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JUNE 21, 2023
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“Insta-Worthy Moments” celebrated at Columbia’s graduation
VOL LXIV • NO 17
Eastern York students reminded to love one another BY CATHY MOLITORIS
hen the members of the Class of 2023 graduated from Eastern York High School on May 31, the Golden Knights present heard speeches from three of their peers - valedictorian Jessica Lynn Rose, salutatorian Daniel Graham Slater and senior class president Cameron Elizabeth Wolf. Jessica is the daughter of John and Sherry Rose of Hellam. At Eastern York, she was an executive officer of Student Council and served as president of the Interact Club. She also competed in Science Olympiad, played soccer and managed the football
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and basketball teams. She plans to attend Wake Forest University to major in health and exercise science and biology on the pre-med track. Jessica’s speech talked about taking the life lessons learned in high school and applying them to the future. “Every class mattered,” she said, “but there was much more to be learned than just the content.” She advised her fellow graduates to acknowledge their support systems. “Be grateful for the people throughout your life who have helped you get to where you are,” she remarked. “Strive to do your best, but only compare yourself to your past self.” See Love pg 4
Ciara Ramos (left), Mercyangelis Gonzalez Morillo (middle) and Mallory Conroy spoke at Columbia High School’s graduation ceremony. BY CATHY MOLITORIS
nsta-Worthy Moments” was the theme of speeches delivered at Columbia High School’s Class of 2023 graduation. The ceremony took place on June 1 at the high school. Kenny Tran was named valedictorian. “We had open audition tryouts for students who wanted to speak,” explained teacher
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Linda Eckman Wissler. “We asked them to prepare a one- to two-minute speech, and we selected three students to speak.” The speakers were Ciara Ramos, Mercyangelis Gonzalez Morillo and salutatorian Mallory Conroy. Ciara is the daughter of Michelle Ramos of Columbia and Julio Ramos. She said she was hesitant initially about speaking, but she’s
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See Moments pg 3
Jessica Rose
Daniel Slater
Cameron Wolf
Come out to a community car show Last year, Barry Strayer took a chance. He coordinated the first East Prospect Community Pride Car Show. “Last year was just a fun afternoon in the park to see if the community could support this type of event,” he recalled. “We anticipated having 40-plus (vehicles) in attendance. We had 78.” Hoping to build on the momentum
of last year’s show, Strayer is organizing the car show this year for Saturday, July 1. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the East Prospect ball field at the corner of Meisenhelder Road and Sunrise Lane. “This year is more structured,” Strayer said. “We will have a more cohesive area to display vehicles in the baseball outfield with plenty of room to grow the event.” See Car show pg 3
All types of vehicles will be featured at the East Prospect Community Pride Car Show.
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