Northeastern High School Class of 2012 Climbs Ladder of Success
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Northeastern High School Class of 2012 Climbs Ladder of Success
www.nesd.k12.pa.us 2012 Graduation Edition The Bobcat Way: 100% of our students will graduate and be fully prepared for a post-secondary education. Northeastern High School Class of 2012 Climbs Ladder of Success With low, dark clouds in the sky and the threat of rain on everyone’s mind, 231 members of the Class of 2012 graduated on June 5. Luckily, by the time the students crossed the stage to receive their diplomas, the clouds had given way to blue skies and a crisp breeze. The evening was centered around the class motto, an Ayn Rand quote, “The ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of opportunity.” Featured speakers included graduates Lesley Moore, Obria Shaw, Morgan Pierre, and valedictorian, Julia Zielinski. Northeastern School Board President, Margie Walker, Superintendent, Dr. Jody Nace, Assistant Principal, Mrs. Melissa Bream, and Principal, Mr. Mathew Gay also addressed a packed crowd at Bobcat Stadium. sitting here about to flip our tassels and step onto the next rung on the ladder of our lives. And although there are sure to be more chutes along with the ladders in our future, we need to remember to always keep climbing,” Obria Shaw told her classmates, “We are the future, and by the fact that we made it to the pinnacle of our ladder—reaching success—it is evident that we will write a new definition for greatness. We have climbed the rungs of opportunity on life’s ladder and success is ours.“ The Class of 2012 celebrates (York Dispatch photo). Lesley Moore compared her years at Northeastern with the game “Chutes and Ladders.” She equated challenges as chutes, indicating that although the Class of 2012 has faced difficulties, life’s chutes helped form their work ethic, views, beliefs, and values. “We learned to jump the chutes and climb the ladders and that is why we are all Mr. Gay will always share a unique bond with the graduates, because he became principal when they started ninth grade. During his speech, he reflected on various experiences throughout their four years together. He also recognized the students who will be entering the military. Superintendent, Dr. Jody Nace, told the students about seven lessons she wished she had known when she had graduated. She suggested that they choose to build relationships with people who make them better, decide to be kind, learn how to save and budget, give back to their community, find their passion, and do what they love. Northeastern Recognizes Top Academic Students The Northeastern School District has named Julia Zielinski as Valedictorian of the Class of 2012. She is the daughter of John and Chris Zielinski. Her cumulative grade point average, through the end of the third marking period, earned her the honor of being the highest ranked student in her class. During high school, Julia was on DistinValedictorian, guished Honor Roll each marking period Julia Zielinski during her high school years, and was also always among the top 25 in her class. She was a member of the National Honor Society, the Varsity Club (Treasurer, senior year), and First Priority Club (Leader, junior/senior year). Julia was a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society, acting as the Vice President during her senior year. She was in the orchestra, jazz band, concert choir, drama club, and musicals. Christina Boyd’s cumulative grade point average, through the end of the third marking period, earned her the honor of being the second highest ranked student and Salutatorian of the Class of 2012. She is the daughter of Craig and Janet Boyd. Christina was on Distinguished Honor Roll each semester during her entire Salutatorian, high school career and was also Christina Boyd among the top 25 students in her class. She was a member of National Honor Society and served as the treasurer during her senior year. She was also a member of the National Society of High School Scholars and the Math Club. Christina was a member of an All-Star Competition Cheerleading Travel Team for four years and was in (Continued on page 2.) Page 2 Northeastern Highlights Top Academic Students (continued) She was also very active in the EnviNortheastern’s production of Beauty and rothon Team and the Art and Literary the Beast as the “magic carpet.” She Magazine, serving in various leadership helped publish the first Northeastern capacities for both clubs. Julia was on Cookbook and was one of four students the Varsity Cross Country, Tennis, and who participated in a math competition at Track teams. She is very involved in her Millersville University. Upon nomination church and spends a great deal of time by a Northeastern teacher, Christina also volunteering in the community. attended the National Young Leaders Conference in 2010 in Washington D.C. Julia was a 2011 finalist in York’s DistinShe was a Student Ambassador for PeoVision guished Young Women Program ple to People from November 2009 to The Bobcat Way: 100% of our students (formerly Junior Miss) and received a summer 2010. She visited Ecuador and will graduate and be fully prepared for $2,000 scholarship. She also received Galapagos. For her senior project, Chrisa post-secondary education. $4,800 in additional scholarships from tina created a documentary comparing multiple organizations. Julia was a York the culture of Ecuador to the U.S. Board of Directors Rotary Club Student of the Month and a Scholastic Writing Competition Gold Key Christina plans to attend Bucknell UniMargie Walker, President Winner. She is a member of Who’s Who Christine Hess, Vice-President versity in the fall, where she will study Among High School Students. Julia was Vanessa Snell, Treasurer Mechanical Engineering. She received both a National and Global Youth LeadAlbert Byrnes the Senior Class Scholarship via the ership Forum nominee and was nomiKevin Gebhart Northeastern Scholarship Foundation nated for numerous People to People K. Mike Redding ($1,400) and a $500 scholarship from the trips. William Gingerich Northeastern Education Association. She Linda Morningstar will also be receiving a $2,000/year As her senior project, Julia worked with Chris Neiman scholarship from the Engineering Society other students to bring World War II Vetof York. erans to Washington D.C. as part of two The Board of School Directors meets Honor Bus Trips. She was key in helping on the first and third Monday of each to raise the $14,000 necessary to make month at 7:00 p.m. at the Administrathe trips possible. Julia was the primary tive Center, unless noted otherwise. Four Northeastern graduates race director for the Veteran Honor Bus are entering the military: Benefit 5K Run Walk, which took place in Allison Heim (U.S. Army Administration April 2011. Reserves), Owen De Los Jody L. Nace, Superintendent Santos (U.S. Navy), Cody Schell (U.S. Julia plans to attend Franklin & Marshall Stacey A. Sidle, Asst. Superintendent Army), and Austin Wilhide (ROTC— Shawn D. Minnich, Asst. Superintendent College in the fall to pursue a degree in Wilkes University). Northeastern School Environmental Studies and Energy Conof Curriculum and Instruction District wishes them safe travels, as they servation/Sustainability, with a focus in Brian K. Geller, Director of Operations International Government and possibly a defend our great country. Thank you, Allison, Owen, Cody, and Austin! minor in Creative Writing or Music. Contact Information District Information Defending the U.S.A. Administrative Center Conewago Elementary York Haven Elementary Orendorf Elementary Mt. Wolf Elementary Spring Forge Intermediate Shallow Brook Intermediate Northeastern Middle School Northeastern High School 266-3667 266-1644 266-5007 266-5621 266-6570 266-9833 266-7030 266-3676 266-3644 District Website www.nesd.k12.pa.us Social Media twitter.com/NESD (@NESD) www.facebook.com/NortheasternSD Northeastern Highlights is published six times per year. 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Northeastern Highlights Page 3 Northeastern High School Class of 2012 Kyle Abbott Lushanny Adorno Rebecca Althouse Preston Altland Robert Altland Taylor Altland Valerie Amsler Ryan Amspacher Nathaniel Anderson Matthew Arias Blythe Arnold-Scott Mia Arnold-Scott Kyra Avaritt Tiffany Bare Alexis Bear Emily Beck Breanna Beebe Tyrone Belgrave Reynaldo Benitez Perez Danielle Bennett Lynsey Billet Ashley Bishop Alexander Bitzer Alexis Blouch Martinique Bocchinfuso Robert Bottomley Christina Boyd Joshua Brandon Nicholas Brenner Alex Bretz Andre Briscoe Antwan Briscoe Megan Bush Zachary Butcher Jordan Card Jennifer Cederberg Scott Cheuvront Ashley Clayborne Darren Clymer Robert Comegna Corey Cook Eli Cooper Keiara Cooper Gregory Crespo Laurel Crumling Terri Dallas Travis Dasher Cole Davis Owen De Los Santos Walter Deamer Kathryn Deebel Thomas Deebel Lakyn Deitrick Scott Duley Nikole Eisenhart Cortney Ellis Courtney Erford Jordan Evans Christina Finecey John Fitting Carolina Flores Sarah Foulk Amber Fuller Henry Fuller Ashley Fullerton Kolt Garber Gabrielle Gavillan Joey Gay Kelsey Gentzler Shawnee Gilbert Zachary Gladfelter Cara Glatfelter Cody Glugla Megan Gobemik Megan Godfrey Travis Good Avery Greene Dasean Griffin Gavin Grim Alexander Hake Lauren Hake Egan Hall Victoria Harper Jacob Heagy Dylan Hedrick Alison Heim Jesse Henderson Brandon Henwood Cristina Hernandez Orion Hernandez Coty Hilbert Cory Hinton Tiana Hoff Skyler Hoffman Tori Holcomb Alison Hollerbush Paige Hollingsworth Charla Hoskin Jonathan Houser Ryan Howard Kirstin Hughes Cortney Hull Jordan Hunt Cavan Irvine Kenard Jamerson Daniel Jones Emily Kane Benjamin Kay Samantha Keane Brendan King Stevie Kitching McKenzie Kline Terrance Kline Karis Knepper Micah Kohr Candace Kopp Blaine Krause Cynthia Krout Rachel Krout Jamie Kurilla Skylar Lanidis Maurice Lanier Karamyah Latimore Charles Laudenslager Amber Laufer Thomas Leary Darryl Lee William Liggins Daniel Lindsey Darryan Markle Jamie Marrs Julie Maslow Brett Massie Meghan McCurdy Morgan McCurdy Calen McPherson Eric Melhorn Luis Mendeq Rodriquez Brandon Merket Nicholas Merz Tiffany Meyers Brittany Miller Kendra Miller Mason Miller Caitlyn Mitchell Brandon Mong Lesley Moore Kristina Morales-Berrios Adonis Moran-Rodriquez Alexis Morrison Holly Moyer Katie Moyer Taylor Moyer Darren Ness Schuyler Nissly Christopher Nwandu Dallas Oaster McKayla Orr Robert Pierce Megan Pierre Erik Pleitez Andrea Prather Patrick Rang Melissa Reeder Jessica Reider Matt Rice Eric Richards Paige Riddle Peter Rojahn Cody Roof Juan Ross Monica Sastre George Saxman Cody Schell, Ashley Schleig Brett Sculley Jonathan Sechrist Obria Shaw Mathew Shuler Nathaniel Slonaker Nicholas Small Carly Smith Alexandria Smythe Brianna Snow Mark Spicer Kelsi Sprenkle Renee Staub Eric Steadman Nathan Steely Blake Stoner Brant Stoner Jonathan Striegel Alexander Sullivan Tanner Sweitzer Kimberly Taylor Ayanna Thomas Lamont Thomas Matthew Thomas Nicole Toomey Derrick Turner Amber Ullman Lorenz Valerio Anthony Vitacco Nathan Vitacco Devin Vogelsong Jihad Wade Seth Wagner Riley Weber April Westover Ebonee White Nicole Whitehead Austin Wilhide Morgan Wilt Brandon Wright Joshua Writer Jarrid Yeager Alan Yohe Julia Zielinski Adam Zirkle Sarah Zwiener Page 4 Northeastern Highlights Northeastern Dollars for Scholars Awards Grants to Seniors Above (from left), Northeastern Scholarship Foundation Awards Committee members Chris Izzo and Ron Walker present Dollars for Scholars Grants to Dasean Griffin (Bloomsburg University), Laurel Crumling (Alvernia University), Coty Hilbert (Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology), Emily Kane (Empire Beauty School), Cory Hinton (Rochester Institute of Technology), Morgan Wilt (Empire Beauty School), Cara Glatfelter (Temple University), Samantha Keane (Kent State University), and Kyra Avaritt (Millersville University). Each award, in the amount of $500 or $1,000, will be used to offset the cost of the students’ higher education. Consider making a charitable contribution to the Northeastern Dollars for Scholars Program. Your donation could be the perfect way to congratulate a recent graduate or retiree, to share a meaningful birthday or anniversary present, or to memorialize an individual who has died. All gift amounts are welcomed and encouraged. If you are honoring or memorializing an individual, a gift acknowledgement will be sent to the recipient. Please include the name(s) and addresses of the individual being honored and the name and address of the nearest relative for a memorial contribution. Please include your name(s) and address so they may be included in the gift acknowledgement. Thank you. Giving Makes a Difference In addition to helping build an endowment fund for future graduates of Northeastern High School, here’s how you can make a difference and how your gift can be of benefit to you. Your gift offers you peace of mind, knowing that you have helped young people realize their educational and career potential. You will receive recognition for having contributed to the Dollars for Scholars program. You will obtain maximum tax deductibility for your gift. Gifting of appreciated securities may help you avoid capital gains taxes. You may also choose to memorialize individuals by creating naming scholarship awards. Northeastern Dollars for Scholars Individual, corporate, foundation, and estate planning gifts to the Northeastern School District Scholarship Foundation, which oversees the Dollars for Scholars program, are welcomed and encouraged. Every dollar is placed into a fund for Dollars for Scholars grants. Please enclose this form with your contribution. Name _________________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone ______________________________ Email ___________________________________________ Amount ______________ (checks payable to Northeastern Scholarship Foundation) I am a graduate of Northeastern School District. Please credit my gift to the Class of __________. ____ I would like to remain anonymous. ____ Please provide me with information regarding how I can include the Northeastern Scholarship Foundation in my Estate Planning. Mail to: Northeastern Scholarship Foundation, Dollars for Scholars 41 Harding Street, Manchester, PA 17345 The Northeastern Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by IRS regulations. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Northeastern Highlights Page 5 Additional Scholarships Awarded at Senior Awards Program In addition to the grants provided by the Northeastern Scholarship Foundation on the previous page, the following students received scholarships at the Senior Awards Program on June 4. Students in the Class of 2012 worked hard to obtain over $1.1 million dollars in scholarships within and outside of the Northeastern community! Approximately 70% of students in the class are planning to further their education in some capacity, which pairs well with the district’s vision that 100% of our students will graduate and be fully prepared for a post secondary education. Congratulations, Class of 2012! Larry “Rock” Brenner Memorial Scholarship: Julia Zielinski, Stevie Kitching, Melissa Reeder, Andrea Prather, McKenzie Kline, Kirstin Hughes, Danielle Bennett, and Cavan Irvine Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship: Nick Small Conewago PTO Scholarship: Mark Spicer and Cavan Irvine James W. Craft Scholarship: Austin Wilhide Cindy Dehoff Memorial Scholarship: Sarah Foulk James P. Dietz Music Scholarship: Matthew Rice and Jamie Marrs (pictured above with Mrs. Brenda Johnson) Kendra Goshorn Excellence in Science Grant: Thomas Deebel James B. Hunsberger Scholarship (pictured below): Cara Glatfelter, Walter Deamer, Nathan Vitacco, Stevie Kitching, Cavan Irvine, and Melissa Reeder Mary Ann Kingston Memorial Scholarship: Alexandria Smythe Christa McAuliffe Scholarship: Jamie Marrs Danny Klinedinst Memorial Scholarship: Mark Spicer, Stevie Kitching, Jennifer Cedergerg, Daniel Lindsey, Brant Stoner, Ashley Schleig, Skylar Landis, Nathan Vitacco, Lesley Moore, and Thomas Deebel Ezra & Edith Miller Memorial Scholarship: Brandon Wright Beryl Webster Muth Scholarship: Sarah Foulk Charles E. & Anna M. Naylor Scholarship: Jamie Marrs Newberry Business Association Scholarship: Mark Spicer Northeastern Boys’ Volleyball Boosters Scholarship: Cavan Irvine Northeastern Education Association Scholarship: Julia Zielinski, Stevie Kitching, Sarah Foulk, Jamie Marrs, Christina Boyd, and Kendra Miller Northeastern Football Scholarship: Dasean Griffin, Coty Hilbert, Eric Steadman, Blake Stoner, Alexis Bouch, Lynsey Billet, Austin Wilhide, and Kelsey Gentzler Northeastern Music Boosters Scholarship: Julia Zielinski, Brant Stoner, Skylar Landis, and Jamie Marrs Northeastern Regional Police Officers’ Association Continuing Education Scholarship: Mark Spicer and Anthony Vitacco Northeastern Soccer Boosters Scholarship: Ashley Schleig and Walter Deamer Northeastern Wrestling Boosters Club Scholarship: Anthony Vitacco and Austin Wilhide North-York Rotary Club Scholarship: Melissa Reeder and Anthony Vitacco Orendorf Elementary PTO Scholarship: Julia Zielinski and Alexander Bitzer Anna, Bennett, & John Pearson Scholarship: Sarah Foulk Senior Class Scholarship: Christina Boyd Buck & S. Louise Shelley Scholarships: Obria Shaw, Sarah Zwiener, Nicole Whitehead, Amber Fuller, Meghan McCurdy, Blythe ArnoldScott, Mia Arnold-Scott, Melissa Reeder, Andrea Prather, Travis Dasher, Paige Riddle, Alexis Morrison, Morgan McCurdy, Taylor Moyer, Nicole Toomey, Terrance Kline, Jordan Card, McKenzie Kline, Walter Deamer, Alexander Hake, Robert Comegna, and Schuyler Nissly Shiloh Garden Club Scholarship: Julia Zielinski Sports Scholar Athlete Award: Stevie Kitching and Cavan Irvine Dorothy Moore-Stauffer Scholarship: Melissa Reeder Susquehanna Lions Club Scholarship: Julia Zielinski Susquehanna Post 2493 & Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship: Melissa Reeder, Alexander Bitzer, and Julia Zielinski Charles L. Sutton Memorial Scholarship: Jamie Marrs Jacqueline F. Sutton Scholarship: Brant Stoner Take Off the Pounds Sensibly Scholarship: McKenzie Kline Theoda Wise Memorial Scholarship: Alexis Bear Connie Yost Memorial Scholarship: Emily Beck York Haven Elementary PTO Scholarship: Benjamin Kay and Lynsey Billet YTI Scholarship: Seth Wagner Zion View Athletic Association Scholarship: Melissa Reeder, Kolt Garber, Austin Wilhide, and Kelsey Gentzler * Please note that many graduates received additional scholarships that were not distributed at the Senior Awards Program and are not listed above. Too much month at the end of your money? Get a snapshot of your finances and learn how a few simple changes could transform your future. Benjamin P. Sheppard Regional Vice President 3098 E. Prospect Rd., York PA 17402 (717) 855-2943 Visit us online at www.primericafna.com 4370 N. George Street Extended, Manchester, PA 17345 (717) 266-3651 Page 6 Northeastern Highlights A Few Memories of the Class of 2012 FBLA Competitors Seek Donations for National Competition in Texas Recent graduates (from left) Mark Spicer, Ashley Schleig, and Jonathan Sechrist will be traveling to San Antonio, Texas soon to compete in The Future Business Leaders of America’s (FBLA) National Leadership Conference. They are the only students who qualified for the national competition from Northeastern’s FBLA Region, which covers York and Adams Counties. They will spend time with and compete against over 7,000 other FBLA participants across the U.S. They will participate in workshops that will help develop their leadership and commu- nication skills and will connect with business leaders from around the country. Because of current funding challenges, the students are seeking donations to help fund the trip. Through fundraisers, they have raised about half of the $5,200 that is needed. If you’d like to assist the students in their efforts, please send your donation to Northeastern High School, 300 High Street, Manchester, PA 17345 (make checks payable to Northeastern High School) and mark NHS FBLA on the envelope. Best of luck to Mark, Ashley, and Jonathan! Northeastern Highlights Page 7 Comprehensive Planning Process for the Northeastern School District Northeastern School District is currently involved in the comprehensive planning process as required by the state Department of Education. The development of this comprehensive plan will set the direction for the Northeastern School District for the next three years. Because of the collaborative process we will be using, the plan will reflect our mission and vision as a district, as well as the shared values of our community. It will provide direction for Northeastern School District to meet and exceed the Pennsylvania Academic standards, and will define the programs and services available to our students. As a Phase I school, Northeastern must develop our plan and submit it to PDE for approval by November 30, 2012, with an implementation date of July 1, 2013. As part of this process, we will be asking parents, community members and area business leaders to provide feedback via a survey to help guide our planning. The link for the survey will be posted on the district’s website, on Twitter and Facebook, and will be distributed via our parent email blast in July. It will also be mailed to area businesses and shared with community members who serve on district committees. If you do not have computer access, hard copies of the survey can be picked up at the Administration Center or will be mailed to any community member upon request. Thank you in advance for providing this very important feedback! A Comprehensive Planning meeting will be held in September to review the data and begin developing our district goals. It is important to us to have input from all of our district stakeholders. If you are interested in serving on this committee or if you have questions regarding this process, please contact Dr. Stacey Sidle at sidles@nesd.k12.pa.us. Save the Date: Bobcat Foundation Car Show & Community Yard Sale The Bobcat Foundation Car Show, sponsored by Beshore and Koller, is scheduled for Saturday, September 22 from 10 a.m.—2 p.m. at the Northeastern High School/Middle School complex. Car enthusiasts are invited to show their muscle cars, street rods, antiques, classics, or tuners. Registration is $15 at the event or $10 before September 15. An awards ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. First, second, and third place awards will be given in each category. A “Best in Show” trophy will also be given. There will be dash plaques for the first 50 entrants, food, vendors, raffles, and music from the NHS Bobcat Marching Band. The Baby Buffalo Patty Drop will take place at 1 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine. A Community Yard Sale will also take place from 7 a.m.—1 p.m. Here’s your chance to sell your “stuff,” make a profit, and help our students! Each $10 spot equals one parking space in the NHS parking lot. Spots will be assigned. For more information about the event, visit www.nesd.k12. pa.us and click on Car Show/Yard Sale. Proceeds will fund academic, athletic, and cultural needs for students. Three Northeastern Teachers Honored Congratulations to the following Northeastern teachers who recently received Outstanding Educator Awards from Phi Delta Kappa, a professional association for educators whose mission is to promote high-quality education for all children. Jeffrey Plummer Outstanding First Year Teacher Northeastern Middle School Seventh Grade Math Teacher Jessica Bahr Outstanding Educator Award York Haven Elementary School Third Grade Teacher Alyssa Dugan Outstanding First Year Teacher York Haven Elementary School First Grade Teacher Northeastern School District 41 Harding Street Manchester, PA 17345 The Superintendent’s Message The next issue of Northeastern Highlights will be delivered to you in an electronic format. This cost-effective change will provide you with information about the Northeastern School District in a new format. The change to an electronic edition will save on printing and mailing costs. The 2012-2013 calendar will also be moved to an electronic format. Both publications will be available on the district’s website at www.nesd.k12.pa.us. If you would like to receive a copy of the newsletter in electronic format, please register your email address with your child’s school so that you are included in the “parent email-blast” directory. Dr. Jody Nace, Superintendent For residents who do not have access to a computer and would like to receive a copy of the calendar and newsletter through the mail, please complete the form below. Northeastern School District Publications Delivery Request Form If you do not have computer access and would like the newsletters/district calendar mailed to your home, complete this form and send it to Northeastern School District, Kim Brenner-Zirkle, 41 Harding Street, Manchester, PA 17345. Name _________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________________________________________________________ “Who Cares?” Campaign Giant A+ Rewards Add Up Northeastern School District is launching a special campaign called “Who Cares?” We are gathering stories from students and parents regarding Northeastern staff members who have gone above and beyond to care for our students and families. Maybe it was a teacher, custodian, principal, aide, secretary, or nurse? Maybe it was some other employee in the district. Here is your chance to share your special story! We would like to gather these stories so that they can be shared as a special tribute to these caring employees at our opening day meeting with our staff in August. Some of you may be asked to be featured in a special “Who Cares?” video tribute, as well. If you are interested in sharing a story, please check out the “Who Cares” campaign information on the district’s website at www.nesd.k12.pa.us. Thanks are extended to Giant Food Stores for their generous donations via the Giant A+ Rewards Program. During the 2011-12 school year, Giant donated $27,738.11 to the Northeastern School District! Pete Vasali (left), Store Manager of the Manchester location, presents a check to Northeastern Board of School Directors President, Margie Walker (center) and Superintendent, Dr. Jody Nace (right).