F HSSC Successfully Executes Its First Overseas Export Order
F HCC Leverages BIM to Bring Drawings to Life
F Penn State Health Kicks Off Lancaster Pediatric Center
F River’s Casino Pittsburgh and StructureCare: Growth High Can Bet On
F They Give Good Measure
l Richard Boyd, Jr., HCG Design Team Leader
l Larry E. Brinson, HSS Utility Yard Operator
l Avacyn Quinn, HHL Guest Services Representative
l Trucking Initiative Team:
F Phillip P. Berardi, HCL Supply Chain Specialist;
F Nathan E. Charles, HCL Web Developer;
F Simon Z. Elmore, HCG Design Team Leader;
F Rand E. Henry, HCG Senior Maintenance Mechanic
F Shawn Mertz, HCG Associate Plant Manager
F Daniel K. Myers, HCL Senior Functional Analyst
F Kristen J. Price, HCG Maintenance Mechanic
F Elisamuel Santiago-Lozado, HCG Leadperson
F Andrew D. Sensenig, HCG Checker
F Gary L. Stauffer, HCG Maintenance Mechanic
F R. Scott Weaver, HCG Leadperson
F Mark J. Zvorsky, HCG Design Team Leader
l George A. Savant, SC Project Manager
l Anthony B. Seitz, HAL Vice President, Real Estate Development and Government Relations
l Brenton M. Zimmerman, HCL Buyer/Planner l Community Commitment
F Lancaster Science Factory’s BridgeMania: It Just Gets Better Every Time!
F Race Against Racism Gets Creative in Covid Times
F High Foundation Awards Three College Scholarships
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The High Story: Powered by Legacy for 90 Years
The High Story spans four generations – a story of a family business that began as a small welding shop in 1931 in the depths of the Great Depression and is now celebrating its 90th anniversary year! It is a story of a family business that, thanks to the hundreds of valuable co-workers who have contributed significantly over these many years, has grown to become a leading central Pennsylvania employer with 11 diverse businesses, some 40 locations throughout the East Coast and Midwest. With deep roots in the Lancaster community, High established its reputation early on as an industry leader for excellence in serving customers, quality and innovation in all products and services, personal and corporate integrity, dedication to sustainable design and environmental responsibility, and a strong commitment to co-workers and community.
Sanford and Erma High in 1931. On the way to their honeymoon destination of Florida, the couple dropped off High co-workers at a jobsite in Maryland.
The High Welding Company shop on Lemon Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1931.
The High Story is one framed by entrepreneurship and strong values, with a keen focus on innovation and building trustworthy relationships. Rooted in The High Philosophy, the High Family has long been committed to the principle that all people are created equal, and that our social, economic, and political structures should provide a path for the self-sufficiency of all individuals and their families. It is our view that for our communities to thrive and to continue to experience an improving quality of life, we each need to do all that we can to engage, to collaborate, to lead, to inspire, and to commit to making a positive difference. We believe the more that we can do together, the more we can become. To quote S. Dale High, Chair Emeritus, “we are not here for ourselves, it is what we can do to make the world a better place . . . for our customers, for our communities.”
An advertisement from the 1950s.
The High Story is one powered by legacy. While the High
The company’s founder, Sanford High (center), with sons Calvin (left) and Dale (right) upon Dale’s joining the company in 1963.
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Family came from humble beginnings, in some ways, we had the wind at our back by being in a great community, having inherited a hard work ethic, and being part of a culture that provided opportunity. With the help of so many, we were fortunate to be able to build on this environment and create the High companies as we know them today.
To all the many High co-workers from 1931 to today, we wish to express our sincere thanks and gratitude for your dedicated and loyal service, and your important contribution to The High Story over these 90 years!
The S. Dale High Leadership Center
The S. Dale High Leadership Center not only showcases High’s history; it provides a venue for organizations to hold meetings and events, as well as being home to the High Foundation whose mission is to provide support to non-profit organizations in communities in which High does business. The Foundation also assists co-workers with meeting the cost of their children’s college education through its annual High Foundation Scholarship Program.
These are the ways in which High celebrates its history while looking to the future!
The S. Dale High Leadership Center, located in Greenfield, keeps alive the history and accomplishments of the High companies.
S. Dale High Chair Emeritus
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Greenfield Grows Again!
Since 1963, High Associates Ltd. has been providing businesses and residents with excellent places to live and work. While its mission has changed over the past 58 years, adapting to the needs of business and tenants continues to be a priority.
Villages at Greenfield
This project adds 92 homes to the existing 279-home Eastwood Village manufactured housing community on approximately 21 acres in Greenfield. Villages at Greenfield is the fifth expansion of the land-lease community, which is maintained and managed by HAL. Buyers may choose from three to four ENERGY STAR®-certified one-floor home models featuring designer kitchens, deluxe bathrooms, covered front porches, and the option to add a garage or shed.
Armstrong Flooring Inc.
In March, Armstrong Flooring, Inc. celebrated the opening of its new Technical Center in Greenfield. The facility is a 33,000-square-foot building housing approximately 60 employees from the company’s new product development, innovation, and engineering teams. The Technical Center is the first of three buildings located in Greenfield that AFI will occupy in 2021.
In June, the global producer of innovative residential and commercial flooring products moved its headquarters into two adjacent buildings in Greenfield. Totaling 58,500 square feet, these facilities provide flexible office space, product showroom and technical training center. Approximately 200 corporate office employees will work at this new facility.
Greenfield Architects Ltd. was the lead architect; Spiezle Architecture Group of Hamilton Township, New Jersey, provided interior design; and High Associates Ltd. oversaw the development process, provided construction services and manages the facility. High Construction Company was the general contractor on the corporate offices project.
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HSSC Successfully Executes Its First Overseas Export Order
High Steel Service Center LLC continues its expansion into new markets, developing customers based on a clearly defined strategy for its “bright” metals (stainless steel and aluminum). This expansion is expected to represent over $50 million in sales in 2021. To further that strategy, HSSC completed shipment of its first overseas export to Nuove Energie. Headquartered in Italy, the company manufactures specialized equipment for the wastewater treatment industry.
HSSC and High Transit co-workers work together to prepare an order for export shipment.
These are representative of the finished product.
Nouve Energie contacted HSSC about a project requiring more than 40,000 pounds of stainless-steel sheet. Over the next several months, HSSC co-workers Chris Imhof and Gary Hambright worked with the customer to explore various options to meet the project budget and time line.
Flawless execution was a challenge that required the expertise and coordination of several High strategic business and resource units. High Transit provided critically important direction regarding export rules and regulations, while the High Industries Supply Chain team sourced specialized materials, including lumber and pallets approved for overseas export shipment.
The HSSC Operations team, led by Jason Miles and Tim Barna, developed a detailed plan for loading and securing the expensive cargo for shipment to Italy. Many HSSC co-workers in the shop played an important role in preparing this order, as well. Nuove Energie and its third-party logistics provider were impressed with the way the High team came together to flawlessly execute the plan.
The stainless-steel sheet will be fabricated in Italy, and then shipped back to the United States to be installed at a municipal water treatment facility in northeastern Pennsylvania. That project is scheduled for completion later this year.
HCC Leverages BIM to Bring Drawings to Life
For many years, Building Information Modeling (BIM) was a term used solely by design teams; however, the term has begun flooding into the world of construction. Product developers, such as Autodesk, have cited major improvements with the use of BIM, including reduction in error, increased customer satisfaction, and delivery of high-quality products.
High Construction Company saw a correlation in the benefits of BIM to The High Philosophy. It became a no-brainer for its Virtual Design in Construction (VDC) Team to pursue acceleration of HCC’s leadership in the construction industry through BIM. The VDC Team is comprised of office co-workers who focus primarily on clash detection (identifying items on drawings or models that will create problems during the building process) using Navisworks, a program that takes multiple models from the designers and trade partners and highlights potential issues, and field co-workers who help to make the model a reality. The VDC Team’s vision is to use BIM during the lifetime of a building - from pre-construction and throughout the client’s facility management.
Procore enables the VDC Team to identify areas of clash detection.
Co-workers communicate through Procore’s activity field.
Earlier this year, HCC’s Project Management group started using Procore, a cloud-based project management program. While the initial use was for document management, the VDC Team has been able to utilize Procore to take the static Navisworks reports and turn them into live conversations with designers and trade partners.
After a model is finalized without clashes, it can be published to the project in Procore. The model is now a live feed for the Field Team to carry with them in their pocket on their mobile phone or iPad. They can measure ductwork, hide walls and ceilings, take pictures, navigate with joysticks, and talk to the VDC live from the model. Through BIM, static paper drawings have become living breathing documents, and have made a marked improvement on the entire construction process.
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Penn State Health Kicks Off Lancaster Pediatric Center
High Real Estate Group LLC has an exciting project planned for the site of a former Toys R Us store in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The County’s largest outpatient center for children is being built in The Crossings at Conestoga Creek for Penn State Health Lancaster Pediatric Center. In 2020, Penn State Health ranked among the nation’s best hospitals for children in multiple specialties for the tenth consecutive year. Attracting a tenant of this stature to be the “front door” for The Crossings was a top priority for HREG and is in keeping with High’s vision for the Main Street-oriented, mixeduse development.
A prominent feature of Lancaster City’s western gateway, the 47,000-square-foot facility will offer a full spectrum of care for children from infancy through age 18. This includes 20 medical and surgical pediatric specialty services such as cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, and more. When it opens in spring 2022, Lancaster Pediatric Center will have 46 private exam and consultation rooms, with 16,000 square feet of shell space for future expansion. The center will employ 40 people, including physicians and staff.
High Construction Company is the general contractor; Greenfield Architects Ltd. designed the exterior; and the interior was designed by IKM Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Renderings of Penn State Health Lancaster Pediatric Center.
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River’s Casino Pittsburgh and StructureCare: Growth High Can Bet On
In June, StructureCare® signed its largest garage under service contract (SVC) to date. At more than a million square feet, the River’s Casino Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a very large parking structure that takes a beating.
SC’s Tom Moyer built upon the company’s existing relationship with Rush Street Gaming to sign the Pittsburgh location, making them an anchor client for SC’s expansion into Western Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Upon the client signing the location’s SVC, Steven Jeter, P.E. performed a condition assessment that identified over 100 broken structural connections throughout the garage and on speed ramps. Some of the broken connections resulted in six inches of movement between components, creating safety hazards.
Vehicles travel at high speeds over the ramps, adding to the complexity of repairs. Steven designed a unique, custom-engineered solution. As the second phase of work, Steven is creating architectural designs for water prevention solutions in the stairways.
Jacob Rupp, Client Service Manager, will be providing the casino with focused guidance on priority and budgetary planning to meet their structural and safety goals and to bring the garage up to a quality baseline. At that time, SC’s predictive maintenance planning will help keep the structure in good shape.
Since signing this garage in June, SC has added a fourth Rush Street Gaming property to its SVC portfolio - River’s Casino Chicago in Illinois. That is growth we can bet on!
Below, concrete deterioration (left) and failed waterproofing (right) were just a few of the repairs identified for this parking structure.
Exterior of the River’s Casino Pittsburgh parking garage.
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They Give Good Measure!
Throughout the year, co-workers are on the watch for others who go above and beyond the scope of their job responsibilities, exemplifying the characteristics and spirit of The High Philosophy. Congratulations and thank you to the following Good Measure Award Winners for 2020-2021:
Richard “Rich” Boyd, Jr.
Design Team Leader
High Concrete Group LLC, Denver, PA
Nominator: David B. Schneider
All High companies and co-workers faced unique challenges in 2020 and 2021 related to the Covid-19 pandemic. One of the challenges faced by HCG’s Engineering Department at the onset was the need to move all 45 co-workers to a remote work setting and later, back into the office as conditions improved.
The department’s reliance on high-end equipment with specific tower configurations, multiple monitors, and a wide array of software platforms made this move difficult. With that, there was a need to minimize down time to keep projects moving ahead steadily. This is where Rich stepped up! In addition to his usual workload, including co-detailing HCG’s largest design-build contract in the company’s history, Rich took the reins of both moves, making sure everyone was up and running in as short a time as possible. To do so, he worked with each of the 40-plus co-workers to ensure the system was performing at required levels. This led to hundreds of questions which Rich handled in his usual unflappable manner, while working in conjunction with High’s Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
According to nominator David Schneider, “Rich’s technical skills enabled him to come up with many unique and innovative ways to get the systems set up. His ability to build upon his strong relationships with co-workers enabled the team to get these systems up and running quickly.”
Larry E. Brinson
Utility Yard Operator
High Steel Structures LLC, Williamsport, PA
Nominator: Benjamin J. Lakis
During his shift, Larry noticed a co-worker exhibiting abnormal behavior. The co-worker, who disclosed that he was taking a newly prescribed medication, was clearly out of sorts. Larry went to Ben Lakis and told him what he had witnessed.
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Thinking he might get this co-worker into trouble, Larry was visibly upset, but had decided his co-worker’s safety and well-being was much more important.
When Ben spoke to the co-worker, he was lethargic and confused. He stated he had taken the medication but couldn’t remember its name. While he didn’t feel well, he was unable to explain how he was feeling. After being taken into the air conditioning, the coworker was evaluated by two First Aiders who checked his blood pressure and pulse. They asked a series of easy questions that he was unable to answer. He even had difficulty sitting up straight. The decision was made to send him to the hospital.
According to nominator Ben Lakis, “Who knows what could’ve happened if he had gotten behind the wheel of a skid steer, forklift, pay loader or his vehicle at the end of the day! There was serious potential for our co-worker or an innocent bystander to be hurt or worse. It was uncomfortable for Larry to bring this to our attention, but I commend him for his willingness to do what was right and necessary in order to protect his co-worker.”
Avacyn Quinn
Guest Services Representative, High Hotels Ltd. Homewood Suites, Mechanicsburg, PA
Nominator: Laura M. Krehling
At 1:00 a.m. on April 13, 2021, the hotel’s Night Auditor was not feeling well and texted team member, Avacyn, to see if they were able to come to work to cover. Avacyn quickly replied and discovered the team member was quite ill and needed to go to the emergency room. Even though Avacyn had recently completed a 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. shift, they and their spouse jumped into action. Quickly arriving at the hotel, they loaded the team member into their car, and Avacyn’s spouse drove the co-worker to the hospital. Avacyn stayed to cover the remainder of the shift, working until 7:00 a.m.
The co-workers unexpected and unusually brief message, coupled with the request for help, raised a red flag with Avacyn. Responding immediately and without question, Avacyn demonstrated the trustworthy relationship they’d built with the team member, as well as respecting the dignity of this co-worker.
According to nominator Laura Krehling, “We are truly proud of Avacyn for handling this from start to finish! Their quick actions saved this team member’s life!”
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Trucking Initiative Team
Phillip “Phil” P. Berardi
Supply Chain Specialist, High Company LLC, Denver, PA
Nathan “Nate” E. Charles
Web Developer, High Company LLC, Lancaster, PA
Simon Z. Elmore
Design Team Leader, High Concrete Group LLC, Denver, PA
Rand E. Henry
Senior Maintenance Mechanic, High Concrete Group LLC, Denver, PA
Shawn Mertz
Associate Plant Manager, High Concrete Group LLC, Denver, PA
Daniel “Dan” K. Myers
Senior Functional Analyst, High Company LLC, Lancaster, PA
Kristen “Kris” J. Price
Maintenance Mechanic, High Concrete Group LLC, Denver, PA
Elisamuel “Sammy” Santiago-Lozado
Leadperson, High Concrete Group LLC, Denver, PA
Andrew “Andy” D. Sensenig
Checker, High Concrete Group LLC, Denver, PA
Gary L. Stauffer
Maintenance Mechanic, High Concrete Group LLC, Denver, PA
R. Scott Weaver
Leadperson, High Concrete Group LLC, Denver, PA
Mark J. Zvorsky
Design Team Leader, High Concrete Group LLC, Denver, PA
Nominator: Sean Dixon
When HCG was awarded the ConRAC project, the largest in its history, it came with a stipulation; HCG was to commit a minimum of 13% of the contract to a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and a Woman Business Enterprise (WBE). This was a simple request until unforeseen changes in some shipping subcontractors occurred, forcing HCG to react quickly to meet the demands of the contract.
These changes led to development of a team to lead the Trucking Initiative. After a new shipping contractor was found, HCG was joined by High Transit and High corporate to make strategic decisions to purchase new trailers, as opposed to renting. The team was then tasked with specifying the new trailers to be purchased; purchasing the trailers; designing new frames for their use; modifying existing frames for the new trailer sizes; developing new systems to support trailer tracking; pay-onreceipt; and supporting accelerated payment terms with HCG’s hauling vendor.
Simon, Shawn, Andy and Mark were tasked with designing and specifying the new trailers and shipping frames that would allow for maximum efficiency across all precast members; Kris, Rand and Gary provided valuable information to the
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engineers before, during, and after fabrication, and were involved in adjustments to the frames and made recommendations for future improved design; Phil ensured manufacturer deadlines were met for shipping frames; Sammy and Scott were tasked with supporting Engineers and Purchasing, providing critical information in a timely manner and predicting the type and quantity of frames required; Nate and Dan ensured the processes required for the new shipper were in place before HCG began sending pieces down the road, including auto pay program and the integrated tracking software, and the associated training across High companies and departments.
This is a very simplified overview of the gargantuan task this team was handed. Through a collaborative effort between co-workers across company lines, they were able to achieve success. Said nominator Sean Dixon, “It is proof that through innovation, leadership, and no shortage of critical thinking, any task is possible with the talent and dedication of High co-workers.”
Andy Sensenig
Mark Zvorsky
Scott Weaver
Phil Berardi
Nate Charles Simon Elmore Rand Henry
Shawn Mertz
Dan Myers
Kris Price
Sammy Santiago
Not pictured: Gary Stauffer
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George A. Savant
Project Manager
StructureCare, Lancaster, PA
Nominator:
Francesco J. Genoese
To address a lack of uniform field reporting from StructureCare’s vendors, George suggested we utilize a software application to streamline the process. He identified ProntoForms as a potential solution and evaluated customization options specific to SC’s business. George developed a prototype, tested its application, and rolled out a solution that has become a standard daily tool for project managers, field engineers, and the leadership team.
In addition, George developed a weekly safety audit report for use by the Operations Team and, during the early stages of SC’s pandemic response, he developed a Covid-19 jobsite questionnaire for daily self-reporting by vendors.
These three documents – developed over a period of 18 months and outside of George’s regular working hours – have changed the way SC does business, replacing three cumbersome, time-consuming, manual, and inconsistent processes. It is estimated that the reports save vendors and team members 1,200 hours annually. According to nominator Franc Genoese, “George’s actions have strengthened StructureCare’s partnerships with our vendors, enhanced our ability to be safer, allowed our team to be more responsive, and improved our quality control.”
Anthony “Tony” B. Seitz
Vice President, Real Estate Development and Government Relations
High Associates Ltd., Lancaster, PA
Nominators: Kenneth A. Hornbeck and Michael J. Lorelli
If you’ve lived in Lancaster County long enough, you’ve likely heard of the “Goat Path,” a road project that faced tremendous public resistance and languished for decades. High had a vision to reinvigorate interest in the project that would connect U.S. Route 30’s Walnut Street exit to Greenfield, alleviating congestion on Greenfield Road and Route 30, as well as providing a route from areas of Lancaster to Greenfield that would lessen traffic on other roads east of the city.
In order to gain approval for this project, Tony began by establishing a strong coalition amongst local stakeholders, and build consensus between PennDOT, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Lancaster County transportation planners, and East
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Lampeter Township. Thorough this collaborative approach, Tony built trustworthy relationships that were vital to the realization of this project.
Additionally, Tony’s innovative efforts enabled High to secure over $14,000,000 of public funding for this new road extension, and construction is slated to begin in Spring 2022. The Walnut Street Extension will cement Greenfield’s future as the pre-eminent location within Lancaster County to live, work, and play!
Brenton “Brent” M. Zimmerman
Buyer/Planner
High Company LLC, Lancaster, PA
Nominator: Larry Adams
As Covid-19 began to grip the nation in 2020, Brent was handed a vital task to keep co-workers safe and healthy: reach out to vendors for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to distribute to High company locations and co-workers. Because these supplies were being snapped up and depleted so quickly, Brent had to aggressively search for items, making phone calls too numerous to count! Purchasing items where he found them, Brent was able to supply the SBUs, including all of High’s hotels, with sanitizing equipment, hand sanitizer, wipes, and masks for every co-worker at a time when these products were seemingly unavailable.
Due in part to his efforts, the spread of Covid-19 at High was greatly minimized. According to nominator, Larry Adams, “This took Brent many hours of calling around and chasing down leads. While doing all of this, he also kept up his primary job with no disruptions to the company.”
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Science Factory’s BridgeMania: It Just Gets Better Every Time!
“This camp is even better the second time,” said Ruby, a seventh grade camper who first attended BridgeMania summer camp in 2019. Ruby’s statement captures the essence of this year’s camp: energetic, boisterous, and most importantly, fun. Campers were heavily engaged in discussions and discovery and asked a lot of great questions that sometimes stumped the instructors.
HSS’s Thing 4 (Scott McClune) watches as Thing 3 (Michael David) performs a demonstration for BridgeMania campers.
BridgeMania took place in July, with four mornings at the Science Factory and one morning – Thursday, July 29th – at High Steel Structures for a Plant Tour, hands-on welding and weld testing, bolting and bolt testing and, of course, pizza. High Structural Erectors, in “Thing One” through “Thing Five” tee-shirts, led the kids through actual bolting and Skidmore-Wilhelm testing. At High Steel University, the campers and LSF staff used stick welding and FCAW welding to make their own High “h”, as shown below. One staff member even remarked, “I got to try two new kinds of welding! I’m stoked!” Campers also saw submerged arc welding (with the ever-popular take-home slag), ultrasonic weld testing, and robotic welding.
Back at LSF there were a myriad of bridge building activities, including:
• Virtual welding;
• A 10-foot-high arch in a timed two-person team competition;
• A paper bridge to learn about stiffness, while seeing how much weight their one-sheet-ofpaper bridge could hold;
• A 16-foot-long steel truss built as a class;
• 10-inch-long balsa wood trusses, where campers competed individually for highest strength-to-weight ratio; and
• Two da Vinci bridges, including a small one made from popsicle sticks and a 10-inch bridge they could stand on.
With assistance, a camper welds a High “H” to a base.
HSS was thrilled with the participation and response of the campers this year. Amanda Bakay, LSF Director of Operations, said, “The campers really benefit from working with High Steel employees and learning what they do at their jobs. Not only does it spark their interest in engineering, but it also gives them exposure to the realworld applications and career possibilities.” If bridge building in a summer camp is any indication of the future of structural engineering, then prospects for the profession are exceedingly bright!
Race Against Racism Gets Creative
In Covid Times
The Covid-19 pandemic and the prohibition of large gatherings meant that many non-profit organizations had to get creative with strategies for events and fund raisers. For that reason, the 2021 YWCA Race Against Racism gave participants the option of walking their own self-guided course or going virtual anytime between April 24 and May 22. While the inability to participate as a large group hampered the visual impact of the event, it didn’t keep eight of our High co-workers from showing their support.
Race Against Racism positively impacts communities by raising funds for anti-racism programs and building awareness of the negative impacts of racism. Thank you to all who joined the race for important cause!
High Associates’ Tammy Engel, Tina McGinnis, and Pam Fulmer teamed up to “race” through Greenfield.
Campers, with High Steel Structures’ Michael David and Scott McClune, put some muscle into the torque test.
High Foundation Awards Three College Scholarships
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 non-profit organizations in communities in which the High companies do business, and to assist High co-workers in meeting the costs of college education for their children through the High Foundation Scholarship Program. This year, High Foundation presented scholarship awards to Conrad Dillman, Lindsey Hoelscher and Emma Westcott. The students have been awarded $20,000 scholarships, which provide $5,000 per year for four years.
Conrad Dillman
Conrad, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is the son of Bradley J. Dillman, Vice President of Engineering with High Steel Structures. Conrad graduated from Conestoga Valley High School where he participated in Wrestling and Lacrosse all four years, serving as Captain of the Wrestling team his Senior year. He was a member of Student Council all four years, serving as Treasurer his Senior year, and participated in his church youth group. Conrad tutored an English as a Second Language class in 9th grade. Conrad plans to pursue a degree in Political Science from McDaniel College.
Lindsey Hoelscher
Lindsey, of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, is the daughter of Robert J. Hoelscher, Accounting Manager with High Real Estate Group. Lindsey graduated from Wilson High School where she participated in Dance all four years and Link Crew as a Junior and Senior. Lindsey’s community service activities included the Select Committee for Mini-Thon all four years, and co-advisor of IM-Able in 9th, 10th, and 11th grades. Lindsey plans to pursue a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from James Madison University.
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Emma Westcott
Emma, of Lancaster Pennsylvania, is the daughter of Eric L. Westcott, Manager of Business Intelligence with High Company LLC. Emma graduated from Lampeter-Strasburg High School where she participated in Dance and Student Council all four years, serving as Student Council Treasurer as a Senior. She participated in Spanish Club her Junior and Senior years, serving as Co-President of the Club her Senior year, and was a member of National Honor Society as a Junior and Senior. Emma’s community service activities include chairing the L-S Thanksgiving Food Drive, serving as Ministry Assistant at her church, volunteering at the West Lampeter Community Fair, and Powderpuff concessions and tailgating. Emma plans to pursue a degree in English from Rollins College.
In the photo below are (left to right): Jennifer, Bob and Lindsey Hoelscher; Gene Otto, High Foundation Board; Eric and Jennifer Westcott; Mike Van Belle, High Foundation Board; Emma Westcott; Carl Strikwerda, High Foundation Board; Dale High, Chair of the Board of High Foundation; Robin Stauffer, Executive Director of High Foundation; Conrad Dillman; Jordan Steffy, High Foundation Board; Anne Dillman; Steve High, High Foundation Board; and Brad Dillman.
The High Foundation Board and Officers wish Conrad, Lindsey and Emma great success as they pursue college degrees in their chosen fields!