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Outstanding Curb Appeal Award Catoctin High School Leo Club

Theresa Dardanell Starts the Year Roaring
Courtesy Photo
Because first impressions are and flowerbeds; condition of the
important, Frederick County building, fences, walkways, curbs,
Public Schools (FCPS) encourages and parking lots; playgrounds that
all schools to demonstrate “curb are ready for the students; and signs
appeal”—a clean, well-maintained updated with current information.
and welcoming appearance. Vince Bentz, lead custodian at TMS,
This year, Thurmont Elementary and Brenda Martins, lead custodian
School (TES) and Thurmont Middle at TES, both said that teamwork is
School (TMS) earned an award essential and that everyone on their
for “Outstanding Curb Appeal.” crew works well together. They
Although maintenance of the work very hard, not just during the
interior of the buildings is just as summer, but all year long.
important, the focus of this award John Carnahan, FCPS custodial
is the exterior: what students and services manager, said “...TES and
parents see when they first arrive at TMS are examples of the awesome
school. things that our teams do each and
Award criteria included every day in support of students,
maintenance of grass, trees, bushes staff, and their communities.”
Pictured from left: CHS Leos, Megan, Molly, Holly, Owen, Madelyn, and Jean, plus TMS Leo Gareth
Courtesy Photo (front).

This school year, the Catoctin High School (CHS) Leo Club will be meeting
monthly, every second Thursday, but are already off and “roaring” to a good
start. Leos stayed after school in September to make posters and decorate
collection boxes for their current project to raise money for hurricane victims.
They will be collecting during lunch periods. Don’t be surprised if you see CHS
Leos with a collection box as you arrive to any of its upcoming Thurmont
Lions Club meetings.
This past summer, CHS Leos sold “Leo Club Ice Cream” during the
Thurmont Lions Club “Summer Pit Beef Sandwich Sales” fundraising events.
The club raised over $250 for its activity fund. They would like to thank the
Thurmont Lions for this fundraising opportunity. Special thanks also to Lion
Don Keeney and Lion Doug Favorite for arranging to set up the trailer at Bell
Hill Farms and, more importantly, providing the freezer for the ice cream!
CHS Leos helped out at the Thurmont Lions fundraiser as food runners
during the Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show. They have just started
the school year and are roaring! The Leo Club’s recent fundraiser was during
Thurmont Middle School the Catoctin Colorfest.
CHS Leo Club held its Charter Night on Wednesday, October 25, re-
Pictured from left: Paul Lebo (FCPS Central Office), John Carnahan (FCPS Central Office), Mike dedicating its charter, presented in October 2009.
Frushour (Custodian), Cindy Frock (Custodian), Richard White (Custodian), Gayle Smith (Custodian),
Vince Bentz (Lead Custodian), Anita Shank (Assistant Principal), and Daniel Enck (Principal). Missing Visit the CHS Leo Club at www.e-leoclubhouse.org/sites/Catoctin to see
from photo: Robert Welsh (Assistant Lead Custodian) and Dan VanFossen (Custodian). its latest tweets, calendar, and other information. You can also find them on
Facebook: CHSLEO.
Photo by Theresa Dardanell
Catoctin Sports Boosters to Hold

Holiday Open House

The Catoctin High School (CHS) Sports Boosters will hold its 9 Annual
th
Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 2, 2017, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00
p.m., in the CHS Cafeteria.
Cougar apparel, blankets, stadium seats, hats, and miscellaneous novelty
items will be available for your Christmas shopping. There will be light
refreshments. Payment may be made by cash, check, or credit card for Sports
Boosters items. Organizations within CHS and sports teams will be invited to
have their current fundraisers available for your Holiday purchases (cash or
check will be accepted by each individual group or team).
For more information, please contact Bob Marlow at 443-829-3809.

Thurmont Elementary School P a t r o n i z e o u r a d v e r t i s e r s !
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