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$1,000 Scholarships Offered Catoctin High School Students
Organize First Mini-THON
The Emmitsburg High School Association is accepting scholarship Fundraiser
applications. Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in May to deserving
students. Any Catoctin High School senior or graduate who is enrolled in This year, Catoctin High School students are organizing the school’s very
an institution of higher learning, including trade schools, is eligible if he/ first Mini-THON fundraiser, a program that works with schools and colleges
she resides in the Emmitsburg School District. This includes Emmitsburg to raise money for Pediatric Cancer Research. The Catoctin Mini-THON
21727, Rocky Ridge 21778, and Taneytown 21787 (Taneytown boundary is fundraiser is a spin-off of Penn State’s THON fundraiser, which also raises
determined by Bridgeport on route 140). Applicants may apply each year, as money for the same cause. Both of these events include year-long fundraisers
long as they are enrolled in an institution. that end with an event that celebrates the hard work of the fundraiser and
reveals the total proceeds raised. The goal of these fundraisers is to get students
Selection is based on having a 3.0 or higher grade point average, being a and the community involved in such an important and worthy cause.
full-time student, presenting two letters of recommendation, their community
and school activities, and pursuing higher education (technical school, four- The organization responsible for providing funding to Pediatric Cancer
year college, or community college). Research at Hershey Children’s Hospital is named Four Diamonds. Since
1972, over 3,700 children and their families have been relieved of the financial
Applications may be obtained by contacting the guidance department at burden of Pediatric Cancer, thanks to Four Diamonds. After becoming a
Catoctin High School (240-236-8082 Ryan Zimmerman) or calling Phyllis Four Diamonds Child, 100 percent of all medical expenses due to cancer
Kelly (717) 642-6963. All applications must be received by May 10, 2017. that are not covered by a family’s insurance, are paid for by funds from Four
Diamonds.
Thurmont High School Alumni
Association Scholarship The creation of this life-changing organization was created because an
eleven-year-old boy lost his three-year battle with cancer. In 1969, Christopher
Attention graduating seniors related to a graduate from Thurmont High Mallard was diagnosed with cancer. During his battle, he wrote a story about
School! Are you looking for a scholarship? Did you check the Community a knight who was seeking the four diamonds of Courage, Wisdom, Honesty,
Foundation of Frederick County website at www.cffredco.org for the and Strength, so that he could escape an evil sorceress. Christopher used the
scholarships offered by the Thurmont High School Alumni Association? diamonds to symbolize what characteristics one needed to have in order to
Applications are accepted from March 1 through March 31, only. Also, remind conquer cancer. His parents, Charles and Irma, created Four Diamonds as a
your parents, grandparents, and their friends of the Thurmont High School way to honor their son’s life and help other families in need.
Alumni banquet on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at the Lewistown Fire Hall. Any
questions call 301-898-9898 or email [email protected]. After hearing this touching story, Catoctin students were eager to get
involved and joined the Mini-THON program. “Causes such as this are able to
have profound effects on so many lives, and it’s truly amazing to be a part of
it,” said Catoctin senior Hannah Belt.
Since the beginning of the school year, students have hosted several small
fundraisers all leading up to one major Mini-THON event on April 7, 2017.
The Mini-THON event will be open to all Catoctin students and will feature
performances, music, guest speakers, games, dancing, activities, food, prizes,
and fun for everyone.
Tickets for Mini-THON will be available for purchase during lunch shifts
closer to the event. Monetary and in-kind donations are being accepted for this
event. If you’d like to make a donation to support this event, please contact
chairperson Lily Bean at 301-788-8062.
For information on upcoming events, see Twitter and Facebook pages:
Twitter: @CHSMini_THON; Facebook Page: Catoctin High School 2017
MiniThon.
View issues of The Catoctin Banner online at:
www.thecatoctinbanner.c o m
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$1,000 Scholarships Offered Catoctin High School Students
Organize First Mini-THON
The Emmitsburg High School Association is accepting scholarship Fundraiser
applications. Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in May to deserving
students. Any Catoctin High School senior or graduate who is enrolled in This year, Catoctin High School students are organizing the school’s very
an institution of higher learning, including trade schools, is eligible if he/ first Mini-THON fundraiser, a program that works with schools and colleges
she resides in the Emmitsburg School District. This includes Emmitsburg to raise money for Pediatric Cancer Research. The Catoctin Mini-THON
21727, Rocky Ridge 21778, and Taneytown 21787 (Taneytown boundary is fundraiser is a spin-off of Penn State’s THON fundraiser, which also raises
determined by Bridgeport on route 140). Applicants may apply each year, as money for the same cause. Both of these events include year-long fundraisers
long as they are enrolled in an institution. that end with an event that celebrates the hard work of the fundraiser and
reveals the total proceeds raised. The goal of these fundraisers is to get students
Selection is based on having a 3.0 or higher grade point average, being a and the community involved in such an important and worthy cause.
full-time student, presenting two letters of recommendation, their community
and school activities, and pursuing higher education (technical school, four- The organization responsible for providing funding to Pediatric Cancer
year college, or community college). Research at Hershey Children’s Hospital is named Four Diamonds. Since
1972, over 3,700 children and their families have been relieved of the financial
Applications may be obtained by contacting the guidance department at burden of Pediatric Cancer, thanks to Four Diamonds. After becoming a
Catoctin High School (240-236-8082 Ryan Zimmerman) or calling Phyllis Four Diamonds Child, 100 percent of all medical expenses due to cancer
Kelly (717) 642-6963. All applications must be received by May 10, 2017. that are not covered by a family’s insurance, are paid for by funds from Four
Diamonds.
Thurmont High School Alumni
Association Scholarship The creation of this life-changing organization was created because an
eleven-year-old boy lost his three-year battle with cancer. In 1969, Christopher
Attention graduating seniors related to a graduate from Thurmont High Mallard was diagnosed with cancer. During his battle, he wrote a story about
School! Are you looking for a scholarship? Did you check the Community a knight who was seeking the four diamonds of Courage, Wisdom, Honesty,
Foundation of Frederick County website at www.cffredco.org for the and Strength, so that he could escape an evil sorceress. Christopher used the
scholarships offered by the Thurmont High School Alumni Association? diamonds to symbolize what characteristics one needed to have in order to
Applications are accepted from March 1 through March 31, only. Also, remind conquer cancer. His parents, Charles and Irma, created Four Diamonds as a
your parents, grandparents, and their friends of the Thurmont High School way to honor their son’s life and help other families in need.
Alumni banquet on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at the Lewistown Fire Hall. Any
questions call 301-898-9898 or email [email protected]. After hearing this touching story, Catoctin students were eager to get
involved and joined the Mini-THON program. “Causes such as this are able to
have profound effects on so many lives, and it’s truly amazing to be a part of
it,” said Catoctin senior Hannah Belt.
Since the beginning of the school year, students have hosted several small
fundraisers all leading up to one major Mini-THON event on April 7, 2017.
The Mini-THON event will be open to all Catoctin students and will feature
performances, music, guest speakers, games, dancing, activities, food, prizes,
and fun for everyone.
Tickets for Mini-THON will be available for purchase during lunch shifts
closer to the event. Monetary and in-kind donations are being accepted for this
event. If you’d like to make a donation to support this event, please contact
chairperson Lily Bean at 301-788-8062.
For information on upcoming events, see Twitter and Facebook pages:
Twitter: @CHSMini_THON; Facebook Page: Catoctin High School 2017
MiniThon.
View issues of The Catoctin Banner online at:
www.thecatoctinbanner.c o m
BOLLINGER HOMES, LLC
Custom Home Builder & Remodeler
We specialize in...
• Additions
Custom Homes &
Remodeling • Garages
• Patios
Bollinger Homes, LLC have been building custom homes,
building additions and remodeling for over 20 years in • Decks
Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. • Concrete Walks
• Siding & Roofing
Call for a FREE ESTIMATE!
Phone 301.447.6917
Fax 301.447.2704
1 Creamery Way
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
