May 2017 Volume 13, Issue 9 Wrapping up 2016-17 A Paw Print Farewell This year, 10 Paw Print staffers will be graduating! Pictured at left are the seniors, in front, Brandon Ranck, Trenton Rosati, Bre Thomp- son, Abi Velez, Liz Tindell, and Autumn Gifford; in back, Eric Leh- man, Luke Laubach, Isaiah Shirk, and Kyle Toner. The photos above and on the right are those seniors who have spent up to four years on the staff of the Paw Print… these are their pass photos from freshman year! The Paw Print wishes them all the best as they grad- uate! Editor in Chief Brandon Ranck News Editor Abigail Velez Features Editor Olivia Killinger Sports Editor Luke Laubach Opinions Editor Elizabeth Tindell Editorial Staff James Emery Lydia Breon VIP Luncheon Katherine Brewer The final VIP luncheon was held earlier this month Emilianna George to honor those students who were nominated for Autumn Gifford the award. The awards are presented once each Serena Gunn marking period, and as a reward, Mr. Matt Wof- Megan Kendall ford’s culinary classes prepare a delicious meal Eric Lehman for the students and a few of the teachers. Con- Luke Miller gratulations to all students who received a VIP Trenton Rosati award this year! Isaiah Shirk Breanna Thompson Kyle Toner Law Day Essay Winner Tara Toth Congratulations to Faith Leathers (12), who was Advisor chosen to read her winning Law Day essay at a Mrs. Janna Riggle gathering at the Lycoming County Courthouse earli- er this month.Faith responded to the essay ques- The Paw Print tion: “How has the Fourteenth Amendment provided Jersey Shore Senior High Americans with equal protection under the law? 701 Cemetery St.., What areas still need improvement?” Judges said Jersey Shore, PA 17740 her essay showed a “masterful understanding” of the Fourteenth Amendment. Student of the Month Ella Simcox The Business and Professional Women’s Club Girl of the Month for May is Ella Reed Simcox, daughter of Sean and Neva Simcox of Jersey Shore. Ella’s activities include the following: For 1 year: Democrats Club National English Honor Society National Spanish Honor Society Gage Meixel For 2 years: Light booth for Play The Jersey Shore Lions’ Club Citizen of the Month for National Honor Society May is Gage Alan Meixel son of Brad and Shannon Meixel For 3 years: Constitutional Convention of Jersey Shore. Prom Committee Gage’s activities include the following: Tennis For 1 year: Relay for Life Model UN For 2 years: National Business Honor Society Musical Book Club For 4 years,: Class Committee Chess Club Homecoming Committee For 3 years: Outdoor Club Treble Makers For 4 years: FBLA Ella is the president of National English Honor Society Outside school, Gage is works part-time at Lingle’s Gro- and is the vice president of National Honor Society, Dem- cery Store. Additionally, he is an acolyte and is an active ocrats Clubs, and Constitutional Convention/Model U.N. member of his church. Gage is in the Business Honor So- Outside school, Ella is an active volunteer for the Love ciety and he placed first in a regional FBLA completion. Center. She was involved in phone banking and political He is also a regular member of the distinguished honor campaigning on a local level for presidential candidates. roll. Additionally, she works part-time at a private acupunc- Gage enjoys hunting, fishing, kayaking, and going to the ture practice. Ella has lettered in Chorus and has placed local YMCA. He plans to attend Lock Haven University for in FBLA events. She qualified for nationals in an FBLA business administration. competition and was inducted into the prestigious Na- tional Honor Society. Ella enjoys reading, kayaking, hiking, writing poetry, listening to music, and hanging out with friends and her dog, Bear. She plans to attend Penn State Harrisburg for Congratulations! English and secondary education. Student of the Month Lance Welsh The Jersey Shore Lions’ Club Citizen of the Month for June is Lance Parker Welsh son of Stephen and Jennie Welsh of Jer- sey Shore. Lance’s activities include the following: For 1 year: Yearbook National Art Honor Society National English Honor Society For 2 years: Prom Committee IT Club For 4 years: Baseball Outdoor Club FBLA Pep Club Lance is an avid baseball player and has lettered for three years. He is a regular member of the distinguished honor roll and was a national FBLA qualifier where he placed second in the state in graphic design. Additionally, he is a completer in marketing through the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute. Outside school, Lance works as a landscaper and cares for lawns. Additionally, he is actively involved in his youth fellow- ship group and serves as a helper and server during church dinners. Lance volunteers at vacation Bible school and helps with volleyball at the YMCA. Lance enjoys travel baseball, fishing, lifting weights, spend- ing time with friends and family, hiking, and boating. He plans to attend Susquehanna University to major in finance and to play baseball. Gabrielle Moore The Business and Professional Women’s Club Girl of the Month for June is Gabrielle Elizabeth Moore, daugh- ter of Todd and Shelley Moore of Jersey Shore. Gabrielle’s activities include the following: For 1 year: National English Honor Society For 2 years: National Honor Society Prom Committee For 3 years: Pep Club For 4 years: Swimming FBLA Homecoming Committee Gabrielle has served as secretary of Pep Club and was the varsity swim team captain. Outside school, she serves as an acolyte and a communion assistant. Gabbie volunteers regularly as a lifeguard, swim instructor, age group captain, and for community clean-up projects. Gabrielle is an accomplish swimmer winning acco- lades such as the freshman of the year award, a varsity letter, the academic scholar award for swimming, break- ing a school record, and competing on the state level for two years in a row. Additionally, she participates in FBLA competitions receiving a third and a sixth at regionals and a first place at states. Gabrielle enjoys hanging out with friends and family, swimming, and biking. She plans to attend Pennsylvania College of Technology with aspirations to become a phy- sician’s assistant. News Years of Dedicated Service Come to an End By Brandon Ranck The time is upon us. The time that we all know as the end of the year. This year’s end is something special for a certain district em- ployee. Mr. Bruce Boncal will be retiring this year. He currently serves as the director of transportation, technology, and purchasing. Mr. Boncal began his career at the Jersey Shore Area School District in 1980, and worked as a business education teacher until 1997. In 1997, Boncal became the school dis- trict’s first instructional technology specialist (aka director of technology). In 2011, he picked up additional responsibilities and be- came the director of technology, transporta- tion, and purchasing. Mr. Boncal has a variety of favorite memo- ries here in the district. He said his first favorite memory is “being part of the business education program dur- ing the teacher portion of my career and Mr. Boncal, center left, speaks to Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Pedro knowing that we, as a department, were A. Rivera, center right, Mr. Becker, far left, and Mr. Mellinger, far right, during providing a challenging, high quality learning the secretary’s visit to our school last fall. experience for those interested in business and business-related careers; and receiving the positive feedback the district forward. If I only had kept a piece of equipment or from graduated students who felt they were well prepared and far software from each of the significant technological changes that ahead of their peers as they began their college education. We occurred in the district, I could have created my own ‘museum.’” have graduates of the business education program that have been During his retirement, he plans to continue to serve as Pennsyl- very successful in business and industry and teaching.” vania FBLA Executive Director, a post he has filled for 15 years, He is thankful for the many colleagues that have been part of but now he will have more time during the day to interact with his career. Jersey Shore has been very blessed to have such dedi- their chapters across the state either in person or virtually. He also cated, caring, and professional and supporting staff who put stu- plans to volunteer for local organizations. dents first in their own daily routine and served as his mentors “Anything I want to and when I want to,” said Mr. Boncal of his along the way. They make Jersey Shore a very special place for retirement plans. our students. Mr. Boncal has his retirement on his mind, as the time ap- Of course, FBLA holds a special place proaches. in Mr. Boncal’s memories. “I am looking forward to a change in “The outstanding success of the Jer- “I call the Jersey Shore Area my schedule and my routine; biking and sey Shore High School FBLA chapter walking on the rails to trails; traveling which now spans 55+ years; the suc- School District a ‘diamond in with his wife; and working outside cess of its members at state and na- in the yard,” he said. tional conferences; and the tradition of the woods.’” “I will always be thankful to the recognizing those achievements with Jersey Shore Area School District for the photos on the walls of the business ‐ Mr. Boncal opportunities I had to learn and grow classrooms that date back to the early and lead and the many outstanding stu- 1980s.