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JUNE 25, 2025
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXVI • NO 17
EYHS Emphasizes Perseverance and Authenticity BY CAT SHANNON
W Brielle Jones
hen the 148 members of the Easter n York High School (EYHS) Class of 2025 graduated on May 30, they prepared to mark the end of one phase of their lives and usher in the next one. Emma Brister was named valedictorian. She thanked her family members and the
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Columbia Seniors Celebrate Finding Their Way BY CAT SHANNON
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n June 3, 81 members of the Class of 2025 at Columbia High School celebrated graduation with a ceremony held at the school that featured speeches focused on the theme “Finding Your Way.” Principal Kendall Pankake kicked off the
friends and teachers who have supported her through her school journey. She also shared insights with her classmates into the lessons they’ve learned throughout the past 12 years. “Our educational journeys taught us many valuable lessons, but I would like to share one piece of advice. Though others may influence how we think or what we do or say, to be truly happy, we must be true See Eastern York pg 4
153rd annual commencement ceremony by telling the class she was filled with pride and gratitude as she addressed the students. “Today is not just a milestone,” she said. “It’s a celebration of your strength, your growth and everything you have done to reach this moment. … All that each student has accomplished thus far has prepared See Columbia pg 2
Emma Brister
Neala Malloy
Brenden Wrightstone
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Chrome, Classics and Community at Car Show BY CAT SHANNON
Do you own an impressive classic car or unique vehicle? Enter East Prospect’s fourth annual Vehicle Benefit Show, and you could take home awards including a cash prize. People who enjoy perusing cool cars can come for the food, music, kids’ activities and more. The show will be held on Saturday, July 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
at the East Prospect ballfield, located at the junction of Lemon Avenue and Meisenhelder Road. Registration for cars will open at 8 a.m. “If your vehicle takes all three top awards - Best of Show, Best of Class and People’s Choice - you could win (cash),” said car show promoter Barry Strayer. “There will be show ribbons for all entrants as well.” Prizes will be awarded in
seven categories, including Best Automobile, Best Truck, Best Jeep, Best Motorcycle and Best Antique Vehicle (dating from 1903 to 1942). “Spectators will be given a ballot to vote for their favorite from all registered vehicles for the People’s Choice Award,” Strayer explained. A variety of food vendors will be on-site, including Kilted Griller, the Taco Bus, Aloha Snow and See Car Show pg 5 Last year’s East Prospect Vehicle Benefit Show
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