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APRIL 14, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXVII • NO 2
Indoor Percussion Ensemble Competes In WGI Competition n early April, the Hempfield Indoor Percussion Ensemble competed in the virtual WGI Sport of the Arts national semifinals. This was the second time in Hempfield School District history and the first time since 2016 that a Hempfield drumline reached this level of competition. As a nonprofit youth organization, WGI Sport of the Arts produces indoor color guard, percussion, and winds competitions. WGI brings music to life through performance in a competitive format, hence the name “Sport of the Arts.” An indoor percussion ensemble, or indoor drumline, consists of the marching percussion and front ensemble sections of a marching band or drum corps. Indoor percussion marries elements of music performance, marching, and theater. Consequently, the activity is often referred to as percussion theater. This year’s Hempfield Indoor Percussion Ensemble consisted of 24 students who performed
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“Things started to open up more and then we were able to have a somewhat normal indoor season. The show had a great message that said we were going to get through this and we’re going to be better for it.” and blossoms. Hempfield High School percussion director Matt Carraher noted that the ensemble thought the production was a fitting metaphor for how the last year of life has been. “We started marching band this past fall completely virtual,” explained Carraher. “Things started to open up
more and then we were able to have a somewhat normal indoor season. The show had a great message that said we were going to get through this and we’re going to be better for it.” When asked why he joined the Hempfield Indoor Percussion Ensemble, senior captain Jacob Walker said, “Hempfield has always been a center of musical excellence, so using my prior musical knowledge to collaborate with others in a competitive environment seemed like a clear choice of how to develop myself both technically and mentally.” “You will not regret starting to learn an instrument or practicing music,” added senior captain Harrison Rodman. “Music has always had an effect on my life and it has always been for the better. It won’t be easy at the start, but as you progress, it will become a part of you.” Although the Hempfield Indoor Percussion Ensemble did not advance to the finals, the students said they are proud of making it to the national level of competition.
The Hempfield Indoor Percussion Ensemble performed the show “Grow” for the 2021 season.
Back Where They Belong
BY COURTNEY MENGEL
During the first week of May, the Hempfield recCenter, 950 Church St., Landisville, will host two thriathlons: one catered to children and the other to adults. On Saturday, May 1, the rec center will host its annual Youth TRI for Fun event from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This will be a noncompetitive event for children ages 7 to 12, divided into three age groups. Participants See Triathlons pg 5
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School Recovers From Fire BY COURTNEY MENGEL
For nearly 50 years, The Jenkins School has sought to provide children ages 3 to 5 with a quality education. Although the school is located within the Hempfield School District, children from all over Lancaster County have attended Jenkins. On Sept. 9, 2020, there was an accidental electrical fire in the art room, which closed the school for nearly a week. By Sept. 21, 2020, all of the children were able to safely Children enjoy playing outside while attending school.
return to Jenkins. However, due to damage caused by the fire, teachers and children had to share classrooms downstairs. “We have four classes, so we put kindergarten and preschool together in one room and our two prekindergarten classes in another room,” explained Tina Miller, director of The Jenkins School. “This setup lasted until Christmas.” When the children returned from winter break, all of the kindergartners and prekindergartners moved into the fellowship hall. Their classrooms were separated by dividers,
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the show “Grow ” for the 2021 season. “Grow” follows the life cycle of a flower. The show begins when the flower is dead in the winter, and as the performance progresses, th e f l o w e r g r o w s , b l o o m s ,
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