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MARCH 9, 2022
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVIII • NO 46
Joining Forces For A Great Cause BY COURTNEY MENGEL
For the past 25 years, the Solanco High School (SHS) Interact Club, sponsored by the Rotary International’s Southern Lancaster County Chapter, has given students an opportunity to participate in
meaningful service projects while developing skills and making new friends. According to SHS Interact cClub adviser Todd Brown, the interact club completes local service projects with the hope of raising awareness of resources that are available to people in Lancaster County. See Interact Club pg 2
Kara Armstrong
Writing Is A Novel Idea Solanco Student Receives Scholastic Awards
hether it be painting, drawing, writing, singing, or playing an instrument, there are many ways to express one’s creativity. When it comes to creative writing, specifically, there are many benefits. People have a platform to share new ideas, explore the human experience, and use their imagination. For Solanco High School (SHS) senior Kara Armstrong, whenever she needs an escape, she puts her emotions on paper. The daughter of Trina and Eric Armstrong of New Providence, Kara recalls writing her first story in third grade. Although she produces a lot of short stories, she enjoys writing flash fiction. Most of her work deals with loss because Kara finds it easier to write about characters with internal conflict when
through history.” During her time as an independent study student with SHS English teacher Jessica Prokay, Kara focused on developing original pieces and revising existing compositions. Recently, Kara was awarded several Scholastic Writing Awards, including a Gold Key, four Silver Keys, and five honorable mentions. The piece that received the Gold Key is titled “Nobody Dies in Disneyland,” which was inspired by Kara’s brother, who shared a rumor with her that no one is allowed to die in Disneyland. According to the tale, emergency responders will resuscitate individuals until they are off the property. “Nobody Dies in Disneyland” is about a girl who is terminally ill and depressed due to her condition. While visiting Disneyland, she finds peace and comfort knowing that she can’t die there.
There are many benefits to walking, running, and biking. Being active can lift people’s moods, puts smiles on their faces, and improve their general health and well-being. However, when there are obstacles preventing people from safely biking to work or walking to their favorite café, it may become difficult to maintain an active lifestyle.
See Kara Armstrong pg 3
See ATP pg 3
Solanco High School Interact Club members collected materials and crafted blankets for Project Linus.
Quarryville Borough Seeks Public Input BY COURTNEY MENGEL
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producing shorter works. When it comes to reading, Kara prefers young adult contemporary, and her favorite book is “Wild Blue Wonder” by Carlie Sorosiak. According to Kara, she has been able to hone her creative writing skills during her time at SHS. One of Kara’s eighth-grade teachers helped her with her first submission to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. “It was really helpful to have someone read my work, guide me, and tell me the things I could expect if I decided to pursue writing,” commented Kara. As a sophomore, Kara completed a creative writing class, and last year, she finished a course in modern short stories. “It was interesting that we got to study different writers and see their kind of techniques and what worked for them,” she explained. “It was just cool to see the evolution of how things have gone
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