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Four $1,000 Scholarships Offered Mother Seton School Celebrates
The Emmistsburg High School Association is accepting scholarship “Read Across America Day” with
applications. Four one thousand dollar scholarships will be awarded in May
to deserving students. Any Catoctin High School senior or graduate enrolled Community and Civic Leaders
in an institution of higher learning, including trade schools, is eligible if he/
she resides in the Emmitsburg School District. This includes Emmitsburg To celebrate Courtesy Photo
21727, Rocky Ridge 21778, and Taneytown 21787 (Taneytown boundary is “Read Across
determined by Bridgeport on route 140). Applicants may apply each year as America Day”—
long as they are enrolled in an institution. held on March
Selection is based on having a 3.0 or higher grade point average, being a 2 each year in
full time student, presenting two letters of recommendation, their community commemoration
and school activities, and pursuing higher education (technical school, four- of Dr. Seuss’s
year college, or community college). birthday—
Applications may be obtained by contacting the guidance department at Mother Seton
Catoctin High School (240-236-8082 Ryan Zimmerman) or calling Phyllis School invited
Kelly (717) 642-6963. All applications must be received by May 10, 2016. community and
civic leaders
Thurmont High School Alumni from the area
to participate
Invited to Celebrate 100 Years in a school- Rebecca Corbell, director of Worship at the National Shrine of St.
wide “read-in.”
Be the first alumnus to register for the 100 Anniversary Banquet of The result was Elizabeth Ann Seton, reads to a Kindergarten class at Mother Seton School
th
on March 2, 2016, joining several other community and civic leaders in
Thurmont High School Alumni to be held on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the a school full participating in “Read Across America Day” at Mother Seton School.
Lewistown Fireman’s Activities building, located at 11101 Hessong Bridge Road of delighted
in Lewistown. children and the
Social hour begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by the banquet of fried shrimp, beginning of a new tradition.
turkey, and trimmings. During the program, the graduating classes ending The mayors of Emmitsburg, Thurmont, and Taneytown were among the
with 6 or 1 will receive special recognition, three scholarship recipients will leaders invited to read to the children. Joining them were representatives
be announced, door prizes will be distributed, and a very special musical from Mount St. Mary’s University (MSM), the Frederick County Sheriff’s
performance from Nashville, Tennessee. Office, and the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, as well as pastors
So pass the word to your high school friends and send in your reservation(s). and representatives from area parishes and churches.
The cost is $25.00 per person; checks made payable to Thurmont High School Each guest was assigned to a classroom and read a favorite Dr. Seuss book
Alumni and mail to Viola Noffsinger, 12510 Creagerstown Road, Thurmont, to students.
MD 21788. The first one received will be awarded a free meal. Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird, who read Batholomew and the Oobleck
Note: The open time for scholarship applications is March 30 to April 30. to one of the second-grade classes, said it was a pleasure to come in to read.
Check the Community Foundation of Frederick County website for applications. “All of the students I interacted with were very courteous and showed an
obvious love for learning.”
Tito Miranda, a member of the MSM Men’s Rugby Team and a graduate
Thurmont Lions Club Lions Work to assistant for the Office of Advancement at the university, read to one of the
sixth-grade classes and answered questions afterward. “It was really fun for
Increase Literacy in our Community me to be involved,” said Miranda.
Mother Seton School teachers had positive feedback to share about
Lions Clubs International the event. Elizabeth Vines, whose eighth-grade class was visited by MSM
President Jitsuhiro Yarnada has Director of Athletic Development Kevin Robinson, Jr., said it was an
announced a program to Lions to excellent experience. In addition to sharing Oh! The Places You’ll Go!, “Our
strengthen the service challenge to reader really came prepared to speak to students about the transition to high
get resources to develop hands- school and the future,” said Vines, adding that Mr. Robinson, Jr. “had an
on projects to help children in excellent message.”
need. President Yarnada has First-grade teacher Sheila Dorsey had a similar experience. Barbara
implemented a Reading Action Anderson, Pastoral Life Director at St. Anthony’s/Our Lady of Mount
Program to help give the gift of Carmel in Thurmont, “connected well with the children,” Mrs. Dorsey said.
literacy. Education and literacy The students were thrilled by the special guests. “It was awesome! I really
are crucial to helping our students liked being able to ask questions after,” said Matthew Wetzel, MSS sixth-grader.
grow. They are the keys to Deputy First Class Louis Whitehouse, who was assigned to one of the
overcoming poverty, disease, and second-grades, and Deputy First
other social issues. As children’s Courtesy Photo Class Travis Rohrer, who read to the
book author Dr. Seuss wrote, “The fifth-grade, made an impression with
more you read, the more things you’ll know. The more you learn, the more the students and their parents. Ally
places you’ll go.” Rabaiotti loved that her daughter
The Thurmont Lions Club has taken great strides to help bridge the gap Maggie’s second-grade class was
between literacy and education, and has supported the Literacy Program for read to by DFC Whitehouse. “Not
many years. This year, the club donated a drawstring backpack containing a Dr. only do they protect (us),” she
Seuss book, Look for the Lorax; a Dr. Seuss bookmark; and a Dr. Seuss coloring said, “they take the time to make
book and crayons to the kindergarten classes at Thurmont Primary, Lewistown memories, too!”
Elementary, and Sabillasville Elementary schools (127 students), to be used to “We will definitely do this again
help celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, which took place on March 2. The book next year,” said Sister Brenda
chronicles the plight of the environment and the Lorax, who speaks for the trees, Monahan, D.C., principal of Mother
which everyone needs. This project will also apply to the club’s Environmental Seton School. “The enthusiasm
Program. Hopefully, the Dr. Seuss book will encourage the children to read. and joy experienced in our school
The Literacy Program co-chairpersons, Lions Susan Favorite and Joyce was palpable. We are grateful to
Anthony, delivered filled backpacks to the Lewistown Elementary and everyone who attended and helped
Sabillasville Elementary Schools (Lion Susan) and Thurmont Primary School make this such a successful event.”
(Lion Joyce).
Four $1,000 Scholarships Offered Mother Seton School Celebrates
The Emmistsburg High School Association is accepting scholarship “Read Across America Day” with
applications. Four one thousand dollar scholarships will be awarded in May
to deserving students. Any Catoctin High School senior or graduate enrolled Community and Civic Leaders
in an institution of higher learning, including trade schools, is eligible if he/
she resides in the Emmitsburg School District. This includes Emmitsburg To celebrate Courtesy Photo
21727, Rocky Ridge 21778, and Taneytown 21787 (Taneytown boundary is “Read Across
determined by Bridgeport on route 140). Applicants may apply each year as America Day”—
long as they are enrolled in an institution. held on March
Selection is based on having a 3.0 or higher grade point average, being a 2 each year in
full time student, presenting two letters of recommendation, their community commemoration
and school activities, and pursuing higher education (technical school, four- of Dr. Seuss’s
year college, or community college). birthday—
Applications may be obtained by contacting the guidance department at Mother Seton
Catoctin High School (240-236-8082 Ryan Zimmerman) or calling Phyllis School invited
Kelly (717) 642-6963. All applications must be received by May 10, 2016. community and
civic leaders
Thurmont High School Alumni from the area
to participate
Invited to Celebrate 100 Years in a school- Rebecca Corbell, director of Worship at the National Shrine of St.
wide “read-in.”
Be the first alumnus to register for the 100 Anniversary Banquet of The result was Elizabeth Ann Seton, reads to a Kindergarten class at Mother Seton School
th
on March 2, 2016, joining several other community and civic leaders in
Thurmont High School Alumni to be held on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the a school full participating in “Read Across America Day” at Mother Seton School.
Lewistown Fireman’s Activities building, located at 11101 Hessong Bridge Road of delighted
in Lewistown. children and the
Social hour begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by the banquet of fried shrimp, beginning of a new tradition.
turkey, and trimmings. During the program, the graduating classes ending The mayors of Emmitsburg, Thurmont, and Taneytown were among the
with 6 or 1 will receive special recognition, three scholarship recipients will leaders invited to read to the children. Joining them were representatives
be announced, door prizes will be distributed, and a very special musical from Mount St. Mary’s University (MSM), the Frederick County Sheriff’s
performance from Nashville, Tennessee. Office, and the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, as well as pastors
So pass the word to your high school friends and send in your reservation(s). and representatives from area parishes and churches.
The cost is $25.00 per person; checks made payable to Thurmont High School Each guest was assigned to a classroom and read a favorite Dr. Seuss book
Alumni and mail to Viola Noffsinger, 12510 Creagerstown Road, Thurmont, to students.
MD 21788. The first one received will be awarded a free meal. Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird, who read Batholomew and the Oobleck
Note: The open time for scholarship applications is March 30 to April 30. to one of the second-grade classes, said it was a pleasure to come in to read.
Check the Community Foundation of Frederick County website for applications. “All of the students I interacted with were very courteous and showed an
obvious love for learning.”
Tito Miranda, a member of the MSM Men’s Rugby Team and a graduate
Thurmont Lions Club Lions Work to assistant for the Office of Advancement at the university, read to one of the
sixth-grade classes and answered questions afterward. “It was really fun for
Increase Literacy in our Community me to be involved,” said Miranda.
Mother Seton School teachers had positive feedback to share about
Lions Clubs International the event. Elizabeth Vines, whose eighth-grade class was visited by MSM
President Jitsuhiro Yarnada has Director of Athletic Development Kevin Robinson, Jr., said it was an
announced a program to Lions to excellent experience. In addition to sharing Oh! The Places You’ll Go!, “Our
strengthen the service challenge to reader really came prepared to speak to students about the transition to high
get resources to develop hands- school and the future,” said Vines, adding that Mr. Robinson, Jr. “had an
on projects to help children in excellent message.”
need. President Yarnada has First-grade teacher Sheila Dorsey had a similar experience. Barbara
implemented a Reading Action Anderson, Pastoral Life Director at St. Anthony’s/Our Lady of Mount
Program to help give the gift of Carmel in Thurmont, “connected well with the children,” Mrs. Dorsey said.
literacy. Education and literacy The students were thrilled by the special guests. “It was awesome! I really
are crucial to helping our students liked being able to ask questions after,” said Matthew Wetzel, MSS sixth-grader.
grow. They are the keys to Deputy First Class Louis Whitehouse, who was assigned to one of the
overcoming poverty, disease, and second-grades, and Deputy First
other social issues. As children’s Courtesy Photo Class Travis Rohrer, who read to the
book author Dr. Seuss wrote, “The fifth-grade, made an impression with
more you read, the more things you’ll know. The more you learn, the more the students and their parents. Ally
places you’ll go.” Rabaiotti loved that her daughter
The Thurmont Lions Club has taken great strides to help bridge the gap Maggie’s second-grade class was
between literacy and education, and has supported the Literacy Program for read to by DFC Whitehouse. “Not
many years. This year, the club donated a drawstring backpack containing a Dr. only do they protect (us),” she
Seuss book, Look for the Lorax; a Dr. Seuss bookmark; and a Dr. Seuss coloring said, “they take the time to make
book and crayons to the kindergarten classes at Thurmont Primary, Lewistown memories, too!”
Elementary, and Sabillasville Elementary schools (127 students), to be used to “We will definitely do this again
help celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, which took place on March 2. The book next year,” said Sister Brenda
chronicles the plight of the environment and the Lorax, who speaks for the trees, Monahan, D.C., principal of Mother
which everyone needs. This project will also apply to the club’s Environmental Seton School. “The enthusiasm
Program. Hopefully, the Dr. Seuss book will encourage the children to read. and joy experienced in our school
The Literacy Program co-chairpersons, Lions Susan Favorite and Joyce was palpable. We are grateful to
Anthony, delivered filled backpacks to the Lewistown Elementary and everyone who attended and helped
Sabillasville Elementary Schools (Lion Susan) and Thurmont Primary School make this such a successful event.”
(Lion Joyce).
