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Outstanding Catoctin Feeder Area
C atoctin C orner Teachers Recognized


The Thurmont Lions Club honored thirty-two teachers at their “Teacher
by Stephanie Franiere of the Year” reception, held on April 21, 2016, at Emmitsburg Elementary
School. The reception is an annual event, sponsored by the club, so that
Class of 2016 Graduation Perspective teachers who have made an impact on students and the school community
can be recognized. For a teacher to be recognized, nomination letters had to
Graduation is an event you first Paula Guilday responded by be submitted by students, parents, administrators, and colleagues, who shared
learn about as a little child. Then, it saying, “I’m really nervous, but at the their thoughts about why that teacher is so appreciated and how he or she
seems far off in the distance. I am a same time, very excited to begin a new has made a difference for them. These letters were shared at the reception by
student in the Catoctin High School chapter of my life.” Angela Beckett committee members, parents, students, and administrators.
graduation class of 2016. My journey said, “I feel excited for graduation. From among these nominees, one teacher was chosen as the “Teacher of
that has lead up to this moment has I’m ready for something new and to the Year” from each school. These teachers attended the Thurmont Lions
felt long at times, with encountered make new experiences. I will miss the Club Education Night on May 11, 2016, where one teacher was selected
challenges that we learned to work people I’ve become close to over the as the Thurmont Lions Club “Teacher of the Year.” Last year’s recipient
through, but it’s also been full with years, but it’s time to accept change. was Charlene Rippeon of Emmitsburg Elementary School. The teachers
multiple fulfilling events. For Safe and Sane, I think it’s going nominated from each school and the “Teacher of the Year” from each school
After completing each of the to be fun. It’ll give everyone one last are as follows: Catoctin High School: Tyler Ausherman, Mayellen Taylor,
twelve school years that have lead up chance to be together before we all go Theresa Hutchinson, Rick Brainerd, Terri Gibbons, and Ben Zamostny as
to my graduation day, I’ve realized our separate ways. Plus the prizes and “Teacher of the Year”; Emmitsburg Elementary: Tamara Reed, Theresa
that they passed by quickly, and money is nice.” Krantz, Bonita Hopkins, Leslie Frei, Brooke Adams, and Sarah Fawley as
I’ve accumulated a huge volume of Ginny Kelly said, “Yeah! I’m “Teacher of the Year”; Lewistown Elementary School: Tyler Myers, Erin
knowledge and taken thousands of super excited! I can’t wait to go onto Murphy, and Lauren Clore as “Teacher of the Year”; Charles Hubbard was
steps in my path of achievement from college and enjoy the summer with recognized as “Custodian of the Year” for receiving a nomination; Mother
my very first day of school to now. my friends.” Marah Williams said, Seton School: Danielle Kuykendall and Sheila Dorsey as “Teacher of the
As my last few days of classes “I’m eager to begin a new chapter Year”; Thurmont Elementary School: Ryan Oman, Jennifer Reynolds, and
came to an end, and our final high in my life, but I’m reluctant to leave Kim Stevens as “Teacher of the Year”; Thurmont Middle School: Mary Lee
school assignments were turned in, I my friends and family behind. I’m Quealy, Berna LaForce, Jennifer Shesman, Carol Britton, Alicia Kuchinsky,
look forward to walking across that also excited for senior and summer and Sean Tucker as “Teacher of the Year”; Thurmont Primary School: Lauren
stage in front of friends and family activities before I leave.” Burdette, Joni Wiles, Stacy Bokinsky, and Ellen Slotwinski as “Teacher of the
to receive what has been earned; my As mentioned from fellow seniors, Year”; Sabillasville Elementary School: Jennifer Rutherford as “Teacher of the
diploma. many are excited for the senior picnic Year.” Congratulations to all of the very deserving nominees!
Thinking of graduation gives and Safe and Sane. The senior picnic Courtesy Photo
me a bittersweet feeling as it is the occurs after our second graduation
end to an old journey, but the start practice and this is opportunity to get
to a new journey; one where more together, play games, win prizes, and
opportunities will show up for me to make memories.
use to grow and succeed. Safe and Sane occurs the night
Anticipation quickly builds from of graduation and it provides us
the first graduation practice to the the opportunity to have one last
moment we will walk across the stage. get together as a class and share a
As graduation and the exciting events fun, safe night while having many
come closer, I have talked to a few opportunities to win various prizes.
fellow seniors and asked them for We are thankful for all of what the
their input on how they feel about the parents and guardians have done
upcoming events and graduation. to make all of these exciting events
One senior Kiley Warner stated, “I possible, making the end of our senior
spent four years impatiently waiting year a great experience. Pictured from left are Lauren Clore (Lewistown); Jennifer Rutherford (Sabillasville); Sarah Fawley
for high school to end. Now that Our seniors know that what has (Emmitsburg); Kim Stevens (Thurmont Elementary); Ben Zamostny (Catoctin H.S.); Sean Tucker
graduation is right around the corner, been accomplished and learned has (Thurmont Middle); Sheila Dorsey (Mother Seton); and Ellen Slotwinski (Thurmont Primary).
I want time to slow down. I’m going laid the foundation to bright futures.
to miss Friday nights cheering on the Each of us has an abundance of
football team, I’m going to miss prom opportunity as we enter the “real” Drive your Tractor to School Day at
and pep rallies, and I’m going to miss world. “You have brains in your head. Catoctin High School on May 13
practicing for my next game. Most You have feet in your shoes. You can
of all, I’m going to miss the amazing steer yourself in any direction you Photo by Deb Spalding
teachers and the amazing friends choose. And you know what you
I made at Catoctin. Graduating is know. You are the guy who’ll decide
definitely a huge change, but change where to go.”- Dr. Seuss.
is good. I’m so excited for graduation Congratulations Catoctin Class of
and Safe and Sane, and I can’t wait 2016, we have earned the promise of
for college.” our awesome futures!


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