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the band vice president and woodwind section leader and plays the alto saxophone. Senior Samantha Alampi, who is the band president and percussion section leader, plays electric keyboard in the band. She explained the qualities judges consider when awarding the honors. “High Music is the highest score overall for music,” she said. “It’s
focused on what the musicians are playing, disregarding any visuals. High Visual judges the color guard, partially on technique and partially on form. Are we in straight lines, and things like that.” Best Percussion ranks the percussion section out of 200 points, and Overall Effect considers the show as a whole. “It’s like a vibe check of the
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Heart, Humor and Hope in “Steel Magnolias” BY CAT SHANNON
In “Steel Magnolias,” one line captures the heart of the story: “Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion,” says Truvy Jones, the beauty salon owner at the center of the tale. It’s a promise the show keeps. W hen Susquehanna Stage brings the play to life, audiences can expect a ride full of R123956
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ith a theme of “The WITH US... EL AV TR COME Search for El Dorado,” Donegal High School marching band did much more than find a mythical city during its most recent season. The band also earned its third consecutive Cavalcade Championship on Nov. 1 at Dallastown Area High School. Additionally, the band took home awards for High Music, High Overall Effect, Best Percussion Section and High Visual. This year’s band featured about 30 students, who delivered a show full of drama and flair. “We traveled through the jungle and over a river and through the mountains to find El Dorado,” said Abigail Waldron, a senior who is
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humor, heartache and, above all, love. “The emotions in this show are very up and down,” said director Chris Koslosky. “It’s a really funny show. It starts out as a comedy, but then it takes a turn.” “Steel Magnolias” focuses on six very different women who bond during their sessions in Truvy’s salon. See Heart pg 5
The cast of “Steel Magnolias”
Looking to try a new hobby in 2026 and help the planet at the same time? Sign up for the Lancaster County Beekeepers Society’s New Beekeeper Workshop. The workshop will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 6 Pine St., Mount Joy. Doors will open at 7:15 a.m. “Beekeeping is a deeply rewarding hobby that has a meaningful impact on the environment,” said Kim Fairfield, secretary/communications director for the society. “For some, this can be a lucrative enterprise, but for most hobbyist beekeepers, the reward is in the calming, hands-on care for the bees that improves pollination in our communities, encourages stewardship of nature and promotes individual mindfulness. Of course, there’s also the sweet, golden reward of harvesting your own honey and beeswax!” During the workshop, participants will receive all the essential information they need to begin beekeeping. “ We will cover topics that include the biolog y of bees, how to source your bees, how to set up and position your hives, caring for your bees, beekeeping equipment and costs, pest control, honey extraction and more,” Fairfield shared. “Attendees have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with seasoned beekeepers, win door prizes and enter (giveaways) to win hives and other equipment.” The workshop fee will include lunch and all materials and take-home handouts, as well as See Buzz pg 8
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