❖ HREG Breaks Ground on The Crossings at Conestoga Creek
❖ HSS Ships Its Final “Superload” Girders for the New New York Bridge
❖ What’s Next for High Steel Structures?
❖ HCC Begins Expansion for Elizabethtown College’s Young Center
❖ Summit Celebrates the Pinnacle of Workplace Safety
❖ Marriott Makes Way for Expansion
❖ Governor Visits HSS Lancaster Facility
❖ HCG Awarded Contract to Produce Precast Concrete for New Statue of Liberty Museum
❖ Jaquith Industries Appreciates the Value of HSSC’s HIGHSL Stainless Steel
❖ High Honors and Awards
❖ She Gives Good Measure!
● Deborah L. Cash, Guest Services Representative, HHL, TownePlace Suites-Harrisburg West, Mechanicsburg, PA
Environmental Stewardship.......
❖ High Co-Workers Participate in Adopt-A-Highway Clean-Up
❖ Celebrating Earth Day at High
Community Commitment.........
❖ The S. Dale High Family Foundation Helps The Library System Take Reading on the Road
❖ High Partners with Local Elementary School to Build Excitement for Learning
❖ High Co-Workers Join the Race Against Racism
❖ HT Co-Worker Makes a Child’s Wish Come True HCC Co-Workers Take Part in Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon
High Spirit is published as a service to co-workers, retirees, and their families. Submissions, comments, and suggestions are welcome and should be submitted to: Laurie M. Newmoyer, Editor lnewmoyer@high.net ● (717) 293-4479 On the cover: On the cover: On the cover: On the cover: On the cover: High Real Estate Group LLC broke ground for The Crossings at Conestoga Creek in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Read about this exciting and unique project on pages 4 and 5!
The S. Dale High Leadership Center
Nears Completion
Excitement is building as construction of The S. Dale High Leadership Center progresses toward a June opening. By the time you receive this edition of High Spirit, the new Center will be open and operating!
This new state-of-the-art facility is being constructed with funding from the third generation of the High Family – Steve, Greg, and Suzanne High – as a testament to Dale’s leadership and the hundreds of co-workers who worked together to significantly grow the High companies over the last 85-plus years.
The S. Dale High Leadership Center will serve four main purposes:
1.Centralize and strengthen the High Family Office function, which attends to Shareholder structure, succession planning, and meeting the High companies’ capital and tax requirements.
2.Become headquarters for The S. Dale High Family Foundation and the High Family’s philanthropic functions, which have grown considerably over the past several years and are poised to become a stronger force for humanitarianism in Lancaster and beyond.
3.Tell The High Story, using approximately 1,500 square feet of space that provides a visual depiction of the history of the High companies and reinforcement of The High Philosophy . This space will be a great
Steve High, Sadie High, Dale High, Suzanne High, and Greg High.
A MESSAGE FROM THE HIGH FAMILY COUNCIL
place to help current and future partners, co-workers, and customers learn more about High.
4.Provide a gathering space for High company business functions, training sessions, and select public use. The Leadership Center will have a configurable 140-seat auditorium and outside function area.
The Center’s opening will trigger several planned organizational movements that are part of the overall transition for the High Family and High companies. We want to ensure that everyone understands the role of this space and the changes that will occur.
Following are the organizational changes that will become effective as a result of the opening of this facility:
● Dean Glick, currently Vice President of Corporate Tax and Director of The High Family Office, will relocate and continue in his role as Director of The High Family Office. Carrie Booth joined High Company LLC in November as Tax Director, and Dean is working closely with her as she assumes responsibility for the tax function for all High companies.
Robin Stauffer, Dean Glick, and Elaine Richard, along with Dale High, will relocate to the new Leadership Center.
● Robin Stauffer , currently Corporate Secretary and Executive Director of The S. Dale High Family Foundation, will relocate and continue in her role as Executive Director of the Foundation, as well as continue to lead High philanthropic programs. The growth in resources of the Foundation necessitates even stronger focus to make the maximum impact. Robin will stay closely linked with the Executive Committee on community engagement priorities and will continue to manage all Corporate giving activities, as well as support the Executive Committee on government relations matters.
● Dale High, in his new role as Chair Emeritus, will be relocating to the Leadership Center. Dale continues to focus his attention on strategic planning, business development, and government relations.
● Elaine Richard , currently Executive Financial Assistant for High Company LLC, will become Family Office Administrator for The S. Dale High Leadership Center, and will also relocate.
The changes that will result from Robin Stauffer’s move to the Leadership Center include the following:
● Laurie Salzmann has been promoted to the position of Executive Office Manager, with responsibility for managing the Executive Administrative
A MESSAGE FROM THE HIGH FAMILY COUNCIL
Team, including Office Services and Corporate facilities management. Laurie will also oversee key internal communication activities such as the High Forum, High Spirit, and HighLites.
● Terry Warco, General Counsel/ Treasurer, will add the role of Corporate Secretary at the end of 2017. Robin will remain Corporate Secretary until that time.
● The Corporate Marketing and Public Relations functions led by Dave Nicholas will report to Sanjay Guglani, Chief Strategy Officer. You may recall that prior to High, Sanjay was Chief Marketing Officer at Carpenter Technology and Vice President of Marketing for a business unit of Textron.
In addition to the changes noted above, both Mark Fitzgerald and Joy Dickson will be relocating to the Executive Area to make room for an expanding High Associates team. Joy will report to Laurie Salzmann and will continue in her role as Office Manager of High Associates Ltd.
We believe that all of these changes will help to position the High Family and the companies for continued strength, growth, and success. Of course, without you and the entire team, none of this would be possible! Thank you for being such a vital part of our team and for joining us in this exciting new chapter of The High Story!
A sneak peak at the lobby area of The S. Dale High Leadership Center: As you enter this space, The High Story begins on the left with the founding of the company in 1931, and progresses through today. The right side of the display, represents the various High companies, and highlights significant projects. The display cases contain historic artifacts from the company’s archives, along with treasured pieces donated by retirees and long-time co-workers. This light-filled area welcomes visitors to look or relax, and opens to a walled courtyard. A 140-seat auditorium is to the left of the lobby.
Terry Warco, Laurie Salzmann, and Sanjay Guglani take on new responsibilities at High.
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HREG Breaks Ground on The Crossings at Conestoga Creek
High Real Estate Group LLC held a ground-breaking event on March 30, 2017, for The Crossings at Conestoga Creek, a new open-air shopping center project located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The $120 million project is HREG’s first mixed-use development to incorporate retail, residential, and hospitality. “The Crossings at Conestoga Creek is all about unique, memorable, social, entertaining, and interactive experiences,” said Mark Fitzgerald, President and COO of HREG.
A Wegmans food market of up to 120,000 square-feet will anchor the project. To showcase its offerings, Wegmans’ Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, store partnered with Lancaster County’s Nissley Vineyards and Lancaster Brewing Company to provide food and refreshments for the event. In addition to Wegmans, the project will feature 90,000 square feet of retail space, as much as one-third of which will be devoted to a vibrant dining scene of up to nine food and beverage venues.
The Crossings will also include a 127-suite Residence Inn by Marriott extended stay hotel. A new brand for High within the Marriott family of brands, it is also the first Residence Inn in Lancaster County. It will be developed, owned, and operated by High Hotels Ltd. as part of its portfolio of Hilton- and Marriottbranded hotels. “Residence Inn is the top performing extended stay brand. When combined with the tremendous amenity base within The Crossings, this hotel is perfect for the market,” said Russ Urban, HHL’s President.
Steve Evans (HAL) prepares for a television interview with a local reporter.
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In addition, a 258-unit apartment community will be constructed following a smart growth strategy. According to High CEO Mike Shirk, “Reduced footprints for the buildings make more efficient use of the land and reduce environmental impact.” It is estimated that The Crossings at Conestoga Creek will bring approximately 560 construction jobs and more than 700 direct full- and part-time jobs to Lancaster.
Greenfield Architects Ltd. designed the retail and hotel facilities. High Construction Company is serving as the construction manager for the retail and apartment community, as well as the hotel. Rick Stoudt, President of High Construction Company, said, “We are extremely excited about this opportunity. Our company has designed and built over 30 hotels and have become well versed in the multi-family market. To bring that expertise to this project here in Lancaster is truly rewarding.”
Project completion is scheduled for Fall 2018.
Front row (left to right): Rick Stoudt (HCC), Dan Pietropola (HCC), Russ Urban (HHL), Brad Mowbray (HAL), Steve Evans (HAL), Tina McGinnis (HAL), Charlene Kachnoskie (HCL), Jason Miller (HCL), and Greg Roscoe (HCC). Back row (left to right): Tara Gustafson (HAL), Ross Ansel (GAL), Anthony Saladino (HCL), Bill Boben (HAL), Deron Henise (HCC), Ken Hornbeck (HAL), Mark Fitzgerald (HREG), and Tony Seitz (HAL).
Mike Shirk addresses the crowd as Dale High looks on.
Early on a dreary March morning, the last superload was ready to leave HSS’s Williamsport facility.
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HSS and HTL Ship the Final “Superload”
Girders for the New New York Bridge
There was plenty of excitement and media coverage as High Steel Structures LLC shipped its final load of massive blue steel girders for the iconic New New York Bridge on March 7, 2017. This new bridge is being constructed to replace the Tappan Zee Bridge over the Hudson River. High Transit LLC transported the 12-foot-deep girders to the Port of Coeymans, New York. Loads, including tractors and trailers, were up to a half a football field in length, and weighed up to 130 tons.
“Transporting these superloads becomes very demanding. Each load was so large that it required police escort, and we were limited to moving about three or four loads per week,” said Ronnie Medlock, Vice President of Technical Services. “Keeping drawings, materials, and fabrication flowing was critical to maintaining the shipping schedule. Just a few missed shipments would have had a huge effect on our ability to meet the schedule.”
Delivery of these superloads required a great deal of skill on the part of our HT over-the-road drivers. Using remote controls, they operated steerable dollies to navigate some very tight curves, corners, tolls, and other obstacles along the route, sometimes with only inches to spare. Drivers had plenty of practice as 289 of the 793 loads were superloads.
The $3.98 billion New New York Bridge is the largest transportation designbuild project in the history of the United States, and is a prime example of “American workers, using American steel, to Rebuild America.” In order to take on this project, HSS expanded its Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Plant, and 200 co-workers were added since 2014 to support this bridge project.
“With fabrication largely complete, we are proud to say that we have hit every engineering and delivery milestone with outstanding quality,” said Ronnie. Final pieces for the New New York Bridge will deliver in Fall of 2017.
Thank you to all co-workers who contributed to the success of this High historymaking project.
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What’s Next for High Steel Structures?
High Steel Structures LLC has spent the last few years fabricating three large jobs – the New New York Bridge, the East End Crossing, and the “K” Bridge. So what’s next? Here is a glimpse at three vital infrastructure projects that HSS is fabricating for customers in the Mid-Atlantic.
CSVT River Bridge
This 12,160-ton bridge will carry Route 15 across the Susquehanna River in Union County, Pennsylvania. At $156 million, it is the first contract of the $670 million Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation Project (CSVT). According to PennDOT, the CSVT project will ultimately provide a 13-mile limited access highway connecting PA 147 in Northumberland County just south of the PA 45 Interchange, to US 11/15 in Snyder County just north of the Borough of Selinsgrove. When completed, the river bridge will be more than 4,500 feet long with a peak elevation of 180 feet. Fabrication of this structure is being split equally between the Lancaster and Williamsport Plants.
Scudder Falls Bridge
http://www.csvt.com/
This bridge spans the Delaware River north of Philadelphia, connecting Ewing Township, New Jersey, and Lower Makefield Township, Pennsylvania. The 12,232-ton project for the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) was originally constructed in 1959, now carries an average of 59,000 vehicles per day, and has been classified as “functionally obsolete.” The new dual-span structure will carry six lanes of through traffic and three auxiliary lanes for traffic merging on and off the bridge. It will increase capacity, reduce congestion, and improve travel time for drivers, while allowing for safer merging. The project will also provide for construction of full inside and outside shoulders on both replacement bridge spans. Scudder Falls is slated to start fabrication in HSS’s Williamsport Plant in August 2017.
Patapsco Flats Bridge
A $48.5 million bridge deck and superstructure replacement for the Maryland Transportation Authority (MdTA), this plate girder bridge carries I-895 over the Patapsco River Flats, located between Exit 4 (MD 295) and Exit 6 (I-97 and MD 2 spur road). The first two shipments were produced in HSS’s Lancaster North Bay. Shipments 3 through 6 are currently in production and will span well into the first quarter of 2018. All production of this project is being done in Lancaster.
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HCC Begins Expansion for Elizabethtown College’s Young Center
High Construction Company has begun an expansion to Elizabethtown College’s Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies. Located on the college’s campus in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, the expansion consists of two additions totalling 9,275 square feet, increasing the size of the Young Center by about 30 percent. Enhancements include a new visitor entrance featuring an interpretive gallery for permanent rotating exhibits featuring rare books and clothing items related to Anabaptist and Pietist groups, with a special focus on the Amish. The project also includes reconfigured classroom, office, and work spaces, and a new project room and storage space. An adjacent parking lot will be reconfigured to enhance traffic flow and safety.
“High Construction has completed numerous projects on Elizabethtown College’s campus, including the Masters Center, Schreiber Quads, Brossman Commons, and The High Library, among others. Building trustworthy relationships is the cornerstone of The High Philosophy and we’re excited to continue to strengthen our partnership with Elizabethtown College as we expand and enhance the Young Center,” said Rick Stoudt, President of HCC.
Erin Kelly, is serving as the Project Manager, Don Witmer is the Project Superintendent, and Mark Hammert is the Assistant Project Manager. Estimators for the project included Kevin Zimmerman and Dave Dieterly.
Substantial completion of the project is scheduled for Fall 2017.
Mark Hammert and Erin Kelly review project drawings for Elizabethtown College’s Young Center expansion.
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Summit Celebrates the Pinnacle Of Workplace Safety
To recognize important achievements in safety during 2016, the High Environmental Health and Safety Team held its annual Safety Summit on March 9, 2017. The event began with a delicious catered lunch buffet, and was followed by a short speech by Fritz Shaak, Director of EH&S for High. Fritz thanked all those in attendance for working safely throughout the year, and for being instrumental in achieving the best overall safety record in High's history.
Safety Circle winners were selected based on EH&S audit scores and OSHA Recordable Incident Rates (RIR) and Days Away Case Rates (DACR). In all, six Hotels/Properties teams and four teams representing Manufacturing/Construction earned Safety Circle Awards, and the honor to compete for their category's President's Safety Award. Representatives offered presentations that highlighted their safety programs and accomplishments for 2016, with many achieving several years with no OSHA recordables.
Following the presentations, the High Executive Committee met to determine winners for the President's Safety Awards. High Steel Service Center LLC earned the award for Manufacturing/Construction, and Orchard Ridge, a High Associates Ltd. apartment community, was the recipient of the Hotels/Properties award. Additionally, Hampton Inn-Harrisburg West earned the SAFE (Summit Award for Entertainment) for their presentation.
Thank you to our Safety Circle Award winners, and to all High co-workers for making safety a priority every day.
Linda Sams, Rick Bennett, Jim Simmons, and Randy Horning, with Mike Shirk.
PRESIDENT’S AWARD WINNER: ORCHARD RIDGE
Kathryn Sylvia with High’s CEO, Mike Shirk.
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Marriott Makes Way for Expansion
High Real Estate Group LLC, along with High Construction Company, will construct a 110-room addition to the Marriott hotel in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. To make way for this new construction, three buildings at 14, 16, and 18 East King Street were demolished.
Buildings at 14, 16, and 18 East King Street were demolished to make way for new construction.
The project features a 12th floor bar and a renovation to the existing restaurant. The expansion addresses an identified shortage of hotel rooms needed to attract larger conventions to the Lancaster County Convention Center, which adjoins the Marriott.
The Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square and Lancaster County Convention Center opened in June 2009.
Governor Visits HSS Lancaster Facility
On March 9, 2017, High Steel Structures LLC hosted Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf to tour the Plants and meet with senior management to discuss building a skilled workforce in Pennsylvania. This visit was sparked by HSS’s initiative to boost skills within its workforce through its High Steel University. The goal of this training program is to keep pace with changing needs in the industry by developing a pipeline of skilled workers. According to HSS President John O’Quinn, this initiative is critical as bridges and structural steel finishes become increasingly more sophisticated.
Governor Tom Wolf speaks with HSS’s Byron Folk as Darryl Gordon, Vice President of Human Resource Services, looks on.
In an effort to develop its workforce for future demands, High partners with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, Harrisburg Area Community College, and the Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County, among others. According to High’s CEO, Mike Shirk, “To continue to grow our businesses, we need more skilled talent. Our partners are a crucial link to matching education investment to true workforce demand.”
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HCG Awarded Contract to Produce Precast Concrete for New Statue of Liberty Museum
High Concrete Group LLC was awarded a contract to produce high-performance insulated architectural precast panels for the new Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island in the New York Harbor. This stunning, 26,000 square-foot stateof-the-art building has been thoughtfully incorporated to complement and respect the Statue of Liberty and her Island.
Funds for the $70 million project were raised by The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation. This is the first new building construction undertaken by this organization, which was also responsible for historic restoration and preservation since the 1980s. As the key part of the beautification plan that includes landscaping and lighting, the new museum will give more than 4.3 million annual visitors to the Statue of Liberty the opportunity to learn about and honor the Statue’s history, influence, and legacy. The current museum, located inside the Statue of Liberty monument, is accessible to only a small fraction of the Statue’s visitors due to safety upgrades that were put into place following September 11, 2001.
Robert Pabst, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for HCG and a New York native from Brooklyn-Long Island, said, “This is a great opportunity indeed. We at High Concrete Group are proud to be part of this exciting project in homage to America’s iconic Lady of the Harbor.”
The Museum is expected to open in 2019.
Jaquith Industries Appreciates the Value Of HSSC’s HIGHSL Stainless Steel
Founded in 1919, Jaquith Industries of Syracuse, New York, manufactures airport runway lighting systems and metal concrete forms. Their products have been installed in major airports around the world, and must meet the rigid standards of the Federal Aviation Administration and of customers worldwide.
High Steel Service Center LLC had supplied its HIGHSL carbon steel product to Jaquith for use on their laser processing machine. Recently, Peggy Banner, Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations at Jaquith Industries, awarded HSSC an order for $175,000 worth of stainless steel grade 304 sheet and plate, including 25 tons of HIGHSL stainless steel 12-gauge-thick sheet and 3/8-inch-thick plate. When making the decision to award this job, one key factor was how the raw material would perform during processing. Jaquith has seen the benefits of using HIGHSL carbon steel in the past, so when the HSSC quote was submitted and they saw that a large portion of the job could be purchased as HIGHSL stainless steel, the decision was a no brainer. All of the material for the job was delivered to Jaquith in April 2017, and they are well on their way to lighting the runways of another international airport.
“Delivering quality material on-time and at competitive prices is key for us. But the added benefit of material that gives us a boost in productivity gains like we get from HIGHSL is an added bonus,” said Banner. “Stainless steel jobs in the future will definitely include HIGHSL.”
This is yet another example of how HSSC’s HIGHSL stainless steel gives customers the edge in processing high quality products.
High Honors
Thumbi N. Kamau
. . .earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics from Pennsylvania State University. Thumbi joined High Steel Structures LLC in 2008, and serves as Engineering Technician II.
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High Awards
High Concrete Group LLC
. . .won two Best of 2016 Awards from the Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal. 1200 Intrepid received “Best Office Project of 2016,” and High Concrete Group was the winner of the “Top 10 Best Places to Work of 2016.”
C. Denise Elliott
. . .was named 2016 Assistant Manager of the Year during The Charleston Apartment Association’s Diamond Awards. Denise, who serves as Assistant Community Manager for Plantation Oaks in Charleston, South Carolina, joined High Associates Ltd. in 2011.
Michelle F. Lorick
. . .was named 2016 Property Manager of the Year by The Charleston Apartment Association during its Diamond Awards. Michelle joined High Associates Ltd. in 2001, and serves as Community Manager for Plantation Oaks in Charleston, South Carolina.
Plantation Oaks
. . .was awarded The Charleston Apartment Association’s Diamond Awards 2016 Community of the Year award for the 21 to 30 year-old category.
. . .was also named Low Country Paws magazine’s “Favorite Apartment Home for Animal Lovers.” Located in Charleston, South Carolina, Plantation Oaks is owned and operated by High Associates Ltd.
She Gives Good Measure!
Deborah L. Cash
Guest Services Representative, High Hotels Ltd.
TownePlace Suites-Harrisburg West, Mechanicsburg, PA
Nominator: Jason J. Schultz
In the hotel business, outstanding customer service drives guest satisfaction and loyalty. And when it comes to going above and beyond customers’ expectations, Debbie is in the driver’s seat!
When a guest who was staying at the Hampton Inn-Lancaster found he was in need of a package that was shipped to and being held at the Hampton Inn-Harrisburg West for his future stay there, he called in a panic! The materials in the package were vital in the preparation for a presentation he would be giving. Hotel personnel called couriers for same-day delivery rates, and found the prices were astronomical! Debbie volunteered to drive to Lancaster with the package and deliver it to the guest herself.
Because of Debbie’s actions, the guest stated that he will only stay at the Hampton Inn-Harrisburg West whenever his travels bring him to Central Pennsylvania. His loyalty is directly attributable to Debbie’s actions.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
High Co-Workers Participate in Adopt-A-Highway Clean-Up
On a dreary Saturday, April 27th morning, High coworkers and family members gathered for the ECO Task Force’s first Adopt-a-Highway event for 2017. In all, volunteers collected 25 bags of trash from the area around the Greenfield Road exit of Route 30 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, beautifying the corridor leading to Greenfield Corporate Center. According to event organizer, High’s Melissa Gaulden, “We had a great turnout for the event and were able to make short work of it. Unfortunately - or perhaps fortunately - no items of note were discovered during the clean-up.”
Participating in the first clean-up of the year were: Stacy Artz (HCL); Shelly Benton (HCL) and daughter Tiffani King; Roberta Billig (HCL); Maureen Cruz (HCL); Dan Drop (HCL); Caleb Ebersole (HCC); Janell Frazier (HCL) and Mark Frazier (HSS); Melissa Gaulden (HCG), husband Tommy, and daughter Madison Morris; Mark Hammert (HCC); Tayon Haygood (HHL); Jenni Simmons (HCL); Dave Walter (HSS); and Art Weaver (HT).
Celebrating Earth Day at High
High co-workers in Greenfield Corporate Center marked Earth Day by taking to the great outdoors on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Co-workers walked to the Calvin G. High Pavilion, where the ECO Task Force held a delicious buffet lunch, followed by a program by Lancaster County Conservation District’s Sally Gregory.
Above, Tayon Haygood takes a selfie with Shelly Benton, Tiffani King, Maureen Cruz, and Roberta Billig.
The S. Dale High Family Foundation Helps The Library System
Take Reading On the Road
The S. Dale High Family Foundation donated $5,000 to The Library System to help with the cost of a new Bookmobile. The current Bookmobile, which has been serving residents of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, for the past 16 years was in need of replacement. In addition to being smaller and more fuel efficient, the new model is more accessible with roll-out capacity to allow for set-up of book carts in lobbies and community gathering spaces.
“So many people love the Bookmobile, and kids especially,” said Suzanne High, Vice Chair of The S. Dale High Family Foundation. “It feeds their curiosity and reinforces what they’re learning in school. The Foundation sees education as fundamental to our focus on eliminating poverty, so the Bookmobile is a natural fit.”
The S. Dale High Family Foundation’s Robin Stauffer (left) and Suzanne High (right), with Bonnie Young, Meredith Hendrix, and Ed Miller of the Library System.
High Partners with Local Elementary School to Build Excitement for Learning
High recently sponsored Washington Elementary School's Kindergarten Graduation through Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology's K-12 Pathways to Achievement Program. As a result, many expressions of appreciation from teachers and students were received. Angie Hessen, Talent Acquisition Manager for High, and Robin Stauffer, Executive Director for The S. Dale High Family Foundation, attended the event on behalf of High.
Another portion of the donation will be used to support fourth grade students who are attending Washington Elementary’s Summer STEM Experience Technology and Science Camp.
A kindergarten student enjoyed seeing the automobile lift in operation at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.
High Co-Workers Join the Race Against Racism
On April 29, 2017, High co-workers, family members, and friends joined others in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania, YWCA’s Race Against Racism. This annual event not only seeks to end racism through awareness, but also raises funds to support antiracism programs.
According to High’s CEO and RAR Team member Mike Shirk, “It was great to see huge support from our community with thousands in attendance. I really enjoyed participating with my co-workers, and running with my eight-year-old son, Tyler, in his first 5k.”
Thank you to the High Team for participating in this important community event.
Above, Mike and Tyler Shirk are ready to run!
The Race Against Racism Team.
Jenni Simmons (HCL) with daughter Emily.
Darryl Gordon (HCL) with his family.
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HT Co-Worker Makes a Child’s Wish Come True
Sunday, May 14, 2017, was a day to remember for many children, but for one little boy, it was the day he got to ride in the big rig with “Santa Claus” - or at least his look alike!
Chase, the grandson of High Steel Structures LLC’s Bob Urban, enjoyed meeting High Transit LLC coworker, Over-theRoad Truck Driver Jay Arment, climbing around in the truck, and riding in the convoy during the Make-A-Wish of Philadelphia and the Susquehanna Valley’s Annual Truck Convoy.
Thank you, Jay, for lending your time and talent to help make Chase’s wish come true!
HCC Co-Workers Take Part in Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon
On March 3, 2017, High Construction co-workers took part in the Children’s Miracle Network’s Radiothon. During the two-hour period, volunteers answered phones and recorded pledges. To give the fundraiser an extra boost, HCC gave callers the opportunity to double their dollars by matching pledges up to $2,500. In all, the Radiothon raised a total of $155,650, shattering its goal of $127,000.
Donations fund the purchase of lifesaving equipment, as well as provide pediatric programs, services, and research at Penn State Children’s Hospital. Rick Stoudt, President of HCC, said, “High Construction supports CMN through our annual charity golf outing. The Radiothon is another way for us to lift up this organization. I am very proud of my team for its commitment to this important cause.”
Phone bank operators were (clockwise from front left): Carolyne Singh, Ben Davis, Kevin Zimmerman, John Celot, Michelle Miller, and Rick Stoudt.