High Spirit
High Spirit
Contents
Acknowledgements
Thank you for your help in producing this High
Kathy Frey
Lisa Fulginiti
Betty Gerhart
Shannan Givler
Greg High
Steve High
Randy Horning
Ron Koring
Mike Lorelli
David Nice
Dave Nicholas
Matt Ohlinger
Jane Owens
Stephanie Reese
Elaine Richard
Robin Stauffer
On the Cover:
The beautiful grounds, ponds, and statuary in the Greenfield Corporate Center, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Beth Tippett High
Jennifer Vasko, Editor Laurie Newmoyer, Graphics
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Making A Difference For Our Future
By S. Dale High, Chairman, The High Companies
The following comments are excerpts from a speech that was delivered by S. Dale High to the Lancaster Lebanon Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner, May 31, 2007. While the comments were directed toward the Central Pennsylvania community, they are applicable to almost all communities.
Iwould like to pose what I think are some pretty important questions for us to consider:
First, who are we as a people in our local communities?
Secondly, who will we likely be in another generation if we do nothing different from what we are now doing?
Thirdly, who do we want to be in the future and what might be done to improve our future?
And, fourthly, can we, you and I, make an appreciable difference?
First, who are we?
In our communities, we tend to see ourselves as clean and neat, hard working, as religious, as fiscally conservative, as ethical, and as caring about our quality of life.
We also may not be too quick to take new or different folks into our confidence, although we do have a responsibility to preserve certain important values.
If we do not live in cities, we may or may not be aware of the problems of the cities and we may care – or not care – about those problems, if we are aware.
We do know that there is a new generation growing up in the cities, in the suburbs, and in the rural areas, with ideas about life and values that are being profoundly influenced by an increase in communication devices – by television, by computer games, by My Space, and text messaging.
We also know that most parents are very busy, both working to maintain a lifestyle that, for many, has become more difficult to support. Many good manufacturing jobs are being lost in this country and we are not attracting enough additional companies to our local communities, to bring new, good jobs with them.
We are aware that there has been more dysfunction in families – that there are also more violent and sometimes unsolved crimes in our communities.
So, our second question – who will we be in another generation if we do nothing different from what we are now doing?
It should be said that quite a few good things are happening that are making a difference. We are fortunate to have leaders whose lives exemplify high moral values and strong ethical perspectives. These leaders, along with demonstrating strong leadership in many areas of our communities, are a rarity in any community.
These are the models we want our young people to see and emulate – those who have vision –who live life with real purpose and a strong belief that a better future is possible if we are willing to work for it.
Making A Difference For Our Future . . .
As Abraham Lincoln once stated, “I say try. If we never try, we shall never succeed. He has the right to criticize who has the heart to help.” If we truly believe that we cannot do anything to make our community better, our efforts will certainly fail.
But back to our second question – where will we be in another generation if we continue on the same path? We can, and must, do better despite the good things that are being done. There remain many disturbing trends that we would do well to recognize and address. These include an alarmingly-high school dropout rate in cities, particularly for Latinos and African Americans; a growing prison population and an unacceptably-high rate of recidivism; a teenage pregnancy rate that, while dropping, is still too high; and drug-related gang activity, often associated with illegal drugs, in the cities and suburbs.
We can find ways to support our urban school systems – we should not expect them to do what our families and churches used to do – and think they can educate children of many languages – and at various readiness levels presented to them – without adequate resources to do the job. We could do a better job to keep our kids in the schools and off the streets.
“I say try. If we never try, we shall never succeed.”
Abraham Lincoln
This brings me to the third question: who do we want to be in the future and what might be done to improve our future? Allow me to make some suggestions:
An attitude of giving and service needs to begin with those closest to us – in our families and our workplaces. We all have tough times in our lives when an empathetic ear and a word of encouragement can make a big difference. Our families and friends need a caring, consistent presence. Our co-workers need to know that we bring our soul into the workplace and that it is okay to be authentic with us, problems and all –and that we truly care.
We need to strengthen our families so that children can truly be children – they need to feel safe and supported. We need to nurture our relationships with our children – in a family setting, as well as one-on-one. We can make our neighborhoods more welcoming, more inclusive, less polarizing. We can value and understand the benefit of cultural and ideological differences.
We could better support good social service providers who will offer our kids hope and someone who has time for them – who will give them a place to belong –people who care. We need to take time to attend the activities and sporting events of our children and grandchildren so that our own interest and support is apparent. If we do not find ways to offer our kids hope, to know they are valued and important –someone else will, unfortunately, sometimes to serve their own twisted purposes.
We could support the initiatives of Habitat for Humanity and United Way to do a better job of providing low income housing, which is in short supply now and in another generation will be critical.
We can conserve our special places for the next generation – our forests, our watersheds with their beautiful streams and waterfalls. We could balance farmland preservation and economic development so that our next generation will want to live in our communities – and – there will be good jobs to support them!
We can make our cities, our county seats, dynamic and interesting places once again. We ignore our cities at our own peril – they are truly the core of our communities and, if allowed to decay, the negative results will not be confined to urban areas. Like it or
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not, we are on this road together – city and county alike.
And our final question: can we, you and I, make an appreciable difference in what the next generation will face in our regions? The answer is a strong – resounding YES! We can make a huge difference! We have the ability to shape the future – the opportunity is ours to seize or to squander.
Life can be much more than replaying the last golf hole – or thinking about what we own or will buy next – or engaging in malicious gossip about others – or thinking about what or where we will eat.
Success and power are not something to fear if they are used to improve the lot of others around us and our communities. True success is one that reaches out and encourages others. It teaches, coaches, mentors, especially young folks. It makes a difference in our communities by getting involved and giving back. It takes risks – it has been said that a leader takes people where they want to go, but a “great leader” takes people where they ought to go.
“. . . a leader takes people where they want to go, but a “great leader” takes people where they ought to go.”
S. Dale High
A life lived in awareness and service – one that takes a risk for the benefit of others – one that takes the focus off of ourselves and our illnesses or our disappointments – is seldom boring and is more likely to bring us personal meaning and joy than does a life of self-absorption.
Many of you have given of yourselves in service and have brought so much improvement to your communities. However, the job is not finished – the task is daunting, and there is much to accomplish before we hand over the reins to the next generation. It need not overwhelm us if we just take one positive action after another. An often-used quote from Sir Wilfred T. Grenfell comes to mind: “The service we render to others is really the rent we pay for our room on this earth. It is obvious that man is himself a traveler; that the purpose of this world is not ‘to have and to hold’ but ‘to give and to serve’. There can be no other meaning.”
Achieving success should not be a solitary task – as leaders, we need to bring others with us –we need to bring our community with us.
Success is getting what you want –happiness is wanting what you get. You are more likely to like what you get when you help others to be successful, also! Being grateful, being gracious, and being generous increases the likelihood of happiness for all of us.
In summary, many of our communities are already great places. There are, however, troubling concerns that need to be addressed so that we can pass on to those of the next generation a place where they can realize their full potential.
If we will take the time to craft a vision of value, and demonstrate leadership – that is the determination driven by a worthy purpose – the willingness to take reasonable risks and work hard – the next generation will see a very different outcome.
I acknowledge the important concept of service in our society and applaud all who work to build young people of strong character. Children need models more than critics and you distinguish yourselves as citizens who are involved and hold dear our children and youth.
Thank you for your leadership in making our communities the best they can be!
A Sanford H. High Birth Date
ugust 23, 2007, will mark the 100th year since the birth of Sanford H. High, founder of High Welding Company.
Sanford High was raised on a farm with quite a few brothers and sisters. When the Depression struck, the farm could no longer support a family of that size, so Sanford and some of his siblings left the farm to seek work in the City of Lancaster.
One of first jobs Sanford took was working, for over two years, on night shift at Stehle’s Silk Mill. He operated both the Jacquard loom, which produced patterned silk material, and the Georgette Crepe machine, with which thread was twisted in opposite directions to create a fluffy fabric.
Meanwhile, Sanford’s brother, Benjamin, had been producing springs at King Welding Company when its owner decided to branch off into another area and King Welding Company became available for acquisition. Disillusioned with his farming endeavors, Sanford decided to join Ben in the purchase of King Welding Company in 1931. So the brothers obtained a $7,500 loan from the Agriculture Trust Company with the help of their father, who co-signed for them. The rest is history, as was outlined in the 75th Anniversary Issue of the High Spirit.
By 1930, Sanford was back at home farming tobacco and potatoes with his father in Lime Valley (south of Lampeter, Pennsylvania). Considering that potatoes were selling for $.30 per bushel and tobacco at $.06 per pound, this was not a very profitable occupation for him, as the 1930 growing season was very dry.
It is interesting for us, in 2007, to reflect on the humble beginnings of the founder of the predecessor Company of the High organization. His persistence, can do attitude, and sincerity opened many doors and allowed him to successfully lay the foundation for what, with the contributions of many others, has now grown into a strong and diverse family of Companies!
Happy Birthday, Sanford H. High!
H Company Spotlight: High Steel Structures Inc.
igh Steel Structures Inc. (HSSI) is one of the largest fabricators of structural steel in the United States, with more than one million tons of steel fabricated over the past 20 years. HSSI’s 700+ co-workers fabricate a wide range of complex bridge components, and offer supplemental fabrication services of heavy building girders and weldments to a variety of industries. The Company’s Field Operations group offers bridge steel erection and emergency
bridge repair services, and product transportation services are offered through High Transit LLC, the Company’s affiliated shipping fleet.
When the team members were asked about their own history with HSSI, what have been their most recent challenges, or if they had any facts about HSSI that co-workers may not be aware of, they offered the following comments.
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Larry Adams Purchasing Manager
I have been with HSSI in the Purchasing Department for 36 years. Recently, HSSI has had interesting and challenging task forces on projects, with the anticipation of one to two million dollar savings, such as the I-695/I-95 (15,000 ton) bridge.
I am fortunate to be a part of a very “mature” purchasing department here at HSSI. In fact, we have 107 years of experience as a Department.
Steve Bussanmas
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
I have been with HSSI for 10 years.
Currently we are pursuing a large Public Private Partnership project in Virginia known as the I-495 Hot Lanes project. If this project moves forward, additional toll lanes will be built onto I-495 around Washington, D. C. The State of Virginia is negotiating the terms of this project with the key project partners, Transurban, Flour and Lane Construction. The HSSI sales team has been working on this job for over a year and hopes to know the outcome in the third quarter of this year.
Steve
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conversion, and never complained or shirked their responsibilities in making the conversion the success that it is. I have worked for three other companies, and I am proud to say, the co-workers here at HSSI are some of the most dedicated people I have been fortunate to work with.
Bernd Laudorn Vice President, Estimating, Project Management, and Field Operations
Lefttoright: JeffSterner,RonnieMedlock,CraigThompson,SteveBussanmas,SteveGerber, MichelleMcCann,BerndLaudorn,MitchLong,MikeMurry,LarryAdams,andRodLaukhuff.
In my 22 years of working with HSSI, I have held several positions. Currently, with the SAP implementation and the soft market, challenges in my areas of responsibility have been significant, yet have kept an excellent team of coworkers reviewing priorities. HSSI has enjoyed being an industry leader before and during my career here. Maintaining this position is an important objective for all co-workers so that the tradition of success will continue.
Rod Laukhuff Manager, Human Resources
Vice President, Manufacturing
I began in this position in 1996. I must mention the dedication of co-workers throughout the SAP conversion process. Coworkers were aware of the need for the
In August of this year, I will be employed with HSSI for eight years. Currently, we are seeking to address Business Continuity/ Disaster Management Plans to improve coworker safety in the event of a catastrophe. If there is one message I can convey to coworkers, it is: Be safe and seek satisfaction and continuous improvement in your work.
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Mitch Long Group Controller
I began working with High Industries Inc. in December 2005, on the SAP Core team, and moved to HSSI in February of this year. Currently, my biggest project is learning the steel industry, and learning what drives the numbers so I can effectively support business operations.
Michelle McCann
Administrative Coordinator II
I have been with HSSI since January 1979. Back in the days when Sanford High would sneak up behind me and scare the living daylights out of me. Back in the days when our family of companies was High Steel Structures, Inc., High Realty Company, and Caldondale Equipment! The majority of my tenure has been with HSSI providing administrative support in the President’s office, and close to the growth and the changes within the Company. Currently, I am coordinating the move of the HSSI administrative offices to a location closer to our fabrication plants. The move involves everything from moving 65 people, their furniture and files, to projectors, whiteboards, and a ten-foot handmade quilt!
Ronnie Medlock
Director of Technical Services
I joined HSSI last summer. In addition to overseeing the Engineering and Quality Control Departments, I help advance welding technology at HSSI through the High Steel Welding Committee. Currently, I am working on a project evaluating the suitability for laser welding for steel bridge fabrication, including the possible use of deck panels made from thin steel plate joined by laser welding. It is a privilege to be a part of a company that has contributed significantly to our nation’s infrastructure, and to the advancement of the state-of-theart in steel bridge construction.
Mike Murry
Director of Fleet Maintenance and Shipping Thirty-seven years ago, I began with HSSI as a Truck Washer. From there I became Truck Mechanic Trainee, First Class Mechanic, Fleet Supervisor, Fleet Maintenance Manager, and as of last year, Director of Fleet Maintenance and Shipping. With the recent changes in my responsibilities in Fleet Maintenance, and now also the Shipping group with the implementation of High Transit LLC, I have a greater appreciation of what it takes to successfully transport the finished products.
From 1970 to the present, the dedication and commitment of the folks I have had the privilege to work with is, in fact, the key to the success of the fleet and shipping group. Thank you to all.
Jeff Sterner President
I began working for High in 1997, as Senior Vice President of High Construction Company. In September 2005, I took the position of President with HSSI. Much of my focus has been on planning and executing strategies to make HSSI profitable again, and to provide the desired return for shareholders. I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to interact with all of The High Companies, and I have met so many talented people. HSSI is no exception. I am very impressed with the talented and ingenious workforce, and it is remarkable to think of all the systems and innovations developed through the years to make HSSI an industry leader.
Craig Thompson Director of Manufacturing
In 2000, I began as Plant Manager at HSSI Lancaster, Plant Two, and Yard Operations. In 2005, I became Plant Manager of HSSI
Company Spotlight: High Steel Structures Inc. . . .
Lancaster Operations. In 2006, I was a member of the SAP High Impact Core Team, and this year I became Director of Manufacturing. Being part of the successful
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TSAP launch and the ongoing effort to improve the application of this system has been rewarding. HSSI has embraced the system and we all continue to learn about the power of this tool every day.
his column recognizes the ongoing awards, honors, education, and certification of co-workers. To include your honor, or to honor someone else, forward the pertinent information, within three months of completion, to Jennifer Vasko, High Corporate Services LLC.
Name CompanyHonorAwarding
Barbara N. BachmanHSSICertificate in Supervisory LeadershipPenn Sate University5/07
Thomas S. BennerHSSICertificate in Supervisory LeadershipPenn State University5/07
Diane L. CarterHALReal Estate LicenseState of Pennsylvania5/07
Simon Z. ElmoreHCGLMaster’s Degree in EngineeringPenn State University5/07
Kenneth GliddenHSSICertificate in Supervisory LeadershipPenn State University5/07
Brian K. HicksHSSICertificate in Supervisory LeadershipPenn State University5/07
Scott L. KrauseHSSICertificate in Supervisory LeadershipPenn State University5/07
Gregory M. WeitzelHSSICertificate in Supervisory LeadershipPenn State University5/07
We congratulate these co-workers on their achievements.
High Concrete Group LLC Promotes CarbonCast®
High Concrete Group LLC (HCGL) coworkers Mike Achilles, Northern Regional Sales Director (left), and Gary Graziano, Vice President of Marketing (center), talk with architects at the recent AIA Convention and Expo in San Antonio, Texas. Mike and Gary promoted CarbonCast® as part of the AltusGroup®, the industry technology partnership co-founded by HCGL. CarbonCast carbon fiber reinforcement results in stronger, lighter-weight, and longerlasting precast concrete structures.
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High Steel Service Center LLC Improves Coil Storage Safety
High Steel Service Center LLC (HSSCL) processes approximately 4,200 tons of coil products per month. Since lead times for the coils are two to three months from the mills, an adequate supply of coils must be in stock to meet customer demand. At any given time, there could be anywhere from 500 to 800 coils in inventory. Since these coils weigh as much as 25 tons each, a storage system must be used that provides a safe work environment.
the cradles are made of wood, cracking, splitting, and splintering over time were also concerns.
The new coil storage system installed at HSSCL provides a much safer work environment by utilizing sectioned steel channels anchored to the floor along with the use of adjustable, composite plastic wedges for nesting the coils. The anchoring keeps the system in place while the wedge positions can be easily adjusted to match different coil diameters, providing a secure hold. The plastic wedges eliminate the problem of cradles cracking, splitting, and splintering over time.
The coil storage system used in years past utilized wooden cradles made from 6 inch x 6 inch lumber with a radius cut into the lumber for nesting the coils. Two cradles were used for each coil, and additional coils could then be stacked one layer above the coils that were nested in the wooden cradles. Although this system worked for many years without any major safety incidents, it had its drawbacks.
For example, the wooden cradles of the old system were not adjustable, so they were sized for the largest coils, which allowed for movement of the smaller coil. Because
Additional benefits of the new system include elimination of the muchdreaded task of chaining coils at the end of each row. This will reduce damage of the material itself since coils are significantly less likely to come in contact with each other due to movement, and the ability to improve space utilization by stacking coils three layers high. These additional benefits, however, are minor in comparison to the increased safety that the new system affords our co-workers.
High Safety Consulting Services Ltd. Expands Into Construction Safety Services Market
Glaxo-Smith-Kline (GSK) in Marietta, Pennsylvania, is undergoing a number of significant expansions. Pharmaceutical companies usually have a very intense focus as an industry on superior safety and health performance. This commitment extends to any contractor performing work for them. Most pharmaceutical companies have a contractor qualification program, and are very involved in the oversight of safety in the projects.
The GSK site requires that a dedicated site safety person be provided by contractors with 30 or more employees on the site. High Safety Consulting Services Ltd. (HSCSL) was contracted by Binsky and Snyder (a mechanical contractor based in Pennsylvania and New Jersey) to provide oversight for its crews. The job is operating over two shifts. We have two individuals supporting the Binsky & Snyder contract. In addition, we have a third contract employee working for us as a safety monitor for another contractor, MBR Construction Services, on this same site.
Larger construction projects are more often requiring a dedicated safety resource on-site to oversee the safety requirements of the project. This trend is an opportunity for HSCSL to continue to expand into the construction safety services market. The fatality rate in construction is much higher than other industries and the opportunity to reduce risk exists.
O High Hotels Ltd. Receives Awards
nce again, Marriott International, Inc., has named the Courtyard by MarriottMiddletown, New York, the 2006 Gold Award winner at its annual convention in San Antonio, Texas. Recognized from among more than 650 Courtyard hotels worldwide, the Courtyard by Marriott was selected based on overall satisfaction ratings determined from guest survey scores and unannounced property inspections. This is the third consecutive year the Courtyard by Marriott has received this award.
The Courtyard by Marriott-Lancaster was honored with the 2006 Platinum Circle Award. The hotel earned Platinum Circle status for achieving the highest score for excellence in customer service and product quality. The 2006 Brand Essence Award was presented to the Courtyard by Marriott for being “most representative of the essence of the Courtyard brand” from among all Courtyard hotels worldwide. The hotel also received the 2006 Maintenance and Upkeep Award.
Homewood Suites by Hilton, the national brand of upscale, all-suite, residential-style hotels, recognized the Homewood Suites by Hilton-Harrisburg West, located in Rossmoyne Business Center. The hotel was presented with the Hilton Pride Award for 2006 at the Hilton Family of Hotels Focused Service Brand Conference in Memphis, Tennessee. The Homewood Suites by Hilton was selected based on customer feedback measured through guest satisfaction surveys, as well as the product quality and service scores measured quarterly by the company. The hotel was honored with a monetary prize and a brand-sponsored trophy to be displayed in the hotel lobby.
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The 2007 Business and Industry/Education Partnership Award, sponsored by Prudential Financial and Fairchild Semiconductor, focuses on companies who support public and private education and provide hands-on learning for students. This year, three recipients were named and the Hilton Garden Inn-Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania was among the winners. The Hilton Garden Inn provides an overview of various aspects of hotel management and services. The staff familiarizes students with the process of preparing a room for guests, as well as an overview of additional services the hotel offers. Students also receive lessons on the job application process and the benefits that come with employment.
High Concrete Group LLC Provides Wall Panels For Lucas Oil Stadium
The $675 million Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, will feature an insulated, brick-inlay architectural facade with CarbonCast® insulated wall panels provided by AltusGroup members Gate Precast and High Concrete Group LLC (HCGL). The project will require nearly 400,000 square feet of limestone-finished architectural precast, featuring blasted accents and embedded brick. Opening in 2009, Lucas Oil Stadium will have a retractable roof and will have a seating capacity of 63,000 that will be expandable to 70,000.
HCGL is supplying the wall panels for the north and south elevations, and is subcontracted to Gate Precast. Gate is supplying the east and west elevation panels.
The system’s rapid installation does not compromise its clean lines and exacting detail, so construction time and cost savings are anticipated compared to field labor alternatives. Additionally, the prestressed panels permit longer spans—another costsaving aspect of the system because it
The New Face Of Sales At High Steel Structures Inc.
High Steel Structures Inc. (HSSI) has formally diversified its sales and marketing efforts to capitalize on opportunities to fabricate steel for nonbridge markets such as pre-engineered metal buildings, power plants, high-rises, and other non-bridge infrastructure projects. With its many years of fabrication experience in bridges, the Company is well prepared to evolve into the fabrication of non-bridge structures and weldments.
The new Sales Manager who will lead this effort is Richard Truxel, whose background includes 18 years of marketing and sales experience in the
steel industry. He joined the HSSI sales team in May 2007. “Rich is a welcome addition to our sales team as our efforts intensify to diversify our product offerings and increase revenue,” said Steve Bussanmas, HSSI Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Efforts to grow into non-bridge markets are already bearing fruit, most notably with two recent large projects for Butler Manufacturing. Butler sub-contracted the heavy framing members for two sports complexes; the Foley Athletic Center at West Point, and the Hershey Centre Sportzone in Mississauga, Canada to HSSI. The steel tonnage of each of these jobs could be compared to the size of a typical interstate overpass bridge.
New Flex Building Added To The Florida Portfolio
High Associates Ltd. (HAL) began construction of a new flex building in the Manasota Industrial Park located in Sarasota, Florida. This 48,720-square-foot facility is a steel-frame building with white concrete wall panels. It is designed to have a terra cotta accent canopy over the tenant entrance ways. What makes this flex building a good product for HAL is that it can be finished out as office or leased as industrial space. The building’s design can accommodate four tenants, but expectations are that it will be leased by either one or two tenants.
HAL also owns and manages 16 buildings for a total of 360,769 square feet at Parkland Center, which is located just two miles from this new project. The Parkland Center portfolio has maintained a 99% leased
occupancy since the end of last year. This exceptionally strong and stable occupancy rate gives the team the confidence to build the new building on a 100% speculative basis.
Managing the Florida holdings is Beverly Vorhees, Regional Manager, along with Audrey Williams. Together, this team is looking forward to leasing this new building, and have already identified several prospects.
The High Companies Places Interns
As The High Companies continues to grow and expand its diverse operations, interns can offer new ideas to the operations across the Company. This is an excellent opportunity for the interns to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios in the workforce.
This year, 11 interns have been successfully placed throughout the Company, and this year’s interns are:
Ryan Albright
Junior at Pennsylvania State University
Major:Marketing and Finance
Location:HCGL Denver, Pennsylvania
Resides:Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
High School Attended: East Pennsboro Enola, Pennsylvania
Amanda Allen
Sophomore at Bloomsburg University
Major:Marketing
Location:HCGL Denver, Pennsylvania
Resides:Denver, Pennsylvania
High School Attended: Cocalico High School Denver, Pennsylvania
Travis Beane
Sophomore at Pennsylvania State University
Major:Aerospace Engineering
Location:HCGL Denver, Pennsylvania
Resides:Paradise, Pennsylvania
High School Attended: Solanco High School
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Quarryville, Pennsylvania
Jessica Birchwell
Freshman at University of Kentucky
Major:Business/Finance
Minor:Spanish
Location:HCGL Springboro, Ohio
Resides:Middletown, Ohio
High School Attended: Middletown High School Middletown, Ohio
Josh Brubaker
Junior at Pennsylvania State University
Major:Civil Engineering
Location:HCGL Denver, Pennsylvania
Resides:Mount Joy, Pennsylvania High School Attended: Lancaster Mennonite High School Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Kendall Eberhardt
Junior at Pennsylvania State University
Major:Civil Engineering
Location:HCGL Denver, Pennsylvania
Resides:Succasunna, New Jersey
High School Attended: Roxbury High School Succasunna, New Jersey
Steve Juisti
Senior at Lehigh University
Major:Civil Engineering
Location:HCGL Denver, Pennsylvania
Resides:Drexell Hill, Pennsylvania
High School Attended: Upper Darby High School
Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Matt Krupa
Junior at Pennsylvania College of Technology
Major:Construction Management
Location:HAL Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Resides:Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Anthony Kuster
Junior at Lehigh University
Major:Civil Engineering
Location:HCGL Denver, Pennsylvania
Resides:Denver, Pennsylvania
High School Attended: Hempfield High School
Landisville, Pennsylvania
Nancy Larson
Junior at Lehigh University
Major:Civil Engineering
Location:HCGL Denver, Pennsylvania
Resides:Queenstown, Maryland
High School Attended: Gunston Day School Centerville, Maryland
Ryan Roberts
Sophomore at Ohio State University
Major:Mechanical Engineering
Location:HCGL Springboro, Ohio
Resides:Englewood, Ohio
High School Attended: Northmont High School Clayton, Ohio
Robert Shoemaker
Freshman at Pennsylvania State University
Major:Hotel, Restaurant Management
Location:HHL Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Resides:Strasburg, Pennsylvania
High School Attended: Lampeter-Strasburg High School Lampeter, Pennsylvania
Vincent W. Slaugh
Junior at Penn State University
Major:Industrial Engineering, History
Location:HCGL Denver, Pennsylvania
Resides:Lancaster, Pennsylvania
High School Attended: Hempfield High School Landisville, Pennsylvania
Lefttoright:TravisBeane,NancyLarson,AmandaAllen, Tim Cullen (HCGL),Anthony Kuster, Steve Juisti, Josh Brubaker, Matt Krupa, Robert Shoemaker.
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Hosts Wellness Walk
Over 40 participants gathered the morning of June 9, 2007, at the Muddy Run Recreational Park for a four mile hike around the lake. Hikers began their journey at 9:00 a.m., and were provided with water, juice, and light snacks. Most of the trail was wooded and very rugged. Several varieties of birds and water fowl were encountered along the way. They hiked as a group, for the most part, and carried a conversation throughout the hike. A scavenger hunt was provided for the children, challenging them to find items such as pine cones, violets, and acorns. Water squirters were given as prizes for finding all of the items. Over all, coworkers and their families enjoyed the hike and were all asking when and where the next one would be held.
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T Foundation Awards
he High Foundation is a non-profit organization that was established in 1980 by members of the High Family. The Foundation’s overall mission is to give back to the community by providing support to worthy
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non-profit organizations, and assisting High co-workers in meeting the costs of college education for their children through The High Foundation Scholarship Program.
This year, The High Foundation awarded scholarships to Brendon S. Shenk of Ronks, Pennsylvania, and Aimee R. Walton of Lititz, Pennsylvania. Both students have been awarded $16,000 scholarships, or $4,000 per year for four years. The scholarships were presented at a luncheon held on June 1, 2007, at The Hamilton Club in Lancaster.
Brendon Shenk is the son of Cathy Shenk, Payroll Administrative Assistant with High Corporate Services LLC. Brendon is a graduate of Pequea Valley High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society, Co-Captain of the Quiz Bowl Team, and President of Future Business Leaders of America. In addition, he is a member of his church’s Pastoral Nominating Committee and he volunteers several hours a week at the North Museum. Brendon plans to major in Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh.
Aimee Walton is the daughter of Jay Walton, a Grounds Maintenance co-worker with High Associates Ltd. Aimee is a graduate of Lititz Christian School where she taught Spanish to second grade students and taught various types of dance, including ballet, lyrical, pointe, and jazz. Aimee is a member of her church choir, a librarian at Manheim Library, and she served as a counselor at church summer camp. Aimee plans to major in English and Creative Writing at Lock Haven University.
Congratulations to both scholarship winners!
Walton, Brendon Shenk, Rick High, Janet High, Calvin High, and Robin Stauffer.
