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JUNE 9, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXVII • NO 10
Helping Seniors Live With Dignity BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Matthew 25:40 emphasizes the importance of caring for “the least of these,” teaching that everyone deserves compassion. At Mount Hope Nazarene Retirement Community in Manheim, the least will be getting the most due to a capital campaign designed to continue to provide quality care and support to seniors. “In honor of Mount Hope’s 50th anniversary in June 2019, Mount Hope launched a capital campaign to address a dated facility that needs tender loving care,” said Kris Wilson, director of advancement. “We reached our halfway point with total donations and pledges coming in at just over $500,000. We are well on our way to the $1 million goal.” Help is still needed to reach the goal, she stated, which will allow the facility to upgrade its roof and parking lot area; improve Hempfield High School senior class officers (from left) Jacob Walker, Mili Ramani, Lilly Heilshorn, Markella Vassil, and (not pictured) Lorisa Shaffer
See Seniors pg 7
BY COURTNEY MENGEL
n June 1, the Hempfield High School (HHS) Class of 2021 was honored for its educational achievement at the HHS commencement ceremony. The event took place at the high school’s Georgelis Law Firm Stadium, 340 Mumma Drive, Landisville. Approximately 525 students graduated from HHS. This year’s valedictorian is the president of the senior class, Mili Ramani. The other nine of the Class of 2021’s top 10 students
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were also recognized: Anne Akbar, Melissa Caracciolo, Regan Gillisse, Lilly Heilshorn, Colin Meldrum, Dillon Otto, Bridget Reheard, Claudia Schmitz, and Lily Wernoch. Two weeks prior to the commencement ceremony, Ramani and vice president Markella Vassil reflected on their time at HHS with the Merchandiser. M e r c h a n d i s e r : How did your senior year go? R a m a n i : For the first threequarters of the school year, I was
virtual. I had a sort of disconnect, which was difficult, but when I went back, I realized how much I missed being there in person. I was able to focus more once I was actively engaging in the classroom. It was really nice coming back to see everyone. V a s s i l : I’ve been in person all year. I would say my favorite part was getting to come to school on the first day because we went so long without seeing our classmates, our friends, even our teachers. It was a very memorable part of the year.
Merchandiser: Is there anything you want to tell the Class of 2021? Ramani: This year has been weird and difficult to say the least, but I’m so proud of everyone for pushing through it and finishing high school. It’s a big milestone, probably one of the first ones we reach, and I’m glad that we were able to get there together. Vassil : There has been so much uncertainty this year, but our class has done a great job handling everything. M e r c h a n d i s e r : What will you miss most about high school?
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See Graduation pg 6
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