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Thurmont Lions Club Honors Teachers and Students

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The Thurmont Lions Club held “Education Night” on April 26, 2023, to recognize the outstanding achievements of teachers and students in the Catoctin Feeder area. 

Scholarships were presented to four exemplary high school students who submitted stellar applications. Recipients of the scholarships were Michael LeGare, who received the four-year Vic Jagow Scholarship; Tanner Seiss, who received the Lynn Stuart Scholarship; Morgan Ridenour; and Joel Miller. The Lion and Jr. Lion Awards were also presented to students who accrued the most hours for dedicated service to the community. Addison Smith of Thurmont Middle School and Bethany Study of Catoctin High School received these awards. A certificate of recognition and a monetary gift was given to these committed students.

Each school in Frederick County Public Schools nominates an outstanding teacher to participate in the FCPS Teacher of the Year event. The nominated teacher from each FCPS Catoctin feeder school was recognized during the program. The nominees are: Even Felmet from Catoctin High School; Shari Stone from Emmitsburg Elementary School; Melissa Sweeney from Lewistown Elementary School; Sadie Wiles from Sabillasville Environmental Charter School; Brooke Claggett from Thurmont Elementary School; Sean McNally from Thurmont Middle School; and Rachel Hamscher from Thurmont Primary School. Highlights from their nomination letters were shared, which described their exceptional achievements; they each received a certificate and gift card.

School donations were also presented to the administrators of the schools in the Catoctin feeder area, including Mother Seton School. Each administrator shared how the donation would be put to good use in their respective schools. A reception was held at the end of the awards program for the honorees and their families.

The evening was a celebration and a tribute to all of these dedicated and inspiring students and educators!

Pictured from left are President Julie El-Taher, Thurmont Lions Club; Shari Stone,  Emmitsburg Elementary School; Saide Wiles, Sabillasville Environmental Charter School; Brooke Claggett, Thurmont Elementary School; Evan Felmet, Catoctin High School; Rachel Hamscher, Thurmont Primary School; Melissa Sweeney, Lewistown Elementary School. Absent from the picture is Sean McNally, Thurmont Middle School.

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Thurmont Lions Club Honors Teachers and Students

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The Thurmont Lions Club held “Education Night” on May 11 to recognize the achievements of teachers and students in the Catoctin feeder area. Scholarships were presented to four outstanding Catoctin High School students who submitted stellar applications. Recipients of the scholarships were Rianna Chaney who received the Lynn Stuart scholarship; Sheridan Chaney; Shayne Hewitt; and Pablo Arriaga who received his fourth and final Vic Jagow scholarship. 

 Twelve teachers received nominations for the Teacher of the Year Award. To be nominated, a letter had to have been submitted by a parent, staff member, or administrator that shared the successes the teacher had made with students, as well as the teacher’s accomplishments within the school community.  Highlights from these letters were shared for all of these impressive nominees and they received a flower bouquet.

Six outstanding teachers, one from each school that sent in nominations, were chosen as the Teacher of the Year from their schools: Shari Stone from Emmitsburg  Elementary, Ashley Hood from Lewistown Elementary, Doris Grossnickle from Sabillasville Elementary, Tammy Ferrell from Thurmont Elementary, Amy Lipchock from Thurmont Primary, and Kathleen Zimmermann from Thurmont Middle School. These teachers received a certificate and gift card. Other teachers who had been nominated were: Michelle Keegin from Lewistown Elementary, Julie Desmond, Jennifer Reynolds and Kimberly Stevens from Thurmont Elementary; and Joni Wiles from Thurmont Primary School. Amy Lipchock was chosen by a panel of community members as the Thurmont Lions Club Teacher of the Year and also received a monetary gift.

 School donations were presented to the administrators of the schools in the Catoctin feeder area including Mother Seton School. Each administrator shared how the donation would be put to good use in their respective schools. Lion Larry Steinly was recognized for his upcoming retirement after serving in education for 43 years. A reception was held at the end of the awards program for the honorees and their families. The evening was a celebration and a tribute to all of these dedicated and inspiring students and educators!

The Thurmont Lions Club meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at St. John Lutheran Church on Church Street in Thurmont.  For more information, visit www.thurmontlionsclub.com or contact Lion Joyce Anthony at jananny@comcast.net.

Pictured from left are Doris Grossnickle, Kathleen Zimmermann, Amy Lipchock, Ashley Hood, Shari Stone, and Tammy Ferrell.

47th Annual Catoctin Area Livestock Sale

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The Catoctin Area Livestock Sale will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at The Eyler Stables, managed by Wolfe Agricultural Auction, located at 141 Emmitsburg Road in Thurmont. 

The sale will begin with awards given out to exhibitors at 5:30 p.m., and the sale beginning at 6:00 p.m. The sale will take place inside Sale Ring Barn. There will be a small area for handicap seating, and chairs and bleachers for buyers and everyone else. Selling that evening will be beef, sheep, swine, and market goats, which will be exhibited by youth in the Catoctin Feeder Area.

The slaughter houses that will be used this year are Shriver Meats in Emmitsburg, Shuff Meats Market in Thurmont, and Stoney Point (Nell’s) in Littlestown, Pennsylvania. All animals will be sold by the head this year and not by the pound.

All prospective buyers/bidders will need a Bid Number, which will be available starting at 4:00 p.m. If you would like to leave an absentee bid, please call one of the following people: Cathy Little at 240-674-3476, Chip Long at 240-315-7973, Josh Ruby at 301-748-2924, or Tyler Fitzwater at 240-405-8455.

We will be practicing social distancing; masks are required if 6-feet distancing is not possible. Prospective buyers, businesses, and individuals are encouraged to attend and to support the youth and their livestock projects.

Students Honored During Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

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Theresa Dardanell

Leadership, kindness, honesty, and a caring attitude are only a few of the characteristics of the students honored during the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration on January 12, 2017, at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School. One student from each of the Frederick County Public Schools was chosen for this award. The quotes below are from the nominations submitted by the staff at each school in the Catoctin feeder area.

Michael Tylicki (senior at Catoctin High) was selected to represent Catoctin High School as this year’s King Award Winner because “He works well with all students, including those with special needs. Learning for Life students love Mikey for his kindness and willingness to help them. Instead of aligning with a specific peer group, he is really a friend to all. Michael is a humble student who is honest and cares about others. He is a quiet leader, mature beyond his years.”

Abigail Christian (eight-grade student at Thurmont Middle) was chosen for this honor because “She is a wonderfully caring and helpful student. She contributes to the learning environment, volunteering to tutor students having difficulty and sharing honestly with them with what they have to do. Because Abigail puts forth her best, she is able to earn very good grades. Abigail has a bright, infectious and sunny attitude, making her a positive role model. She is a considerate and respectful leader.”

Trey Glass (second-grade student at Thurmont Primary) received this award. Staff and students describe him as “displaying great heart power, perseverance by never giving up, and always having a positive can-do attitude.” They consider him a leader.

Patrick Payton (fifth-grade student at Thurmont Elementary) was presented with this award because “Patrick is all of the things one would expect of a young leader: honest, hardworking, and caring towards others; but Patrick is more than just these things. He is also the kind of person who holds high expectations for himself, making him a leader by example as well as by character.” Patrick is a Safety Patroller at Thurmont Elementary School.

Cody Faulkner (fifth-grade student at Emmitsburg Elementary) received this honor because “He continuously demonstrates the six pillars of character at Emmitsburg Elementary School. Cody follows directions the first time they are given and perseveres to complete assignments to the best of his ability. He is a quiet leader who consistently uses manners with adults and students. Through his actions, he encourages other students to make appropriate choices when solving problems. Humbly, Cody strives to help others at all times without being asked or without thought of praise or reward for himself.”

Jenna Conley (fifth-grade student at Lewistown Elementary) was chosen for this award because “Jenna has served as Peer Ambassador two years, is a Morning News crew member, and an art helper. She uses ROARing good behavior and lives her school motto to Learn, Excel and Succeed. A leader with gratitude, Jenna consistently includes others. She participates in Girls On The Run and is a great role model with a contagious upbeat attitude. She helps with classroom tasks and is trustworthy and honest, showing responsibility as she perseveres.”

Kylie Stracener (fifth-grade student at Sabillasville Elementary) received this award because “She consistently demonstrates the leadership qualities characteristic of Dr. King and the Pillars of Character Counts.”