Hempfield
Teen is making a splash
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Grandpa Greg was the first to discover Anderson
Barry’s special talent.
Now, Anderson’s accomplishments are causing the swimming world to take notice.
The seventh-grader from West Hempfield has been making waves this spring with a pair of impressive pool performances.
Shortly after a Michael Phelpsian showing in the 11 to 12 age group during the 2025 Middle Atlantic Junior Championships, Anderson turned 13 and moved up to the 13 to 14 age bracket.
The change in age group is going, uh, swimmingly.
At the Eastern Zone Short
Course (SC) Age Group Championships in Webster, N.Y., April 2 to 5, Anderson competed in four events against the top swimmers from Maine to Virginia in his first meet as a 13-year-old: the 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 100 backstroke, and 200 backstroke.
Anderson, who is a member of Five Star Swim Club, which operates out of the Lititz recCenter, advanced to the finals in both the 100 and 200 backstroke. Seeded 26th in the 100, he placed sixth (53.96 seconds), and he finished fourth in the 200 (1:57.95), 11 spots better than his seed.
“He went to this meet and knocked our socks off,” Anderson’s mother, Ambre, said.
“We didn’t expect him to make
the finals. And he dropped three seconds (off his best time) in the 100 back and the 200 back.”
Anderson added, “I knew I just wanted to try my best in the new age bracket. I like when I have a lot of competition because that’s when I drop time.”
Anderson turned in a historic outing in the Middle Atlantic Junior Championships, which was held March 13 to 16, prior to his 13th birthday, at the Kunkel Aquatic Center on the campus of Franklin & Marshall College.
Competing in the 11 to 12 age group against swimmers from eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and southern New Jersey, Anderson was on cloud nine.
Anderson entered nine events
East Pete teacher wins SHAPE PA award
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Sarah Jones was unsure which career she should pursue, ultimately deciding to become a teacher because she has such a difficult time saying goodbye.
A strong attachment to her students is one reason Jones was recently named the Society of Health and Physical Educators of Pennsylvania (SHAPE PA) 2025 Elementary Teacher of the Year for Lancaster, Lebanon, and Berks counties.
“This award recognizes outstanding educators who demonstrate excellence in health and physical education and inspire their students through innovative and impactful teaching practices,” SHAPE PA said. Jones will be formally honored at the upcoming SHAPE PA Lancaster, Lebanon, and Berks counties’ annual end-of-year celebration in May.
“Sarah is a phenomenal
physical education teacher,” said Kim Rauscher, principal at East Petersburg Elementary School, where Jones teaches physical education (P.E.). “She is all about her students and all about active learning and participation in her classroom. She’s creative. She’s a problem-solver, and she’s an absolute team player.”
Jones was notified of the
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Hempfield High School juniors
Aidan Quill, Brayden Neupauer, and Nick Stauffer succeeded in their first attempt at being traveling salesmen.
Aidan finished first and his classmates also performed well on a trip up to the Susquehanna University High School Sales Competition on March 3.
Students were given a simulated prompt with the task of convincing a regional car dealership to purchase all-day ride passes or rent a pavilion at Knoebels Amusement Resort.
The students were placed in a room with a judge and a camera to mimic a true sales call, Wise said. He did not attend this year’s competition, but he quickly learned of his pupils’
“It’s a neat way to explore a college campus and hone their sales skills,” Hempfield business teacher Andy Wise said.
Anderson Barry with some of the swimming awards he has earned
East Petersburg Elementary School physical education teacher Sarah Jones was recognized for her innovative and impactful practices.
accomplishments. “I was incredibly excited and proud,” he said. “This is the first time we’ve won first place.”
Even after being named one of the final 10 competitors, Aidan was not confident he would be the winner. “I did not expect that at all,” he said. “I thought I was going to get 10th place out of 10. I was surprised.”
There was a 15-minute time limit for the second-round interview, and Aidan only needed nine minutes to complete a sale. “I thought maybe that it was short was going to be a bad thing,” he said. “I think it was good because we got through all of the information that I needed to tell them, and we came to a deal very quickly.”
calm. “It wasn’t just all about the information,” he said. “It was keeping eye contact and trying to persuade them.”
to and bring their families.”
As they prepared for the competition, the three students all reached out to Hempfield graduate Eddie Gibore, who placed fifth in the competition last year. “Eddie told us to work hard on the visuals,” Aidan said. “That helped a lot because I had a good slideshow.” Aidan also handed out business cards and pamphlets.
Brayden, who was seventh in the competition, said he focused on closing the deal and appearing
Brayden stated that participating in the event will help him in the future. “I think it will look good for colleges, something extra to put under accomplishments,” said Brayden. “It also helped me with experience. I know what to expect for my next competition.”
Nick narrowly missed out on a spot in the finals.
“I made a Google Slides presentation,” he said. “I was trying to explain the different values in making them want to go and have employees have a day to raise spirits and have something to look forward
The Susquehanna University event was the first competition the three Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members have entered. “I gained a lot of knowledge on how to improve my sales if I want to go into business or marketing, and that really helped me,” said Nick. “I also became closer with my friends. A few days before, we had a session where we compared what we were doing. I learned a lot.”
Aidan added, “It was definitely a lot more fun than school. It was a nice way to get a break from schoolwork, but we were also working very hard. It was a nice opportunity.”
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The students took a tour of the Susquehanna University campus and ate in the dining hall. They enjoyed learning outside of the school building. “It’s real-world experience,” Brayden said. “It helps me notice the small things that I won’t get from taking notes in a classroom.”
Aidan said, “When you’re in class listening, you can understand what’s being said, but it’s a lot better when you can actually experience it. It helped us prepare for the future if we want to pursue business.”
Hempfield High School students (from left) Brayden Neupauer, Aidan Quill, and Nick Stauffer competed in the High School Sales Competition at Susquehanna University.
Silver Singers to present concert
The Silver Singers
The Silver Singers of Lititz will present “Broadway Bound,” a concert featuring all Broadway tunes, on Saturday, May 17, beginning at 3 p.m. at the East Petersburg United Church of Christ, 2340 State St., East Petersburg. The concert is free and open to the public.
The Silver Singers have been harmonizing for almost a decade at the Traditions of America community in Lititz. This year, singers from the East Petersburg Traditions of America community are joining forces to lead the audience through selections from “Mame,” “The Sound of Music,” “Hello, Dolly!” “The Fantasticks,” “Annie,” “Oklahoma!” “Wicked” and “The Greatest Showman.”
Solo sections will be covered by Dave Bruce,
Pat Boxleitner, Bob Mech, Peter Weber, Nancy Winter, Jane Basciano, Joanne Liddy and Rick Thompson. Sparkly gloves, special hats and a visit by “Dolly” herself will round out the program.
The chorus is directed by Darla Bair and accompanied by Kay Decker on piano and Lori Dietz on flute. For more information, contact the director at musicto healourworld@gmail.com or text 585-494-1795.
Sportsmen plan activities
The Manheim Sportsmen’s Association, 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim, has announced its upcoming activities. For details, visit www .manheimsportsman assoc.org.
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Trap shooting will be offered starting at 10 a.m. each Wednesday and Saturday in May and June. All trap shoots are open to the public. On Saturdays, Big 50 ATA registered shoots will be held as well. For more information, call Matt at 215-208-3731.
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honor via email in March. “I was surprised and honored,” she said. “My first reaction was I’m just so thankful for my health and P.E. teachers here at Hempfield and the team here at East Petersburg Elementary School who have supported me and have helped me learn and grow.”
Reticent to talk about herself, when pressed Jones said, “I am very intentional about planning activities that allow for all students to be able to participate at their own level and have fun.”
She credited her colleagues and Hempfield School District. “Our P.E. team (at East Pete) has been together for quite a while,” Jones said. “At our recent inservice, we had a meeting where we were able to share our ideas and activities we’re using that
align with the standards. Being able to work well with a great group of individuals is huge.”
She is thankful to have the room to implement her philosophy. “I think our elementary gymnasium spaces are wonderful facilities,” Jones said. “We have such a large area to allow the students to move. That’s been beneficial in allowing all the students to participate in their different levels. I am thankful we are budgeted in funding each year to be able to buy new equipment and either replace things that have been broken or are damaged by use over time or buy new, unique equipment.”
Jones was a student at Lampeter-Strasburg High School when she began ruminating about her career goals. She helped in an ele-
mentary special education classroom as part of a workstudy program and assisted with physical therapy at Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development.
“I was torn between education and physical therapy,” Jones said. “I realized with teaching I get to work with those students and families for a longer period of time.”
“I often tell my students here, ‘You know, if you’re here from kindergarten through sixth grade, that’s seven years of us together spending time here in the gym. That might be the longest time you have with one teacher in your whole educational career,’” Jones said. “It gets me emotional, because it’s very fun to watch them grow, and it’s hard to watch them leave. Knowing that I get to be a part of watching
them grow up is one of the reasons I stuck with phys. ed.”
Jones began teaching in 2009 before coming to the Hempfield School District in 2012. She worked at Landisville Primary Center for a year and has been at East Pete ever since.
A basketball and softball player in her youth, Jones is an avid runner who enjoys playing soccer and baseball with her own kids. “I try to find ways to encourage students to find what they like from (class) and go do it somewhere else without me, after school, at home, over the summers,” she said. “I’m an athlete myself, and I enjoy participating in sports and physical activities. I really make an intentional effort to bring that joy to the students here.”
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The Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster Rec), in partnership with the City of Lancaster and Lancaster Bikes, will host the 10th annual Open Streets Lancaster on Saturday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Since its launch in 2014, Open Streets has focused on encouraging active lifestyles and strengthening community ties. For one
day, Lancaster’s streets will transform into a car-free playground where residents can bike, rollerblade, skate, walk, and run; any form of active transportation is encouraged.
The event will include dozens of community vendors, nonprofits, food trucks, live music, and interactive activities for people of all ages. Last year, Open Streets featured gymnastics
instruction, martial arts, skateboarding, and bike repair stations.
For more details on Open Streets Lancaster, including sponsorship opportunities, visit www.lancasterrec.org/ openstreets.
Since 1909, the Lancaster Recreation Commission has been dedicated to providing recreation and learning opportunities for Lancaster residents. Focused
on neighborhood-based programs for people of all ages, Lancaster Rec places a special emphasis on accessible activities for children in schools, parks, and playgrounds. In 2024, Lancaster Rec began a new chapter: the renovation of the former Price Elementary School into a state-ofthe-art recreation center. To learn more, visit www .lancasterrec.org/newrec.
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The Herr Family Homestead, 1756 Nissley Road, Landisville, next to Amos Herr Park, will reopen for guided tours on Saturday, May 10. Tours of the house and barn will be
available on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month through the end of October. Tours will begin at 1 p.m., with the last tour at 3:15 p.m.
There is no admission fee, but donations are appreciated. For more information, call 717898-8822. Details about the homestead are available at www.herrhome stead.org.
School sets bingo event
Resurrection Catholic School PAO will host a Yeti and designer bag bingo on Saturday, May 17. Doors will open at 11 a.m., and bingo will start at noon. The event will run until 4 p.m. It will take place at Resurrection Catholic School,
521 E. Orange St., Lancaster.
The fee includes 20 regular games of bingo, along with special games. The event will also include food, door prizes, and giveaway drawings.
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Piano duo to present concert
Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Ave., Lancaster, will host a bonus performance on Saturday, May 10, at 7 p.m. to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Starlight Tea Concert Series. Featured performers will be the piano duo of Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi, who will present their original arrangements of familiar tunes from the early decades of jazz history, remembering greats such as Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, and Ella Fitzgerald.
Pioneers in the use of four-hands piano in jazz, Trick and Alderighi are known for their arrangements of classics from the stride piano, ragtime, and boogie-woogie traditions, as well as from the Swing Era. They have performed across the United States,
Europe, and Japan.
The free Starlight Tea Concert Series is supported by patrons and offerings received at concerts. In addition to the usual tea and cookies, some special desserts will be served following the concert in celebration of the anniversary.
For more information, contact planning committee chair Giny Mackey at 717-201-8450.
Paolo Alderighi (left) and Stephanie Trick
Preseason baseball tournament held
Mountville Youth Athletic Association (MYAA) held its annual preseason baseball tournament for 12U Sections 1 and 2 on April 5 and 6. A total of 15 teams participated in the tournament.
The Mountville Indians,
led by head coach Jason Leber, were the winners for Section 1, and the Mountville Yankees, led by head coach Eric Miller, were the victors in Section 2. The scores of the final games were 12-0 for the Indians and 11-1 for the Yankees.
The Indians consist of (front, from left) Mason Smith, Alex Lau, Luca Keating, Chase Spangenburg, JoJo Sanchez, Evan Djaraher, (back) head coach Jason Leber, Cooper Bahling, Mason Eiser, Beckett Landis, coach Rich Djaraher, Ellis Settle, coach Russ Keating, Kellen Leber, and coach Jordon Spangenburg.
The Yankees consist of (front, from left) Chase Murphy, Jayce Heiserman, Jackson Vallowe, Cash Jones, Carmelo Contres, James Miller, (middle row) Blake Griest, Mason Sourbeer, Zaine Greene, Carson Elser, Luca Owens, Jack Miller, (back) head coach Eric Miller, coach Pat Murphy, coach Shane Heiserman, coach Ryan Vallowe, coach Evan Owens, (not pictured) Chase Roye, and coach Branden Greene.
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and earned nine first-place medals, winning the 50 freestyle (23.89), 100 freestyle (51.42), 200 freestyle (1:53.76), 50 backstroke (27.20), 100 backstroke (57.26), 200 backstroke (2:01.55), 50 butterfly (25.33), 100 butterfly (57.67), and 100 individual medley (1:00.03).
How did Anderson feel after such an achievement?
“I was tired,” Anderson said half-jokingly. “I didn’t expect to do that well. I thought maybe I would get a couple firsts but not nine firsts.”
“One percent have ever done this,” Five Star coach Mark Daum told Anderson, referring to swimmers winning nine events.
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“Anderson’s performance was out of this world,” Daum said. “Nine events and nine first-place finishes is unheard of in the swimming world. We knew it would be hard to top that kind of performance going into the (Eastern) Zone meet, especially with Anderson just turning 13, but again he took it to another level by turning in six lifetime best times in his six swims and qualifying for the finals in two of his
events. He is a hard-working and humble young man, traits that are serving well in the pool and will serve him well in life.”
Anderson got some well-deserved rest after the two big meets. The short course season (25 yards) is ending, and the long course schedule will heat up. A long course, also referred to as an Olympic-size pool, is 50 meters.
He plans to compete in a meet in May and a couple in June. The long course Middle Atlantic Junior Championships will be held in July, and the Eastern Zone long course meet is slated for August. Anderson has also qualified in the 100 and 200 backstroke for the short course Eastern Zone Sectionals next March.
Anderson is a seventh-grade homeschool blend student. He attends Anchor Christian Academy on Tuesdays and Thursdays and is homeschooled on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
He practices at Five Star three or four times a week and follows a training regimen, which is regulated by Ambre, who is a dietitian.
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Anderson, who also enjoys drawing, noted that one of the reasons he improves is he studies the technique of other swimmers. “I try to incorporate that in practice,” he said.
“And I engage in practice more than I used to, which has made a big difference.”
His long-term goals include competing in the short course Junior Nationals and swimming in college.
Not even Anderson’s grandfather Greg Shawley could have predicted Anderson would be this successful when Shawley first suggested that Anderson take up the sport.
“When I was really young swimming at my grandpa’s pool, I had my floaties on, and I just swam across the pool decently well,” Anderson recalled. “Then my grandpa said, ‘Hey! He should be in swim lessons.’”
When Anderson was 5, he joined the Mountville team in the Lancaster Summer Swim League coached by his preschool teacher, Jill Skiles, where he competed in the 8-under division.
At 6, he broke a back -
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was kind of the tip off for us that there’s something different with this kid,” said Ambre. Anderson is thankful for all his coaches, including Isaac Greene of Elizabethtown, who made sure to watch one of Anderson’s races at the junior championships. His biggest fans are his family, including his older sister, Gigi; his dad, Brad; and Ambre. Anderson said the main reason he enjoys swimming is the friendships he has cultivated. “I make a lot of friends during the meets,” he said.
“The medals are nice, but he’d rather be around his friends,” Brad said. “He has a God-given gift to swim, but when it’s over, he’s texting friends from across the country.” Ambre added, “He would rather have a friend than a medal. We’re grateful for that.”
