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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS) celebrated the 309 members of the Class of 2020 with its first-ever virtual commencement program on June 2. Airing on the school district’s website, the program afforded district administration an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments and perseverance of this year’s graduating class. Filmed over three days in mid-May, the virtual celebration included remarks from school board president Terry Seiders, superintendent of schools Michele Balliet, high school principal Maura Hobson, co-valedictorians Abigail Dehmey and Sierra Miller, and salutatorian Ethan Lown. It also included the singing of the national anthem by Claire Fritz and the customary awarding of diplomas to each of the graduates as they walked across the stage clad in their blue robes.
Balliet greeted the virtual audience and acknowledged the difficult circumstances the last several months of the school year presented. “The grace and dignity that you displayed during these final months of your high school career have been noticed,” Balliet said. “I have seen so many examples of our students rising to meet current obstacles headon, developing realistic solutions to connect and serve others and their families.” Balliet concluded by challenging the Class of 2020 to embrace change. “As you continue on your life’s journey, I hope you will continue to grow, adapt, and embrace a willingness to continually learn,” Balliet said. “In the coming weeks, months, and years, there are things that will need to be reimagined (and) rebuilt even better - and possibly even stronger - when this See EAHS pg 3
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The family of an Elizabethtown Area High School graduate got creative with commemorative masks during the filming of the distribution of diplomas. The recorded ceremony was broadcast on June 2.
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By Ann Mead Ash
When COBYS Family Services held its 40th anniversary banquet celebration at Middle Creek Church of the Brethren on March 12, most of the presentations were made by video. “We didn’t do that because of COVID-19,” said Anne Stokes, director of
development for COBYS, who was the program’s master of ceremonies with executive director Mark Cunningham. “It was just an easier way to do them.” One of the video appearances was made by Glen Faus of Manheim, who served as director of COBYS from 1980 to 2001. Faus was in the audience at the event. Also honored at the banquet See COBYS pg 6
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COBYS Family Services celebrated 40 years in the Lancaster area at a banquet on March 12. The numbers being held up represent the more than 60,000 unique points of service COBYS has provided over four decades to children, adults, and families in the area.
Working To Grant Wishes Virtual Convoy Scheduled For Aug. 16 By Ann Mead Ash
In April, COVID-19 restrictions put Make-A-Wish of Philadelphia, Delaware and Susquehanna Valley, an organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening diseases, in a precarious position. Concern for the children served by Make-A-Wish, who fall into high-risk categories, was of the utmost importance. Wishes were postponed, and the popular Mother’s Day Convoy, which was ready to make a move to the Manheim Auto Auction, was postponed. The convoy is now scheduled as a virtual event to be held on Sunday, Aug. 16. In the meantime, Make-A-Wish needed to raise funds, preparing to grant more than 450 local wishes when See Make-A-Wish pg 2
Make-A-Wish of Philadelphia, Delaware and Susquehanna Valley grants the wishes of children with life-threatening diseases. While COVID-19 restrictions have made that mission difficult, the organization recently held a giving week that raised nearly $100,000 toward making that goal easier.
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