Page 26 - August Banner 2018_Neat

Page 26 August 2018 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com

s C h o o l news

Catoctin High Envirothon Team 2018 Annual Catoctin Community

Theresa Dardanell School Supply Program

After a first Photo by Theresa Dardanell Area churches and organizations in Emmitsburg, Lewistown, Rocky
place win at the Ridge, Sabillasville and Thurmont are working to provide students in need
Frederick County with school supplies for the 2017-2018 school year. This program is to
Envirothon assist students attending the Catoctin Feeder Schools. These schools include
competition, the Emmitsburg Elementary, Lewistown Elementary & Pyramid Program,
Catoctin High Sabillasville Elementary, Thurmont Primary, Thurmont Elementary,
School (CHS) Thurmont Middle and Catoctin High.
team placed sixth The Annual Catoctin Community School Supply Drive is going to
(out of seventeen be held on Tuesday, August 21st from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the
teams) at the Graceham Moravian Church located at 8231 Rocky Ridge Road in
state competition Thurmont.
in June at the If you would like to donate to this program, please drop off school
Maryland 4-H supplies, cash donations or gift cards (Walmart) to the church on August
Environmental 15th from 9:00 a.m. until Noon.
Education and Any questions or concerns, please contact coordinator, Jennifer
Camping Center Harbaugh at 301-639-9970 or caringind@aol.com.
in Garrett County.
In the Wildlife Thurmont Lions Club “2017-2018
competition, they Pictured from left are Edison Hatter, Devin Shorb, Samantha Grimes,
were awarded Jimmy Kempisty, and Zach Carter. Teacher of the Year”
second place.
The members of the CHS team, about each topic. Preparation The Thurmont Lions Club (TLC) held its Education Night on May 9, 2018.
named The Primary Successors, included absorbing information TLC was honored to have Mark Pritts, Frederick County Public School’s
were Zack Carter, Samantha from books, diagrams, field guides, instructional director, as the guest speaker.
Grimes, Edison Hatter, Jimmy and websites, as well as hands- On March 19, the Thurmont Lions Club held its Teacher of the Year
Kempisty, and Devin Shorb. With on training. When I met with the reception. There were eight teachers honored as the “Teacher of the Year” for
the help of advisors April Wells students during one of their practice their respective schools. Of these eight teachers, a “Teacher of the Year” for
and Ron Albaugh, the five seniors sessions at the school, they were the Thurmont Lions Club, was honored. The Lions Club was very successful
(now graduates) prepared for the preparing for the aquatics test by in showing Pritts what a wonderful partnership the Thurmont Lions Club has
competition that included tests in five identifying various fish. They know developed with the area schools. Remember, a teacher takes a hand, opens a
areas: aquatics, forestry, soil, wildlife, and rely on each other’s strengths mind, and touches a heart of the students. The 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year
and a fifth topic that changes every during testing. Wells said that they was Melissa Kearchner, Emmitsburg Elementary School. She was nominated by
year (this year, it was rangeland each take one part of the exam and a fellow teacher, parents, and students.
management). then work together to finalize their This year, during the Thurmont Lions Club’s Teacher of the Year program,
The students met not only during answers. It was obvious that they they became aware of a very special teacher, Bonnie Hopkins. She has devoted
school hours but also on their own work well together as a team and her career to helping young students start their education in a positive and
time to learn as much as possible that they have fun at the same time. motivated manner. She is retiring this year, and the TLC wanted to take this
opportunity to thank her for her commitment to the young people of Northern
www .TheCatoctinBanner .com Frederick County.
Y o u r G ood N e w s C o m m u n i t y N e w s pa pe r
Ser ving Northern Fr eder ick County, Maryland, Since 1995
Thurmont Lions Club Outstanding
Students Receive Awards

During the Thurmont Lions Club Education Night ceremony on May 9,
2018, four scholarships were awarded to Catoctin High School (CHS) seniors.
Three scholarships are awarded competitively based on academic achievement,
participation activities, and financial need. These students not only achieved
honors, but also spent many hours performing volunteer work, along with
participating in a wide variety of activities. Community service is one of the
most popular extracurricular activities for high school students to do in their
free time. These volunteer hours are very impressive when your application is
reviewed for college acceptance.
Three $1,000 scholarships were awarded to Cameron Hewitt, who will be
attending the University of Maryland; Avie Hopcraft, who will be attending
Baylor University; and Sean Miller, who will be attending Rensselaer Polytech
Institute.
Hannah Barth, recipient of the Vic Jagow Scholarship, was awarded
$1,250 for her fourth year of a four-year scholarship. She will be attending
the University of Wisconsin. The student receives the scholarship for four
consecutive yeas, depending on grade-point average
These scholarships are made possible from the Community Birthday
Calendar fundraiser that has been granting these scholarships for over forty-six
years. These deserving seniors and the Thurmont Lions Club thank supporters
for their generosity.