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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!

FFA Class Goes to Pioneer

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As a class field trip, tenth grade FFA students went to Pioneer Hi- Bred Research Facility. At the beginning or the tour there was a presentation by Polly Longaberger and Dave Whitaker who were the tour guides. They are also the head researchers at Pioneer Hi- Bred Research Facility in New Holland. The presentation was about hybrid plants especially corn and how it is grown and produced it for their seed crop and research purposes. Then the tour continued out to the barn where students were introduced to the specialized equipment that is used to harvest the crops for the research facility. The tour ended with the students having an opportunity to ask any questions about hybrid plants and how they are produced.

FFA Faculty Buffet

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The Whole hog facility buffet was part of the whole hog fundraiser.  The facility buffet ran along side the take out whole hog event. Garden Spot teachers had the opportunity to come down and enjoy their meals in the Ag wing.  The food was prepared  and served by FFA members. The proceeds from the whole hog event were split between the New Hope Uganda and Adrianne Huber through Eastern Mennonite Missions.