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Vol. 3, Issue 22 Friday, June 2, 2017
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The last day of school for students is Wednesday, June 7. Schools will operate on
a half-day schedule.
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NEXT STEP: Nine WAHS student-athletes signed their letters of intent recently, five of whom signed for Division I school. [
Read More ]
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CHAMPS: The Millionaires brought home the District 2-4 title on May 29. [ Read More ]
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Take a peek inside the district with some highlights of what's been happening in the district. This newsletter's purpose is to give you, a member of our community, an overview of school news and events, student and faculty achievements, along with the latest from our education foundation.
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86 Inducted into National Junior Honor Society at WAMS
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It was a historical night for students and families of Williamsport Area Middle School on May 22.
Eighty-six seventh- and eighth-grade students were inducted during the school's
first National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony. Each student represents what are known as The Four Pillars, or backbone of NJHS: scholarship, leadership, service and character.
Those inducted that night were seventh-grade students:
- Caitlin Bacon
- Johanna Baker
- Sarina Beiter
- Nicole Belton
- Owen Berry
- Emily Bogle
- Ava Boor
- Isabel Boyles
- Avery Campbell ...
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ICYMI: Check out more than 140 Curtin Intermediate School orchestra students perform Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" in this special post-concert production! It even features school board VP Spencer Sweeting, who provides the vocals.
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WASD Education Foundation Grants $2,000 in Support of Summer Reading Program
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The foundation granted $2,000 to recognize and honor kindergarten to sixth-grade students who successfully complete the
Summer Reading Program.
The funding will allow for the purchase of new books - dedicated to summer readers - that will be donated to the readers' respective school libraries to help build their collections.
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Former PSU Football Player, Wife Meet with 'Promising Young Men' Group at WAHS
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Former Penn State football player
Lee Rubin and his wife, author Carmen Rubin, paid a visit to Williamsport Area High School on May 23.
The Rubins have worked to "adopt" schools like WAHS as a way to invest in minority youth through scholarships, mentoring, opportunity, and connecting them with colleges and universities, primarily Penn State.
The pair met and worked with 10 members of the high school's Promising Young Men group, which is designed to support intervention practices of the school's School-wide Positive Behavior Program.
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31 Honored at Appreciation Breakfast
Thirty-one students involved in WAHS's COMPLETE program were honored during its annual Community Partners Appreciation Breakfast at the Genetti Hotel.
In partnership with local employers, COMPLETE places students in job positions around the community.
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'Poptastik!' Held at WAHS
The WAHS music department brought its year in music to a close with its year-end "Poptastik!" concert finale. More than 450 band, choir and orchestra students graced the stage in a performance of a small slate of chart-topping pop hits.
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WAHS, Curtin Odyssey of the Mind Teams Compete at World Finals at Michigan State
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The WAHS and Curtin Intermediate School Odyssey of the Mind teams placed 14th and 22nd, respectively, in the World Finals at Michigan State University.
Of the seven WASD participating OM teams this year, the WAHS and Curtin teams competed at the global competition, which took place from May 24-27. The teams and their coaches consisted of:
- Curtin Intermediate School: Division I, "A Superhero Cliffhanger," coached by Bret and Denise Southard. Team members include, Olivia Ciabattari, Reese Kirk, Ross Mahler, Alanna Ramos, Lilyana Sponhouse, Muireann Tran and Tyler Williamson.
- WAHS: Division III, "It's Time, OMER," coached by Spring Moore, Matthew Gutberlet and Heather LeBlanc. Team members include, Charlotte DeBloois, Paige Diabelko, Hannah Haussmann, Deidre LeBlanc, Ariyana Stafford, Carlee Weber and Madison Williamson.
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Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation
granted $6,433 to support the district's Odyssey of the Mind teams that participated in this year's World Finals
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The Foundation was able to contribute a combination of 18 gifts received from those in the community, area businesses and the foundation's unrestricted fund.
The WASD Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the educational experience for students by funding programs and initiatives. For more information on the foundation, click here.
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WAHS Senior Amanda Southard Headed to West Point United States Military Academy
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Williamsport Area High School senior
Amanda Southard was presented with her Certificate of Appointment to West Point United States Military Academy on June 1.
Southard begins matriculating with the academy's Class of 2021 in July.
According to U.S. Military Academy's Admissions Representative Col. Dan Braun, Southard is among only 1,200 students selected nationwide from its applicant pool of 15,000.
Congratulations, Amanda!
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In Final Round, WASD School Board Honors Outstanding, Foreign Exchange Students
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The Williamsport Area School Board finished its annual Outstanding Student presentations on May 23. The presentations honor students who exemplify academic excellence and school citizenship from the top grade at each building.
WAHS seniors
Abigail Laver (above, left) and
Danielle Wesneski (above, right) were honored during the fourth round of presentations on May 23. The two are pictured above after receiving their certificates with school board President Lori Baer and Superintendent Dr. Timothy Bowers.
In addition, the board also recognized
Ana Avram, a foreign exchange student from Romania. Avram expressed her gratitude and appreciation for the time spent here in the United States as a WAHS student.
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Reunion News
- The Class of 1997 will celebrate its 20th class reunion on June 17, 2017. The reunion will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Genetti Hotel, 200 West Fourth St., Williamsport. Cost is $30 per person. If anyone has information on 1997 graduates, please contact Annelise Latini at aclatini@gmail.com. To RSVP and/or to send your payment via PayPal, please email aclatini@gmail.com.
- The Class of 1977 will celebrate its 40th class reunion on July 15, 2017. The reunion will take place from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Zafar Grotto Rafaz Club, 381 E. Second St., South Williamsport. Cost is $40/person. If anyone have any information on 1977 graduates, please contact Mike Banzhaf. He can be best reach via his personal email michael957@comcast.net.To RSVP and to mail your payments, please send to Mr. Banzhaf at 178 Laurel Run Circle, Williamsport, PA 17701.
- The Class of 1975 will celebrate their 60th birthdays as one this summer from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the VFW 7863, 150 Shaffer St., Duboistown, at the Pearl Harbor Pavilion. Snacks and a cash bar will be available. Spouses and guests welcome. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. Small donations are appreciated, but not required, for the VFW. Contact: Brenda Marzzacco Larson: bndlarz@comcast.net or 570-323-0491.
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