Month: April 2013

National Honor Society Inducts New Members

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The Garden Spot National Honor Society added 43 members at its Induction Ceremony on April 24.  Principal Matthew Sanger,  welcomed the inductees and their parents.  Christy Weaver, NHS president, presented an overview of the activities and service projects the group has accomplished this school year.

The inductees were introduced  and presented with a NHS certificate and pin. They also recited the NHS pledge in a candle lighting ceremony.  The inductees include seniors, juniors, and sophomores that were selected based on the four pillars of NHS which are scholarship, leadership, character and service.

Science Department Receives Grants

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The Air Force Association Grant:  Garden Spot High School Science Department received the Air Force Association 2013 Educator Grant for the Meteorology and Astronomy Class to use to study aerospace travel.  The grant was in the amount of $227.00 and was used to purchase model rockets and supplies so the students could learn more about aerospace technology.  The students have been studying meteorology and the importance in our daily lives as well as for aerospace missions.  They will be studying the physics and forces that act on a rocket launch as we as why design is important for the flight to succeed.  The rocket launch allows the students to apply the physics, meteorology, and aerospace lessons they work through the entire semester.

The Donors Choose Grant:  Garden Spot High School Science Department received the a grant from Donors Choose for 12 motorized cars to learn about velocity and acceleration. This grant  provided a hands on opportunity for the physical science and physic first students to learn more about motion.   The grant was in the amount of $395.18

FFA Attends ACES

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Agricultural Cooperation Establishes Success (ACES) was a state wide FFA leadership conference that was held in Harrisburg. Members that attended Aces went to workshops on various subjects, such as leadership and cooperation.  The workshops are lead by FFA state officers. FFA members also get to meet other FFA members and make new friends.  It was a great experience!

FFA Attends SLLC

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The State Legislative Leadership Conference (SLLC) is a three-day event in which FFA members from across the state of Pennsylvania have the opportunity to attend. This year Grassland FFA had four members attend. Members who attended got to see how a bill becomes a law. They got to work through mock bills and work together finalize them to best fit the ideas of the FFA. Grassland FFA members also took the opportunity to volunteer at a local nursing home helping to plant gardens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From left to right: Morgan Muller, Representative Denlinger, Tracy Marchini, Secretary of  Agriculture George Gregg Holly Schnader, Kelly Seifrit  ( Not pictured-Abby Martin)

Garden Spot Chorus Students Make Region and All-State Chorus

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Kirsten Corneilson (Alto II) and Abbi Stoltzfus (Alto II) were chosen for and recently attended the Region V Chorus Festival held at Hamburg Area High School on March 21-23, 2013. This was a 3 day festival involving 200 singers from Region V. The guest conductor was Dr. William Cutter, Director of Choral Programs at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Additionally, Kirsten Corneilson (Alto II) and Abbi Stoltzfus (Alto II) were selected, through auditions, to be a part of the Pennsylvania All-State Chorus. The All-State Chorus Festival will take place in Erie, Pennsylvania on April 17-20, 2013. This festival will be attended by the best high school singers from around the the state of Pennsylvania. The conductor for this festival is Dr. Steven Sametz from Lehigh University and the chorus will present a concert on Saturday, April 20 at the Warner Theater in Erie.

Being chosen for these festivals not only reflects musical talent, but also a willingness to put in much time and effort preparing the music. It is a great honor for both Kirsten and Abbi to be a part of these chorus festivals!

GS Students Earn Eagle Scout Award

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Garden Spot Boy Scouts, Malcolm Johnson, Benjamin Martin, Joshua Bard and Michael Bressi, recently earned their Eagle Scout Awards.  They  were recognized for their accomplishments in Scouting at a ceremony held on  April 13, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in New Holland.   The scouts were honored in the presence of many family and friends, in addition to scout masters, coaches,  teachers and fellow scouts.

Empty Bowls Project

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The Clay and 3D Design classes are once again participating in the Empty Bowls project, hosted by former student Kevin Lehman’s studio. The combined classes created and donated at total of 47 bowls. The bowls will be offered to anyone attending the Empty Bowls dinner. The event this year benefits the Transitional Living Center of Lancaster.

Spartans Participate in Tri-County All-Star Game

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Four Spartans have been named to participate in the 2013 Tri-County All-Star game which pits the northern Lancaster-Lebanon schools against the southern.  The game is held at Manheim Central’s Retew field, May 25th at 7:00 pm.  The Spartans’s include Matt Martin, Ben Weaver, Austin Haas, and Matt Christie.

Matt Martin, #9, will continue his education and football experience at Miseracordia University.  Matt was a first team section 3 DB, All-League DB, and a PFN 2nd Team All-State DB during his senior year.

Ben Weaver, #66, will continue his education at the U.S. Naval Academy.  Ben was a First Team Section 3 All-Star and a Team Captain his senior year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Matt Christie, #66, will continue his education and playing career at Thadeous Stevens Trade School.  Matt was a 2nd tram Section 2 All-Star in 2012 and a First Team Section 3 All-Star in 2013.  Matt was also a 2012 league wrestling champion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Austin Hass, #14, was a Second Team Section 3 Wide Receiver and a Second Team Section 3 Outside Linebacker in 2013.

Chorus Students Make Region and All-State Chorus

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Kirsten Corneilson (Alto II) and Abbi Stoltzfus (Alto II) were chosen for and recently attended the Region V Chorus Festival held at Hamburg Area High School on March 21-23, 2013. This was a 3 day festival involving 200 singers from Region V. The guest conductor was Dr. William Cutter, Director of Choral Programs at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Additionally, Kirsten Corneilson (Alto II) and Abbi Stoltzfus (Alto II) were selected, through auditions, to be a part of the Pennsylvania All-State Chorus. The All-State Chorus Festival will take place in Erie, Pennsylvania on April 17-20, 2013. This festival will be attended by the best high school singers from around the the state of Pennsylvania. The conductor for this festival is Dr. Steven Sametz from Lehigh University and the chorus will present a concert on Saturday, April 20 at the Warner Theater in Erie.

Being chosen for these festivals not only reflects musical talent, but also a willingness to put in much time and effort preparing the music. It is a great honor for both Kirsten and Abbi to be a part of these chorus festivals!