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Thurmont Middle School Spirit Show Heritage Day Art Contest Awarded
Choir HCWHA Grant
Courtesy Photo
Last year, the Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day Art contest awarded
nine talented school-aged children with more than $1,900 dollars in prizes.
“We wanted to continue it,” said Jennifer Joy, contest coordinator, “so we
applied for a grant from the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area (HCWHA)
to help promote the contest to Frederick, Carroll , and Adams Counties (PA).”
She continued, “the HCWHA board agreed it was a great idea, and I am
happy to announce that they awarded us a grant!”
Not only did they receive a grant but donations in support of the contest
have already been received from the Tommy West Memorial Fund; Francis X.
Elder American Legion Squad, 121; Sons of the American Legion, Post 121;
and the American Legion Auxiliary 121, and it is hoped even more will be
raised to meet the prize awards of last year. “Although it isn’t guaranteed, it is
the aim to raise last year’s amount.”
The art contest is open to all school-aged children (Grade 1 through
Grade 12) in public schools, private schools, or homeschooling situations.
Participants are encouraged to research the theme “Civil War Retreat through
Emmitsburg” and come up with an original drawing or painting to depict
their impressions of that theme.
The Broadway Life is a busy one! The Thurmont Middle School (TMS) “Since so much was going on at the time when the Battle of Gettysburg
Spirit Show Choir continues practicing their hearts out, getting their routines was ending, many soldiers from both sides were fleeing through Emmitsburg.
down, and perfecting those smiles to prepare for competition season. They are There are so many personal stories, as well as emotionally compelling images
fast approaching their first event in Martinsburg, West Virginia, on March 19, that are brought to mind when learning about the retreat. And there are many
2016. In April, they will be traveling to the bright lights of New York City to imaginative and artistic ways to show the impact and story of the retreat,”
compete at Brooklyn College. stated Joy.
The kids are extremely excited about this trip and continue to raise funds in Art will be on display and awards given on Saturday, June 25, 2016, at the
order to create an unforgettable experience. They are holding an All-You-Can-Eat Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day Festival.
Pizza and Salad Night at Rocky’s Pizza in Thurmont on March 14, 2016, from If you are interested in participating in the contest or in becoming a
5:00-8:00 p.m. Adult tickets will be $10.00 each; senior citizens and children (ages donor, all information is available at www.emmitsburgevent.com or you can
twelve and under) are $6.00. You may contact any show choir member to get your call Jennifer Joy at 301-447-6467 or email her at eburgheritagedays@gmail.
ticket in advance or you can get your com.
tickets at the door. Please come and
support these talented kids!
The Thurmont Spirit Show Choir, Thurmont Lions Club Offering Three
directed by Mrs. Berna Laforce,
consists of forty-three TMS members. Scholarships
The routines this year are all This year the Thurmont Lions Club will have three $1,125 scholarships
performed to Broadway-style music, available to Catoctin High School (CHS) seniors. For many years, the
and the kids’ costumes are just as Thurmont Lions Club has provided scholarships to CHS seniors. These
bright as their personalities. There scholarships are awarded competitively, based on academic achievement,
are also upcoming competitions at participation in activities, and financial need. Other considerations for
Hershey Park and Oakdale High scholarships awarded are: essay, letters of recommendation, and other relevant
School, both in May. The group factors shared on their application.
also performs at Thurmont Middle You can find the application on the Thurmont Lions Club website at www.
School in May as part of the Spring thurmontlionsclub.com. Applications are due Thursday, April 7, 2016. All
Concert. They appreciate all of winners will be honored at Thurmont Lions Club Education Night on May
the community donations and 11, 2016.
support that has enabled the group’s
continued success.
s C h o o l news
Thurmont Middle School Spirit Show Heritage Day Art Contest Awarded
Choir HCWHA Grant
Courtesy Photo
Last year, the Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day Art contest awarded
nine talented school-aged children with more than $1,900 dollars in prizes.
“We wanted to continue it,” said Jennifer Joy, contest coordinator, “so we
applied for a grant from the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area (HCWHA)
to help promote the contest to Frederick, Carroll , and Adams Counties (PA).”
She continued, “the HCWHA board agreed it was a great idea, and I am
happy to announce that they awarded us a grant!”
Not only did they receive a grant but donations in support of the contest
have already been received from the Tommy West Memorial Fund; Francis X.
Elder American Legion Squad, 121; Sons of the American Legion, Post 121;
and the American Legion Auxiliary 121, and it is hoped even more will be
raised to meet the prize awards of last year. “Although it isn’t guaranteed, it is
the aim to raise last year’s amount.”
The art contest is open to all school-aged children (Grade 1 through
Grade 12) in public schools, private schools, or homeschooling situations.
Participants are encouraged to research the theme “Civil War Retreat through
Emmitsburg” and come up with an original drawing or painting to depict
their impressions of that theme.
The Broadway Life is a busy one! The Thurmont Middle School (TMS) “Since so much was going on at the time when the Battle of Gettysburg
Spirit Show Choir continues practicing their hearts out, getting their routines was ending, many soldiers from both sides were fleeing through Emmitsburg.
down, and perfecting those smiles to prepare for competition season. They are There are so many personal stories, as well as emotionally compelling images
fast approaching their first event in Martinsburg, West Virginia, on March 19, that are brought to mind when learning about the retreat. And there are many
2016. In April, they will be traveling to the bright lights of New York City to imaginative and artistic ways to show the impact and story of the retreat,”
compete at Brooklyn College. stated Joy.
The kids are extremely excited about this trip and continue to raise funds in Art will be on display and awards given on Saturday, June 25, 2016, at the
order to create an unforgettable experience. They are holding an All-You-Can-Eat Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day Festival.
Pizza and Salad Night at Rocky’s Pizza in Thurmont on March 14, 2016, from If you are interested in participating in the contest or in becoming a
5:00-8:00 p.m. Adult tickets will be $10.00 each; senior citizens and children (ages donor, all information is available at www.emmitsburgevent.com or you can
twelve and under) are $6.00. You may contact any show choir member to get your call Jennifer Joy at 301-447-6467 or email her at eburgheritagedays@gmail.
ticket in advance or you can get your com.
tickets at the door. Please come and
support these talented kids!
The Thurmont Spirit Show Choir, Thurmont Lions Club Offering Three
directed by Mrs. Berna Laforce,
consists of forty-three TMS members. Scholarships
The routines this year are all This year the Thurmont Lions Club will have three $1,125 scholarships
performed to Broadway-style music, available to Catoctin High School (CHS) seniors. For many years, the
and the kids’ costumes are just as Thurmont Lions Club has provided scholarships to CHS seniors. These
bright as their personalities. There scholarships are awarded competitively, based on academic achievement,
are also upcoming competitions at participation in activities, and financial need. Other considerations for
Hershey Park and Oakdale High scholarships awarded are: essay, letters of recommendation, and other relevant
School, both in May. The group factors shared on their application.
also performs at Thurmont Middle You can find the application on the Thurmont Lions Club website at www.
School in May as part of the Spring thurmontlionsclub.com. Applications are due Thursday, April 7, 2016. All
Concert. They appreciate all of winners will be honored at Thurmont Lions Club Education Night on May
the community donations and 11, 2016.
support that has enabled the group’s
continued success.
