Donegal JUNE 12, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXV • NO 18
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Friends group will host book sale BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Summer is the perfect time to add to your to-read list, and the Friends of the Milanof-Schock Public Library will make it easy for you. The group will host its annual book sale from Thursday, June 20, through Saturday, June 22, at Donegal High School, 1025 Koser Road, Mount Joy. On Thursday, a preview and purchase event will be held from
4 to 8 p.m. with an admission charge. There is no charge to attend on Friday, June 21, when the sale will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., or on Saturday, when the sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Saturday, all books will be one price per bag. More than 40,000 books will be for sale, with separate prices for hardcover, paperbacks and children’s books, as well as a section for specially priced items. See Book sale pg 2
Donegal Performing Arts students at the Apollo Awards ceremony
Donegal students recognized at Apollo Awards Cramer, who played Hunk/ Scarecrow, and Aiden Hipsky, who portrayed Zeke/Cowardly Lion, were both nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical. The school as a whole was nominated for Outstanding Dance Number in a Musical for “Jitterbug.” “In a separate category, Hannah Slobozien was nominated as an Outstanding Student Playwright,” Newlin shared, noting that Hannah also played the role of Dorothy Gale in “The Wizard of Oz.” Danica Guydish and Isabella Herman received Donegal’s two Spirit of Theatre awards at the ceremony, and multiple Donegal students performed in the award ceremony’s opening song and dance number, “I See Stars” from the Broadway production of “Mean Girls.” Newlin said it’s a well-deserved honor for so many DPA students to be recognized. “Our students put in countless hours for each production, both on- and off-stage and behind
Inviting people to the Friends of the Milanof-Schock Library book sale are (from left) Chris Shebish, Diane Rice and Joyce Sommers.
Summer Music Series set at Long’s Park BY JEFF FALK
Long’s Park has a history with music in Lancaster. It’s a history of culture. It’s a history of diversity. It’s a history of symbiosis. It’s a history that continues to evolve. The 62nd season of the Long’s Park Amphitheater Foundation’s (LPAF) Summer Music Series is upon us. More than bigger and better, this Summer Music Series is as varied as ever. “What we’re trying to do is
bring diversity in genre and people from different areas of the world to Lancaster,” said Kristin C hronister, LPAF’s president-elect. “I think rather than top ourselves each year, we ’re looking for high-end music we haven’t showcased in a while. We’re looking for different themes in order to bring different kinds of music to Lancaster. It’s more about, ‘Let’s do something different and have fun.’” This summer’s music series, which includes 12 concerts at
See Apollo Awards pg 8
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or a moment last month, Derek Palmeri knew what it felt like to win a Tony Award. The rising junior at Donegal High School earned an Apollo Award for his performance as the Emerald City Guard in the school’s production of “The Wizard of Oz.” He described his reaction to hearing his name called at the May 19 ceremony as “complete and utter shock.” “I jumped out of my seat and started to make my way down the aisle,” he recalled. “There were goosebumps and a warm fuzzy feeling that began to course all throughout my body, as well as a sense of accomplishment and self-pride.” Derek won the Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical award. Created in 2008, the Hershey Theatre Apollo Awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding achievement by local public and private high school theater programs in the central
Pennsylvania area, explained Shawn Newlin, production manager and publicity for Donegal Performing Arts (DPA). Produced by the Hershey Theatre Education Department, the awards are modeled after the Tony Awards that recognize Broadway shows and performers. “Twenty-five schools this year were recognized for outstanding work in a high school play or musical,” Newlin said. “Each nominated student and school receive a monetary scholarship and certificate, while the winners receive a glass trophy and additional scholarship money.” DPA had five students nominated in the awards this year, all in various categories for the spring production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Zoe Snyder was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Glinda the Good Witch. Rachel Wallace was nominated for honorable mention in the same category for her role as the Wicked Witch of the West. Landis
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