Rising Junior Heading to Germany, Thanks to CBYX Scholarship

study abroad in Germany. Jointly funded and managed by the U.S. and German governments, the program provides an opportunity for high school students, college students and young professionals to experience life-long learning through unique abroad experiences.

Rising junior Julia Zyvith was recently honored with a Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Scholarship, a high school program that provides 350 scholarships for students to

Zyvith is not the first Hempfield Area student to receive this opportunity. Claire Bryan, 2022 alumnus, was a 2020-2021 CBYX recipient, and Kaitlyn Krause, 2023 alumnus, received the scholarship in 20222023. Krause spent this past school year in Germany. This month, Zyvith will leave for a language immersion program in the U.S., and then she will travel to Germany until June 2024. Erica Shafran, German teacher and World Language Department Co-Chair, shares the opportunity and details of the program with her students each year. She explained that many of the students know the previous recipients, which helps inspire them to apply. “Living in another country and speaking another language gives students a superpower,” explained Shafran. “They learn to understand not just another language but also another culture. It makes them very aware that there is a whole wide world out there just waiting for them.”

Shafran also explained that knowing another language and culture can lead to employment advantages and even higher salaries for her students’ futures. Congratulations recipients and good luck to Julia in Germany!

Hempfield Area Recognized as Best Community for Music Education

The Hempfield Area School District was recognized once again as a National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education award for 2023. The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.

Hempfield Area Class Of 2023 Excellence

The class of 2023 earned a one year total of $1.41 million in awards and scholarships. The five students earning the highest grade points average for the class of 2023 are Matthew Dugan, Megan Rivard, Ryaan Pal, Elizabeth Bair and Logan Eisaman.

They will be attending the following universities next year: matthew dugan: University of Notre Dame megan rivard: Northeastern University ryaan pal: UCLA elizabeth bair: Northwestern University logan eisaman: Penn State University

Thirteen Grads Earned PSMLA Global Scholars Designation

Thirteen of our recently graduated students were recognized as 2023 Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association (PSMLA) Global Scholars designation. This program recognizes students in Pennsylvania who participated in interdisciplinary studies and activities that are global in order to develop global awareness and better prepare themselves for personal and professional success in an increasingly global society.

The following graduates were among the 143 Pennsylvania students who earned the 2023 designation:

• Emma Ackerman

• Riley Benvin

• Allyson Bitner

• Owen DeMatt

• Emma Forrester

• Jenna Gallentine

• Santiago Giordanelli

2022-2023 HEMPFIELD AREA RETIREES

Congratulations to our 2022-23 Hempfield Area Retirees!

• Femi Horral

• Allison Kohler

• Ashley Larocque

• Maggie Miller

• Carly Shaner

• Julia Snider Congratulations!

Substitute Positions Needed

The Hempfield Area School District is accepting applications for the following positions:

• Substitute Teachers

• Substitute Nurses (RN or LPN certification required)

• Substitute Custodians front row: Julie Fallas (High School Counselor), Daniella Bellanca (West Hempfield Elem. Third Grade), Bernadette Tabita (Maxwell Elem. Third Grade), Melissa McKee (West Point Elem. & Wendover Middle Nurse), Joanne Hervol (High School Chemistry), Tammy Gray (Stanwood Elem. Second Grade)

Please visit www.hasdpa.net > Our District > Human Resources for more information about required clearances and how to apply.

Second row: Terri Reiss (High School Counselor), Kathy Charlton (High School Principal), Vince Testa (Fort Allen Elem. Physical Education), David Uhring (High School English), Doug Cook (High School Chemistry), Jennifer Busato (West Hempfield Middle Art), Nancy Flinner (West Hempfield Middle Music), Wendy Milne (Stanwood Elem. Art), Susan Skirpan (Fort Allen Elem. Special Ed.) Karen DiOrio (Wendover Middle Spanish)

Michele Boronky (High School Building Aide), Patricia Shean (Harrold Middle Building Aide) Bob Grabowski (West Hempfield Elem.), Greg Saunders (Electrician), Kim Trout (Harrold Middle Secretary) Teresa Provenzano (West Point Elem. Paraprofessional), Joann Rouse (Wendover Middle Secretary) retirees not pictured: Ed Yoschak (Wendover Middle Social Studies), Shawn Westerlund (High School Social Studies), Ray McCanna (High School Social Studies), Maureen Conrad (Food Service Harrold Middle), Melanie Cancro (Stanwood Elem. Food Service), Beverly Watkins (Wendover Middle Food Service.)