Octorara Students Win Regional STEM Design Challenge
BY LOGAN MOYER
Two teams comprising Octorara Area School District (OASD) students won first place at a regional STEM Design Challenge and have punched tickets to the state competition in Harrisburg.
The regional competition, held in March by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), brought fourththrough eighth-grade students together from the local area to compete in elementary and middle school divisions, both of which were won by Octorara.
Ryan Mitman, Merritt Zavacki, Gavin Bowen and Haydin Yoon -
Team Citrax - won the middle school division while Nathan Campos, Eli King and Seamus Ralston - Team E-Bricks - claimed
victory in the elementary division.
Working in teams of three to four, the students were presented with the prompt to build a sustainable
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The Way Back to One Another
BY LOGAN MOYER
The way back to one another is through community.
On the morning of April 10, the Factory Ministries held its fourth annual Community Leadership Summit.
Business leaders, ministers and community members from Lancaster County and the surrounding areas gathered at the Factory, 3293 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, for breakfast and discussion centered around the loneliness epidemic and how to build community in the modern age.
Phil Smith, senior development ambassador at HOPE International, gave remarks centered around his recently released book, titled “The Way Back to One Another,” which he co-wrote with Jeff Galley and Jill Heisey.
Eagles Player Visits Octorara HS
BY LOGAN MOYER
Philadelphia Eagles safety Andrew Mukuba visited Octorara Junior-Senior High School on April 10 to speak with students about his journey to the NFL and about leadership, resilience and acceptance.
The event, a collaboration between the Eagles Autism Foundation, the Parkesburg POINT and JB Sports Ventures, saw students from Octorara Intermediate School and Octorara Middle School have
Smith’s book is a seven-chapter, 184-page piece published in March by InterVarsity Press that focuses on studying Scripture and forming deep relationships by undergoing a return to countercultural practices. Attendees at the summit were given a complimentary copy of the work.
Smith’s remarks centered around what he calls a “loneliness epidemic,” quoting statistics that 54% of Americans say that they are lonely at least once a week and that 15% say they are lonely all the time. The figures aren’t better for those involved in the church.
“They’re sobering statistics,” he said. “Across the board, we live in a culture that is lonely. We’re spending less time together ... we are spending half as many hours each week with family and friends than we were 12 years ago.”
Team Citrax, including (from left) Ryan Mitman, Gavin Bowen, Marreitt Zavacki and Haydin Yoon, won first place in the middle school division.
Mukuba stayed after his remarks to take photos with students. Photo by Logan Moyer
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More specifically, the students had to design a section of factory that uses sustainable practices and then showcase how their functioning machine works, highlighting how it supports environmentally responsible production. Students began preparing for this task in January.
“The challenge encompasses all areas of STEM, requiring students to work together as well as exercise
their writing and oral presentation skills,” said Christine Gray, a gifted support teacher within the district.
“The students at Octorara have enjoyed participating in the competition and appreciate the CCIU’s commitment to continuing to provide this opportunity for students in Chester County each year.”
The students were tasked with constructing a machine prototype that clearly demonstrated sustainability principles by minimizing waste;
maximizing efficiency; and simulating the use of recycled, reused or otherwise sustainable parts.
Both teams, as firstplace finishers, advance to the state competition on Friday, May 8, at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. Octorara students will compete against firstplace teams from regional competitions across the commonwealth.
in the elementary division.
“Opportunities like the STEM Design Challenge are critical in helping students apply their learning in meaningful ways,” said OASD superintendent Shawn Dutkiewicz. “By investing in STEM education, we are equipping our students with the skills to think critically, solve complex problems, and express their creativity. It is inspiring to see our students represent the district with such innovation and pride.”
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Two Octorara teams also placed second in their respective divisions: Claire Sours, Avery Remphrey, Ryan Jurich and Lukas Metzler - Team EGO - in the middle school division and Goldie Brendle, Ana Kozacheson and Miles Repsher - Team Citric - in the elementary division.
A pair of OASD teams also earned honorable mentions: Ella Decosta, Natalie Martin and Maci Marshman - Team Sun Fount - in the middle school division and Elizabeth Haws, Cooper Kowlachik and Erin Miller - Team Cornadoes -
At both the state and regional competitions, students have two hours to recreate their product for judging. All products must fit on a 6-foot table, and students must submit design notebooks and blueprints for viewing.
The STEM Design Challenge began in 2010 as the brainchild of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. Since then, it has grown to be a statewide event that over 5,000 students participate in annually.
Team E-Bricks, including (from left) Nathan Campos, Seamus Ralston and Eli King, won first place in the elementary school division.
the opportunity to learn about Mukuba’s upbringing and ask the professional football player questions.
Mukuba, a rookie with the Eagles last season, was born in Zimbabwe; his parents were refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. His family immigrated to Texas after being granted asylum by the United States when Andrew was 10 years old.
Spending his early years in Africa, Mukuba was more used to what the world defines as “football.” His early years stateside weren’t easy, but football helped him stay steadyand let him hit people, he said.
“It was really difficult for me, speaking English and making friends,” Mukuba said. “To make it to today, I had to make it past some barriers.”
Mukuba played three years at Clemson before transferring to play for his adopted home state of Texas. He was drafted by the Eagles in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
He described his sophomore year of college football as one of the hardest times in his career.
“I was playing the worst football of my life,” he said. “You’ve got to pat yourself on the back when you get out of a tough situation.”
At the Octorara event, Mukuba led students through countless deafening “E-A-G-L-E-S” chants, one of which he was met with when he entered the
high school’s auditorium.
The player spoke for about 20 minutes before hand-selecting students to come up on the stage and ask him questions.
After answering questions, he gave autographs to students who brought merchandise and posed for photos with students and teachers alike.
“You guys are some of their strongest fans,” said Dwayne Walton, executive director of the POINT.
“Thank you so much to everyone and the school administration for allowing us to be here.”
Founded in 2003, the POINT serves youths and families across western Chester County by providing a safe, supportive environment through academic, recreational and faith-based programming. The organization, located at 700 Main St.,
Parkesburg, is dedicated to helping young people develop confidence, leadership skills and a path toward long-term success. Mukuba noted that it was his first time speaking in front of a group of students. He also traveled to Reeceville Elementary School in Coatesville later in the afternoon on April 10. JB Sports Ventures said that his Coatesville visit was themed around kindness, teamwork and the importance of being patient and supportive of classmates who learn and communicate differently.
Church to Join in Community Yard Sale
Penningtonville Presbyterian Church, 406 Main St., Atglen, will participate in the Atglen Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to noon. Yard sale spaces are available for a nominal fee by calling the church at 610-593-2173.
During the event, the Penningtonville Youth Group will host a car wash from 9 a.m. to noon to raise money for its upcoming summer mission trip. The church trustees will offer chicken legs and french fries for purchase from 9 a.m. until sold out.
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The player left students with the message of “trusting God and working hard,” telling them to never give up on the dreams they believe in.
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Mukuba, a safety for the Philadelphia Eagles, signs a football for an Octorara student.
Photo by Logan Moyer
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Smith addressed the need for community and how leaders could go about building it. Attendees participated in various smallgroup discussions, sharing anecdotes and relevant experiences.
“It’s not good for you to be alone,” he said. “Woven into our DNA is a need for relationship, a need for community, no matter how much we say, ‘I don’t need it.’”
Smith shared his experiences from living in six different countries across three continents, relating his constant movement to the need to build new relationships in new locations. Smith described his shift from the corporate, financial world to his current pastoral, nonprofit role. He called on attendees to be intentional about leaning and depending on one another, asking them to build deep relationships with each other instead of bottling up their struggles and emotions, sharing statistics that most adult Americans claim not to have more than three close friends.
“Choose interdependence over independence,” he said. “Our culture loves the idea of independence ... we really do need each other.”
Smith’s tact to approaching the issue is five-pronged: depending on one another, knowing each other, talking to each other, welcoming all and committing to building strong relationships.
Adam Nagle, who serves as the Factory’s executive director, opened and closed Smith’s remarks.
“We exist to empower people, connect to resources
and build community,” he said of the Factory. “Imagine a life where you don’t have relationships, or those bridges have been burned ... building community is a key part of what we do.”
The Factory Ministries holds programming with the goal of addressing poverty and empowering those who are affected by it in eastern Lancaster County and the surrounding areas. To learn more or get involved, call 717687-9594 or email info@
thefactoryministries.com. HOPE International is a nonprofit based in Lancaster that deals with microfinance and providing Christ-centered financial services to underserved communities globally. To learn more, visit www .hopeinternational.org.
Chester County Hosts Mental Health Training Program
Chester County is one of six counties nationwide selected by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Keystone to pilot the Crisis Intervention Team - Youth (CIT-Y) training program.
The CIT-Y program - an extension of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training - was created to address the growing number of youths with mental health needs in the juvenile justice system. The first training was held from March 4 to 6 and included more than 15 county departments, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations.
“The CIT program benefits law enforcement, first responders, and community
providers across Chester County,” said the Board of Commissioners in a joint statement. “Teaching effective and compassionate methods for handling the crisis needs of a young person offers a critical opportunity to make a difference in their lives. We are honored to have been chosen by NAMI to be one of the pilot counties to implement CIT-Y programs across the commonwealth focusing on teens and youth. We hope that what is learned here can inform the expansion of CIT-Y.”
Run by the Chester County Department of Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (MH/IDD), CIT-Y teaches law enforcement
officers, educators, first responders, and community providers about adolescent brain development and mental health symptoms in youths, along with strategies for engagement and connection to appropriate services and supports.
Department of Human Services director Pat Bokovitz said, “The staff in MH/ IDD, especially MH/IDD children’s mental health clinical services coordinator Teyanna Brunson, have worked closely with NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania for a number of years and were thrilled to be chosen as a CIT-Y pilot program county. Chester County is
Attendees at the summit gathered into small groups to share their experiences.
Phil Smith of HOPE International, a recently published author, was the speaker at the summit.
Members of various county departments and organizations completed a CIT-Y training program in March.
Chester County Announces New Leadership
The Chester County Board of Commissioners has announced new county leadership appointments.
Erik Walschburger has been appointed chief clerk and county administrator. Walschburger served for four years as deputy county administrator and chief operating officer and was the acting county administrator for seven months during that time. He began his career with Chester County in the district attorney’s office in 2008, holding several key positions and earning recognition as Chester County Prosecutor of the Year in 2018.
Howard Holland has been named as the acting deputy county administrator for operations. Holland has served as the warden for Chester County Prison since early 2024 after
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holding the position for eight months in an acting capacity. He has earned accolades for the improvements he implemented at the prison during his tenure. Prior to his position as warden, Holland spent nearly 30 years working in law enforcement as a police officer, special county detective, and adviser to the Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors. He served seven years as the chief of the Downingtown Borough Police Department.
Chester County’s senior management team also includes Megan Moser, deputy county administrator for customer experience. Moser joined the county in 2025 after leading the design and development of customer experience initiatives at multiple federal agencies,
municipal governments, and academic institutions. Over the past several months, she has led the development of a detailed action plan to support the Department of Voter Services and initiated other process improvements.
The Prison Board of Inspectors has appointed Brian Sheller as the new acting warden of the Chester County Prison. Sheller has been the deputy warden since early 2024. Prior to serving in that role, he spent more than 30 years as the chief of the Parkesburg Borough Police Department. During that time, he graduated from the FBI National Academy, served as president of the Chester County Police Chiefs Association, and was on staff at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus.
Youth Conservation School Scheduled
The Lancaster County Youth Conservation School will take place from Sunday, July 19, to Friday, July 24, celebrating 47 years of education. The program is open to students ages 14 to 16.
The Lancaster County Conservation District (LCCD) and local sportsmen’s clubs will offer the weeklong summer field school focusing on outdoor
activities and the conservation of natural resources. Students will reside at the school with tents and cots to demonstrate low-impact camping at the Northern Lancaster County Fish and Game Protection Association, 180 Forest Road, Denver.
Students will gain knowledge about wildlife and conservation, leadership experience, and communication skills. Topics will include stream restoration, forestry, canoeing, wildlife management, archery, survival, and firearm safety. Students will have the opportunity to meet professionals in various environmental and conservation-related fields and discuss career options with them.
Ninety percent of the tuition fees are covered by local sportsmen’s clubs and community organizations. Students are responsible for a registration fee upon acceptance to the program. To receive an application, contact the LCCD at 717-299-5361, ext. 5, or visit www.lancaster conservation.org and look under “Education.” Applications must be submitted by Friday, June 5.
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Festival to Showcase Short Films
The 20th West Chester International Short Film Festival will take place from Friday, April 24, to Sunday, April 26. The event will begin with an opening night party, followed by curated blocks of films, workshops, pop-up blocks, and more. Events will take place at multiple venues in West Chester. Each two-hour block of films, all thirty minutes or less, will include a mix of genres, including dramas, documentaries, experimental works, animated films, and comedies. The films were chosen from a record number of submissions from more than 45 countries. The lineup includes Oscar nominees and winners, local favorites, and stories representing voices from around the world. The Chester Awards will be presented at an event on Saturday, April 25, at 7 p.m., and on April 26, the Closing Night Best of the Fest will showcase a lineup of Chester Award-winning films and fan favorites, along with the announcement of the People’s Choice award winner. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.westchesterfilm festival.com. Information is also available by emailing info@westchesterfilm festival.com or searching for @WCFilmFestival on social media.
The West Chester International Short Film Festival celebrates the spirit of independent filmmaking and diverse voices from around the world. It is a nonprofit, all-volunteer effort.
