the son of our own Mr. Funk. The other lead roles were acted by Austin Tummelson as Grandpa Joe, Chris Maichle as Augustus Gloop, Haley Hoffman as Mrs. Gloop, Trinity Bitting-Ellis (the daughter of Ms. Ellis, as Violet Buearegard, Courtney Wilbert as Mrs. Buearegard, Olivia Hoover as Veruca Salt, Matthew Carle as Mr. Salt, Bradley Shoop as Mike Teevee, and Angela Erdman as Mrs. Teevee. Even with all of these excellent performers, the stars of the show were definitely the elementary-schoolers who played the Oompa-Loompas. The performances, held the weekend of Friday, April 15, were very successful. Mrs. Hoover, the director and leader of the drama club, was very excited to see that they pulled in much larger crowds every performance than have ever been recorded by our drama club. Though this was due in part to the younger children, many were excited to see the fruits of our labors. The drama club earned more toward next year’s production than they ever have, because of this. A very successful show, however, would not have been staged if it weren’t for much hard work by the cast and crew. Mrs. Hoover was overwhelmed with the presence of 95 auditioning children and teenagers in December, all desiring to play an important part in the show. After the crew was selected (and it was not an easy process), practices began with singing in January. Choreography was added in February, and actual rehearsals began in March. Needless to say, the show had been long in the works. Many young talents were discovered in the middle and elementary schools, and many of the older cast-members were delighted with the chance to help guide and teach the younger ones. The drama club’s future also looks bright; Mrs. Hoover has also confirmed that next year’s show will be “The Wizard of Oz.” This is obviously a timeless classic, as a book, movie, or a musical, and is sure to be a hit from the start. Congratulations to all of this year’s performers, and good job on putting on such an excellent show! Senior Edition 43 44 Senior Edition Farewell The Retiree By Micaela Thorndyke

The end of the school year has come, and the seniors are preparing for their graduation. Leaving Halifax High School forever, most will never return to these small classrooms again, except if they perhaps decide to pursue the career of teaching. Who else might be leaving? Well, not only the students, but one of our English teachers as well. Ms. Kelly has been teaching at Halifax for 30 years. She teaches AP English and 11th grade English. She is also the advisor of the school newspaper and literary magazine. Before she cacme to Halifax, She taught in inner-city school settings including London, England. From middle school to high school, Ms. Kelly has brought knowledge to young minds across the globe. After graduating from Penn State with a BA in English, Ms. Kelly began her teaching career in 1972. She also did graduate work in humanities at Penn State. In her early days of college, she wanted to either be involved in counseling or teaching, and her choice of teaching eventually brought her to us. Originally, she was from Pittsburgh but somehow found her way to the tranquil town of Halifax. When I asked her why on earth she chose to teach high school, she said that it was because she liked addressing the students as people instead of children, and teaching more challenging material. She hopes to be remembered for being a teacher that was willing to help any student who needed it: a motivator. Ms. Kelly is also an inspiration to her fellow teachers. Mrs. Nec said that she looks up to Mrs. Kelly and uses some of her helpful, time saving techniques. Mrs. Nec admits to being intimidated by Ms. Kelly’s wisdom at first. She laughed at the times when Ms. Kelly forgot where her glasses were when they had been on top of her head the whole time. Having Mr. Laudenslager, Mrs. Popchock, and all the other experienced teachers at Halifax gone, Mr. Ruff (a former student of Ms. Kelly) said that there will be a huge vacuum that will need to be filled. Mrs. Nec and Mr. Ruff will both be sad to see her go and say that she will be greatly missed. Ms. Kelly will have more time for her family next year, especially her mother. She has three children, two sons and a daughter. Her oldest son is the head football coach at Upper Dauphin; the other son is an attorney; and her daughter, a former teacher, is now raising her three kids. She has a granddaughter who she will be babysitting and plans to devote some time to getting back in shape. She likes running, swimming and fitness. She also plans to tackle some home renovations projects in her kitchen and at her log cabin. She likes to read novels and travel. She has traveled to London, Mexico, Canada, Denver, San Francisco, Spain, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. When asked if she felt she made an impact on the lives of her students, she said she hopes she did. She takes pride in helping students prepare to shove off to college and enter the real world. Most of us agree that we will miss her greatly and hope to see her back at Halifax as a substitute teacher. Senior Edition 45 Destinations CLASS OF 2011 POST SECONDARY PLANS MAJOR Amoratis, Dakota Penn State-Schuylkill Music Bainbridge, Kelsie East Stroudsburg University Undecided Belack, Brandon HACC Undecided Bickel, Jonathan HACC Music Industry Bingaman, Mackenzi West Chester University Biology Bixler, Jordan work Brown, Jessica HACC Nursing Buffington, Deann work Capouillez, Jennifer Pennsylvania College of Technology Nursing Christ, Tim work? Clouser, Kirstin HACC Nursing Cohen, Ciara HACC Nursing Conway, Joshua University of Pittsburgh English Writing Deibler, Carissa HACC Biology Deibler, Derek HACC Elementary Education Doebler, Lora Lycoming College Biology/Pre-Health Engle, Danell Bloomsburg University Nursing Erdman, Brian Penn State-Harrisburg Undecided Erdman, Jessica West Chester University Early Childhood/Special Education Feidt, Benjamin Penn State University/Univ. Park International Relations Frye, Matt Undecided Gonsar, Reece Pennsylvania College of Technology Architecture Gros, Daniel HACC Business Management Grosser, Aeriel Keystone Technical Institute Child Care Specialist Harman, Rebecca HACC Undecided Harman, Seth Henry, Cody Penn State-Harrisburg Undecided Hinkle, Brittanie Keystone Technical Institute Paralegal Houtz, Charles Penn State-Harrisburg Chemical Engineering Howard, Jessica Drexel University Communications Jacobs, Amy Penn State University/Univ. Park Forensic Science Jones, Brock University of Pittsburgh@Johnstown Undecided Kabonick, Kyle HACC Business and Accounting Kamin, John work? Klinger, Kory U. S. Army Reserve Kushla, Patrick Bloomsburg University Sports Medicine Landis, Felicia YTI Career Institute Computer Technology &Internet Security Laudenslager, Jessica HACC General Studies Laudenslager, Lindsay work Lebo, Tori HACC Special Education Lenker, Morgan HACC Criminal Justice Manchor, Kristen University of Pittsburgh Pre-Dentistry Maurer, Nathan HACC Photography Maurer, Nicole HACC Undecided MeKeal III, Francis HACC Music Industry Miller, Hayley HACC General Studies Miller, Heather HACC General Studies 46 Senior Edition Destinations CLASS OF 2011 POST SECONDARY PLANS MAJOR Mowery, Kaitlyn HACC Anthropology Noblit, Jennifer HACC General Studies Osenbach, Andrew Marshall University Business or Sports Management Paulus, Laurel HACC Social Work Peck, Brianna Pottiger, Cody work Pozoic, Haley HACC General Studies Reed, David Penn State-Harrisburg Fisheries and Wildlife Reed, Gabrielle Penn State-Altoona Architecture Rickert, Tiffany HACC Photography/Visual Arts Roadcap, Hannah California University of PA Mortuary Science Roadcap, Jolisa work Rowe, Garrett Penn State-Harrisburg Undecided Rowe, Hunter Penn State-Harrisburg Engineering Sacks, Austin Drexel University Biomechanical Engineering & Pre-Med Scheib, Sarah Millersville University Secondary Mathematics Sedeshe, Kyle work? Seidel, James University of Colorado Creative Writing Seiders, Zacharia HACC General Studies Shadle, Megan Shippensburg University Business-Accounting Shipman, Romaine HACC Graphic Art and Visual Design Singer, Alexandra Lock Haven University Molecular Biology Smith, Shane US Army National Guard Reserves Snyder, Ashley Bloomsburg University Nursing (BSN) Spacht, Samuel HACC Engineering Sponsler, Hunter HACC Pre-Radiology Steffen, Elizabeth University of Pittsburgh@Johnstown Occupational Therapy Steffen, Lauren Kutztown University Biology/Pre-Med Sulouff, Cody Millersville University Business Administration- Marketing Tabb, William work Thomas, Deidre work Tomay, Morgan work Trafka, Jordan HACC Photography/Business Trotman, Courtney HACC Undecided Trutt, Allison Penn State Harrisburg Elementary Education Valentin, Brittany HACC Early Childhood/ Elementary Education Weaver, Tory Undecided Weaver, Trevor U.S. Army Reserve Webster, Megan Mansfield University Social Work Wheeler, Jessica California University of PA Psychology White, Alexis University of Pittsburgh@Johnstown Nursing Yates, Alex work Zimmerman, Aaron HACC General Studies Senior Edition 47 48 Senior Edition