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MAY 11, 2022
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VOL LXIII • NO 15
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A Joy-Filled Day At The Movies BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Abigail Reed (left), Tyler Zahora (center) and Gracelyn Swarr recently won a Sertoma essay contest.
Sertoma Essay Winners Announced ulie Wash, grade six English language arts teacher at Manheim Central Middle School, has a talented bunch of writers as students. Three of them were recently selected as winners of a writing contest sponsored by Sertoma. About 100 students from the school entered the contest, and Abigail Reed, Tyler Zahora and Gracelyn Swarr were chosen as the winners, Wash said. The students will be recognized and will receive a plaque at the Sertoma Club in Manheim on Thursday, June 2. “The Sertoma Club has sponsored
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this contest as long as I have been in the district - 25 years,” Wash noted, adding that although the theme has been consistent, what students choose to write about differs each year. “It has been interesting to see the varied approaches to the same theme, ‘What does freedom mean to me?’ Over the years, the topics have ranged from abolishing slavery to women in professional sports.” All three students noted that writing about something that mattered to them personally made it easier to complete the essay. “A lot of the things I included in my essay are things that I personally believe in,” said Gracelyn. “I wrote about
equal rights, freedom of religion, voting rights and being able to make your own decisions for your health.” While Tyler’s essay focused on topics ranging from the Revolutionary War to the importance of people believing in themselves, Abigail wrote about important role models in history who had to fight for their freedom. “It also explains how I don’t have to fight for my freedoms, because of how courageous they were,” she said. Each of the students expressed excitement and surprise at finding out they had won the contest. “I was extremely surprised when I heard my name being called on
the announcements,” Gracelyn remarked. “I never thought I was going to win. … A few days before, I had laughed at the thought of winning. So many other kids tried hard, too. I feel honored that they chose my essay out of the many others that were written.” Wash noted she’s very impressed with the winners and their writing skills, adding, “I have many excellent writers this year, and these three embraced the topic.” Tyler offered advice for other students who enter essay contests, noting, “I only wrote what I thought, and I ended up winning. Writing what you think is easier than it sounds.” See Essay pg 2
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For parents of children with special needs, going to the movies can be overwhelming. The darkness, sounds and crowds can cause anxiety and turn a fun outing into a source of tension. Colleen Ginder understands the issue firsthand. As the parent of a 5-year-old son, Nolan, who has autism, Colleen wanted to provide an opportunity for other families to bring their children to the movies. She arranged for a sensory-friendly movie outing in April at Penn Cinema in Lititz. More than 100 people from 27 families throughout Lancaster County, Lebanon County and Hershey attended a showing of “Sing 2.” “(Nolan) had never been to the movies, and I figured if he has never been, then probably some of his peers have never been either,” said Colleen, who lives in Manheim. “I felt that this event
