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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